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DTC C028D > < DTC C028A

DTC C028B

Diagnostic Instructions

•  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
•  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
•  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC C028B 08: Park Brake Motor Position Sensor Signal Performance-Signal Invalid
DTC C028B 26: Park Brake Motor Position Sensor Signal Low Frequency
DTC C028B 29: Park Brake Motor Position Sensor Signal Too Few Pulses
DTC C028B 2A: Park Brake Motor Position Sensor Signal Too Many Pulses

Circuit/System Description

The parking brake control module has an internal motor, apply actuator, release actuator, and temperature sensor. The parking brake control module also contains the logic for applying and releasing the parking brake when commanded by the park brake switch. When the parking brake control module receives a signal from the switch the internal circuit board temperature is checked to verify it is within operating range before the control module performs the requested operation. The parking brake control module also contains an internal park brake motor position sensor which monitors the park brake motor position.

The Park Brake Motor Position Sensor is an internal sensor to the park brake control module, this sensor is used to monitor the park brake motor position.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition OFF, ACCESSORY, or RUN mode.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The parking brake control module detects an internal motor position sensor signal malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•  The electric parking brake is disabled, one release allowed.
•  A message and/or a warning indicator may be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•  The parking brake control module clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 40 ignition cycles.
•  Calibrate the parking brake control module.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Park Brake System Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Electronic Parking Brake Control Module Description


Electrical Information Reference


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify DTC C028B is not set.

If DTC is set, perform the Parking Brake Calibration procedure in Configuration/Reset Functions. If the DTC resets replace the K83 Parking Brake Control Module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification

DTC C028D > < DTC C028A