C1251

DTC C1251: RSS Steering Sensor Data Malfunction:

DTC C1251 Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
A fault has been detected by the CVRSS module which has caused the analog or digital steering information to be invalid. The fault is sent to the EBTCM from the CVRSS by a Class 2 message.

CONDITION FOR SETTING THE DTC
The DTC can set anytime the ignition is in the RUN position and a CVRSS fault exists that invalidates the analog or digital information.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
A malfunction DTC is stored, ICCS is disabled and the STABILITY REDUCED message is turned ON.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
Condition for DTC is no longer present and scan tool clear DTC function is used. Fifty start cycles have passed with no DTCs detected.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
It is very important that a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors be performed. Failure to carefully and fully inspect wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with reappearance of the malfunction.