'96 Seville traction control problem
#1
07-14-2006, 04:39 PM
'96 Seville traction control problem
Hi Guys,
I own a '96 (mostly) Seville. I have a problem with the traction control. Every time I start the engine I get a message "Stability Reduced" and the "Traction Control" lights stays on. When I stop the engine and start it again a few times it finally disappears. I reset all the codes in the OBD and tried again. When looking at the OBD codes after that, the only two codes left are C1210 and C1243. I looked those up but couldn't find the C1210 anywhere. The C1243 says: BPMV Pump Motor stalled. This seems to make sense, but now two questons, what does C1210 mean and where do I find the BPMV Pump Moter and can it be replaced or does it need something more ? Another thing I don't understand if it's a problem with tne BPMV is why the ABS warning light is not on too ?
I have been looking for a Service Manual for the '96 Seville, but I have only been able to get hold of the '95 manual, which is exactly when they changed a lot of stuff ( 95 -> 96).
Greetings,
Leif
I own a '96 (mostly) Seville. I have a problem with the traction control. Every time I start the engine I get a message "Stability Reduced" and the "Traction Control" lights stays on. When I stop the engine and start it again a few times it finally disappears. I reset all the codes in the OBD and tried again. When looking at the OBD codes after that, the only two codes left are C1210 and C1243. I looked those up but couldn't find the C1210 anywhere. The C1243 says: BPMV Pump Motor stalled. This seems to make sense, but now two questons, what does C1210 mean and where do I find the BPMV Pump Moter and can it be replaced or does it need something more ? Another thing I don't understand if it's a problem with tne BPMV is why the ABS warning light is not on too ?
I have been looking for a Service Manual for the '96 Seville, but I have only been able to get hold of the '95 manual, which is exactly when they changed a lot of stuff ( 95 -> 96).
Greetings,
Leif
#2
07-19-2006, 03:46 AM
RE: '96 Seville traction control problem
Hi again,
I have noticed that if I'm holding on a steep slope (sideways) it's almost impossible to get it working. The other day I did that and even after 15 attempts I had no luck. Then I moved the car to a horisontal surface and tried again. Only after 3 attempts the traction control light stayed off. I was wondering if it could be some low fluid level, but what fluid. I don't get any other messages than the above (well, change oil, but there is still a few % oil life left).
Any ideas anyone, please ?
Leif
I have noticed that if I'm holding on a steep slope (sideways) it's almost impossible to get it working. The other day I did that and even after 15 attempts I had no luck. Then I moved the car to a horisontal surface and tried again. Only after 3 attempts the traction control light stayed off. I was wondering if it could be some low fluid level, but what fluid. I don't get any other messages than the above (well, change oil, but there is still a few % oil life left).
Any ideas anyone, please ?
Leif
#3
07-19-2006, 07:59 PM
RE: '96 Seville traction control problem
TSB #73-50-24 - (Jul 23, 1997)
Thats all i could find, hope it helps
SUBJECT: DTC C1210 SET/IPC MESSAGE "LOW BRAKE FLUID", RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED (REPLACE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH)
MODELS: 1996-97 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, SEVILLE
CONDITION:
SOME OF THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1210 AND HAVE A "LOW BRAKE FLUID" IPC MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
CAUSE:
CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY/INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITHIN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH.
CORRECTION:
A REVISED PART DESIGN TO IMPROVE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE SWITCH, P/N 18029762, IS NOW AVAILABLE. ALL ORIGINAL DESIGN PARTS HAVE BEEN PURGED FROM GMSPO STOCK. ONLY THE NEW DESIGN PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
MODELS: 1996-97 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, SEVILLE
CONDITION:
SOME OF THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1210 AND HAVE A "LOW BRAKE FLUID" IPC MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
CAUSE:
CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULTY/INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITHIN THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH.
CORRECTION:
A REVISED PART DESIGN TO IMPROVE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE SWITCH, P/N 18029762, IS NOW AVAILABLE. ALL ORIGINAL DESIGN PARTS HAVE BEEN PURGED FROM GMSPO STOCK. ONLY THE NEW DESIGN PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
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