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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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After clearing my code history then going for a cruise I received a C1282 (Yaw Rate Sensor Bias Circuit Malfunction) which was accompanied by the infamous "Service Active Handling" message on the DIC. The "S-A-H" message only comes on when I go wide open throttle in 1st gear (TC off).

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Could the yaw rate sensor be getting jarred upon hard acceleration? Can that cause the "Service Active Handling" message and C1282 code?

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You may be exceeding it's capabilities. The active handling was not designed for high horsepower cars and thus you could be exceeding the threshold of the sensor.

If it works fine in everyday driving or on some sweeper turns, my bet is that you're exceeding it's working range.
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Originally Posted by ajg1915
You may be exceeding it's capabilities. The active handling was not designed for high horsepower cars and thus you could be exceeding the threshold of the sensor.

If it works fine in everyday driving or on some sweeper turns, my bet is that you're exceeding it's working range.
The amount of HP has nothing to do with it. The problem could be related to a voltage level problem due to wiring, ground or power connections. It could also be due to a mechanical problem with the wheel alignment or if the sensor mount has been disturbed. The problem could also be due to a problem with the sensor or the EBCM. Since it only occurs under hard acceleration I think that rules out the sensor or the EBCM but may point to a wiring problem or the sensor may have been accidentally moved if somebody was working in the area around the radio.

Here is an explanation of how the sensor works and the system test that is failing:
DTC C1282
Circuit Description

The vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) is activated by the electronic brake control mdoule (EBCM) calculating the desired yaw rate and comparing it to the actual yaw rate input. The desired yaw rate is calculated from measured steering wheel position, vehicle speed, and lateral acceleration. The difference between the desired yaw rate and actual yaw rate is the yaw rate error, which is a measurement of oversteer or understeer. If the yaw rate error becomes too large, the EBCM will attempt to correct the vehicle's yaw motion by applying differential braking to the left or right front wheel.
The amount of differential braking applied to the left or right front wheel is based on both the yaw rate error and side slip rate error. The side slip rate error is a function of the lateral acceleration minus the product of the yaw rate and vehicle speed. The yaw rate error and side slip rate error are combined to produce the total delta velocity error. When the delta velocity error becomes too large and the VSES system activates, the drivers steering inputs combined with the differential braking will attempt to bring the delta velocity error toward zero.
The VSES activations generally occur during aggressive driving, in the turns or bumpy roads without much use of the accelerator pedal. When braking during VSES activation, the brake pedal will feel different than the ABS pedal pulsation. The brake pedal pulsates at a higher frequency during VSES activation.
Conditions for Running the DTC

The EBCM performs 6 different tests to detect a DTC condition. The numbers below correspond to the numbers in Conditions for Setting the DTC.
1. The yaw rate sensor bias test runs with the ignition ON.
2. The yaw rate sensor acceleration test runs with the ignition ON.
3. The yaw rate sensor circuit test runs with the vehicle stopped or with the vehicle speed greater than 45 km/h (28 mph).
4. The yaw rate isolation test runs with the following conditions:

The brake pedal is not pressed.



The ABS is not active.



The vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).

5. The above yaw rate isolation test run with the VSES active.
6. The false activation test runs with the VSES active.
Conditions for Setting the DTC

The EBCM performs 6 different tests to detect a DTC condition. The numbers below correspond to the numbers in Conditions for Running the DTC.
1. The yaw rate bias is greater than 7 degrees/second.
2. The yaw rate input change is greater than 390 degrees/second/second.
3. The yaw rate input voltage is less than 0.15 volts or greater than 4.85 volts for 1 second.
4. The yaw rate error is greater than 10 degrees/second 30 times within a drive cycle.
5. The yaw rate error is greater than 10 degrees/second for 5 seconds. Under this condition, this DTC will set along with DTC C1281.
6. The yaw rate error is greater than 10 degrees/second with the vehicle speed less than 60 km/h (37 mph) and the acceleration pedal is pressed more than 25 percent of the pedal travel range for 1 second during the VSES activation. Under this condition, this DTC will set along with DTC C1281.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets


The EBCM disables the VSES for the duration of the ignition cycle.



The Traction Control and Active Handling indicator turns ON.



The DIC displays the Service Active Handling message.



The ABS remains functional.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC


The condition for the DTC is no longer present and the DTC is cleared with a scan tool.



The EBCM automatically clears the history DTC when a current DTC is not detected in 100 consecutive drive cycles.

Diagnostic Aids


The scan tool may display 2 additional characters after the DTC. Take note of the 2 character code and any other DTCs that are set. The 2 character code is an engineering aid used in order to determine the specific criteria which caused the DTC to set.



During diagnosis, park the vehicle on a level surface.



Check the vehicle for proper alignment. The car should not pull in either direction while driving straight on a level surface.



Find out from the driver under what conditions the DTC was set (when the DIC displayed the Service Active Handling message). This information will help to duplicate the failure.



The Snapshot function on the scan tool can help find an intermittent DTC.



Bill
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