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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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C1217 - ABS/TC/ActiveHandling all off due to this code. It says "Pump Relay Contact Open". Ok so where is the pump relay??
Any techies that have experience with this?

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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by racetchr
C1217 - ABS/TC/ActiveHandling all off due to this code. It says "Pump Relay Contact Open". Ok so where is the pump relay??
Any techies that have experience with this?

That is a new one for me.

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Circuit Description
The pump motor is an integral part of the BPMV, while the pump motor relay is integral to the EBCM. The pump motor relay is not engaged during normal system operation. When an ABS/TCS/Active Handling (if equipped with RPO JL4) operation is required, the EBCM activates the pump motor relay and battery power is provided to the pump motor.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC C1217 will set anytime the pump motor relay is commanded on and the pump relay voltage is less than 8 volts, and ignition voltage is greater than 10.5 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
ABS/TCS/Active Handling (if equipped with RPO JL4) are disabled.


Indicators that turn on:
ABS indicator
Car Icon (TCS indicator)
Messages displayed on the DTC:
Service ABS
Service Traction System
Service Active HNDLG (if equipped with Active Handling RPO JL4)
Conditions for Clearing the DTC


Condition for DTC is no longer present and scan tool clear DTC function is used.
Fifty ignition 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.
If an intermittent malfunction exists refer to Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams, Diagnostic Aids.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.


Checks for a short to ground in CKT 1642.
Checks for an internal short in the BPMV.
Checks for an open in CKT 1642.
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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Thanks for info, very helpful!
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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first,make sure both fuses for the system are good[they are in the fuse box under the hood],1 is a 40a,the other is a 10a,make sure both grounds at the pump control unit are clean and tight.
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