The transmission control module (TCM) monitors various parameters and will not allow traction control operation if any parameter falls outside a specified range.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC C0276 TCM Traction Control Not Allowed
| • | The ignition is ON. | 
| • | Ignition voltage is greater than 8 volts. | 
The TCM sends a serial data message to the electronic brake control module (EBCM) indicating that torque reduction is temporarily not allowed.
| • | The EBCM disables the engine management portion of the Traction Control System (TCS). | 
| • | The Traction Off indicator turns ON. | 
| • | The Antilock Brake System (ABS) remains functional. | 
| • | 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. | 
This DTC is for information only. As an aid to the technician, this DTC indicates that there are no problems in the ABS/TCS System. This DTC C0276 will set in addition to TCM P codes, verify and correct the DTCs in the transmission control module.
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Schematic Reference: Antilock Brake System Schematics  | |||
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?  | --  | |