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C1073 - Anti Lock Brake System Pump Motor Control Circuit

Fig 1: Anti Lock Brake System Pump Motor Control Wiring Diagram
GWWUS71827Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram.

Possible Causes
BLOWN PUMP FUSE
HIGH RESISTANCE IN B+ CIRCUITS
HIGH RESISTANCE IN GROUND CIRCUITS
INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT

Test Step 1 - Test for A DTC C1073-ABS Pump Motor Control Circuit

NOTE:

This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid. If present, diagnose and repair DTC C2116-ABS Pump Motor Supply LOW Voltage before diagnosing this DTC.

NOTE:

Vehicle must be driven more than 40 km/h (25 m.p.h.) for set conditions to be meet.

NOTE:

The anti lock brake module must sense ALL 4 wheels at 12 km/h (7.5 m.p.h.) before it will extinguish the ABS indicators.

Does the scan tool display C1073 - ABS Pump Motor Control Circuit?

Yes

No

Test Step 2 - Test the ABS Pump Motor Fused B+ for an Open 

Is the ABS Pump Motor B+ fuse open?

Yes

No

Test Step 3 - Test the Fused B (+) for a Short to Ground 

Fig 2: Identifying Anti Lock Brake Module Harness Connector
GWWUS71829Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Does the test lamp illuminate brightly?

Yes

No

Test Step 4 - Test the Fused B (+) Circuit 

Is the wiring harness OK?

Yes

No

Test Step 5 - Test the Voltage on the Fused B (+) Circuit 

Fig 3: Identifying Anti Lock Brake Module Harness Connector
GWWUS71831Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Is the voltage more than 10 volts?

Yes

No

Test Step 6 - Test the Ground Circuit for an Open 

Fig 4: Identifying Anti Lock Brake Module Harness Connector
GWWUS71833Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms?

Yes

No