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2015 CADILLAC ATS

2.5L I4RWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1380moderate severityPowertrain

Misfire Detected - Rough Road Data Not Available

on 2015 Cadillac ATS 2.5L I4 · RWD

What this code means

The PCM detected engine misfires but cannot access rough road data from the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) to distinguish between actual misfires and crankshaft speed variations caused by rough road surfaces. The EBCM uses wheel speed sensors to detect rough road conditions.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Possible misfires
  • Rough running
  • Poor performance
  • MIL may flash during misfire

Common causes

  • ABS module malfunction preventing rough road detection
  • Actual engine misfire with coincidental ABS issue
  • Wheel speed sensor failure
  • Communication fault between PCM and EBCM
  • Spark plug or ignition coil failure
  • Vacuum leak

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check for ABS/EBCM related codes first
  2. Inspect wheel speed sensors
  3. Test communication between PCM and EBCM
  4. If misfires are confirmed, check ignition and fuel systems
  5. Repair other codes before addressing P1380

Repair notes

Repair ABS/EBCM related codes first. If actual misfires exist, diagnose ignition and fuel systems separately. Clear code and retest.

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