1999 AUDI A4 ESP

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Electronic Stabilization
Program (ESP), electrical
testing

If the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) sequence
does not provide any indication of the source of
the malfunction, work through all of the
electrical test steps.
If the OBD sequence identifies the source of the
malfunction, only carry out the test steps
recommended in the DTC table (specific
testing).
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Test requirements

The "Automatic Test Sequence" was carried
out and it was determined that the
Transmission Control Module (TCM) and
Engine Control Module (ECM) only contain
DTCs relating to ABS.

- Connect the VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) and
select the address word 00 with ignition
switched on;

- After completing electrical test, check and
erase DTC memories of Transmission Control
Module (TCM) and Engine Control Module
(ECM).

Multi-pin harness connector for ABS control module -J104- in proper
condition, with no bent, broken or corroded terminals. Replace any
damaged terminals using VAS1978 wiring repair kit.
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Note:
The operation manual for the VAS1978 wiring
harness repair kit generally forbids the repair of
any lines in the ABS or related systems. This rule
only pertains to the shielded lines in these
systems.

Ignition and electrical consumers switched
off before beginning testing (headlights,
lighting, fan, etc.).
For steps 13 through 16, raise the vehicle
until the wheels rotate freely. On vehicles
with manual transmission put the gear shift
lever in neutral. On vehicles with automatic
transmission move the selector lever to
position "N".
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Required special tools and test equipment:

VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) or VAG1552 mobile
scan tool
VAG1598/20 test box
VAG1594 connector test kit
VAG1526 Multimeter
VAG1310A Pressure gauge
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Connecting VAG1598/20 test box and
checking ESP system

- Switch ignition off.

- Remove ABS control module -J104-.

Repair manual, Brake System, Repair Group
45


- Disconnect multi-pin connector from ABS control
module -J104-.

- Check multi-pin connector between harness
connector and ABS control module -J104-.

The socket designations on the VAG1598/20 test box are identical to the
terminal designations on the ABS control module -J104- and on the wiring
harness connector.
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations - Connect VAG1598/20 test box to multi-pin connector of wiring harness.
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Terminal allocation, ABS control module -J104- Multi-pin connector at ABS control module
(w/EDL) -J104- Terminal
Connected to...

Terminal
1

Voltage supply, terminal 15
Traction control switch
-
5
2
ABS return flow pump relay -J105- (B+)
ABS solenoid valve relay -J106- (B+)
Voltage supply for steering angle sensor -G85- via
terminal 15
86
86
5
3
Hydraulic unit; activation of left front ABS outlet
valve -N102-
15
4
Hydraulic unit; activation of right rear ABS outlet
valve -N135-
12
5
Hydraulic unit; activation of left front ABS inlet
valve -N101-
8
6
Hydraulic unit; activation of right rear ABS inlet
valve -N133-
2
7
ABS return flow pump relay -J105- (GND)
85
8
Left front ABS wheel speed sensor -G47-
For vehicles with all-wheel-drive:
-
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Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
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Multi-pin connector at ABS control module (w/EDL) -
J104- Terminal
Connected to...

Terminal
9
Left front ABS wheel speed sensor -G47-
For vehicles with front-wheel-drive:
-
10
Left front ABS wheel speed sensor -G47-
(GND)
-
11
Right rear ABS wheel speed sensor -G44-
-
12
Right rear ABS wheel speed sensor -G44-
(GND)
-
13
Left rear ABS wheel speed sensor -G46-

14
Left rear ABS wheel speed sensor -G46- (GND)
-
15
Right front ABS wheel speed sensor -G45-
-
16
Right front ABS wheel speed sensor -G45-
(GND)
-
17
Not assigned
-
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
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