2003 FORD MUSTANG ABS

Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Active Command Index
Symptom Chart ABSRF_I RF ABS Inlet Valve OFF---, OFFO--, OFF
-B-, OFF--G, OFFO- G, OFF-
BG, OFFOBG, ON---, ONO--, ON -B-, ON--G, ONO-
G, ON- BG, ONOBG ABSRF_O RF ABS Outlet Valve OFF---, OFFO--, OFF
-B-, OFF--G, OFFO- G, OFF-
BG, OFFOBG, ON---, ONO--, ON -B-, ON--G, ONO-
G, ON- BG, ONOBG ABSR_I Rear ABS Inlet Valve OFF---, OFFO--, OFF
-B-, OFF--G, OFFO- G, OFF-
BG, OFFOBG, ON---, ONO--, ON -B-, ON--G, ONO-
G, ON- BG, ONOBG ABSR_O Rear ABS Outlet Valve OFF---, OFFO--, OFF
-B-, OFF--G, OFFO- G, OFF-
BG, OFFOBG, ON---, ONO--, ON -B-, ON--G, ONO-
G, ON- BG, ONOBG
Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Active
Command Index Active Command Display Action
ABS OUTPUT CONTROL ABS POWER OFF, ON
DSBL TOG OFF, ON
LF INLET OFF, ON
LF OUTLET OFF, ON
RF INLET OFF, ON
RF OUTLET OFF, ON
R INLET OFF, ON
R OUTLET OFF, ON
Symptom Chart
NOTE: Refer to the Wiring Diagrams for connector numbers stated in the Pinpoint
tests. Condition
Possible Sources Action
z No communication with the anti-
lock brake control module z
CJB Fuse 29
(15A).
z Circuitry.
z Anti- lock brake
control module. z
Go To Pinpoint Test A .
z Unable to enter self- test. zAnti- lock brake
control module. z
Go To Pinpoint Test B .
z The yellow ABS warning
indicator does not self- check z
Circuitry.
z Anti- lock brake
control module.
z Instrument cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test J .
z Spongy brake pedal with no zAir in the brake zGo To Pinpoint Klj . 4 ba
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PINPOINT TEST D: DTC B1484, BRAKE PEDAL INPUT OPEN
CIRCUIT
PINPOINT TEST E: DTC C1095, ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR
FAILURE z
Measure the resistance between anti- lock brake control module
C135 Pin 12, Circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and ground; and
between anti- lock brake control module C135 Pin 15, Circuit 397
(BK/WH), harness side and ground.
z Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new
anti-
lock brake
control module;
REFER to Module .
REPEAT the self-
test.
No
REPAIR the circuit
in question.
CLEAR the DTCs.
REPEAT the self-
test. Test Step Result / Action to Take
D1 CHECK THE STOPLAMPS FOR CORRECT OPERATION
z
Depress the brake pedal while checking the stoplamps.
z Do the stop lamps illuminate? Yes
GO to
D2 .
No
REFER to Section 417 -
01 .
D2 CHECK THE BRAKE PEDAL INPUT TO THE ANTI-
LOCK
BRAKE CONTROL MODULE z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Anti- Lock Brake Control Module C135.
z Measure the voltage between anti- lock brake control module
C135 Pin 6, Circuit 511 (LG), harness side and ground, while
depressing and releasing the brake pedal.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the brake pedal
depressed and zero volts with the brake pedal released? Yes
INSTALL a new anti-
lock
brake control module;
REFER to Module .
REPEAT the self- test.
No
REPAIR Circuit 511 (LG)
and Circuit 810 (RD/LG)
as necessary. CLEAR
the DTCs. REPEAT the
self- test. Test Step Result / Action to
Take Klj . 7 ba
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PINPOINT TEST I: ABS VALVE POWER RELAY CIRCUIT FAILURE z
Have an assistant monitor the anti- lock brake
control module PIDs LF_WSPD, RF_WSPD,
LR_WSPD, and RR_WSPD while driving at
various speeds.
z NOTE: The vehicle must be driven 16 km/h (10
miles) during this test step.
z Test drive the vehicle for 16 kmh (10 miles).
z Are the anti- lock brake control module PIDs
approximately the same at all times? No
INSTALL a new anti-
lock brake
sensor; REFER to Sensor — Front or
Sensor — Rear . CLEAR the DTCs.
REPEAT the self- test. Test Step Result / Action to Take
I1 CHECK CIRCUIT 534 (YE/LG) FOR AN OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Anti- Lock Brake Control Module C135.
z Measure the voltage between anti- lock brake control
module C135 Pin 13, Circuit 534 (YE/LG), harness side
and ground.
z Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes
GO to
I2 .
No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR
the DTCs. REPEAT the self-
test. I2 CHECK CIRCUIT 532 (OG/YE) FOR AN OPEN
z
Key in OFF position.
z Key in ON position.
z Measure the voltage between anti- lock brake control
module C135 Pin 14, Circuit 532 (OG/YE), harness side
and ground.
z Is the voltage less than 5 volts? Yes
REPAIR the open in Circuit
532 (OG/YE). CLEAR the
DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No
GO to I3 .
I3 CHECK CIRCUIT 1205 (BK) FOR AN OPEN
z
Measure the resistance between anti- lock brake control
module C135 Pin 12, Circuit 1205 (BK), harness side and
ground. Yes
INSTALL a new anti-
lock
brake control module.
REFER to Module in this
section. CLEAR the DTCs.
REPEAT the self- test. Klj . 13 ba
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PINPOINT TEST J: THE YELLOW ABS WARNING INDICATOR DOES
NOT SELF-
CHECK
PINPOINT TEST K: SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL WITH NO WARNING
INDICATOR PINPOINT TEST L: POOR VEHICLE TRACKING DURING ANTI - LOCK z
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR
the DTCs. REPEAT the self-
test.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
J1 CHECK THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUITRY
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Anti- Lock Brake Control Module C135.
z Key in ON position.
z Depress and release the shorting bar connector
internal to the anti- lock brake control module C135,
harness side, while checking the yellow ABS warning
indicator in the instrument cluster.
z Does the yellow ABS indicator illuminate with the
shorting bar released and turn OFF with the
shorting bar depressed? Yes
INSTALL a new anti-
lock brake
control module; REFER to
Module . TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
REFER to Section 413 - 01 .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
K1 CHECK THE VEHICLE COMPONENTS
z
Check the brake pedal and power
booster/brake master cylinder for correct
attachment.
z Are the components OK? Yes
GO to
K2 .
No
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for
normal operation. K2 BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM
z
Bleed the brake system; Refer to Section 206 - 00 .
z Check for spongy brake pedal.
z Is the brake pedal spongy? Yes
INSTALL a new HCU; REFER to
Hydraulic Control Unit . TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
The brake system is OK. TEST the system
for normal operation. Klj . 14 ba
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FUNCTION
Test Step Result / Action to Take
L1 BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM
z
Bleed the brake system. Refer to Section 206 - 00 .
z Check for vehicle tracking poorly.
z Does the vehicle track poorly? Yes
GO to
L2 .
No
The brake system is OK. TEST the
system for normal operation. L2 CHECK THE LF ABS VALVE OPERATION
z
Lift the vehicle and rotate all the wheels to
make sure they rotate freely (the vehicle must
be in neutral).
z NOTE: Trigger must be depressed twice.
Each press will run the pump motor for two
seconds.
z Trigger the anti- lock brake control module
active command PMP MOTOR ON for four
seconds.
z Apply moderate brake pedal effort.
z Have an assistant attempt to rotate the LF
wheel while the pump motor is running.
z Does the LF wheel rotate? Yes
INSTALL a new HCU; REFER to
Hydraulic Control Unit
. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to L3 .
L3 CHECK THE LF ABS VALVE RELEASE
z
Apply moderate brake pedal effort.
z Trigger the anti- lock brake control module
active command LF INLET and LF OUTLET.
z NOTE: The scan tool will energize the valves
for only two seconds per trigger press.
z Have an assistant rotate the LF wheel
immediately after depressing trigger.
z Does the LF wheel rotate? Yes
GO to
L4 .
No
GO to L8 .
L4 CHECK THE RF ABS VALVE OPERATION
z
NOTE: Trigger must be depressed twice.
Each press will run the pump motor for two
seconds.
z Trigger the anti- lock brake control module
active command PMP MOTOR ON for four
seconds.
z Apply moderate brake pedal effort.
z Have an assistant attempt to rotate the RF
wheel while the pump motor is running.
z Does the RF wheel rotate? Yes
INSTALL a new HCU; REFER to
Hydraulic Control Unit
. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to L5 .
L5 CHECK THE RF ABS VALVE RELEASE
z
Apply moderate brake pedal effort.
z Trigger the anti- lock brake control module
active command RF INLET and RF OUTLET.
z NOTE: The scan tool will energize the valves
for only two seconds per trigger press.
z Have an assistant rotate the RF wheel
immediately after depressing trigger.
z Does the RF wheel rotate? Yes
GO to
L6 .
No
GO to L8 .
L6 CHECK THE REAR ABS VALVE OPERATION
z
NOTE: Trigger must be depressed
twice.Each press will run the pump motor for Yes
INSTALL a new HCU; REFER to Klj . 15 ba
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two seconds.
z Trigger the anti- lock brake control module
active command PMP MOTOR ON for four
seconds.
z Apply moderate brake pedal effort.
z Have an assistant attempt to rotate the LR
and RR wheels while the pump motor is
running.
z Does the LR or RR wheel rotate? Hydraulic Control Unit . TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to L7 .
L7 CHECK THE REAR ABS VALVE RELEASE
z
Apply moderate brake pedal effort.
z Trigger the anti- lock brake control module
active command R INLET and R OUTLET.
z NOTE: The scan tool will energize the valves
for only two seconds per trigger press.
z Have an assistant rotate the LR and RR
wheels immediately after depressing trigger.
z Does the LR or RR wheel rotate? Yes
The ABS system is operating correctly.
No
GO to
L8 .
L8 CHECK FOR DTCS
z
Carry out the anti- lock brake control module
self- test.
z Are any DTCs retrieved? Yes
GO to the Anti-
Lock Brake Control Module
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.
No
INSTALL a new HCU; REFER to
Hydraulic Control Unit . TEST the system
for normal operation. Klj . 16 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Hydraulic Control Unit
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(14301).
2. Disconnect the anti- lock-brake control module electrical connector.
3. NOTE: The 4 wheel anti- lock brake system (4WABS) with traction control is shown , the
4WABS without traction control system is similar with one less hydraulic line.
NOTE: Plug brake lines to prevent any brake fluid loss.
Disconnect the brake lines from the hydraulic control unit (HCU).
4. Remove the HCU bracket nuts to HCU.
5. Remove the HCU.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Anti-
Lock Control — Traction Control
The four wheel anti- lock brake system (4WABS) with traction control consists of the following
components:
zanti- lock brake control module (2C346)
z front anti- lock brake sensor (2C204)/(2C205)
z front anti- lock brake sensor indicator (2C182)
z hydraulic control unit (2C286)
z powertrain control module (12A650)
z rear anti- lock brake sensor (2C190)/(2C216)
z rear anti- lock brake sensor indicator (2C189)
z traction control switch
z yellow anti- lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator
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