2003 FORD MUSTANG traction control

The brake type codes are:
z2 — Four- wheel disc with anti- lock brake system (ABS)
z 3 — Traction control
z 5 — Four- wheel disc with anti- lock brake system (ABS) and traction control
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or
trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is
a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the customer.
Harshness normally describes a firmer than usual response from the suspension system. Noise,
vibration and harshness (NVH) is a term used to describe these conditions, which result in varying
degrees of dissatisfaction. Although, a certain level of NVH caused by road and environmental
conditions is normal. This section is designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of NVH
concerns.
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness
All internal combustion engines and drivelines produce some noise and vibration; operating in a real
world environment adds noise that is not subject to control. Vibration isolators, mufflers and dampers
reduce these to acceptable levels. A driver who is unfamiliar with a vehicle can think that some sounds
are abnormal when actually the sounds are normal for the vehicle type. For example, Traction-
Lok®
differentials produce a slight noise on slow turns after extended highway driving. This is acceptable
and has no detrimental effect on the locking axle function. As a technician, it is very important to be
familiar with vehicle features and know how they relate to NVH concerns and their diagnosis. For
example, if the vehicle has automatic overdrive, it is important to test drive the vehicle both in and out
of overdrive mode.
Diagnostic Theory
The shortest route to an accurate diagnosis results from:
zsystem knowledge, including comparison with a known good system.
z system history, including repair history and usage patterns.
z condition history, especially any relationship to repairs or sudden change.
z knowledge of possible sources.
z using a systematic diagnostic method that divides the system into related areas.
The diagnosis and correction of noise, vibration and harshness concerns requires:
za road or system test to determine the exact nature of the concern.
z an analysis of the possible causes.
z testing to verify the cause.
z repairing any concerns found.
z a road test or system test to make sure the concern has been corrected or brought back to
within an acceptable range.
Glossary of Terms SECTION 100-
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The vehicle is equipped with a vacuum-
assisted or a hydro-boost power braking system. Refer to
Section 206 - 07 .
The braking system is a front- to-rear split hydraulic system. Refer to Section 206 - 06 .
The front wheel brakes utilize a dual piston brake caliper and disc brake system. Refer to Section 206 -
03 .
The rear brakes utilize a single piston brake caliper and disc brake system. Refer to Section 206 - 04 .
The parking brake system is a mechanical system that is controlled by an independent hand- operated
parking brake control and is self- adjusting. Refer to Section 206 - 05 .
A 4- wheel anti- lock brake system or anti-lock brake system with traction control (4WABS) is optional
equipment on all models except Cobra. Cobra has ABS and traction control as standard equipment.
Refer to Section 206 - 09A . hydraulic control unit and control module assy (non-
traction)
1 2C353 Four wheel anti-
lock brake system (4WABS)
hydraulic control unit and control module assy
(traction) 2 2B559 Hydro-Boost brake booster and brake master
cylinder assy 3 2B195 Vacuum brake booster and brake master cylinder
assy
4 2K327 Rear disc brake assy
5 2780 Parking brake control
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 206-
09B: Anti-Lock Control — Traction Control 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Torque Specifications
Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Anti-
lock brake control module screws 3 — 26
Brake line fittings to hydraulic control unit 19 14 —
Front anti-
lock brake sensor bolt 7 — 62
Hydraulic control unit to mounting bracket nuts 18 13 —
Rear anti-
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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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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Anti-
Lock Control — Traction Control
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 42 , Anti-
Lock Brake System for schematic and connector information.
Principles of Operation
The anti- lock-brake control module receives wheel speed readings from each anti- lock brake sensor
and processes this information to determine if an ABS event is necessary. The anti- lock brake sensor
electrically senses each tooth of the anti- lock brake sensor indicators as it passes through the anti- lock
brake sensor's magnetic field.
The anti- lock brake control module continuously monitors and compares the rotational speed of each
wheel and, when it detects an impending wheel lock, modulates brake pressure to the appropriate
brake caliper. This is accomplished by triggering the hydraulic control unit (HCU) to open and close the
appropriate solenoid valves. Once the affected wheel returns to normal speed, the anti- lock brake
control module returns the solenoid valves to their normal position, and normal (base) braking
resumes.
The anti- lock brake control module is self- monitoring. When the ignition switch is turned to the RUN
position, the anti- lock brake control module will do a preliminary electrical check, and at approximately
12 km/h (8 mph) the pump motor is turned on for approximately one half- second. Also during all
phases of operation the anti- lock brake control module (after the vehicle is in motion) checks for
correct operation of the anti- lock brake sensors. Any malfunction of the ABS will cause the ABS to shut
off and ABS warning indicator to illuminate; normal power assisted braking, however, remains.
The ABS control module has the ability to store multiple DTCs in memory.
The traction control system controls wheelspin by modulating the engine torque by communicating to
the powertrain control module (PCM) and by applying, then releasing, the appropriate brake to restore
traction when one or both drive wheels lose traction and begin to spin during acceleration.
The traction control system can be disabled by depressing the traction control switch. The traction
control system will reset and return to normal traction assist when the ignition switch is cycled or when
the traction control switch is depressed again. SECTION 206-
09B: Anti-Lock Control — Traction Control 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-
F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418- F052, or equivalent scan
tool 73 Digital Multimeter or
equivalent
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Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Parameter Identification (PID) Index
Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Parameter Identification (PID) Index PID Description Expected Value
CCNTABS Number of Continuous DTCS in
the Anti- Lock Brake Control
Module one count per bit
BOO_ABS Brake Switch Input OFF, ON
PMP_MTR ABS Pump Motor OFF---, OFFO--, OFF
-B-, OFF--G, OFFO- G, OFF-
BG, OFFOBG, ON---, ONO--, ON -B-, ON--G, ONO-
G, ON- BG, ONOBG VLV_CTR ABS Valve Control Relay OFF---, OFFO--, OFF
-B-, OFF--G, OFFO- G, OFF-
BG, OFFOBG, ON---, ONO--, ON -B-, ON--G, ONO-
G, ON- BG, ONOBG LF_WSPD LF Wheel Speed 0-
255 MPH RF_WSPD RF Wheel Speed 0-
255 MPH LR_WSPD LR Wheel Speed 0-
255 MPH RR_WSPD RR Wheel Speed 0-
255 MPH ABSLF_I LF 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 ABSLF_O LF 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 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 ABSLR_I LR 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 ABSLR_O LR 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 ABSRR_I RR 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 ABSRR_O RR 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 LF_TC_P LF Traction Control Priming
Valve OFF, ON
RF_TC_P RF Traction Control Priming
Valve OFF, ON
LR_TC_P LR Traction Control Priming
Valve OFF, ON
RR_TC_P RR Traction Control Priming
Valve OFF, ON
LF_TC_S LF Traction Control Switching OFF, ON Klj . 4 ba
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