
2.6 Brake System
2.6.1 General
The Brake System must be fully functional when
the vehicle conversion is completed. The vehicle
brake operating modes must be checked,
including warning system and parking brakes.
Brakes are certified to 71/320EEC and ECE R13
requirements as amended.
WARNING: Do not restrict the airflow
and cooling to the brake system
CAUTION: Spoilers and wheel covers
must not affect the brake cooling
performance.
NOTE: Do not obstruct the view of the brake
fluid reservoir level
NOTE: The donor vehicle brake fluid reservoir is
translucent so that it is possible to check the level
of fluid without opening the reservoir which will
reduce the risk of contamination.
The brake fluid reservoir must remain accessible
for servicing and for adding brake fluid.
2.6.2 Kerb Mass Data
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer. If they are unable to help
you then please contact the Vehicle Converter
Advisory Service at [email protected].
2.6.3 Brake Hoses General
CAUTION: Make sure that the front
and rear brake hoses are not
twisted and are correctly located
away from body and chassis
components.
Front and rear brake hoses must not rub, chafe
or rest on body or chassis components. There
must be clearance under all operating conditions,
between full compression and extension and full
lock to lock.
Brake lines must not be used to support or
secure any other component.
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2.9 Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist
WARNING: Do not modify any part
of the braking system, including Anti
Brake System (ABS), Traction
Control System (TCS) and
Interactive Vehicle Dynamics
(IVD)System.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer. If they are
unable to help you then please contact the
Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
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CAN-Bus System (Architecture)
Antilock Brake SystemKCentral Junction Box (Passenger Junction
Box)
A
Powertrain Control ModuleLVoice Recognition Module/Wireless
connection (blue tooth)
B
Steering Angle SensorMAudio Control Unit (Radio/CD)C*
Yaw Rate SensorNNavigation (Radio/CD)D*
Diagnostic ConnectorPRemote Keyless EntryE
Park Aid ModeQPassive Anti-Theft SystemF
Restraints Control ModuleRRain SensorG
Hybrid Electronic ClusterSBattery Backed Sounder (BBS)H
Interior Motion Sensing (IMS)J
* Either Audio Control Unit or Navigation
4.1.2 Central Junction Box (CJB)
WARNING: Unapproved and/or
incorrect connection to any of the
mating wiring can cause either the
associated systems to shut down
(overload protection), or permanent
damage to the Central Junction Box
itself.
Basic vehicle functions (for example: headlights,
front wipers) are available on all Central Junction
Boxes (CJBs). Increased vehicle features are
available on the mid- and high-level CJBs, as per
the following list:
Incremental FunctionalityCentral Junction Box (CJB)
6C1T-14A073-A_ (low)
(in addition to low level CJB)6C1T-14A073-B_ (mid)
Reverse CyclingRemote Keyless Entry
Slam LockingVIN Identification
Front Fog LightsPerimeter Alarm
Theatre Dimming (Interior Lights)Central and double Locking
Heated WindscreenZonal unlocking
Heated MirrorsAuto Locking on drive away
Rear WipersAuto Relocking on time out
Heated Rear Window(s)Crash Activated unlocking
Mis-locking feedback (audible
and visual)
(in addition to mid-level CJB)6C1T-14A073-C_ (high)
Ambient air temperature meas-
urement
Battery Backed Sounder (BBS)
Rain SensorInterior Motion Sensor (IMS)
Daytime Running LightsZonal opposite door relocking
AutolampsConfigurable unlocking
Fuel Pump Control (petrol only)CAT 1 Alarm (BBS, IMS & Rear
Glass Breakage)
Cruise control
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The Central Junction Box (CJB) is the prime
control module in the vehicle’s electrical
architecture. It is responsible for management of
most of the vehicle’s lighting, locking and security
systems. The following chart details the
consequences of overloading of the Central
Junction Box.
Maximum Loads on Central Junction Box
Overload ConditionMaximum
Load
Load TypeComponentFunction
Output driver damage5A/100msecRelayLow Side DriverBattery Discon-
nect Switch
Overheat - output shutdown75W@13VBulbLow Side DriverEntry Illumina-
tion
Overheat - output shutdown8A normal, 16A/
10msec in-rush
Electro-mechan-
ical horn
High Side DriverAlarm Siren
Output shutdown if more
than 35mA drawn
25mALogic supplyVoltage trackerAccelerator
Pedal
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
100W@13VBulbRelayBattery Saver
Supply
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
60W@13VBulbRelayLicence Plate
Overheat-output shutdown11W@13VBulbHigh Side DriverCluster Dimming
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
63W@13VBulbRelayPosition Lamp
Left Hand
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
43W@13VBulbRelayPosition Lamp
Right Hand
Overheat-output shutdown3x21W@13VBulbTurn Indicator
Left Hand
Overheat-output shutdown3x21W@13VBulbTurn Indicator
Right Hand
Blown fuse - if bigger fuse
fitted, relay and/or printed
circuit board damaged
15A (fuse
limited)
LatchRelayLock/double
lock
Relay and/or printed circuit
board damaged
5,42A@13V,
2,5mh
LatchUnlock Relay
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4.3 Charging System
4.3.1 General Information and
Specific Warnings
The Transit electrical system is a 12-Volt supply
with a negative earth return. The alternator and
battery equipment used as standard are
designed for normal operations with the type of
engine fitted. Higher capacity batteries are
available as standard production options and
special vehicle options. Before installing additional
electrical equipment check that the battery
capacity, harness load capability, and alternator
output are suitable for the extra load.
The battery capacity and charge available from
the alternator must be adequate to ensure
engine cranking in unfavorable climatic conditions
but excessive battery capacity could damage
the starter motor.
The Transit utilizes multiplexed vehicle electronics
- it is recommended that the appropriate Ford
proprietary accessory systems are used.
Inappropriate or incorrect connection of
additional equipment could cause mis-operation,
or damage to the vehicle, and so invalidate any
warranty.
Additional connection points are provided
specifically for customer use (except M1 and M2
Bus), and are located on the outside of the
driver's seat base.
Do not jump-start the vehicle directly from the
battery. Use designated jump-start points. Refer
to the owners literature.
4.3.2 Power Management
Settings
There are four Power Management Settings
available:
•Factory
•Transport
•Normal
•Crash
Factory and Transport modes are only active
with ignition off; with ignition on, the vehicle
operates with full functionality. When in Transport
mode, the interior lights, clocks, and power
locking and alarms (where fitted) do not work.
It is possible to switch from Transport Mode to
Normal Mode without the use of any ancillary
equipment, but not vice versa. To change mode,
the brake pedal must be depressed five times,
and the hazard warning switch operated twice
(in any combination) within 10 seconds.
WARNING: It is not possible to return
the transport setting without using
the vehicle's diagnostics.
At the end of production, the vehicle is
configured to the transport setting to minimize
power consumption. As part of the Pre Delivery
Inspection process at the Ford dealership, the
vehicle is reconfigured to normal operation.
4.3.3 Electrical Conversions
Operator requirements for additional and
specialised electrical equipment varies. The
vehicle converter/modifier must, therefore,
consider the following points when designing the
installation:
•Legality and regulatory conformity of the base
vehicle.
•Drive-ability and serviceability of the base
vehicle.
•The effect of regulations governing the
proposed conversion including National
Legislation in the country of sale.
•The method of integrating the circuit into the
base vehicle.
•No additional circuits are to be run alongside
the electrical circuits (shown in blue in the
figure below) associated with the
Management System (shown in green in the
figure below), due to the possible Electro
Motive Force (EMF) effect on the circuits.
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•Before disconnecting the battery, check
availability of radio key code.
•Fuses – when auxiliary electrical systems are
to be added to the vehicle it is mandatory that
the additional circuit design includes the
necessary fuses.
•The Special Vehicle Option auxiliary fuse box
is recommended.
Refer to: 4.13 Fuses and Relays (page 119).
4.3.4 Fitting of Equipment
Containing an Electric Motor
WARNINGS:
When equipment containing an
electrical motor is connected, it
must be connected via a blocking
diode or relay to prevent “back
Electro Motive Force (EMF)” being
applied to the auxiliary terminal.
When electric motors are to be
fitted, account must be taken of the
potentially high currents that a
motor can draw.
CAUTION: The following must be
observed:
•All motors must be driven via relays with
contacts rated at least 3 times the maximum
rated current of the motor.
•All motor supply circuits must be individually
fused with the proper fuse rating for the
motor.
•All power wiring must be rated for at least 3
times the rating of the motor and installed as
far away as possible from any existing vehicle
wiring.
•All motors fitted should be fully suppressed to
ensure electrical interference does not affect
the vehicle systems.
•Add EMC emissions statement to CE
approval.
4.3.5 Vehicle Electrical Capacity
- Alternator
WARNING: Do not cut into the
alternator wires or use the
alternator as a source to obtain a
'D+ Signal'
An engine run signal is available from the Central
Junction Box by installing a T-piece jumper
harness (Ford Part Number 6C1V-14A411-F_).
Refer to: 4.14 Special Conversions (page 131).
4.3.6 Charge Balance Guidelines
The base vehicle is fitted with a 150A alternator.
It is recommended to conduct a charge balance
calculation in case the conversion comprises a
high number of electrical consumers or high
electrical consumption is expected.
4.3.7 Circuit Diagrams
For circuit diagrams for Auxiliary Fuse Box
Connections and Standard Ford relays.
Refer to: 4.13 Fuses and Relays (page 119).
Full vehicle wiring and circuit diagrams are in the
Ford Workshop Manual.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer. If they are
unable to help you then please contact the
Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
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4.12 Interior Lighting
4.12.1 Additional Internal Lamps
Additional cabin interior lighting may be obtained
by directly accessing the connector inside the
dome lamp in the cab.
Additional load space interior lighting may be
obtained by directly accessing the connector
inside the load space lamps in the load space
area.
CAUTION: The maximum total
internal lamp load must not exceed
5A (75W)
Power for the Interior Lights - cabin and
cargo areas – comes from the battery save
system (Central Junction Box pin C2-31), and for
vehicles with power locking,* the circuit for each
area is controlled by a separate pin on the Central
Junction Box:
•Front (cabin) lights, pin C2-22
•Rear (cargo) lights, pin C2-27 wire not present
on chassis cab and cab-van-floor vehicles
* with manual locking vehicles, control of interior
lighting is done directly through the door contact
switches. All vehicles, however, utilise the battery
saver relay to provide power for internal lighting
for a limited time.
Each of these pins on the Central Junction Box
can take a load of 75W. Lights that are controlled
by the battery save circuit will extinguish 30 to
180 minutes after ignition off (dependent on
vehicle configuration).
4.12.2 Additional 'Theatre
Lighting' for rear of vehicle
interior
For chassis cab or cab-van floor (and camper)
vehicles, rear lighting is not utilised and so there
is no wire to pin C2-27. However, converters can
add their own lights (up to the max. load) via the
battery save or a separate switchable feed, by
adding a pre-crimped wire and terminal to
connector C2. This is located on the Central
Junction Box behind the glove box on the
passenger side (please refer to Figures E84705
and E84712).
Refer to: 4.14 Special Conversions (page 131).
(Adding connectors, Terminals and Wiring)
Where higher wattage installations are required,
these should be taken through the Auxiliary Fuse
Box with a suitable switch and / or relay as
required.
Refer to: 4.13 Fuses and Relays (page 119).
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The fitment of the Special Vehicle Option auxiliary
box will provide a power source for the relay
(although connection to the engine run pin is still
required).
Where connections are already made to the
engine run signal, it is vital that these connections
remain connected. In this instance, a suitable 'Y'
Jumper link should be used to tap out of the
connection.
Refer to: 4.13 Fuses and Relays (page 119).
If a positive (+12V) engine run signal is required,
this is possible by using the relay contacts to ‘pull
in’ 12V (preferably an ignition feed, KL15)
Ghost View of Engine Run Jumper Harness (only)
DescriptionItem
In-line to 14401 main loom1
In-line to 14A631 door loom2
Engine run output (6.3mm male connector), part of T-piece harness (6C1V-14A411-F*)3
4.14.3 Connectors
Cutting into the Original Wiring
System
WARNINGS:
Under no circumstances should the
CAN bus be tampered with. This
may lead to failure of safety critical
components such as Anti-lock
Brake System.
Do not use connectors which cut
through the outer covering and into
the core wire
CAUTION: Only use Ford approved
connectors
Cutting into vehicle wiring is not permitted
because:-
•The base vehicle specification is unsuitable
for incremental loads except in conjunction
with Special Vehicle Option Auxiliary Fuse Box.
•Long term risk of a faulty connection
developing.
•Potential fire risk from over-loading.
All connections into existing wiring must be
permanently insulated. Exterior connections must
be water-proof.
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