Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection

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Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Testing and Inspection
Anti-Lock Brake System Troubleshooting Chart
Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Two warning lamps are located on the instrument panel to alert the driver to a system malfunction. The red brake warning lamp is used to indicate
conventional brake system malfunctions such as low fluid level, parking brake applied and low vacuum conditions (diesel engines only). The
yellow anti-lock system warning lamp is used to indicate proper warning lamp circuit operation (2 second illumination with ignition On or engine
cranking). If yellow lamp comes on while vehicle is being driven, it is alerting the driver of an anti-lock system malfunction and yellow lamp can
then be used to access flashout codes. This self-test feature contains 13 codes to indicate area of system malfunction. When a malfunction is
detected within the system, the computer module will shutdown the anti-lock system and illuminate the yellow warning lamp on the instrument
panel. This will permit normal braking and at the same time will store a code in the system memory which can be retrieved by grounding the
diagnostic connector of the computer module and counting the number of flashes of the yellow light. If the ignition is turned off before diagnosis is
performed, the code stored will be lost. In this case, the vehicle must be started and driven to reproduce the condition. If more than one fault exists,
only the first code recorded will be displayed. Additional codes will output only after the first fault has been corrected.
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Fig. 46 Flashout Code Chart
When only the yellow anti-lock brake system warning lamp is illuminated during vehicle operation (red brake system warning lamp is off), a
service condition is present in the anti-lock brake system. At this point, a code will be stored in the computer module until the ignition switch is
placed in the Off position. It is recommended that the fault code be obtained before the ignition is placed in the Off position. If ignition is placed in
the Off position before obtaining the fault code, the vehicle may have to be driven in an effort to recreate the service condition.
If more than one service code is present, the first recognized flash out code can be obtained. If the yellow warning lamp is illuminated, but no fault
codes are stored, a loss of power to the module, low brake fluid level or defective low brake fluid warning system may be present. In the case of
low fluid level and defective brake fluid level warning system, the red brake system warning lamp may also be illuminated.
Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

NOTE: Ford DOES NOT provide procedures other than those described to retrieve trouble codes.
1. If ignition switch has been placed in Off position, start engine and operate vehicle in an effort to recreate the service condition.
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RABS Diagnostic Connector
Diagnostic Connector View
2. Connect suitable jumper wire to the diagnostic connector (black/orange wire) then momentarily ground jumper wire to chassis. As ground
connection is made and broken, the yellow warning lamp will begin to flash the fault code.
3. Fault codes will be displayed as short flashes and a long flash. As an example, two short flashes and one long flash would indicated flashout
code 3. Observe flashout code several times to avoid misreading. The code will continue to flash until the ignition is placed in the Off
position.
4. Refer to flashout code charts, and diagnostic charts, for diagnostic and testing procedures.
5. After correcting service condition, the vehicle may be operated to obtain the next flashout code as necessary.
6. After all flashout codes have been obtained and service conditions corrected, remove jumper wire from diagnostic connector.
Fig. 64 Diagnostic Code
Fig. 65 Diagnostic Codes

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Fig. 71 iagnostic Codes

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Symptom Testing Description

Test
Step Description
A1 - Module Harness Connector

A2 - Computer Module Ground
A3 - Antilock Light Power
A4 - RABS 15 Amp Light Fuse
A5 - Power to RABS Light Fuse
A6 - RABS Light Bulb
B1 - Parking Brake
B2 - Parking Brake Switch
B3 - Module and Wiring
C1 - Low Brake Fluid

C2 - Master Cylinder Float
C3 - Diode/Resistor Element
C4 - Diode/Resistor Element (Continued)
C5 - Antilock Valve Switch
C6 - Master Cylinder Switch
C7 - Brake Light Wiring
D1 - Obtain the Flashout Code

D2 - Master Cylinder Connector
D2A - M/C Press. Differential Connector
D3 - RABS 20 Amp Fuse
D4 - Shorts in Module Harness Connector Wiring
D5 - Power to the Module
D6 - Voltage at the Fluid Level Circuit
D7 - Fluid Level Sensor and Wiring
D8 - Grounded Diagnostic Lead
D9 - Computer Module
E1 - Intermittent Power to Module

E2 - Grounded Diagnostic Lead
E3 - Faulty Module Ground
F1 - Stoplamps
F2 - Vehicle Road Test
F3 - Wiring from Module to Brake Switch
F4 - Excitor Ring Inspection
F5 - Sensor Output
F6 - Sensor Gap
F7 - Mechanical Problems in Rear Brakes
F8 - Computer Module
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G1 - Master Cylinder Connectors

G2 - Red Brake Warning Light
Fig. 27 Warning Lamp Condition Chart
Fig. 34 Test Chart A

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Fig. 34 Test Chart A
Fig. 36 Test Chart B

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Fig. 37 Test Chart C
Fig. 37 Test Chart C

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Fig. 39 Test Chart D

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Fig. 41 Test Chart E

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Fig. 42 Test Chart F

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Fig. 42 Test Chart F
Fig. 43 Test Chart G
Antilock Brake System (Yellow) Warning Lamp

To check anti-lock brake system warning lamp, turn ignition key to the On position. The yellow warning lamp should glow for approximately two
seconds and then shut off. If warning lamp fails to glow, or glows continuously, refer to WARNING LAMP CONDITION CHART for proper
diagnostic and testing procedures, then refer to Brakes and Traction Control/Brakes/Antilock Brake System/Testing and
Inspection/Procedures/Pinpoint Test Charts Tests A through G, as required. In addition, if warning lamp continues to glow during vehicle
operation, check anti-lock brake system for stored codes as outlined under ACCESSING FLASHOUT CODES AND CODE DESCRIPTION.
Brake System (Red) Warning Lamp
To check brake system warning lamp, turn ignition key to the Start position. The red warning lamp should glow momentarily. The warning lamp
will also illuminate if the parking brake mechanism is not fully released. If warning lamp fails to glow, service of the electrical system is indicated.
If warning lamp illuminates with ignition key in the Run position, check and repair conventional brake system as required. If conventional brake
system is found to be operating properly, check anti-lock brake system for stored codes as outlined under ACCESSING FLASHOUT CODES
AND CODE DESCRIPTION In certain instances both red and yellow warning lamps will glow simultaneously. If this occurs, check and repair
conventional brake system as required. If red warning lamp continues to glow, refer to WARNING LAMP CONDITION CHART for proper
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diagnostic and testing procedures, then refer to Brakes and Traction Control/Brakes/Antilock Brake System/Testing and
Inspection/Procedures/Pinpoint Test Charts Tests A through G, as required.

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Anti-Lock Brake System Troubleshooting Chart

Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Fig. 46 Flashout Code Chart

Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

RABS Diagnostic Connector

Diagnostic Connector View

Fig. 64 Diagnostic Code

Fig. 65 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 67 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 71 iagnostic Codes

Fig. 71 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 71 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 72 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 73 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 75 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 77 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 78 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 79 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 80 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 83 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 85 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 87 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 89 Diagnostic Codes

Fig. 91 Diagnostic Codes

Symptom Testing Description

A1 - Module Harness Connector

C1 - Low Brake Fluid

D1 - Obtain the Flashout Code

E1 - Intermittent Power to Module

G1 - Master Cylinder Connectors

Fig. 27 Warning Lamp Condition Chart

Fig. 34 Test Chart A

Fig. 34 Test Chart A

Fig. 36 Test Chart B

Fig. 37 Test Chart C

Fig. 37 Test Chart C

Fig. 39 Test Chart D

Fig. 39 Test Chart D

Fig. 39 Test Chart D

Fig. 41 Test Chart E

Fig. 42 Test Chart F

Fig. 42 Test Chart F

Fig. 43 Test Chart G

Antilock Brake System (Yellow) Warning Lamp

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