Meritor WABCO Pneumatic Antilock Braking System

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ABS System Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tables J1587 Fault Code Cross-Reference

Troubleshooting
Using the following tables, troubleshoot the ABS sys- MID-SID Description
Table
tem by MID-SID.
136-014 Ground Faults Table 10

J1587 Fault Code Cross-Reference 136-015 Table 11

Troubleshooting 136-018 ATC Valve (if equipped) Table 12
MID-SID Description
Table 136-019 Auxiliary Output Table 13
Wheel Sensor 136-023 ABS Warning Lamp See Subject 310
136-001 Left Front Table 2 136-231 J1939 Datalink Table 14
136-002 Right Front Table 3 136-251 Voltage Table 15
136-003 Left Rear Table 4 136-253 Configuration Errors Table 16
136-004 Right Rear Table 5 136-254 Miscellaneous Faults Table 17
Modulator Valve Table 1, J1587 Fault Code Cross Reference
136-007 Left Front Table 6
136-008 Right Front Table 7
136-009 Left Rear Table 8
136-010 Right Rear Table 9

Left Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 001)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 001 01 Incorrect sensor 1. Adjust the sensor. Voltage is 0.2 Vac Sensor adjustment solved the
air gap Check the AC voltage or greater problem.
across pins 7 and 8 of the
black X2 ECU connector Voltage is less Check for excessive wheel
while rotating the LF wheel than 0.2 Vac bearing end play and hub runout.
30 rpm. Repair as needed.
136 001 02 Incorrect tire size Check for correct tire size and
mixed tire sizes. Check for correct
number of teeth on tone wheel.
Correct as needed.
136 001 03 Sensor shorted to 2. Measure the voltage Measurable Repair short to power in circuit(s)
power across pins 7 of the X2 voltage at either 377LF+ and 377LF in chassis
(black) connector and a pin harness and sensor cable.
good chassis ground.
Repeat the test between If problem is in the sensor
pin 8 and ground. harness, replace the sensor.
No voltage at Repeat the test and check for
either pin intermittent short to power in
circuits 377LF+ and 377LF.
Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.

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Left Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 001)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 001 04 Short to ground 3. Measure the resistance Resistance Repair the short to ground in
between pin 7 of the X2 between either pin circuit(s) 377LF+ and 377LF in
(black) connector and a and ground is less chassis harness or sensor cable.
good chassis ground. than 100,000 ohms
Repeat the test between If problem is in sensor harness,
pin 8 and ground. replace the sensor.
Resistance Repeat the test for intermittent
between either pin short to ground in circuits 377LF+
and ground is and 377LF.
greater than
100,000 ohms Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.
136 001 05 Open circuit 4. Measure the resistance Resistance is 900 Repeat the test and check for
between pins 7u and 8 of 2000 ohms intermittent open or short in
the X2 (black) connector. circuits 377LF+ and 377LF.
Suspect ECU at fault if the
problem persists.
Resistance is Perform test 5.
greater than 2000
ohms OR less than
900 ohm.
136 001 05 Open circuit 5. Disconnect the sensor Resistance is 900 Repair open or short in circuit(s)
connector from the chassis 2000 ohms 377LF+ and 377LF in chassis
harness. Measure the harness.
resistance between the
Resistance is Replace the sensor.
pins on the sensor
greater than 2000
connector.
ohms OR less than
900 ohms
136 001 06 Short circuit Perform tests 4 and 5.
136 001 07 Damaged tone Inspect tone ring for damage and
ring missing teeth. Make sure correct
tooth wheel is installed (100-tooth
is normal application). Repair as
needed.
136 001 08 Excessive wheel Check sensor adjustment. This
slip fault usually occurs when there is
excessive tire spin for more than
16 seconds.
136 001 09 Wire mismatch 6. Check for mixed sensor Correct wiring connections, as
connection. Using Meritor needed.
PC Diagnostics, spin each
wheel individually. Check
that output is from the
correct sensor.

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Left Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 001)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 001 10 Intermittent signal 7. Adjust the sensor. Using Signal output OK Adjustment solved the problem.
the wheel sensor output Make sure brake chatter is not
screen in Meritor PC causing the problem.
Diagnostics, spin the
Signal output Check for intermittent wheel
wheel or drive the vehicle
incorrect sensor circuit connections. Cause
and check for intermittent
could be due to brake chatter.
or erratic signal.
Repair as needed.
136 001 11 Erratic signal Perform test 7.
136 001 12 Frequency too 8. Check sensor wiring Wiring OK Suspect ECU at fault if problem
high and connectors for persists.
intermittent contact.
Wiring incorrect Repair wheel sensor circuit, as
needed.
Table 2, Left Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 001)

Right Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 002)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 002 01 Incorrect sensor 1. Adjust the sensor. Voltage is 0.2 Vac Sensor adjustment solved the
air gap Check the AC voltage or greater problem.
across pins 5 and 6 of the
black X2 ECU connector Voltage is less Check for excessive wheel
while rotating the RF than 0.2 Vac bearing end play and hub runout.
wheel 30 rpm. Repair as needed.
136 002 02 Incorrect tire size Check for correct tire size and
mixed tire sizes. Check for correct
number of teeth on tone wheel.
Correct as needed.
136 002 03 Sensor shorted to 2. Measure the voltage Measurable Repair short to power in circuit(s)
power across pin 5 of the X2 voltage at either 377RF+ and 377RF in chassis
(black) connector and a pin harness and sensor cable.
good chassis ground.
Repeat the test between If problem is in the sensor
pin 8 and ground. harness, replace the sensor.
No voltage at Repeat the test and check for
either pin intermittent short to power in
circuits 377RF+ and 377RF.
Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.

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Right Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 002)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 002 04 Short to ground 3. Measure the resistance Resistance Repair the short to ground in
between pin 5 of the X2 between either pin circuit(s) 377RF+ and 377RF in
(black) connector and a and ground is less chassis harness or sensor cable.
good chassis ground. than 100,000 ohms
Repeat the test between If problem is in sensor harness,
pin 6 and ground. replace the sensor.
Resistance Repeat the test for intermittent
between either pin short to ground in circuits 377RF+
and ground is and 377RF.
greater than
100,000 ohms Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.
136 002 05 Open circuit 4. Measure the resistance Resistance is 900 Repeat the test and check for
between pins 5 and 6 of 2000 ohms intermittent open or short in
the X2 (black) connector. circuits 377RF+ and 377RF.
Suspect ECU at fault if the
problem persists.
Resistance is Perform test 5.
greater than 2000
ohms OR less than
900 ohm.
5. Disconnect the sensor Resistance is 900 Repair open or short in circuit(s)
connector from the chassis 2000 ohms 377RF+ and 377RF in chassis
harness. Measure the harness.
resistance between the
Resistance is Replace the sensor.
pins on the sensor
greater than 2000
connector.
ohms OR less than
900 ohms
136 002 06 Short circuit Perform tests 4 and 5.
136 002 07 Damaged tone Inspect tone ring for damage and
ring missing teeth. Make sure correct
tooth wheel is installed (100-tooth
is normal application). Repair as
needed.
136 002 08 Excessive wheel Check sensor adjustment. This
slip fault usually occurs when there is
excessive tire spin for more than
16 seconds.
136 002 09 Wire mismatch 6. Check for mixed sensor Correct wiring connections, as
connection. Using Meritor needed.
PC Diagnostics, spin each
wheel individually. Check
that output is from the
correct sensor.

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Right Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 002)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 002 10 Intermittent signal 7. Adjust the sensor. Using Signal output OK Adjustment solved the problem.
the wheel sensor output Make sure brake chatter is not
screen in Meritor PC causing the problem.
Diagnostics, spin the
Signal output Check for intermittent wheel
wheel or drive the vehicle
incorrect sensor circuit connections. Cause
and check for intermittent
could be due to brake chatter.
or erratic signal.
Repair as needed.
136 002 11 Erratic signal Perform test 7.
136 002 12 Frequency too 8. Check sensor wiring Wiring OK Suspect ECU at fault if problem
high and connectors for persists.
intermittent contact.
Wiring incorrect Repair wheel sensor circuit, as
needed.
Table 3, Right Front Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 002)

Left Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 003)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 003 01 Incorrect sensor 1. Adjust the sensor. Voltage is 0.2 Vac Sensor adjustment solved the
air gap Check the AC voltage or greater problem.
across pins 1 and 2 of the
black X2 ECU connector Voltage is less Check for excessive wheel
while rotating the LR than 0.2 Vac bearing end play and hub runout.
wheel 30 rpm. Repair as needed.
136 003 02 Incorrect tire size Check for correct tire size and
mixed tire sizes. Check for correct
number of teeth on tone wheel.
Correct as needed.
136 003 03 Sensor shorted to 2. Measure the voltage Measurable Repair short to power in circuit(s)
power across pin 1 of the X3 voltage at either 377LR+ and 377LR in chassis
(green) connector and a pin harness and sensor cable.
good chassis ground.
Repeat the test between If problem is in the sensor
pin 2 and ground. harness, replace the sensor.
No voltage at Repeat the test and check for
either pin intermittent short to power in
circuits 377LR+ and 377LR.
Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.

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Left Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 003)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 003 04 Short to ground 3. Measure the resistance Resistance Repair the short to ground in
between pin 1 of the X3 between either pin circuit(s) 377LR+ and 377LR in
(green) connector and a and ground is less chassis harness or sensor cable.
good chassis ground. than 100,000 ohms
Repeat the test between If problem is in sensor harness,
pin 2 and ground. replace the sensor.
Resistance Repeat the test for intermittent
between either pin short to ground in circuits 377LR+
and ground is and 377LR.
greater than
100,000 ohms Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.
136 003 05 Open circuit 4. Measure the resistance Resistance is 900 Repeat the test and check for
between pins 1 and 2 of 2000 ohms intermittent open or short in
the X3 (green) connector. circuits 377LR+ and 377LR.
Suspect ECU at fault if the
problem persists.
Resistance is Perform test 5.
greater than 2000
ohms OR less than
900 ohm.
5. Disconnect the sensor Resistance is 900 Repair open or short in circuit(s)
connector from the chassis 2000 ohms 377LR+ and 377LR in chassis
harness. Measure the harness.
resistance between the
Resistance is Replace the sensor.
pins on the sensor
greater than 2000
connector.
ohms OR less than
900 ohms
136 003 06 Short circuit Perform tests 4 and 5.
136 003 07 Damaged tone Inspect tone ring for damage and
ring missing teeth. Make sure correct
tooth wheel is installed (100-tooth
is normal application). Repair as
needed.
136 003 08 Excessive wheel Check sensor adjustment. This
slip fault usually occurs when there is
excessive tire spin for more than
16 seconds.
136 003 09 Wire mismatch 6. Check for mixed sensor Correct wiring connections, as
connection. Using Meritor needed.
PC Diagnostics, spin each
wheel individually. Check
that output is from the
correct sensor.

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Left Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 003)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 003 10 Intermittent signal 7. Adjust the sensor. Using Signal output OK Adjustment solved the problem.
the wheel sensor output Make sure brake chatter is not
screen in Meritor PC causing the problem.
Diagnostics, spin the
Signal output Check for intermittent wheel
wheel or drive the vehicle
incorrect sensor circuit connections. Cause
and check for intermittent
could be due to brake chatter.
or erratic signal.
Repair as needed.
136 003 11 Erratic signal Perform test 7.
136 003 12 Frequency too 8. Check sensor wiring Wiring OK Suspect ECU at fault if problem
high and connectors for persists.
intermittent contact.
Wiring incorrect Repair wheel sensor circuit, as
needed.
Table 4, Left Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 003)

Right Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 004)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 004 01 Incorrect sensor 1. Adjust the sensor. Voltage is 0.2 VAC Sensor adjustment solved the
air gap Check the AC voltage or greater problem.
across pins 3 and 4 of the
black X2 ECU connector Voltage is less Check for excessive wheel
while rotating the RR than 0.2 VAC bearing end play and hub runout.
wheel 30 rpm. Repair as needed.
136 004 02 Incorrect tire size Check for correct tire size and
mixed tire sizes. Check for correct
number of teeth on tone wheel.
Correct as needed.
136 004 03 Sensor shorted to 2. Measure the voltage Measurable Repair short to power in circuit(s)
power across pin 3 of the X3 voltage at either 377RR+ and 377RR in chassis
(green) connector and a pin harness and sensor cable.
good chassis ground.
Repeat the test between If problem is in the sensor
pin 4 and ground. harness, replace the sensor.
No voltage at Repeat the test and check for
either pin intermittent short to power in
circuits 377RR+ and 377RR.
Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.

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Right Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 004)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 004 04 Short to ground 3. Measure the resistance Resistance Repair the short to ground in
between pin 3 of the X3 between either pin circuit(s) 377RR+ and 377RR in
(green) connector and a and ground is less chassis harness or sensor cable.
good chassis ground. than 100,000 ohms
Repeat the test between If problem is in sensor harness,
pin 4 and ground. replace the sensor.
Resistance Repeat the test for intermittent
between either pin short to ground in circuits
and ground is 377RR+ and 377RR.
greater than
100,000 ohms Suspect ECU is at fault if the
problem persists.
136 004 05 Open circuit 4. Measure the resistance Resistance is 900 Repeat the test and check for
between pins 3 and 4 of 2000 ohms intermittent open or short in
the X3 (green) connector. circuits 377RR+ and 377RR.
Suspect ECU at fault if the
problem persists.
Resistance is Perform test 5.
greater than 2000
ohms OR less than
900 ohm.
5. Disconnect the sensor Resistance is 900 Repair open or short in circuit(s)
connector from the chassis 2000 ohms 377RR+ and 377RR in chassis
harness. Measure the harness.
resistance between the
Resistance is Replace the sensor.
pins on the sensor
greater than 2000
connector.
ohms OR less than
900 ohms
136 004 06 Short circuit Perform tests 4 and 5.
136 004 07 Damaged tone Inspect tone ring for damage and
ring missing teeth. Make sure correct
tooth wheel is installed (100-tooth
is normal application). Repair as
needed.
136 004 08 Excessive wheel Check sensor adjustment. This
slip fault usually occurs when there is
excessive tire spin for more than
16 seconds.
136 004 09 Wire mismatch 6. Check for mixed sensor Correct wiring connections, as
connection. Using Meritor needed.
PC Diagnostics, spin each
wheel individually. Check
that output is from the
correct sensor.

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Right Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 004)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 004 10 Intermittent signal 7. Adjust the sensor. Using Signal output OK Adjustment solved the problem.
the wheel sensor output Make sure brake chatter is not
screen in Meritor PC causing the problem.
Diagnostics, spin the
Signal output Check for intermittent wheel
wheel or drive the vehicle
incorrect sensor circuit connections. Cause
and check for intermittent
could be due to brake chatter.
or erratic signal.
Repair as needed.
136 004 11 Erratic signal Perform test 7.
136 004 12 Frequency too 8. Check sensor wiring Wiring OK Suspect ECU at fault if problem
high and connectors for persists.
intermittent contact.
Wiring incorrect Repair wheel sensor circuit, as
needed.
Table 5, Right Rear Wheel Sensor Troubleshooting (SID 004)

Left Front Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 007)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 007 03 Short to power 1. Measure the voltage No voltage at Repeat test. Check circuits
between pins 2, 10, and either pin 378LFI, 378LFO, and 378LF for
Inlet or outlet 11 of the X2 (black) intermittent short to power. Check
circuit shorted to connector and a good above circuits for shorts to other
battery supply or chassis ground. modulator valve wires. Repair as
another modulator necessary.
valve wire.
If problem persists, the suspect
ECU is at fault.
Measurable Repair short to power in circuit
voltage at either 378LFI, 378LFO, or 378LF.
pin
136 007 05 Open circuit 2. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378LFI, 378LFO, or 378LF.
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms.
circuit open. Disconnect the connector
from the valve and Resistance in both Replace the modulator valve.
perform the modulator circuits is not within
valve resistance test. 4 to 8 ohms.
136 007 06 Short to ground 3. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378LFI, 378LFO, or 378LF for
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms. short to ground. Repair as
circuit shorted to Disconnect the connector necessary.
ground. from the valve and
Resistance in both Replace modulator valve.
perform the modulator
circuits is not within
valve test.
4 to 8 ohms.
Table 6, Left Front Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 007)

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Right Front Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 008)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 008 03 Short to power 1. Measure the voltage No voltage at Repeat test. Check circuits
between pins 3, 4, and 9 either pin 378RFO, 378RFI, and 378RF for
Inlet or outlet of the X2 (black) intermittent short to power. Check
circuit shorted to connector and a good above circuits for shorts to other
battery supply or chassis ground. modulator valve wires. Repair as
another modulator necessary.
valve wire.
If problem persists, the suspect
ECU is at fault.
Measurable Repair short to power in circuit
voltage at either 378RFO, 378RFI, or 378RF.
pin
136 008 05 Open circuit 2. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378RFO, 378RFI, or 378RF.
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms.
circuit open. Disconnect the connector
from the valve and Resistance in both Replace the modulator valve.
perform the modulator circuits is not within
valve resistance test. 4 to 8 ohms.
136 008 06 Short to ground 3. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378RFO, 378RFI, or 378RF for
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms. short to ground. Repair as
circuit shorted to Disconnect the connector necessary.
ground. from the valve and
Resistance in both Replace modulator valve.
perform the modulator
circuits is not within
valve test.
4 to 8 ohms.
Table 7, Right Front Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 008)

Left Rear Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 009)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 009 03 Short to power 1. Measure the voltage No voltage at Repeat test. Check circuits
between pins 10, 11, and either pin 378LRI, 378LRO, and 378LR for
Inlet or outlet 12 of the X3 (green) intermittent short to power. Check
circuit shorted to connector and a good above circuits for shorts to other
battery supply or chassis ground. modulator valve wires. Repair as
another modulator necessary.
valve wire.
If problem persists, the suspect
ECU is at fault.
Measurable Repair short to power in circuit
voltage at either 378LRI, 378LRO, or 378LR.
pin
136 009 05 Open circuit 2. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378LRI, 378LRO, and 378LR.
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms.
circuit open. Disconnect the connector
from the valve and Resistance in both Replace the modulator valve.
perform the modulator circuits is not within
valve resistance test. 4 to 8 ohms.

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Left Rear Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 009)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 009 06 Short to ground 3. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378LRI, 378LRO, and 378LR for
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms. short to ground. Repair as
circuit shorted to Disconnect the connector necessary.
ground. from the valve and
Resistance in both Replace modulator valve.
perform the modulator
circuits is not within
valve test.
4 to 8 ohms.
Table 8, Left Rear Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 009)

Right Rear Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 010)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 010 03 Short to power 1. Measure the voltage No voltage at Repeat test. Check circuits
between pins 7, 8, and 9 either pin 378RRO, 378RR, and 378RRI
Inlet or outlet of the X3 (green) for intermittent short to power.
circuit shorted to connector and a good Check above circuits for shorts to
battery supply or chassis ground. other modulator valve wires.
another modulator Repair as necessary.
valve wire.
If problem persists, the suspect
ECU is at fault.
Measurable Repair short to power in circuit
voltage at either 378RRO, 378RR, or 378RRI.
pin
136 010 05 Open circuit 2. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378RRO, 378RRI, and 378RR.
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms.
circuit open. Disconnect the connector
from the valve and Resistance in both Replace the modulator valve.
perform the modulator circuits is not within
valve test. 4 to 8 ohms.
136 010 06 Short to ground 3. Check the modulator Resistance in both Check harness wiring circuits
valve inlet and outlet circuits is within 4 378RRI, 378RRO, and 378RR
Inlet or outlet circuit resistance. to 8 ohms. for short to ground. Repair as
circuit shorted to Disconnect the connector necessary.
ground. from the valve and
Resistance in both Replace modulator valve.
perform the modulator
circuits is not within
valve test.
4 to 8 ohms.
Table 9, Right Rear Modulator Valve Troubleshooting (SID 010)

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Ground Faults Troubleshooting (SID 014)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 014 04 Low voltage or 1. Disconnect the X1 Voltage is 9.5 to 14 System voltage is acceptable.
open circuit (gray) connector at the volts. Check for intermittent low voltage.
ABS ECU. With the Check the batteries and charging
ignition ON, measure the system. Voltage may have been
voltage between pins 1 temporarily too low. Repair as
and 12. necessary.
Voltage is less Check vehicle batteries and
than 9.5 volts. charging system. Check ABS
ECU power and ground circuits
for open or high resistance.
Repair as necessary.
136 014 05 Central group 2. Disconnect the X1 Ground is okay Verify the fault. Check the ground
open or high (gray) connector at the circuits for open or high
resistance ABS ECU. Check the resistance. Repair as necessary.
ground circuit (pin 11) for
high resistance or open Ground is open or Repair ground circuit as
circuit. has high resistance necessary.
136 014 06 Internal relay If fault repeats, replace the ABS
does not open ECU.
Table 10, Ground Faults Troubleshooting (SID 014)

Ground Faults Troubleshooting (SID 015)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 015 03 ATC valve 1. Disconnect the X3 Voltage at pin 6. Circuit 378T- is shorted to power.
grounded to (green) connector, check Locate fault and repair as
power. for voltage between pin 6 necessary.
and ground.
No voltage at pin Verify fault. Check for intermittent
6. fault in circuit 378-, repair as
necessary.
136 015 04 Low voltage or 2. Disconnect the X1 Voltage is 9.5 to 14 System voltage is acceptable.
open circuit (gray) connector at the volts Check for intermittent low voltage.
ABS ECU. With the Check the batteries and charging
ignition ON, measure the system. Voltage may have been
voltage between pin 2 and temporarily too low. Repair as
a good ground. necessary.
Voltage is less Repair voltage supply to ECU.
than 9.5 volts
136 015 05 ATC Valve - High Replace ABS ECU if fault
Impedance persists.
06 ATC Valve circuit Disconnect the X3 (green) Resistance is less Verify fault. Check for intermittent
shorted to ground connector, check than 10,000 ohms fault in circuit 378-, repair as
resistance between pin 6 necessary.
and a good ground.
Resistance is great Verify fault. Check for intermittent
than 10,000 ohms fault in circuit 378T-, repair as
necessary.

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Ground Faults Troubleshooting (SID 015)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 015 07 Internal relay fault If fault repeats, replace the ABS
ECU.
Table 11, Ground Faults Troubleshooting (SID 015)

ATC Valve Troubleshooting (SID 018)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 018 03 Short to power. 1. Disconnect the X3 Voltage Circuit 378T+ is shorted to power.
(green) connector from the Repair as necessary.
ABS ECU. Disconnect the
ATC valve connector. No voltage Check circuit 378+ for intermittent
Measure the voltage short to power. Repair as
between pin 5 of the X3 necessary. If fault persists,
(green) connector and a suspect ECU at fault.
good chassis harness.
136 018 05 Open circuit 2. Disconnect the ATC Resistance is 7 to Go to step 3.
Valve connector. Measure 14 ohms.
the resistance across the
two pins of the ATC valve.
Resistance is not 7 Replace ATC Valve.
NOTE If the vehicle does to 14 ohms.
not have an ATC valve,
reconfigure the ECU.
3. Reconnect the ATC Resistance is 7 to Verify fault. Check for intermittent
valve connector. Measure 14 ohms. open circuit in 376T+ and 376 T-.
the resistance across pins Repair as necessary.
5 and 6 of the X3
Resistance is not 7 Repair circuit 376T+ or 376T-.
connector.
to 14 ohms.
136 018 07 Short to ground. 4. Disconnect the X3 Continuity Circuit 376T+ is shorted to
(green) connector, check ground. Repair as necessary.
resistance between pin 6
No continuity Verify fault. Check circuit 376T+
and a good ground.
for intermittent short to ground.
Repair as necessary.
Table 12, ATC Valve Troubleshooting (SID 018)

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Auxiliary Output Troubleshooting (not currently used) (SID 019)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 019 03 Short to power. This fault should not appear. Re-
configure the ECU. If fault
continues to appear, check the
wiring in the X2 (black) connector.
This ABS ECU connector should
be unused. Make sure there are
no connections to these pins. If
incorrect wiring is found, correct it
and reconfigure the ECU. If this
does not correct the problem,
contact Meritor.
136 019 05 Open circuit Verify fault. Contact Meritor
WABCO if fault persists.
136 019 06 Short to ground This fault should not appear.
Reconfigure the ECU. If fault
continues to appear, check the
wiring in the X2 (black) connector.
This ABS ECU connector should
be unused. Make sure there are
no connections to these pins. If
incorrect wiring is found, correct it
and reconfigure the ECU. If this
does not correct the problem,
contact Meritor.
Table 13, Auxiliary Output Troubleshooting (SID 019)

J1939 Datalink Troubleshooting (SID 231)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 231 02 J1939 speed Check the speedometer
plausibility error. calibration. Check for the tire size
mismatch. The vehicle speed
NOTE: This fault reported on the J1939 databus
indicates a does not agree with the wheel
discrepancy sensor speeds.
between vehicle
speed reported
on J1939 and
ABS sensed
vehicle speed.
136 231 05 J1939 open/short Refer to SB 54-133 for Repair J1939 datalink as
troubleshooting J1939. necessary.
136 231 06 J1939 open/short Check the driveline Repair J1939 datalink as
retarder ECU and wires. necessary.
Code 13s231 05 Check the J1939 Datalink.
may be active as
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J1939 Datalink Troubleshooting (SID 231)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 231 07 J1939 time out Check the driveline Check J1939 datalink and
retarder ECU and wires. driveline retarder ECU. Repair as
NOTE: Fault necessary.
occurs if engine Freightliner SB 54-133
retarder sends
message
incorrectly.
136 231 08 J1939 time out Check engine ECU and Check J1939 datalink and engine
wires. Check J1939 ECU. Repair as necessary.
NOTE: Fault datalink.
occurs if engine
retarder sends Freightliner SB 54-133
message
incorrectly.
136 231 09 J1939 time out Check engine and Check J1939 datalink, engine
transmission ECUs and ECU, transmission ECU, and
NOTE: Fault wires. Check J1939 wiring. Repair as necessary.
occurs if engine datalink.
retarder sends
message Freightliner SB 54-133
incorrectly.
136 231 10 J1939 time out Check the engine ECU Check J1939 datalink and engine
and wires. Check the ECU. Repair as necessary.
NOTE: Fault J1939 datalink.
occurs if the
exhaust retarder Freightliner SB 54-133
sends a message
incorrectly.
136 231 12 J1939 internal Verify fault. Clear code from the
error ECU memory. If fault persists,
replace the ABS ECU.
Table 14, J1939 Datalink Troubleshooting (SID 231)

Voltage Troubleshooting (SID 251)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 251 03 Overvoltage Using Meritor PC Voltage is 9.5 to 14 Check for intermittent sources of
Diagnostics, check the volts high voltage. Check condition of
Voltage to ECU diagonal voltages with the charging system and batteries.
was too high for engine running at Verify fault.
more than 5 governed speed, or
seconds. measure the voltage at the
batteries with the engine Voltage is greater Check charging system. Repair
running at governed than 14 volts. as necessary.
speed.
Table 15, Voltage Troubleshooting (SID 251)

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Configuration Errors Troubleshooting (SID 253)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 253 01 ATC configuration Check J1939 for proper wiring.
error Check engine ECU for
communication. Repair as
NOTE: ATC valve necessary, then reconfigure ECU.
is detected
without engine
datalink (J1939).
136 253 02 ABS Reconfigure ECU. If fault repeats
configuration/ then the wrong ECU is installed.
wheel parameter Replace with the correct ECU.
incorrect.
136 253 12 Check sum error. Check parameter setting. Check if
diagnostic device was
disconnected during active
diagnosis.
Table 16, Configuration Errors Troubleshooting (SID 253)

Miscellaneous Faults Troubleshooting (SID 254)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 254 05 ABS/ATC ECU, No modulator valve connected.
no loads Fault may have resulted from end
of line test at factory.
136 254 08 Excessive wheel Check wheel speed sensor air
slip. gaps. One wheel was much faster
than the other. May have been
caused by testing vehicle on a
dynamometer.
136 254 09 Modulator valve Modulator valve was activated too
actuated too long. long (more than 75% of 5
minutes). After a delay, function
will return to normal.
136 254 12 Internal error If fault persists, replace the ABS
ECU.
136 254 Accelerometer out If fault persists, replace the ABS
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Miscellaneous Faults Troubleshooting (SID 254)

MID SID FMI Problem Test Test Result Action
136 254 14 ECU Mounting Check ECU mounting. Replace
the ECU if fault persists.
Extreme banked No correction required. This fault
road (measured is for reporting only.
acceleration not
plausible)
Accelerometer
linearity
(measured
acceleration not
plausible)
Table 17, Miscellaneous Faults Troubleshooting (SID 254)

PLC Troubleshooting The PLC filter is located near the trailer receptacle
on the frame rail or crossmember. Follow the single
blue wire from the PLC filter to the primary or supple-
Special tools to test PLC are currently in develop-
mental receptacle. Whichever trailer receptacle the
ment and will be available soon. It is anticipated that
blue wire is connected to carries the PLC signal.
these tools will have the capability to do the follow-
ing: NOTE: For the following steps, you will need a
Simulate a trailer ABS PLC message to the digital multimeter (DMM) with capacitance mea-
tractor ABS ECU to turn on the trailer ABS suring capability.
warning lamp. This tests the functionality of the 1. At the 2-pin connector with the green and yellow
vehicle portion of the system. wires, use a DMM to measure the resistance
Detect a PLC message from the trailer ABS. across the green and yellow wires.
This tests the functionality of the trailer portion If the reading is less than 0.5 ohms, go to
of the system. the next step.
At present, the only way to test the trailer ABS warn- If the reading is more than 0.5 ohms, the
ing lamp system with PLC is to connect the vehicle tractor ABS power circuit is open in the
to a trailer with PLC. When the ignition is turned on, PLC filter. Replace the filter.
the trailer ABS lamp should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go out. This indicates that there is PLC 2. Determine the receptacle (primary or supplemen-
communications, the warning lamp works, and there tal) that supplies power to the trailer ABS. Using
are no faults in the trailer ABS. If the trailer ABS a DMM, connect one lead to pin 7 of the recep-
lamp remains on, there is a fault in the trailer ABS. tacle that supplies power to the trailer ABS and
Refer to the trailer ABS manufacturers literature for the other lead to the 2-pin connector on the PLC
troubleshooting the trailer ABS system. filter that has the two blue wires. Measure the
resistance at both pins on the 2-pin connector.
NOTE: It is also possible that the trailer ABS If the reading is less than 1.0 ohm, go to
lamp circuit is shorted to ground, causing the the next step.
lamp to stay on.
If the reading is more than 1.0 ohm, there
PLC Filter Testing is an open circuit either between the 7-way
trailer receptacle and the PLC filter, or in
Testing of the PLC filter is possible. Before perform- the PLC filter itself. Repair the harness or
ing these tests make sure the ignition is OFF. Dis- replace the PLC filter as necessary.
connect the 2-wire connector (green/yellow wires)
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3. At the PLC filter, connect one lead of the DMM that has the two blue wires) and connect the
to the green wire (at the 2-pin connector with the other lead to the ground where the white wire
green and yellow wires) and the other lead to terminates. Measure the capacitance.
one of the blue wires (at the 2-pin connector with
If the reading is 9.91 to 11.91 F, the PLC
the two blue wires). Measure the capacitance.
filter is functioning properly.
If the reading is 4.8 to 7.2 F, go to the If the reading is less than 9.91 or more
next step.
than 11.91 F, check and clean the ground
If the reading is less than 4.8 or more than connection where the white wire termi-
7.2 F, one or more of the internal capaci- nates and retest. If the reading is still un-
tors is faulty. This may affect PLC function- satisfactory, one or more of the internal
ality and/or noise in the electrical system. capacitors is faulty. This may affect PLC
Replace the PLC filter. functionality and/or noise in the electrical
system. Replace the PLC filter.
4. At the PLC filter, connect one lead of the DMM
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Trailer ABS Warning Lamp Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Action
Trailer ABS lamp There is no trailer connected or the trailer is not The trailer ABS lamp will not illuminate at start-up
does not come on equipped with PLC. unless a trailer equipped with PLC is connected to
when the ignition the vehicle.
is turned on.
Trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 2001
are equipped with PLC.
The vehicle is not equipped with PLC. Verify that the vehicle has PLC.
Check the vehicle ABS ECU:
WABCO E-Version ABS ECUs have PLC.
Bendix ABS EC-30 ECUs have PLC unless
there is a label on it that says "ECU does
not control trailer ABS warning lamp."
Eaton Gen 5 ABS ECU has PLC.
Check if vehicle was manufactured on or after
March 1, 2001.
The trailer ABS warning lamp bulb is burned-out. Replace the bulb.
There is a circuit fault between the tractor ABS Check and correct, if necessary.
ECU and the trailer ABS warning lamp in the
dash. The trailer ABS warning lamp circuit can be tested
at the tractor ABS ECU by grounding the pin to
that circuit. This should cause the lamp to illumi-
nate.
There is faulty wiring (power or ground). Check and correct as necessary.
The PLC filter is faulty. Check and replace as necessary.
The tractor ABS ECU is faulty. Be sure to check the trailer ABS lamp circuit and
try connecting vehicle to a trailer where PLC is
known to work. If the tractor ABS ECU is still
faulty, replace.
The trailer ABS ECU is faulty. Be sure to check the trailer ABS lamp circuit and
try connecting trailer to a vehicle where PLC is
known to work. If the trailer ABS ECU is still
faulty, replace.
Trailer ABS lamp There is a trailer ABS fault. Refer to the trailer ABS manufacturers literature
stays on. for troubleshooting. Repair as necessary.
Trailer ABS lamp circuit shorted to ground. Repair as necessary.
Table 18, Trailer ABS Warning Lamp Troubleshooting

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