Service Manual

D Trucks
Group 36
Release 05
Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU)
MID 144
VERSION2

20122050
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Foreword
The descriptions and service procedures contained in this manual are based on designs
and methods studies carried out up to May 07.
The products are under continuous development. Vehicles and components produced
after the above date may therefore have different specifications and repair methods.
When this is judged to have a significant bearing on this manual, supplementary service
bulletins will be issued to cover the changes.

The new edition of this manual will update the changes.

In service procedures where the title incorporates an operation number, this is a

reference to V.S.T. (Volvo Standard Times).

Service procedures which do not include an operation number in the title are for general
information and no reference is made to V.S.T.

The following levels of observations, cautions and warnings are used in this Service
Documentation:

Note: Indicates a procedure, practice, or condition that must be followed in order to have
the vehicle or component function in the manner intended.

Caution: Indicates an unsafe practice where damage to the product could occur.

Warning: Indicates an unsafe practice where personal injury or severe damage to the
product could occur.

Danger: Indicates an unsafe practice where serious personal injury or death could occur.

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Göteborg, Sweden

Order number: 20122050

Repl: SM21352

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 Contents

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General ........................................................................ 2 MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle speed sensor supply ... 110
Location of components, VECU ................................. 2 MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle speed sensor supply,
check ...................................................................... 111
Specifications ............................................................. 3
MID 144 PPID 279 Air drier, dry agent reservoir .... 113
MID 144 Vehicle ECU, signal descriptions ................. 3
MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration .............. 114
Tools .......................................................................... 13 MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration .............. 117
Special tools ............................................................. 13 MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration .............. 120
Other special equipment .......................................... 14 MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration .............. 121
MID 144 SID 230 Idle validation switch 1 ............... 122
Malfunction ............................................................... 15
MID 144 SID 230 Idle validation switch 1, check .... 123
MID 144 Vehicle control unit, fault codes ................. 15
MID 144 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link .............. 127
MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure .................... 19
MID 144 SID 240 Programme memory .................. 128
MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure, check ........ 22
MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control set switch ............ 129
MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed ................................. 26
MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control set switch, check . 130
MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed, check ..................... 29
MID 144 SID 250 SAE J1708 Information link ....... 134
MID 144 PID 86 Cruise control, set speed ............... 33
MID 144 SID 253 Calibration memory EEPROM ... 135
MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage
position ..................................................................... 34 MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder control set switch .......... 137
MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder control set switch, check 138
position, check .......................................................... 37 MID 144 PSID 2 Idle validation switch 2 ................. 142
MID 144 PID 150 PTO output ................................... 42 MID 144 PSID 2 Idle validation switch 2, check ..... 144
MID 144 PID 150 Power take-off output, check ........ 43 MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever .................. 148
MID 144 PID 152 VECU, number of resets .............. 45 MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever, check ....... 150
MID 144 PPID 3 Starter relay output ........................ 46 MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal ................. 155
MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder switch ............................ 47 MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal, check ...... 157
MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder switch, check ................ 48 MID 144 PSID 21 CAN1 ......................................... 159
MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation switch ..... 51 MID 144 PSID 22 CAN2 ......................................... 160
MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation switch, MID 144 PSID 23 Air drier, regenerating ................ 161
check ........................................................................ 52 MID 144 PSID 24 Compressor, control .................. 163
MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply ................ 54 MID 144 PSID 25 Air leakage ................................ 165
MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply, check ..... 56 MID 144 PSID 200 Communication interference,
MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder, data link, engine control unit ................................... 166
switches supply ........................................................ 67 MID 144 PSID 202 Communication interference,
MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder, data link, instrumentation ....................................... 167
supply switch, check ................................................. 68 MID 144 PSID 204 Communication interference,
MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder, data link, brake control unit ..................................... 168
supply sensors ......................................................... 77 MID 144 PSID 205 Communication interference,
MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder, data link, gearbox control unit ................................. 169
supply sensors, check .............................................. 79 MID 144 PSID 207 Communication interference,
MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors supply ....... 87 data link, gear selector control unit ......................... 170
MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors supply, MID 144 PSID 208 Communication interference,
check ........................................................................ 89 data link, air suspension ......................................... 170
MID 144 PPID 74 EECU/VECU Supply ................... 93 MID 144 PSID 210 SAE J1939 Data link
MID 144 PPID 74 Power supply EECU/VECU, interruption, external lighting control unit ................ 171
check ........................................................................ 95 MID 144 PSID 211 SAE J1939 Data link
MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve interruption, collision avoidance control unit ........... 172
status ........................................................................ 97 MID 144 PSID 212 Data link, tachograph control
MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve unit .......................................................................... 173
status, check ............................................................. 99 MID 144 PSID 214 Data link, body builder control
MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor 3/1, unit .......................................................................... 174
status ...................................................................... 101 MID 144 PSID 230 Software fault ........................... 175
MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor 3/1 MID 144 PSID 232 J1939-2 Control link ................ 176
status, check ........................................................... 103
Feedback
MID 144 PPID 145 Dynafleet button ...................... 105
MID 144 PPID 145 Switch Dynafleet, check .......... 106 Operation Numbers

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 General

General
Location of components, VECU

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T3015744

A17 Vehicle Control Unit (VECU)

PA Connector connection PA1 - 30

PB Connector connection PB1 - 30

PC Connector information link SAE J1708 and control link SAE J1939

Note: See (P)PID/(P)SID respectively for component locations.

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

Specifications
MID 144 Vehicle ECU, signal descriptions

Conditions:

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Break-out box 9998699 and adapter 9990062,
9813194 connected between the vehicle control unit
connector PA and the cable harness.

Control unit connected.

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Vehicle control unit, measurement box connected between control unit
and cable harness, connector PA
•
•
•
Ignition key in the drive position.

Engine switched off.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

U = DC (direct current) in Volts (V)

Ubat = battery voltage

T0008364

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other

tion points
PA1 Cruise control SET-/COAST PA1 - PA12 U≈0V
U ≈ Ubat (SET- active)
PA2 Cruise control SET+/ACCELERA- PA2 - PA12 U≈0V
TION U ≈ Ubat (SET- active)
PA3 Cruise control, ON/OFF PA3 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (OFF)
U ≈ Ubat (ON)
PA4 Switch, draining of water separator PA4 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (OFF)
U ≈ Ubat (ON)
PA5 Brake pedal PA5 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat Does not
U ≈ 0 V (brake pedal depressed) apply to later
versions of
EBS vehicles.
PA6 Starter switch, start position PA6 - PA12 U≈0V
U ≈ Ubat (ignition key in the start
position)
PA7 Starting switch, pre-heating position PA7 - PA12 U≈0V
U ≈ Ubat (ignition key in the
pre-heating position)
PA8 Clutch pedal PA8 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat
U ≈ 0 V (clutch pedal pressed)
PA9
PA10
PA11 Output, start relay PA11 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (ON)
U ≈ Ubat (OFF)
PA12 Earth connection, vehicle control PA12 - ground U≈0V
unit
PA13 Power supply, vehicle control unit PA13 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (starter key in stop position)
U ≈ Ubat (starter key in drive
position)
PA14 Starter key, drive position PA14 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (starter key in stop position)
U ≈ Ubat (starter key in drive
position)
PA15 J 1939 CAN 2 PA15 - PA12 U ≈ 2.5V

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

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Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other
tion points
PA16 J 1939 CAN 2 PA16 - PA12 U ≈ 2.5V
PA17
PA18 Idle switch 2 PA18 - PA12 U≈0V Applies to
U ≈ Ubat (accelerator pedal vehicle with
depressed) Geartronic,
Powertronic
and I-shift
PA19
PA20 Exhaust brake, switch VCB / PA20 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (switch in the 0 position)
retarder, switch SET+ U ≈ Ubat (switch exhaust brake in
position 2 (VCB) or switch retarder,
SET+ active)
PA21 Exhaust brake, switch EPG / PA21 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (switch in the 0 position)
retarder, switch SET- U ≈ Ubat (switch exhaust brake in
position 1 (EPG) or switch retarder,
SET- active)
PA22 EOL
PA23 Idle switch 1 PA23 - PA12 U≈0V
U ≈ Ubat (accelerator pedal
depressed)
PA24 Air conditioning, status switch PA24 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (switch air conditioning,
inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (switch, air conditioning
active and switch, fan in position 1)
PA25
PA26
PA27
PA28 Deactivate exhaust brake, ABS
signal
PA29 Power take-off, switch
PA30 Cruise control, RESUME PA30 - PA12 U≈0V
U ≈ Ubat (RESUME active)

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

Vehicle control unit, measurement box connected between the control

unit and cable harness, connector PB
Conditions:

•
Break-out box 9998699 and adapter 9990062,
9998533 connected between the vehicle control unit
connector PB and the cable harness.

Break-out box 9998699 and adapter 9990062,

9813194 connected between the vehicle control unit
connector PA and the cable harness.
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•
•
•
Control unit connected.

Ignition key in the drive position.

Engine switched off.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

U = DC (direct current) in Volts (V)

Ubat = battery voltage

T0008363

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other

tion points
PB1 Solenoid valve, regeneration PB1 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (output active,
regeneration valve open)
U ≈ Ubat (output inactive,
regeneration valve closed)
PB2 Incorrect gearshift inhibitor 3/1, PB2 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat The relay is
relay U ≈ 0 - 2 V (ground PB2, listen for activated at
relay clicking sound) approx. 15
km/h.
PB3
PB4 Solenoid valve, compressor PB4 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (output active, compressor
control inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (output inactive,
compressor active)
PB5 Supply voltage: PB5 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat

• Switch, cruise control

• Switch exhaust brake/retarder

(SET+/-)
PB6 Vehicle speed PB6 - PA12 U ≈ 0.3 V (min) - 9.5 V (max) The
measurement
requires that
the output
shaft from
the gearbox
is rotating.
Measure signal
voltage min and
max values
PB7
PB8 Accelerator pedal, position PB8 - PA12 U ≈ 0.4 - 0.6 V (no throttle)
U ≈ 2.6 -3.8 V (full throttle)
U ≈ 3.0 - 4.4 V (Kickdown)
PB9 Primary tank pressure PB9 - PA12 U ≈ 1.9 - 2.9 V (7 bar) The pressure
U ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 V (8 bar) can be
U ≈ 2.3 - 3.5 V (9 bar) calculated as
U ≈ 2.6 - 3.8 V (10 bar) follows:
U ≈ 2.7 - 4.1 V (11 bar) p = 3.75 x U -
U ≈ 3.0 - 4.4 V (12 bar) 1.875 (bar)

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

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Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other
tion points
PB10 Supply voltage: PB10 - PA12 U ≈ 4.7-5.3 V

• Accelerator pedal sensor

• Switch retarder
PB11 Parking brake, status PB11 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat
U ≈ 0 V (parking brake applied)
PB12
PB13
PB14 Dynafleet switch PB 14 - PB23 Right U ≈ 3.1V
Left U ≈ 1.8V
Up U ≈ 1.2V
Down U ≈ 3.7V
Enter U ≈ 4.3V
Esc U ≈ 0.6V
Rest U ≈ 2.5V
PB15 Relay supply voltage, vehicle PB15 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (ignition key in the off
control unit position)
U ≈ 0 - 1 V (ignition key in the
drive position)
PB16 Power take off signal PB16 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (inactive)
U ≈ 0 V (ground connection PB16,
listen for click from solenoid valve)
PB17 Buffered idle switch PB17 - PA12 U≈0V
U ≈ Ubat (accelerator pedal
depressed)
PB18 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve PB18 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (inactive) The solenoid
U ≈ 0 V (ground connection PB18, valve is
listen for click from the gearbox) activated at
approx. 40
km/h.
PB19 Supply voltage: PB19 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat

• Pedal switches
PB20
PB21 Low range indication, status PB21 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (low range active)
U ≈ 0 V (high range active or
ground PB18)
PB22 Ground connection: PB22 - PA12 U≈0V

• Accelerator pedal

• Retarder
PB23 Ground connection: PB23 - PA12 U≈0V

• Primary tank pressure sensor

• Dynafleet switch
PB24 Retarder, switch PB24 - PA12 U ≈ 0.3 - 0.7 V (position OFF)
U ≈ 1.0 - 1.6 V (position A)
U ≈ 1.7 - 2.5 V (position 1)
U ≈ 2.3 - 3.5 V (position 2)
U ≈ 2.9 - 4.4 V (position 3)
U ≈ 3.6 - 5.4 V (position B)
PB25 Voltage supply, tachometer sensor PB25 - PA12 U ≈ 6.5 - 9V Without
tachograph

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

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Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other
tion points
PB26 Supply voltage: PB26 - PA12 U ≈ 4.5-5.5 V

• Primary tank pressure sensor

• Dynafleet switch
PB27 Brake pressure regulated contact PB27 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat
U ≈ 0 V (brake pedal depressed
and air pressure >1 bar)
PB28 Solenoid valve, self-steering axle PB28 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (Inactive, closed)
U ≈ Ubat (active, open)
PB29 Pressure switch, compressor Leaf spring
charging suspension
PB30

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

Vehicle control unit, measurement box connected to the cable harness,

connector PA
Conditions:

•
Break-out box 9998699 and adapter 9990062,
9813194 connected to connector PB in the cable
harness.

Break-out box 9998699 and adapter 9990062,

9998533 connected to connector PA in the cable
harness.
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•

•
Starter key in the stop position (unless otherwise
specified in the table).

Resistance measurement with a multimeter (unless

otherwise specified in the table).

R = resistance in ohms ( )

U = DC (direct current) in Volts (V)

Ubat = battery voltage

T0008365

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other

tion points
PA1 Cruise control, SET-/COAST PA1 - PB5 R=∞
R≈0 (SET-active)
PA2 Cruise control, SET+/ACCELERA- PA2 - PB5 R=∞
TION R≈0 (SET+ active)
PA3 Cruise control, ON/OFF PA3 - PB5 R = ∞ (OFF)
R≈0 (ON)
PA4
PA5 Brake pedal PA5 - PB19 R≈0 Does not
R = ∞ (Brake pedal depressed) apply to later
versions of
EBS vehicles.
PA6 Starter switch, start position PA6 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (Starter key in drive Voltage
position) measurement
U ≈ Ubat (ignition key in the start with a
position) multimeter.
PA7 Starting switch, pre-heating position PA7 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (Starter key in drive Voltage
position) measurement
U ≈ Ubat (ignition key in the with a
pre-heating position) multimeter.
PA8 Clutch pedal PA8 - PB19 R≈0
R = ∞ (Clutch pedal depressed)
PA9
PA10
PA11
PA12 Ground connection, vehicle control PA12 - ground R≈0
unit
PA13 Power supply, vehicle control unit PA13 - PA12 U≈0V Voltage
U ≈ Ubat (PB15 connected to measurement
ground) with a
multimeter.
PA14 Starter key, drive position PA14 - PA12 U≈0V Voltage
U ≈ Ubat (starter key in drive measurement
position) with a
multimeter.

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

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Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other
tion points
PA15 J 1939 CAN 2 PA15 - PA12 U≈3V Voltage
measurement
with a
multimeter.
Starter key in
drive position.
PA16 J 1939 CAN 2 PA16 - PA12 U≈2V Voltage
measurement
with a
multimeter.
Starter key in
drive position.
PA17
PA18 Idle switch 2 PA18 - PB19 R=∞ Applies to
R ≈ 30 - 100 (Accelerator pedal vehicle with
depressed) Geartronic,
Powertronic
and I-shift
PA19
PA20 Exhaust brake, switch VCB / PA20 - PB5 R=∞
retarder, switch SET+ R≈0 (switch exhaust brake in
position 2 (VCB) or switch retarder,
SET+ active)
PA21 Exhaust brake, switch EPG / PA21 - PB5 R=∞
retarder, switch SET- R≈0 (switch exhaust brake in
position 1 (VCB) or switch retarder,
SET- active)
PA22 EOL
PA23 Idle switch 1 PA23 - PB19 R=∞
R ≈ 20 - 90 (Accelerator pedal
depressed)
PA24 Air conditioning, status switch PA24 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (switch air conditioning, Voltage
inactive) measurement
U ≈ Ubat (switch, air conditioning with a
active and switch, fan in position 1) multimeter.
Starter key in
drive position.
PA25
PA26
PA27
PA28 Deactivate exhaust brake, ABS
signal
PA29 Power take-off, switch
PA30 Cruise control, RESUME PA30 - PB5 R=∞
R≈0 (RESUME active)

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

Vehicle control unit, measurement box connected to the cable harness,

connector PB
Conditions:

•
Break-out box 9998699 and adapter 9990062,
9998533 connected to connector PB in the cable
harness.

Break-out box 9998699 and adapter 9990062,

9813194 connected to connector PA in the cable
harness.
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•

•
Starter key in the stop position (unless otherwise
specified in the table).

Resistance measurement with a multimeter (unless

otherwise specified in the table).

R = resistance in ohms ( )

U = DC (direct current) in Volts (V)

Ubat = battery voltage

T0008365

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other

tion points
PB1 Solenoid valve, regeneration PB1 - PA14 R ≈ 75 ± 5
PB2 Incorrect gearshift inhibitor 3/1, PB2 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (starter key in drive Voltage
relay position) measurement
U ≈ 0 V (ignition key in the drive with a
position, ground PB2, listen for multimeter.
click sound from gearbox)
PB3
PB4 Solenoid valve, compressor PB4 - PA14 R ≈ 75 ± 5
control
PB5 Supply voltage: PB5 - PA1 R=∞
R≈0 (SET-active)
• Switch, cruise control
PB5 - PA2 R=∞
• Switch exhaust brake/retarder R≈0 (SET+ active)
(SET+/-)
PB5 - PA3 R = ∞ (OFF)
R≈0 (ON)
PB5 - PA21 R=∞
R≈0 (switch exhaust brake
in position 2 (VCB) or switch
retarder, SET+ active)
PB5 - PA22 R=∞
R≈0 (switch exhaust brake
in position 1 (VCB) or switch
retarder, SET- active)
PB5 - PA30 R=∞
R≈0 (RESUME active)
PB6 Vehicle speed No relevant
measurement.
PB7
PB8 Accelerator pedal, position PB8 - PB22 R ≈ 1.0 - 2.0 k (no throttle) Connector to
switch retarder
disconnected.
PB9 Primary tank pressure PB9 - PB23 R ≈ 30 - 60 k Dynafleet
switch
connector
disconnected.

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

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Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other
tion points
PB10 Supply voltage: PB10 - PB22 Measurement at accelerator Connector to
pedal: accelerator
• Accelerator pedal sensor, check R ≈ 3.2 - 4.8 k pedal/ switch
Measurement at switch retarder: retarder
• Switch retarder
R ≈ 1.7 - 2.5 k (position OFF) disconnected.
R ≈ 1.3 - 2.0 k (position A)
R ≈ 1.1 - 1.7 k (position 1)
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.4 k (position 2)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position 3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position B)
PB11 Parking brake, status PB11 - PA12 R=∞
R≈ 0 (parking brake applied)
PB12
PB13
PB14 Dynafleet switch PB14 - PB23 R ≈ 170
(ESC activated)
R ≈ 400
(UP activated)
PB15 Relay, voltage supply vehicle PB15 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat Voltage
control unit U ≈ 0 V (ground connection PB15 measurement
and listen for the relay click) with a
multimeter.
Starter key in
drive position.
PB16 Power take off signal PB16 - PA12 Key in drive position, PTO switch
active, ground connector PB 16,
listen for click from solenoid valve
PB17 Buffered idle switch PB17 - PA12 R ≈ 2.3 - 3.5 k
PB18 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve PB18 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (starter key in drive Voltage
position) measurement
U ≈ 0 V (ignition key in drive with a
position, ground PB18, listen for multimeter.
click sound from gearbox)
PB19 Supply voltage: PB19 - PA5 R≈0
R = ∞ (Brake pedal depressed)
• Pedal switches
PB19 - PA8 R≈0
R = ∞ (Clutch pedal depressed)
PB19 - PA18 R=∞
R ≈ 30 - 100 (Accelerator pedal
depressed)
PB19 - PA23 R=∞
R ≈ 20 - 90 (Accelerator pedal
depressed)
PB20
PB21 Low range indication, status PB21 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (Starter key in drive
position)
U ≈ Ubat (ignition key in drive
position, ground PB18, listen for
click sound from gearbox)

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Specifications

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Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Other
tion points
PB22 Ground connection: PB22 - PB8 R ≈ 1.0 - 2.0 k (no throttle) Connector to
switch retarder
• Accelerator pedal disconnected.
• Retarder PB22 - PB10 Measurement at accelerator Connector to
pedal: switch retarder
R ≈ 3.2 - 4.8 k disconnected.
Measurement at retarder: Connector to
R ≈ 1.7 - 2.5 k (position OFF) accelerator
R ≈ 1.3 - 2.0 k (position A) pedal
R ≈ 1.1 - 1.7 k (position 1) disconnected.
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.4 k (position 2)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position 3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position B)
PB22 - PB24 R ≈ 1.0 - 1.4 k (position OFF) Connector to
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.3 k (position A) accelerator
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position 1) pedal
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.1 k (position 2) disconnected.
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position 3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.0 k (position B)
PB23 Ground connection: PB23 - PB9 R ≈ 30 - 60 k Dynafleet
switch
• Primary tank pressure sensor connector
disconnected.
• Dynafleet switch
PB23 - PB26 Connector
to pressure
sensor
disconnected.
PB24 Retarder, switch PB24 - PB22 R ≈ 1.0 - 1.4 k (position OFF) Connector to
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.3 k (position A) accelerator
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position 1) pedal
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.1 k (position 2) disconnected.
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position 3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.0 k (position B)
PB25 Power supply speed sensor No relevant
measurement
PB26 Supply voltage: PB26 - PB23 Measurement towards Dynafleet Connector
switch: to pressure
• Primary tank pressure sensor sensor
disconnected.
• Dynafleet switch
Measurement at pressure sensor: Dynafleet
R ≈ 8 - 12 k switch
disconnected
PB27 Brake pressure regulated contact PB27 - PA12 U ≈ 3.5 V - Ubat (starter key in Voltage
drive position) measurement
U ≈ 0 V (ignition key in drive with a
position, brake pedal depressed multimeter.
and air pressure > 1 bar)
PB28 Solenoid valve, self-steering axle
PB29 Pressure switch, compressor PB29 - PB12 R≈∞ Off
charging
R≈0 On
PB30

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Tools

Tools
Special tools

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9998295
9996899 Adapter between control unit 9998505
Break-out box, 35-pin or component and break-out Adapter
box 9996899

T3009611

9998533
Adapter between control unit, 9998534 9990062
connector PB, and break-out Adapter for DIN connector. Adapter
box 9990062

T0010202

T3015505

9990008 9998699 9998535

Set of test pins Measurement box 62-pole. Adapter

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Tools

9998604
Adapter

Other special equipment

88890016
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Connecting cable

9813194
9510060 Adapter between control unit,
Multimeter connector PA, and break-out
box 9990062

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Malfunction

Malfunction
MID 144 Vehicle control unit, fault codes
MID:
Message Identification Description (control unit
identification).
PID
Parameter Identification Description (parameter
identification (value)).

PPID:
Proprietary Parameter Identification Description (Volvo
unique identification of parameters (value)).
D SID:
Subsystem Identification Description (component
identification).
PSID:
Proprietary Subsystem Identification Description
(Volvo-unique component identification).

FMI:
Failure Mode Identifier (fault type identification).

For more detailed information on these designations, see

service information Group 000 “Vehicle Electronics”.

Fault code Part FMI Section

MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure 0, 1, 3, “MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure” page
4, 14 19
MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed 2, 14 “MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed” page 26
MID 144 PID 86 Cruise control, selected speed 14 “MID 144 PID 86 Cruise control, set speed”
page 33
MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal, percentage position 3, 4, 5, “MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage
6, 14 position” page 34
MID 144 PID 150 Power take off signal 4 “MID 144 PID 150 PTO output” page 42
MID 144 PID 152 Control unit, number of resets 12 “MID 144 PID 152 VECU, number of resets”
page 45
MID 144 PPID 3 Output, start relay 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 3 Starter relay output” page 46
MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder, switch 7 “MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder switch” page 47
MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle switch 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation
switch” page 51
MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply 4 “MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply”
page 54
MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder switches, 4 “MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder,
power supply switches supply” page 67
MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder, supply 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and
sensors retarder, supply sensors” page 77
MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensor supply 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors
supply” page 87
MID 144 PPID 74 Power supply VECU 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 74 EECU/VECU Supply” page
93
MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, status solenoid valve 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid
valve status” page 97
MID 144 PPID 79 Incorrect gearshift inhibitor 3/1, status 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor
relay 3/1, status” page 101
MID 144 PPID 145 Switch Dynafleet 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 145 Dynafleet button” page
105
MID 144 PPID 265 Road speed sensor, supply 3, 4 “MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle speed sensor
supply” page 110
MID 144 PPID 279 Air drier, desiccant canister 0 “MID 144 PPID 279 Air drier, dry agent
reservoir” page 113
MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration 0, 7 “MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration”
(Older version) page 114

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Fault code Part FMI Section
MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration 0, 7 “MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration”
(Newer version) page 117
MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration 0 “MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration”
(Older version) page 120
MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration 0 “MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration”
(Newer version) page 121
MID 144 SID 230 Idle switch 1 7 “MID 144 SID 230 Idle validation switch 1”
page 122
MID 144 SID 231 Control link SAE J1939 2 “MID 144 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link”
page 127
MID 144 SID 240 Program memory 2 “MID 144 SID 240 Programme memory” page
128
MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control, set switch 7 “MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control set switch”
page 129
MID 144 SID 250 Information link SAE J1708 2 “MID 144 SID 250 SAE J1708 Information link”
page 134
MID 144 SID 253 Calibration memory EEPROM 2, 13 “MID 144 SID 253 Calibration memory
EEPROM” page 135
MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder, set switch 7 “MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder control set switch”
page 137
MID 144 PSID 2 Idle switch 2 7 “MID 144 PSID 2 Idle validation switch 2” page
142
MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder, switch 3, 4 “MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever” page
148
MID 144 PSID 20 Power take off signal 3, 4 “MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal” page
155
MID 144 PSID 21 CAN1 4 “MID 144 PSID 21 CAN1” page 159
MID 144 PSID 22 CAN2 14 “MID 144 PSID 22 CAN2” page 160
MID 144 PSID 23 Air drier, regeneration 3, 4 “MID 144 PSID 23 Air drier, regenerating”
page 161
MID 144 PSID 24 Compressor control 3, 4 “MID 144 PSID 24 Compressor, control” page
163
MID 144 PSID 25 Air leakage 1 “MID 144 PSID 25 Air leakage” page 165
MID 144 PSID 200 Engine time-out 9 “MID 144 PSID 200 Communication
interference, data link, engine control unit”
page 166
MID 144 PSID 202 Instrument time-out 9 “MID 144 PSID 202 Communication
interference, data link, instrumentation” page
167
MID 144 PSID 204 EBS-time out 9 “MID 144 PSID 204 Communication
interference, data link, brake control unit” page
168
MID 144 PSID 205 Gearbox time-out 9 “MID 144 PSID 205 Communication
interference, data link, gearbox control unit”
page 169
MID 144 PSID 208 ECS-time out 9 “MID 144 PSID 208 Communication
interference, data link, air suspension” page
170
MID 144 PSID 210 LCM time-out 9 “MID 144 PSID 210 SAE J1939 Data link
interruption, external lighting control unit” page
171

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Fault code Part FMI Section
MID 144 PSID 211 ACC time-out “MID 144 PSID 211 SAE J1939 Data link
interruption, collision avoidance control unit”
page 172
MID 144 PSID 212 Tachograph time-out 9 “MID 144 PSID 212 Data link, tachograph
control unit” page 173
MID 144 PSID 214 BBM time-out 9 “MID 144 PSID 214 Data link, body builder
control unit” page 174
MID 144 PSID 230 Software error 4, 5, 12 “MID 144 PSID 230 Software fault” page 175
MID 144 PSID 232 J1939-2 Control link 2 “MID 144 PSID 232 J1939-2 Control link” page
176

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FMI table
SAE standard
FMI Display text SAE-text
0 Value too high Data valid, but above normal working range.
1 Value too low Data valid, but below the normal working range.
2 Incorrect data Intermittent or incorrect data.
3 Electrical faults Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
4 Electrical faults Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
5 Electrical faults Abnormally low current or interruption.
6 Electrical faults Abnormally high current or short circuit to ground.
7 Mechanical fault. Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
8 Mechanical or electrical Abnormal frequency.
fault
9 Communication error Abnormal update rate.
10 Mechanical or electrical Abnormally large variations.
fault
11 Unknown fault Unidentifiable fault.
12 Component fault Faulty unit or component.
13 Incorrect calibration Calibration values outside limits
14 Unknown fault Special instructions.
15 Unknown fault Reserved for future use.

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MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure

DGeneral information
Note: Applies only to vehicles with air suspension.

Component: B06 Sensor, air pressure, air tank, primary

tank pressure sensor.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 0
Data valid, but above normal working range.
Conditions for fault code:
• A fault code is set if the tank pressure exceeds max
system pressure.
T3015740
Note: The fault code can only be read off if it is an active
fault.
Possible cause:
• The compressor’s relief mechanism is damaged
(blocked in load position).

• The cabling to the solenoid valve in the air drier for

compressor relief is damaged.

• The solenoid valve in the air drier for compressor relief

is damaged (blocked).

• Faulty primary tank pressure sensor.

Reaction from the control unit:
• Fault code is set.
Noticeable external symptoms:
• The yellow lamp lights at the same time as the air
system icon is lit on the display.

• The system pressure is too high.

T3015699
• The safety valve on the air drier is triggered.
Appropriate check:
• Check the points under Possible causes

• “MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure, check” page

22

• Perform the VCADS Pro test 56186-2 “Air drier

solenoid valve, test”

FMI 1
Data valid, but below the normal working range.
Conditions for fault code:
Early version

• If the vehicle electronic control unit receives a signal

from the sensor that is lower than 3.1 V (corresponding
to 9.7 bar), the control unit interprets this as a fault and
a fault code is set.
Later version

• If the vehicle electronic control unit receives a signal

from the sensor that is lower than 2.6 V (corresponding
to 8.0 bar), the control unit interprets this as a fault and
a fault code is set.
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FMI 4

D
Note: The fault code can only be read off if it is an active
fault. Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Possible cause: Conditions for fault code:

• Pressure too low. • If the vehicle electronic control unit receives a signal
from the sensor that is higher than 0.5 V, the control
• Air leakage or blockage in the system. unit interprets this as a fault and a fault code is set.
Reaction from the control unit: Possible cause:
• Fault code is set.
• Interruption in the supply cable.
Noticeable external symptoms: • Open circuit in the signal wire.
• Yellow lamp lights.
• Signal wire short-circuited to ground.
Appropriate check:
• Sensor faulty.
• “MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure, check” page
• Connector resistance and oxidation.
22.
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage. • Yellow lamp requested.

Conditions for fault code: Noticeable external symptoms:

• If the vehicle electronic control unit receives a • Yellow lamp lights.

signal from the sensor that is higher than 4.5 V
(corresponding to 15 bar) the control unit interprets
• The gauge for primary tank pressure remains
permanently at the minimum position.
this as a fault and a fault code is set.
Appropriate check:
Possible cause:
• “MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure, check” page
• Interruption in the ground cable. 22.
• Signal cable short-circuited to higher voltage.

• Sensor faulty.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• The gauge for primary tank pressure remains

permanently at the minimum position.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure, check” page

22.

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FMI 14

D
Special instructions.
Conditions for fault code:

• A fault code is set if the vehicle control unit requests

relief and the system pressure continues to rise.

Possible cause:

• The pneumatic lines from the air drier to the

compressor’s relief mechanism are damaged.

• The compressor’s relief mechanism is damaged

(blocked in load position).

• The cabling to the solenoid valve in the air drier for

compressor relief is damaged.

• The solenoid valve in the air drier for compressor relief

is damaged (blocked).

• Faulty information from the primary tank pressure

sensor.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• The system pressure is too high.

• The safety valve on the air drier is triggered.

Appropriate check:

• Check the points under Possible causes

• Perform the VCADS Pro test 56186-2 “Air drier

solenoid valve, test”

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36462-3

D
MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure, check
Special tools: 9998533, 9998534,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

is disconnected.

• Dynafleet switch connector disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

4 - ground R≈0

9998534
9510060

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Supply cable

D
2
Conditions:

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

is disconnected.

• Dynafleet switch connector disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - 4 (to control unit) U ≈ 4.75 - 5.25 V

9998534
9510060

Signal cable
3
Conditions:

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

is disconnected.

• Dynafleet switch connector disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - 4 (to control unit) R ≈ 100 k

9998534
9510060

Cable harness
4
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Check sub-systems

D
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected to the
control unit. PB and cable harness.

Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB23 - ground R≈0

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Supply cable
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB26 - PB23 U ≈ 4.75-5.25 V

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Signal cable

D
3
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB9 - PB23 See table below

Pressure in primary tank Voltage PB9 - PB23

7 bar U ≈ 2.0-2.8 V
8 bar U ≈ 2.2-3.1 V
9 bar U ≈ 2.4-3.4 V
10 bar U ≈ 2.7-3.7 V
11 bar U ≈ 2.9-4.0 V
12 bar U ≈ 3.2 - 4.3 V

For more precise checking values use the formula p =

3.75 x U - 1.875, where p = pressure in the primary tank
and U = voltage between pin PB9 and pin PB23.

Note: Applies to a supply voltage of 5.0 V.

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed

D
General
Vehicle speed signals come from a sensor on the
gearbox. The transfer and processing of the speed
signals varies depending on whether the vehicle has a
tachograph or speedometer.

Component: B12 Sensor, tachograph/speedometer, A33

tachograph.

Cable harness: 1000, 1006, 1494

Fault codes for vehicles with

tachograph
FMI 2
Intermittent or incorrect data.
Conditions for fault code:

• The two speed signals from the tachograph (SAE

J1939 CAN2 link and cable to PB6) are compared to
each other and to the speed signals from the braking
system. If the difference between them is excessive,
T3015814 a fault code is set.

Note: Firstly read off and rectify related fault codes from
the tachograph and ABS control unit.

Possible cause:

• Defective cable harness.

• Faulty signal from the tachograph.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed, check” page 29.

T3015700

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FMI 14

D
Unknown fault.
Conditions for fault code:

• Speed signal from the tachograph incorrectly updated.

Note: Firstly read off and rectify the related fault codes
from the tachograph.

Possible cause:

• Defective cable harness.

• Faulty signal from the tachograph.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed, check” page 29.

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Fault codes for vehicles with
speedometer
FMI 2
Intermittent or incorrect data.
Conditions for fault code:

• If there is no signal from the speed sensor but there

are speed signals coming from the brake control unit,
the control unit interprets this as a fault and sets a fault
code.
Possible cause:

• Interruption in the ground cable.

T3015756
• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Open circuit in the signal wire.

• Sensor faulty.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed, check” page 29.

T3015817

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36463-3

D
MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed, check
Special tools: 9990008, 9998534
Other special equipment: 9812519
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit, tachograph and brakes control unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Cruise control, switch, test”.

The test makes it possible to read speed signals from

the vehicle control unit.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

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Tachograph

D
1
Conditions:

• Connectors marked “B” on the back of the tachograph

disconnected.

• Measurement with test pins connected to the cable

harness at connectors A and B for the tachograph.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter switch in ON position:

Measurement points Expected value

A4 - ground U ≈ 3.4 V
A8 - ground U ≈ 1.75 V

Conditions:

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

B7 - ground R ≈ 7 k–8 k

9990008
9812519

Speedometer
2
Note: The check below only applies to vehicles equipped
with a speedometer.
Conditions:

• The connector to the speed sensor disconnected.

• Adapter connected to cable harness.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

3-2 R ≈ 90 - 130 k

9998534
9812519

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3
Conditions:

• The connector to the speed sensor disconnected.

• Adapter connected to cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1-2 U ≈ 20 V - Ubat

9998534
9812519

Cable harness
4
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Tachograph
Note: Read off and rectify the fault codes for the
tachograph.

Speedometer
Note: No relevant measurement.

Check sub-systems
Tachograph
1
Conditions:

• Measurement between tachograph and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

A4 - ground U ≈ 2.5 V
A8 - ground U ≈ 2.5 V
B7 - ground U ≈ 2.3 V

9990008
9812519

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Speedometer

D
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the speed sensor and the cable harness.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground R≈0

9998534
9812519

Supply cable
3
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the speed sensor and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

1-2 U ≈ 6.5-9 V

9998534
9812519

Signal cable
4
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the speed sensor and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

2-3 U ≈ 0.3-9.5 V

9998534
9812519

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 29).
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MID 144 PID 86 Cruise control, set speed

General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This fault code indicates that the VECU
is not receiving information from the ACC, or that the
information being sent from the ACC is incorrect.

Fault code
FMI 14
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:
D
• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages
from the automatic cruise control within a set time via
the SAE J1939 data link, or if the information sent is
faulty, the VECU interprets this as a fault and a fault
code is set.

Possible cause:

• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the ACC

control unit and the VECU.

• Fault in the ACC control unit.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

• Fault trace ACC, see service information group 36.

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MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage position

D
General information
Component: B25 Sensor, accelerator pedal.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit receives a signal from the

sensor that is higher than 4.3 V the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.
T3015743
Possible cause:

• Interruption in the ground cable.

• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Signal cable short-circuited to higher voltage.

• Sensor faulty.

• Idle switch 1 defective.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

T3015702 Noticeable external symptoms:
Burndy
• Yellow lamp lights.

• The engine/system does not respond to throttle.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage

position, check” page 37.

T3018405

German

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FMI 4 FMI 5

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage. Abnormally low current or interruption.
Conditions for fault code: Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle electronic control unit receives a signal • If the vehicle control unit receives a signal (lower level)
from the sensor that is lower than 0.4 V, the control unit from the sensor which deviates from idle switch 1
interprets this as a fault and a fault code is set. and/or idle switch 2, the control unit interprets this as a
fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:
Possible cause:
• Interruption in the supply cable.
• Faulty sensor.
• Open circuit in the signal wire.
• Connector resistance and oxidation.
• Signal wire short-circuited to ground.
Reaction from the control unit:
• Sensor faulty.
• Fault code is set.
• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Fault code is set.
• Yellow lamp lights.
• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• The engine/system does not respond to throttle.

Appropriate check:
• Yellow lamp lights.
• “MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage
• The engine/system does not respond to throttle. position, check” page 37.
Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage

position, check” page 37.

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FMI 6 FMI 14

D
Abnormally high current or interruption. Special instructions.
Conditions for fault code: Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit receives a signal (higher • If the vehicle control unit registers a fault in the feed
level) from the sensor which deviates from idle switch 1 line (PPID 72, FMI 3 or 4) the control unit interprets
and/or idle switch 2, the control unit interprets this as a this as a fault and sets an error code.
fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:
Possible cause:
• Fault in the power supply cable.
• Faulty sensor.
Reaction from the control unit:
• Connector resistance and oxidation.
• Fault code is set.
Reaction from the control unit:
• Yellow lamp requested.
• Fault code is set.
Noticeable external symptoms:
• Yellow lamp requested.
• Yellow lamp set.
Noticeable external symptoms:
• The engine/system does not respond to throttle.
• Yellow lamp lights.
Appropriate check:
• The engine/system does not respond to throttle.
• “MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage
Appropriate check: position, check” page 37

• “MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage • “MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder,
position, check” page 37. supply sensors, check” page 79

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36464-3

D
MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage position, check
Special tools: 9998533, 9996899, 9998295
(Burndy), 9990062/9998699, 9990180,
88890016 (Deutsch)
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Accelerator pedal, switches and sensors, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Retarder switch connector disconnected (if the vehicle

is fitted with one).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
8 - ground R≈0 8533 (Burndy)
4 - ground R≈0 8602 (Deutsch)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Supply cable

D
2
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Retarder switch connector disconnected (if the vehicle

is fitted with one).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
1 - 8 (to control U ≈ 4.6 - 5.4 V 8533 (Burndy)
unit)
6 - 4 (to control U ≈ 4.6 - 5.4 V 8602 (Deutsch)
unit)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

Signal cable
3
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Retarder switch connector disconnected (if the vehicle

is fitted with one).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
2 - 8 (to control R ≈ 100 k 8533 (Burndy)
unit)
5 - 4 (to control R ≈ 100 k 8602 (Deutsch)
unit)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Cable harness

D
4
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Accelerator pedal sensor, check

1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

accelerator pedal sensor.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the accelerator pedal sensor.

Measurement Expected value

points
1-8 R≈3-5k 8533 Burndy
(6 - 4) (8602 Deutsch)
2-8 R ≈ 0.75 - 2.0 8533 Burndy
(5 - 4) k (no throttle) (8602 Deutsch)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

Check sub-systems
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Measuring the resistance using the multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB22 - ground R≈0

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Supply cable

D
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB10 - PB22 U ≈ 4.6 - 5.4 V

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Signal cable
3
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

(Standard pedal)
PB8 - PB22 U ≈ 0.4 - 0.7 V (no throttle)
U ≈ 2.7 - 3.8 V (full throttle)

Measurement points Expected value

(Automatic)
PB8 - PB22 U ≈ 0.4 - 0.7 V (no throttle)
U ≈ 2.7 - 3.8 V (full throttle)
U ≈ 3.2 - 4.4 V (Kickdown)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 37).

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MID 144 PID 150 PTO output

D
General information
Note: Parameters are set by the body builder on the
aftermarket

Component: Y18 solenoid valve, Power take-off.

Cable harness: 1401

Fault code

FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

2.3 V when the function is inactive, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Break in the supply cable to the solenoid valve.

• Cable between solenoid valve and control unit

short-circuited to earth.

• Break in the cable between the solenoid valve and the

control unit.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

T3015913
• Connector resistance and oxidation.
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PID 150 Power take-off output, check” page

43.

T3015816

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36441-3

D
MID 144 PID 150 Power take-off output, check
Special tools: 9998533, 9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Solenoid valve connector disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

PB16 R ≈ 3.4 M

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Cable harness
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Solenoid valve
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Power take-off switch active.

• Solenoid valve check.

Earth connection Checks

PB16 - ground Listen for sound from the
solenoid valve

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Check sub-systems
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Power take-off switch active.

Measurement points Expected value

PB16 - PB22 U ≈ Ubat
U ≈ 0 V (ground
connection PB16, listen
for click from solenoid
valve)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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MID 144 PID 152 VECU, number of resets

DGeneral information
The software in the vehicle control unit contains an
internal checking function that restarts the control unit
when there is a fault in the execution of the software. PID
152 contains information about how many such restarts
have been made.

Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control

unit).

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 12
Faulty unit or component.
Conditions for fault code:

T3015744
• If an internal software fault occurs, the info code is set.

Possible cause:

• The system has been restarted due to an internal

software fault.
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• The system is restarted.

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MID 144 PPID 3 Starter relay output

General information
The VECU checks together with the EMS starter motor
relay. This fault code is set when there is a fault on the
output of the VECU.

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:
D
Fault code
FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

•
Outlet not activated. Key not in starter motor position.

Possible cause:

• Faulty relay.
Faulty cables.

• Current through drive stage too high. Output is short • Break in wiring.
circuited to battery voltage.
• Short-circuit to ground.
Possible cause:
Reaction from the control unit:
• Faulty cables.
• Yellow lamp requested.
• Relay coil short circuit
Noticeable external symptoms:
Reaction from the control unit:
• Starter motor activated.
• The fault is active when the output is activated. Key
• Protection function for the starter motor is inoperable,
in starter motor position.
there is a risk that the starter motor can be damaged.
• Fault code is set.
• Yellow lamp lights.
• Red light requested.
Appropriate check:
• Acoustic signal requested.
• Check the cabling between the VECU (PA11) via the
Noticeable external symptoms: relay to the EMS.

• The starter motor is not activated when the key is in

starter motor position.

• Red lamp lights.

• Acoustic signal

Appropriate check:

• Check the cabling from the VECU (PA11) via the relay
to the EMS.

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MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder switch

DGeneral information
Component: S07 Switch, engine brake, selector type,
S24 stalk switch, retarder, selector type.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 7
Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
Conditions for fault code:
T3015745

• If the vehicle control unit receives signals for PA20

active and PA21 inactive at the same time, it interprets
this as unrealistic and sets a fault code.
Possible cause:

• Faulty switch.

• Defective cable harness.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• The exhaust brake cannot be activated.

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

T3015704
• “MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder switch, check” page 48.

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36446-3

D
MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder switch, check
Special tools: 9990008, 9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9813194, 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Auxiliary brakes, test.”

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Signal cable, switch, engine brake

1
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with engine brake.
Conditions:

• Engine brake switch connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (VCB)
5 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (EPG)

9990008
9510060

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Cable harness

D
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Checking the switch for the engine brake

1
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with engine brake.
Conditions:

• Engine brake switch connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at switch for engine brake.

Measurement points Expected value

1-5 R = ∞ (EPG inactive)
R≈0 (EPG active)
R≈0 (VCB active, if
vehicle is fitted with VCB)
1-2 R = ∞ (VCB and EPG
inactive, if vehicle is fitted
with VCB)
R≈0 (VCB active, if
vehicle is fitted with VCB)

9990008
9510060

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Check sub-systems

D
Signal cable, switch, engine brake
1
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with engine brake.
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected between
the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA21 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (EPG Inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (EPG active)
U ≈ U bat (VCB active, if
the vehicle is equipped
with VCB)
PA20 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (VCB and EPG
inactive, if vehicle is fitted
with VCB)
U ≈ U bat (VCB active, if
the vehicle is equipped
with VCB)

9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 48).

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MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation switch

DGeneral
This function is used to drive the vehicle at higher idle
speed if a fault occurs in the control unit links.
Component: A14 control unit, EMS (Engine Management
System), A17 control unit, VECU (vehicle control unit).

Cable harness: 1030

Fault code

FMI 3
Conditions for fault code:

• If the output signal from the buffered idle switch

deviates from the signal from idle switch 1, the control
unit interprets this as a fault and a fault code is set.
Note: The fault code is initially set at the throttle.
Possible cause:

T3015746
• The signal cable is short-circuited to ground.
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation switch,

check” page 52.

FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the output signal from the buffered idle switch

deviates from the signal from idle switch 1, the control
unit interprets this as a fault and a fault code is set.
T3015705 Note: The fault code is initially set at the throttle.
Possible cause:

• Signal wire short-circuited to ground.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation switch,

check” page 52.
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36465-3

D
MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation switch, check
Special tools: 9998505, 9998533,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Signal cable
1
Conditions:

• Engine control unit connector disconnected.

• Measurement box connected to the vehicle control unit.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement of the vehicle control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

EB4 - earth U ≈ 0 V (no throttle)
U ≈ Ubat (full throttle)

9998505
9510060

Cable harness
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Buffered idle switch

1
Conditions:

• Engine control unit connector disconnected.

• Measurement box connected to engine control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the engine control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

EB4 - EB9 R ≈ 2.3 - 3.5 k

9998505
9510060

Check sub-systems
Note: If break-out box 9998505 is already connected to
connector EB on the engine control unit, the check can be
performed most easily from there. Connect the break-out
box between the engine control unit’s connector EB
and the cable harness. Connect a multimeter to the
measurement box and measure the voltage (EB4 - EB9).
See the expected values below.

Signal cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB17 - PB22 U ≈ 0 V (no throttle)
U ≈ Ubat (full throttle)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply

D
T3017114

T3015747 Burndy

T3017115

Early version
T3018409

Deutsch

General information
Power supply to pedal switches.

Idle switches 1 and 2 work in parallel. Idle switch 2

replaces idle switch 1 if there is a fault.
Note: Idle validation switch 2 is only on vehicles equipped
with Geartronic, Powertronic or I-shift.

Component: S58 position switch, clutch pedal, S59

position switch, brake pedal, B25 sensor, accelerator.

Cable harness: 1000

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Fault code
FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short circuit to ground.
Conditions for fault code:

•
•
•
If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than
3.0 V on the supply cable, the control unit interprets
this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:
Supply cable short-circuited to ground.

Signal cable for idle switch 1 short-circuited to ground.

Signal cable for idle switch 2 (if the vehicle is equipped
D
with Geartronic or Powertronic) short-circuited to
ground.

• Signal cable for brake switch short-circuited to ground.

• Signal cable for clutch switch (if the vehicle is equipped

with clutch pedal) short-circuited to ground.

• Faulty switch.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply, check”

page 56.

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36466-3

D
MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply, check
Special tools: 9996899, 9998295 (Burndy),
9998533, 9990008, 9990062/9998699,
88890016 (Deutsch)
Other special equipment: 9813194, 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Accelerator pedal, switches and sensors, test”.

• “Cruise control, switch, test”
Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

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Supply cable, idle switch 1

D
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The following other pedal connectors disconnected:

The brake pedal switch (two connections).
The clutch pedal switch (if the vehicle is equipped
with clutch pedal).
Note: Only earlier variants
Idle switch 2 on the accelerator pedal (if the
vehicle is equipped with Geartronic, Powertronic
or I-shift).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
4 - ground U ≈ Ubat 8533 Burndy
3 - ground U ≈ Ubat 8602 Deutsch

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

Signal cable, idle switch 1

2
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
3 - ground R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 8533 Burndy
k
1 - ground R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 8602 Deutsch
k

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Power supply cable, brake pedal switch

D
3
Conditions:

• The connector to the brake pedal switch (two outlets)

disconnected.

• The following other pedal connectors disconnected:

The accelerator pedal sensor.

The clutch pedal switch (if the vehicle is equipped

with clutch pedal).

Note: Only earlier variants

Idle switch 2 on the accelerator pedal (if the
vehicle is equipped with Geartronic, Powertronic
or I-shift).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

“C” - ground U ≈ Ubat
“A1” - ground U ≈ Ubat

9990008
9510060

Signal cable, brake pedal switch

4
Conditions:

• The connector to the brake pedal switch (two outlets)

disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

“NO” - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k
“B1” - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k

9990008
9510060

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Power supply cable, clutch pedal switch

D
5
Conditions:

• The connector to the clutch pedal switch (two outlets)

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with clutch
pedal).

• The following other pedal connectors disconnected:

The accelerator pedal sensor.

The brake pedal switch (two connections).

Note: Only earlier variants

Idle switch 2 on the accelerator pedal (if the
vehicle is equipped with Geartronic, Powertronic
or I-shift).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

“C” - ground U ≈ Ubat
“A1” - ground U ≈ Ubat

9990008
9510060

Signal cable, clutch pedal switch

6
Conditions:

• The connector to the clutch pedal switch (two outlets)

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with clutch
pedal).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

“NO” - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k
“B1” - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k

9990008
9510060

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Supply cable, idle switch 2

D
7
Conditions:

• Note! Only earlier variants

Connector for idle switch 2 on the accelerator pedal
unplugged (if the vehicle is equipped with Geartronic,
Powertronic or I-shift).

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The following other pedal connectors disconnected:

The accelerator pedal sensor.

The brake pedal switch (two connections).

The clutch pedal switch (if the vehicle is equipped

with clutch pedal).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

4 - ground (8533 Burndy) U ≈ Ubat
3 - ground (8602 Deutsch) U ≈ Ubat

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Signal cable, idle switch 2

D
8
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Note! Only earlier variants

Connector for idle switch 2 on the accelerator pedal
unplugged (if the vehicle is equipped with Geartronic,
Powertronic or I-shift).

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - ground R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 k
7 - ground (8533 Burndy) R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 k
2 - ground (8602 Deutsch) R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 k

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Cable harness

D
9
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Idle switch 1
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

accelerator pedal sensor.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the accelerator pedal sensor.

Measurement Expected value

points
3-4 R = ∞ (no 8533 (Burndy)
throttle)
R ≈ 0 - 150
(full throttle)
1-3 R = ∞ (no 8602 (Deutsch)
throttle)
R ≈ 0 - 150
(full throttle)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Brake pedal switch

D
2
Conditions:

• The connector to the brake pedal switch (two outlets)

disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the brake pedal switch.

Measurement points Expected value

“C” - “NO” R≈0 (Brake pedal not
depressed)
R = ∞ (Brake pedal
depressed)
“A1” - “B1” R≈0 (Brake pedal not
depressed)
R = ∞ (Brake pedal
depressed)

9990008
9510060

Clutch pedal switch

3
Conditions:

• The connector to the clutch pedal switch (two outlets)

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with clutch
pedal).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the clutch pedal switch.

Measurement points Expected value

“C” - “NO” R≈0 (Clutch pedal not
depressed)
R = ∞ (Clutch pedal
depressed)
“A1” - “B1” R≈0 (Clutch pedal not
depressed)
R = ∞ (Clutch pedal
depressed)

9990008
9510060

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Idle switch 2

D
4
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Note! Only earlier variants

Connector for idle switch 2 on the accelerator pedal
unplugged (if the vehicle is equipped with Geartronic,
Powertronic or I-shift).

• Measurement box with adapter connected to idle

switch 2.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at idle switch 2.

Measurement points Expected value

1-2 R = ∞ (no throttle)
R ≈ 0-150 (full throttle)
4 - 7 (8533 Burndy) R = ∞ (no throttle)
R ≈ 0-150 (full throttle)
3 - 2 (8602 Deutsch) R = ∞ (no throttle)
R ≈ 0-150 (full throttle)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

Check sub-systems
Power supply cable, pedal switches
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB19 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat

9998533, 9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

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Signal cable, idle switch 1

D
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA23 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (no throttle)
U ≈ Ubat (full throttle)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Signal cable, brake pedal switch

3
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA5 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (brake pedal not
depressed)
U ≈ 0 V (brake pedal
depressed)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Signal cable, clutch pedal switch

D
4
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA8 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (clutch pedal not
depressed)
U ≈ 0 V (clutch pedal
depressed)

9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

Signal cable, idle switch 2

5
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA18 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (no throttle)
U ≈ Ubat (full throttle)

9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 56).

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MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder, switches supply

DGeneral information
Power supply to cruise control and engine brake/retarder
control switches.

Component: S07 Switch, engine brake, selector type,

S24 stalk switch, retarder, selector type, S25 switch unit,
cruise control.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

3.0 V on the supply cable, the control unit interprets
this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Supply cable short-circuited to ground.

• Signal cable for cruise control, SET+/SET-

/RESUME/ON, short-circuited to earth.
T3015748

• Signal cable for engine brake switch (if the vehicle is

equipped with engine brake), EPG/VCB, short-circuited
to ground.

• Signal cable for retarder switch (if the vehicle is

equipped with a retarder), SET+/SET-, short-circuited
to ground.

• Faulty contact or switch.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Not possible to use all the cruise control functions.

• Not possible to use all the exhaust brake/retarder

functions.
T3015707
• Engine does not respond to throttle.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder, supply

switch, check” page 68.

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36467-3

D
MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder, supply switch, check
Special tools: 9990008, 9990062/9998699,
9998533
Other special equipment: 9813194, 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Auxiliary brakes, test”.

• “Cruise control, switch, test”.
• “Engine brake function, test”.
Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Supply cable, switch, cruise control

1
Conditions:

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The connector to the switch engine brake disconnected

(if the vehicle is equipped with engine brake).

• Connector to the retarder switch disconnected (if the

vehicle is fitted with a retarder).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

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D
Measurement points Expected value
1 - ground U ≈ Ubat

9990008
9510060

Signal cable, switch, cruise control

2
Conditions:

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

5 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET+)
3 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k
(RESUME)
2 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (ON)
4 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET-)

9990008
9510060

Supply cable, switch, engine brake

3
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with engine brake.
Conditions:

• Engine brake switch connector disconnected.

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - ground U ≈ Ubat

9990008
9510060

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Signal cable, switch, engine brake

D
4
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with engine brake.
Conditions:

• Engine brake switch connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (VCB)
5 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (EPG)

9990008
9510060

Supply cable, switch, retarder:

5
Note: The below checks are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - ground U ≈ Ubat

9990008
9510060

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Signal cable, switch, retarder

D
6
Note: The below checks are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET+)
3 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET-)

9990008
9510060

Cable harness
7
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Checking the switch for the cruise control

1
Conditions:

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to switch

cruise control.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at switch cruise control.

Measurement points Expected value

1-5 R = ∞ (SET+ inactive)
R≈0 (SET+ active)
1-3 R = ∞ (RESUME inactive)
R≈0 (RESUME active)
1-2 R = ∞ (OFF)
R≈0 (ON)
R≈0 (RESUME active)
1-4 R = ∞ (SET- inactive)
R≈0 (SET-active)
R = ∞ (SET+ active)

9990008
9510060

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Checking the switch for the engine brake

D
2
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with engine brake.
Conditions:

• Engine brake switch connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at switch for engine brake.

Measurement points Expected value

1-5 R = ∞ (EPG inactive)
R≈0 (EPG active)
R≈0 (VCB active, if
vehicle is fitted with VCB)
1-2 R = ∞ (VCB and EPG
inactive, if vehicle is fitted
with VCB)
R≈0 (VCB active, if
vehicle is fitted with VCB)

9990008
9510060

Check of switch retarder

3
Note: The checks below are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to switch

retarder.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the retarder switch.

Measurement points Expected value

1-2 R = ∞ (SET+ inactive)
R≈0 (SET+ active)
1-3 R = ∞ (SET- inactive)
R≈0 (SET-active)
R = ∞ (SET+ active)

9990008
9510060

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Check sub-systems

D
Supply cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected between
the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB5 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat

9998533, 9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

Signal cable, switch, cruise control

2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA2 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (SET+ inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (SET+ active)
PA30 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (RESUME
Inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (RESUME active)
PA3 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (OFF)
U ≈ Ubat (ON)
U ≈ Ubat (RESUME active)
PA1 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (SET- inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (SET- active)
U ≈ 0 V (SET+ active)

9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

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Signal cable, switch, engine brake

D
3
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with engine brake.
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA21 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (EPG Inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (EPG active)
U ≈ U bat (VCB active, if
the vehicle is equipped
with VCB)
PA20 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (VCB and EPG
inactive, if vehicle is fitted
with VCB)
U ≈ U bat (VCB active, if
the vehicle is equipped
with VCB)

9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

Signal cable, switch, retarder

4
Note: The checks below are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA20 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (SET+ inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (SET+active)
PA21 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (SET- inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (SET- active)
U ≈ 0 V (SET+ active)

9990062, 9998699, 9813194

9510060

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Verification

D
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 68).

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MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder, supply sensors

D
General information
Power supply to the sensor for the accelerator pedal and
retarder control.

The supply to the sensor is 5.0 V. Every change in the

accelerator pedal angle affects the signal sent to the
vehicle control unit. The normal values are shown in table
page 86. The retarder control’s different positions send
specific signals to the vehicle control unit.

Component: S24 Stalk switch, retarder, selector type,

B25 sensor for accelerator pedal.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

T3015749
• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage higher than
5.3 V on the supply cable, the control unit interprets
this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Interruption in the ground cable.

• Supply cable short-circuited to higher voltage.

• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Sensor faulty.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

T3015708

Burndy Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Engine does not respond to throttle.

• Retarder brake out of function.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder,

supply sensors, check” page 79.

T3018408

Deutsch

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

4.7 V on the supply cable, the control unit interprets
this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Supply cable short-circuited to earth or lower voltage.

• Sensor faulty.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Engine does not respond to throttle.

• Retarder brake out of function.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder,

supply sensors, check” page 79.

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36468-3

D
MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder, supply sensors,
check
Special tools: 9996899, 9998295 (Burndy),
9998533, 9990062/9998699, 88890016
(Deutsch)
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Auxiliary brakes, test.”

• “Accelerator pedal, switches and sensors, test”.
Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

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Ground cable, accelerator pedal

D
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Connector to the retarder switch disconnected (if the

vehicle is fitted with a retarder).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
8 - ground R≈0 8533 (Burndy)
4 - ground R≈0 8602 (Deutsch)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

Power supply cable, accelerator pedal

2
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Connector to the retarder switch disconnected (if the

vehicle is fitted with a retarder).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
1 - ground U ≈ 4.6 - 5.4 V 8533 (Burndy)
6 - ground U ≈ 4.6 - 5.4 V 8602 (Deutsch)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Signal cable accelerator pedal

D
3
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Connector to the retarder switch disconnected (if the

vehicle is fitted with a retarder).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement Expected value

points
2 - ground R > 200 k 8533 (Burndy)
5 - ground R ≈ 100 k 8602 (Deutsch)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

Ground cable, retarder

4
Note: The checks below are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

5 - ground R≈0

9996899, 9998295
9510060

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Power supply cable, retarder

D
5
Note: The checks below are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

4 - ground U ≈ 4.6 - 5.4 V

9996899, 9998295
9510060

Signal cable retarder

6
Note: The checks below are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

6 - ground R ≈ 100 k

9996899, 9998295
9510060

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Cable harness

D
7
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Accelerator pedal sensor, check

1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

accelerator pedal sensor.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the throttle control sensor.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - 8 (8533 Burndy) R≈3-5k
6 - 4 (8602 Deutsch)
2 - 8 (8533 Burndy) R ≈ 0.75 - 2.0 k (no
5 - 4 (8602 Deutsch) throttle)

9996899, 9998295
9510060, 88890016

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Retarder switch, check

D
2
Note: The checks below are only for vehicles fitted
with a retarder.
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to switch

retarder.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the retarder switch.

Measurement points Expected value

4-5 R ≈ 1.7 - 2.5 k (OFF)
R ≈ 1.3 - 2.0 k (position
A)
R ≈ 1.1 - 1.7 k (position
1)
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.4 k (position
2)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position
3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position
B)
6-5 R ≈ 1.0 - 1.4 k (OFF)
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.3 k (position
A)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position
1)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.1 k (position
2)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position
3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.0 k (position
B)

9996899, 9998295
9510060

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Check sub-systems

D Ground cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected to the
control unit. PB and cable harness.

Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB22 - ground R≈0

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Supply cable
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB10 - PB22 U ≈ 4.6-5.4 V

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Signal cable accelerator pedal

D
3
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

(Standard pedal)
PB8 - PB22 U ≈ 0.4 - 0.7 V (no throttle)
U ≈ 2.7 - 3.8 V (full throttle)

Measurement points Expected value

(Automatic)
PB8 - PB22 U ≈ 0.4 - 0.7 V (no throttle)
U ≈ 2.7 - 3.8 V (full throttle)
U ≈ 3.2 - 4.4 V (Kickdown)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Signal cable retarder

4
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB24 - PB22 U ≈ 0.3 - 0.7 V (OFF)
U ≈ 1.0 - 1.6 V (position A)
U ≈ 1.7 - 2.5 V (position 1)
U ≈ 2.3 - 3.5 V (position 2)
U ≈ 2.9 - 4.4 V (position 3)
U ≈ 3.6 - 5.4 V (position B)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 79).
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MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors supply

DGeneral information
Supply voltage to sensor for primary tank pressure and
Dynafleet switch.

Component: B06 Sensor, air pressure, air tank.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

T3015740 • If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage higher than

5.3 V on the supply cable, the control unit interprets
this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Interruption in the ground cable.

• Supply cable short-circuited to higher voltage.

• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Sensor faulty.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

T3015709 • Engine does not respond to throttle.

• The gauge for primary tank pressure remains

permanently at the minimum position.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors supply,

check” page 89.

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

4.7 V on the supply cable, the control unit interprets
this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Supply cable short-circuited to earth or lower voltage.

• Sensor faulty.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Engine does not respond to throttle.

• The gauge for primary tank pressure remains

permanently at the minimum position.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors supply,

check” page 89.

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36470-3

D
MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors supply, check
Special tools: 9996899, 9998295, 9998533,
9998534, 9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Earth cable, pressure sensor primary tank

1
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with air suspension.
Conditions:

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

is disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• The connector to the sensor for Dynafleet switch is

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with Dynafleet
switch).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

4 - ground. R≈0

9998534
9510060

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Supply cable, pressure sensor primary tank

D
2
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with air suspension.
Conditions:

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

is disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• The connector to the sensor for Dynafleet switch is

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with Dynafleet
switch).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - ground U ≈ 4.7-5.3 V

9998534
9510060

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Signal cable, pressure sensor primary tank

D
3
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with air suspension.
Conditions:

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

is disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground R ≈ 100 k

9998534
9510060

Cable harness
4
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Check sub-systems
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB23 - ground R≈0

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Supply cable

D
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB26 - PB23 U ≈ 4.7 - 5.3V

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Signal cable, pressure sensor primary tank

3
Note: The check below applies only to vehicles equipped
with air suspension.
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB9 - PB23 See table below

Pressure in primary tank Voltage PB9 - PB23

7 bar U ≈ 2.0-2.8 V
8 bar U ≈ 2.2-3.1 V
9 bar U ≈ 2.4-3.4 V
10 bar U ≈ 2.7-3.7 V
11 bar U ≈ 2.9-4.0 V
12 bar U ≈ 3.2 - 4.3 V

For more precise checking values use the formula p =

3,75 x U - 1,875, where p = pressure in the primary tank
and U = voltage between PB9 and PB23.
Note: Applies to a supply voltage of 5.0 V.

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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MID 144 PPID 74 EECU/VECU Supply

DGeneral information
Component: K2 Relay, EMS (Engine Management
System).

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the control voltage from relay K2, VECU pin PB15 is

higher than 1V, the control unit will interpret it as a fault
and an error code will be set.

Possible cause:

• Short circuit to higher voltage.

T3015751

• Faulty relay.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 74 Power supply EECU/VECU, check”

page 95.

T3015710

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the control voltage from relay K2, VECU pin PB15 is

lower than 0V, the control unit will interpret it as a fault
and an error code will be set.

Possible cause:

• Break in the cable from the relay.

• Defective relay.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 74 Power supply EECU/VECU, check”

page 95.

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36448-3

D
MID 144 PPID 74 Power supply EECU/VECU, check
Special tools: 9996899, 9990008, 9998553,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• EMS relay disconnected

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

85 - Ground R ≈ 0.5 M

9990008
9510060

Cable harness
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

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EMS relay

D
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Checking the EMS relay.

Earth connection Checks

PB15 - ground Listen for the relay click
sound

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

Check sub-systems
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected

• Starter key in stop position.

Ground connection Checks

PB15 - PB22 U ≈ Ubat
U ≈ 0 V (ground
connection PB15 and
listen for the relay click)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

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MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve status

DGeneral information
Component: Y06 Solenoid valve, range inhibitor, K19
Relay, locking 3rd axle, self-steering axle.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage higher

than 6.5 V when the function is active, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Note: The error code is set first at the speed when the
inhibitor is to be activated (approx. 40 km/h).

Possible cause:

• Cable between solenoid valve and control unit

short-circuited to unloaded voltage (Ubat ).

• Faulty solenoid valve.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

T3015752
• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• The range inhibitor is not activated.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve

status, check” page 99.

T3015711

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

2.3 V when the function is inactive, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Note: The error code is set first at the speed when the
inhibitor is to be deactivated (approx. 36 km/h).

Possible cause:

• Break in the supply cable to the solenoid valve.

• Cable between solenoid valve and control unit

short-circuited to ground.

• Break in the cable between the solenoid valve and the

control unit.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• The range inhibitor is not activated or is constantly

active.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve

status, check” page 99.

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36471-3

D
MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve status, check
Special tools: 9998533, 9998534,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Range inhibitor, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Solenoid valve connector disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• The connector to the relay for the bogie lift inhibitor

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with air
suspension).

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground R ≈ 1.5 -2.5 M

9998534
9510060

Cable harness
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Solenoid valve, range inhibitor

1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Solenoid valve check.

Ground connection Checks

PB18 - ground Listen for sound from the
gearbox

9998533 , 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Check sub-systems
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB18 - PB22 U ≈ Ubat
U ≈ 0 V (ground PB18 and
listen for sounds from the
gearbox)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 99).

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MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor 3/1, status

DGeneral information
Component: K8-relay, range inhibitor in gearbox

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage higher

than 6.5 V when the function is active, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Cable between relay and control unit short-circuited to

unloaded voltage (Ubat ).
T3015754

• Faulty relay.
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• The range inhibitor is not activated.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor 3/1

status, check” page 103.

T3015713

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

2.3 V when the function is inactive, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Cable between relay and control unit short-circuited

to earth.

• Break in cable between relay and control unit.

• Break in supply cable to relay.

• Faulty relay.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Shifting fault inhibitor is not activated or is constantly

activated.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor 3/1

status, check” page 103.

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36475-3

D
MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor 3/1 status, check
Special tools: 9990008, 9998533,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Range inhibitor, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• K8-relay, range inhibitor in gearbox

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground R ≈ 1.5 - 3.0 M

9990008
9510060

Cable harness
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Incorrect gearshift inhibitor 3/1, solenoid valve

1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Checking K8-relay, range inhibitor in gearbox

Ground connection Checks

PB2 - ground Listen for relay clicking
sound and sound from the
solenoid valve.

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

Check sub-systems
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB2 - PB22 U ≈ Ubat
U ≈ 0 V (ground PB2 and
listen for relay clicking
sound and sound from the
gearbox)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 103).

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MID 144 PPID 145 Dynafleet button

DGeneral information
Component: S78 Switch unit, TIS (Traffic Information
System).

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the voltage on the supply wire is greater than 5V, the

control unit will interpret this as a fault and set a fault
code.

Possible cause:

T3015755
• Faulty switch.

• Defective cable harness.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 145 Switch Dynafleet, check” page 106

FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the voltage on the supply wire is lower than 0.5V, the

control unit will interpret this as a fault and set a fault
code.

Possible cause:

• Faulty switch.

• Defective cable harness.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

T3015715 • Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PPID 145 Switch Dynafleet, check” page 106

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36443-3

D
MID 144 PPID 145 Switch Dynafleet, check
Special tools: 9998604, 9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Dynafleet switch connector disconnected.

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with air
suspension).

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

28 - ground R≈0

9990062, 9998699, 9998604

9510060

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Supply cable

D
2
Conditions:

• Dynafleet switch connector disconnected.

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with air
suspension).

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

26 - 28 U ≈ 4.3-6.5 V

9990062, 9998699, 9998604

9510060

Signal cable
3
Conditions:

• Dynafleet switch connector disconnected.

• The connector to the sensor for primary tank pressure

disconnected (if the vehicle is equipped with air
suspension).

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

27 - 28 R ≈ 3.4 M

9990062, 9998699, 9998604

9510060

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

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Dynafleet switch

D
1
Conditions:

• Dynafleet switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement towards Dynafleet switch.

Measurement points Expected value

26 - 27 R ≈ 170
(ENTER activated)
R ≈ 400
(DOWN activated)
R ≈ 400
(LEFT activated)
R ≈ 400
(RIGHT activated)
27 - 28 R ≈ 170
(ESC activated)
R ≈ 400
(UP activated)

9990062, 9998699, 9998604

9510060

Check sub-systems
Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB23 - ground R≈0

9990062, 9998699, 9998533

9510060

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Supply cable

D
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB26 - PB23 U ≈ 4-6 V

9990062, 9998699, 9998533

9510060

Signal cable
3
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit. PB and cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB14 - PB23 U ≈ 3.1 V
(RIGHT activated)
U ≈ 1.8 V
(LEFT activated)
U ≈ 1.2 V
(UP activated)
U ≈ 3.7 V
(DOWN activated)
U ≈ 4.3 V
(ENTER activated).
U ≈ 0.6 V
(ESC activated).
U ≈ 2.5 V
(REST).

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MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle speed sensor supply

D
General information
Component: B12 Sensor, tachograph/speedometer
Cable harness: 1494

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the voltage on the supply wire is greater than 9V, the

control unit will interpret this as a fault and set a fault
code.
T3015756
Possible cause:

• Interruption in the ground cable.

• Signal cable short-circuited to higher voltage.

• Sensor faulty.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:
T3015716 • If the voltage on the supply wire is lower than 6.5V, the
control unit will interpret this as a fault and set a fault
code.

Possible cause:

• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Open circuit in the signal wire.

• Signal wire short-circuited to ground.

• Sensor faulty.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check: “MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle speed

sensor supply, check” page 111

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36445-3

D
MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle speed sensor supply, check
Special tools: 9998534
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Cruise control, switch, test”

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Supply cable
1
Conditions:

• The connector to the speed sensor disconnected.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1-2 U ≈ 6.5-9 V

9998534
9510060

Cable harness
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Note: No relevant measurement

Check sub-systems
1

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the speed sensor and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

1-2 U ≈ 6.5-9 V

9998534
9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 111).

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Group 36 Fault codes Vehicle Control Unit (VECU), MID 144 Malfunction

MID 144 PPID 279 Air drier, dry agent reservoir

General information
Note: The air driers warning for exhausted desiccant
insert can be turned off in VCADS Pro, for more
information see VCADS Pro test 56185-2 “Air drier
settings resetting, calibration”.

Component: A80 Air drier

Cable harness: 1056

D
•

•
The fault code is set if the total amount of air pumped
through the desiccant canister has exceeded the limit.

Possible cause:
The estimated lifetime of the desiccant canister has
been reached. No fault provided that the lifespan
has not been reached within an unexpectedly short
time/mileage.

Reaction from the control unit:

Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Risk of moisture in compressed-air tanks, valves

sticking and freezing in the compressed-air system.

• Risk of oil in the air which may lead to problems with

sticking (dirty) valves in the compressed-air system.

• Yellow warning lamp.

Appropriate action:
T3017117
• Replace with a new desiccant canister and perform
subtest Desiccant canister air drier, resetting with
Fault code VCADS Pro test 56185-2 “Air drier settings resetting,
calibration”
FMI 0
Data valid, but above normal working range. • Perform subtest Desiccant canister air drier, resetting
with VCADS Pro test 56185-2 “Air drier settings
Conditions for fault code: resetting, calibration”.

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MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration

General information
Component: A80 Air drier

Cable harness: 1000, 1056

D
Fault code
FMI 0
Data valid, but above normal working range.
“PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display lights/goes out”
page 114

“PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display constantly lit”

page 115

“PPID 312 in connection with PPID 430” page 115

PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display

T3017117 lights/goes out
Conditions for fault code:

• The fault code is set if the air consumption is so high

that the air drier has no time to regenerate.

Possible cause:

• Pumping time for compressor too long without relief

and regeneration of the air drier.
Occurs for example with repeated use of air suspension
for load handling

• Large air leak

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs

time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first
priority by relieving the compressor and performing
forced regeneration of the air drier.
This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to
the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so
that braking power and lifting power for air suspension
is retained.

• When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has been

T3017116 performed, the fault code will be inactivated.
Older type.
Noticeable external symptoms:

• Reduced pumping ability of compressor.

• Repeated short relief sounds from air drier (spitting).

• The symbol in driver display lights but goes out when

sufficient regeneration of the air drier occurs (after a
stretch of normal driving).

Appropriate action:

• No action, the system is working normally.

• If the symbol often appears on the driver’s display, and

the driver finds this irritating, the control unit (VECU)
can be reprogrammed.

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PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display PPID 312 in connection with PPID

D
constantly lit 430
Conditions for fault code: Conditions for fault code:

• Fault code set if so much air is being used that the • Fault code set if so much air is being used that the
system cannot manage to supply dry air. system cannot manage to supply dry air.

Possible cause: Possible cause:

• Extremely large air leak. • Extremely large air leak.

• Extremely high air consumption. • Extremely high air consumption.

Reaction from the control unit: Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set. • Fault code set.

• The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs • The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs
time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first
priority by relieving the compressor and performing priority by relieving the compressor and performing
forced regeneration of the air drier. forced regeneration of the air drier.
This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to
the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so
that braking power and lifting power for air suspension that braking power and lifting power for air suspension
is retained. is retained.

• When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has • When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has
been performed, the fault code will be inactivated been performed, the fault code will be inactivated
automatically. automatically.

• The symbol in the driver’s display appears but is NOT Noticeable external symptoms:
removed after a stretch of normal driving.
• The symbol in the driver’s display appears but is NOT
Noticeable external symptoms: removed after a stretch of normal driving.

• Reduced pumping ability of compressor. • Reduced pumping ability of compressor.

• Repeated short relief sounds from air drier (spitting). Appropriate action:
Appropriate action: • Stop performing activities that consume air

• Stop performing activities that consume air. • Risk of water in the compressed air system. Check
often by draining the tanks. If water is found in the
• Check if there are any leaks in the pneumatic system. tanks, the desiccant cassette (drying agent holder)
must be changed.
• Check if the compressor is being over used. (Perform
the VCADS Pro test 56185-2 “Air drier solenoid valve, • Check if there are any leaks in the pneumatic system.
test”)
• Check if the compressor is being over used. (Perform
the VCADS Pro test 56185-2 “Air drier solenoid valve,
test”)

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Fault code
FMI 7
Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
Conditions for fault code:

•
•
•
The fault code is set if the regeneration valve has been
open for 30 seconds and the pressure is still the same
as when the valve was opened.

Possible cause:
The regeneration valve does not open or is blocked.

Fault in cable harness to component A80.

The regeneration channels in the air drier are blocked
D
(dirt/coke).

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Risk for moisture in compressed air tanks.

• Risk for freezing in the compressed air system.

• Risk for binding valves.

Appropriate action:

• Fault trace the wiring and solenoid valve.

• Perform the VCADS Pro test 56186-2 “Air drier

solenoid valve, test”

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MID 144 PPID 312 Air drier, regeneration

General information
Component: A80 Air drier

Changes: Supply moved from F10 to F06, week 37.2004

Cable harness: 1000, 1056

DFault code
FMI 0
Data valid, but above normal working range.
“PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display lights/goes out”
page 117

“PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display constantly lit”

page 118

“PPID 312 in connection with PPID 430” page 118

PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display

lights/goes out
T3017117 Conditions for fault code:

• The fault code is set if the air consumption is so high

that the air drier has no time to regenerate.

Possible cause:

• Pumping time for compressor too long without relief

and regeneration of the air drier.
Occurs for example with repeated use of air suspension
for load handling

• Large air leak

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs

time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first
priority by relieving the compressor and performing
forced regeneration of the air drier.
This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to
the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so
that braking power and lifting power for air suspension
is retained.

• When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has been

performed, the fault code will be inactivated.
T3020294
Noticeable external symptoms:
Newer type.
• Reduced pumping ability of compressor.

• Repeated short relief sounds from air drier (spitting).

• The symbol in driver display lights but goes out when

sufficient regeneration of the air drier occurs (after a
stretch of normal driving).

Appropriate action:

• No action, the system is working normally.

• If the symbol often appears on the driver’s display, and

the driver finds this irritating, the control unit (VECU)
can be reprogrammed.

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PPID 312 - Symbol in driver display PPID 312 in connection with PPID

D
constantly lit 430
Conditions for fault code: Conditions for fault code:

• Fault code set if so much air is being used that the • Fault code set if so much air is being used that the
system cannot manage to supply dry air. system cannot manage to supply dry air.

Possible cause: Possible cause:

• Extremely large air leak. • Extremely large air leak.

• Extremely high air consumption. • Extremely high air consumption.

Reaction from the control unit: Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set. • Fault code set.

• The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs • The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs
time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first
priority by relieving the compressor and performing priority by relieving the compressor and performing
forced regeneration of the air drier. forced regeneration of the air drier.
This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to
the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so
that braking power and lifting power for air suspension that braking power and lifting power for air suspension
is retained. is retained.

• When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has • When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has
been performed, the fault code will be inactivated been performed, the fault code will be inactivated
automatically. automatically.

• The symbol in the driver’s display appears but is NOT Noticeable external symptoms:
removed after a stretch of normal driving.
• The symbol in the driver’s display appears but is NOT
Noticeable external symptoms: removed after a stretch of normal driving.

• Reduced pumping ability of compressor. • Reduced pumping ability of compressor.

• Repeated short relief sounds from air drier (spitting). Appropriate action:
Appropriate action: • Stop performing activities that consume air

• Stop performing activities that consume air. • Risk of water in the compressed air system. Check
often by draining the tanks. If water is found in the
• Check if there are any leaks in the pneumatic system. tanks, the desiccant cassette (drying agent holder)
must be changed.
• Check if the compressor is being over used. (Perform
the VCADS Pro test 56185-2 “Air drier solenoid valve, • Check if there are any leaks in the pneumatic system.
test”)
• Check if the compressor is being over used. (Perform
the VCADS Pro test 56185-2 “Air drier solenoid valve,
test”)

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Fault code
FMI 7
Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
Conditions for fault code:

•
•
•
The fault code is set if the regeneration valve has been
open for 30 seconds and the pressure is still the same
as when the valve was opened.

Possible cause:
The regeneration valve does not open or is blocked.

Fault in cable harness to component A80.

The regeneration channels in the air drier are blocked
D
(dirt/coke).

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Risk for moisture in compressed air tanks.

• Risk for freezing in the compressed air system.

• Risk for binding valves.

Appropriate action:

• Fault trace the wiring and solenoid valve.

• Perform the VCADS Pro test 56186-2 “Air drier

solenoid valve, test”

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MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration

General information
Component: A80 Air drier

Cable harness: 1000, 1056

D
Fault code
FMI 0
Data valid, but above normal working range.
Conditions for fault code:

• The fault code is set if the air consumption is so high

that the air drier has no time to regenerate.

Possible cause:

• Pumping time for compressor too long without relief

and regeneration of the air drier.
Occurs for example with repeated use of air suspension
for load handling.

• Large air leak

T3017117
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs

time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first
priority by relieving the compressor and performing
forced regeneration of the air drier.
This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to
the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so
that braking power and lifting power for air suspension
is retained.

• When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has been

performed, the fault code will be inactivated.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Reduced pumping ability of compressor.

• Repeated short relief sounds from air drier (spitting).

Appropriate action:

• No action, the system is working normally.

T3017116

Older type.

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MID 144 PPID 430 Air drier, regeneration

General information
Component: A80 Air drier

Changes: Supply moved from F10 to F06, week 37.2004

Cable harness: 1000, 1056

DFault code
FMI 0
Data valid, but above normal working range.
Conditions for fault code:

• The fault code is set if the air consumption is so high

that the air drier has no time to regenerate.

Possible cause:

• Pumping time for compressor too long without relief

and regeneration of the air drier.
Occurs for example with repeated use of air suspension
for load handling.

• Large air leak

Reaction from the control unit:

T3017117
• Fault code is set.

• The control unit goes into regeneration mode (performs

time-out) for air pumping and gives air drying first
priority by relieving the compressor and performing
forced regeneration of the air drier.
This reduces the compressors ability to pump air out to
the system. Air pressure is however always ensured so
that braking power and lifting power for air suspension
is retained.

• When sufficient regeneration of the air drier has been

performed, the fault code will be inactivated.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Reduced pumping ability of compressor.

• Repeated short relief sounds from air drier (spitting).

Appropriate action:

• No action, the system is working normally.

T3020294

Newer type.

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MID 144 SID 230 Idle validation switch 1

D
General information
Component: B25 Sensor, accelerator pedal.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 7
Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
Conditions for fault code:

• If there is no signal from the idle switch when the pedal

is released, the control unit interprets this as a fault
and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:

• Interruption in the supply cable.

T3015743 • Open circuit in the signal wire.

• Signal cable short circuited to ground.

• Signal cable short circuited to voltage.

• Faulty switch.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Engine does not respond to throttle.

T3015717

Burndy Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 SID 230 Idle validation switch 1, check”

page 123.

T3018407

Deutsch

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36476-3

D
MID 144 SID 230 Idle validation switch 1, check
Special tools: 9996899, 9998295,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9813194, 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Accelerator pedal, switches and sensors, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

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Supply cable

D
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The following other pedal connectors disconnected:

The brake pedal switch (two connections).

The clutch pedal switch (if the vehicle is equipped

with clutch pedal).

Idle switch 2 on the accelerator pedal (if the

vehicle is equipped with Geartronic, Powertronic
or I-shift).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

4 - ground U ≈ Ubat

9996899, 9998295
9510060

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Signal cable

D
2
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

3 - ground R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 k

9996899, 9998295
9510060

Cable harness
3
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Idle switch 1
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

accelerator pedal sensor.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the accelerator pedal sensor.

Measurement points Expected value

3-4 R = ∞ (no throttle)
R ≈ 0-150 (full throttle)

9996899, 9998295
9510060

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Check sub-systems

D
Signal cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected between
the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA23 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (no throttle)
U ≈ Ubat (full throttle)

9813194, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 123).

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MID 144 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link

General information
System control signals are sent via control link SAE
J1939.

Information and diagnostic signals are sent via the SAE

J1708 information link. This link also functions as a
back-up system for control link SAE J1939, if this control
link should fail for any reason.
Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control
unit).

Cable harness: 1000

D
Noticeable external symptoms:

•
Yellow lamp lights.
Appropriate check:
Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service
information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

FMI 12
Faulty unit or component.
Note: This error code is normally not caused by faults
in the vehicle control unit.
Conditions for fault code:
Fault code
• If the expected messages are not available from a
FMI 2 control unit on the control link the vehicle control unit
Intermittent or incorrect data. interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Conditions for fault code: Possible cause:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive confirmation • Break in communication cable.
of messages on the control link, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and a fault code is set. • Connector resistance and oxidation.
Reaction from the control unit:
Possible cause:
• Fault code is set.
• Loose connection.
• Yellow lamp requested.
• Open circuit in the control link.
Noticeable external symptoms:
• Connector resistance and oxidation.
• Yellow lamp lights.
Reaction from the control unit:
Appropriate check:
• Fault code is set.
• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service
• Yellow lamp requested. information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 SID 240 Programme memory

T2012704
D
General information
On start-up a check sum is calculated for the software in
the control unit’s flash memory. This is compared with a
previously stored check sum to ensure that the software
is correct.

Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control

unit).
Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 2
Intermittent or incorrect data
Conditions for fault code:

• If the check sum calculated during startup does not

agree with the previously saved check sum, the vehicle
control unit interprets this as a fault and an fault code
is set.

Possible cause:

• Software fault.

• Faulty memory circuit.

Reaction from the control unit:

• The control unit starts repeatedly.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp is lit by the instrument control unit since

the vehicle control unit does not respond to the call.

• The vehicle can only be driven at high idle.

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MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control set switch

DGeneral information
Component: S25 Switch, cruise control.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 7
Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit receives signals for SET+ and

SET- simultaneously, the control unit interprets this as
a fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:
T3015759 • Signal cable short circuited to voltage.

• Faulty switch.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• The cruise control function does not work. A speed

cannot be set, but if a speed was set previously this
can be reset using RESUME.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control set switch, check”

page 130.

T3015720

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36478-3

D
MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control set switch, check
Special tools: 9990020, 9998533,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Cruise control, switch, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Supply cable
1
Conditions:

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The connector to the switch engine brake disconnected

(if the vehicle is equipped with engine brake).

• Connector to the retarder switch disconnected (if the

vehicle is fitted with a retarder).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

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D
Measurement points Expected value
1 - ground U ≈ Ubat

9996899, 9998295
9510060

Signal cable
2
Conditions:

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

5 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET+)
3 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k
(RESUME)
2 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (ON)
4 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET-)

9996899, 9998295
9510060

Cable harness
3
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

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Signal cable, switch, cruise control

D
1
Conditions:

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at switch cruise control.

Measurement points Expected value

5 - 4 (against switch) R = ∞ (SET+ and SET-
inactive)
R = ∞ (ON and SET+
active)
R = ∞ (RESUME active
and SET+ active)
R = ∞ (ON and SET-
active)
R = ∞ (RESUME active
and SET- active)

9996899, 9998295
9510060

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Check all sub-systems

D Signal cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected between
the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA1 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (OFF and SET-
active)
U ≈ 0 V (OFF and SET+
active)
U ≈ 0 V (ON and SET+
active)
U ≈ 0 V (RESUME active
and SET+ active)
PA2 - PA12 U ≈ Ubat (OFF and SET+
active)
U ≈ 0 V (OFF and SET-
active)
U ≈ 0 V (ON and SET-
active)
U ≈ 0 V (RESUME active
and SET- active)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 130).

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MID 144 SID 250 SAE J1708 Information link

General information
Communication between the vehicle’s control units is via
information link SAE J1708

System control signals are sent via control link SAE

J1939.

Information and diagnostic signals are sent via the SAE

J1708 information link. This link also functions as a
back-up system for control link SAE J1939, if this control
link should fail for any reason. Information link SAE J1708
keeps the system status continually updated and available
for read-out via the diagnostics socket.

Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control

D
unit).

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 2
Intermittent or incorrect data.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers incorrect messages

on the information link, it interprets this as a fault and
a fault code is set.

Possible cause:

• A unit does not follow the priority rules and disrupts

messages.

• Intermittent short circuits on information link SAE

J1708.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

Malfunctions can occur.
Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1708 data link, see service

information group 3711 “Data links, fault tracing”.

• Check connectors, see service information group 371

“Cables and connectors, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 SID 253 Calibration memory EEPROM

T2012704
D General information
On start up, checksums are calculated on the dataset and
other data in the control unit’s EEPROM memory. This is
done to ensure that the stored data is correct.

Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control

unit).

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 2
Intermittent or incorrect data.
Conditions for fault code:

• The dataset has incorrect checksum.

Possible cause:

• Fault in the programming.

• Faulty memory circuit.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

• Basic settings in the database are used.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• The vehicle can function strangely. Some functions

can stop working.

Appropriate action:

• Reprogram the dataset.

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FMI 14

D
Special instructions.
Conditions for fault code:

• A serious fault has been detected in the saved data.

Possible cause:

• Faulty memory circuit.

• Incorrect software.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

• The default setting of the dataset is used and it cannot

be reprogrammed.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• The vehicle can function strangely. Some functions

can stop working.

Appropriate action:

• Reprogram the software and then reprogram the data

set.

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MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder control set switch

DGeneral information
Component: S24 Stalk switch, retarder, selector type.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 7
Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit receives signals for SET+ and

SET- simultaneously, the control unit interprets this as
a fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:
T3015745
• Signal cable short circuited to voltage.

• Faulty switch.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• All retarder functions cannot be used. The speed

cannot be set.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder control set switch, check”

page 138.

T3015723

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36481-3

D
MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder control set switch, check
Special tools: 9998535, 9998533,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060, 9813194
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Auxiliary brakes, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

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Supply cable

D
1
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The connector to switch, cruise control disconnected.

• The connector to idle switch 3 disconnected (if the

vehicle is equipped with extra throttle control).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - ground U ≈ Ubat

9990062, 9998699, 9998535

9510060

Signal cable
2
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

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D
Measurement points Expected value
2 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET+)
3 - ground R ≈ 2.1 - 3.1 k (SET-)

9990062, 9998699, 9998535

9510060

Cable harness
3
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Retarder switch, check

1
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to switch

retarder.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the retarder switch.

Measurement points Expected value

1 (towards switch exhaust R = ∞ (SET+ inactive)
brake) --2
R≈0 (SET+ active)
1 (towards switch exhaust R = ∞ (SET- inactive)
brake) -3
R≈0 (SET-active)
R = ∞ (SET+ active)

9998535, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Check all sub-systems

D Signal cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected between
the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA20 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (SET+/- inactive)
U ≈ Ubat (SET+active)
U ≈ 0 V (SET- active)
PA21 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (SET+/- inactive)
U ≈ 0 V (SET+ active)
U ≈ Ubat (SET- active)

9813194, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 138).

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MID 144 PSID 2 Idle validation switch 2

D
T3016746

T3015743 Burndy

T3018406
T3015724
Deutsch
Early version

General information
Note: Idle validation switch 2 is only on vehicles equipped
with Geartronic, Powertronic or I-shift.

Idle switches 1 and 2 work in parallel. Idle switch 2

replaces idle switch 1 if there is a fault.

Component: B25 Sensor, accelerator pedal.

Cable harness: 1000

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Fault code
FMI 7
Incorrect response from the mechanical system.
Conditions for fault code:

•
•
•
If there is no signal from the idle switch when the pedal
is released, the control unit interprets this as a fault
and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:
Interruption in the supply cable.

Open circuit in the signal wire.

Signal wire short-circuited to ground.
D
• Signal cable short circuited to voltage.

• Faulty switch.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Engine does not respond to throttle.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PSID 2 Idle validation switch 2, check” page

144.

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36482-3

D
MID 144 PSID 2 Idle validation switch 2, check
Special tools: 9996899, 9998295, 9998533,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Accelerator pedal, switches and sensors, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

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Supply cable

D
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Note!Earlier variant
Idle switch 2 at the accelerator pedal connector
disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• The following other pedal connectors disconnected:

The brake pedal switch (two connections).
The clutch pedal switch (if the vehicle is equipped
with one).

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

2 - ground U ≈ Ubat
4 - ground U ≈ Ubat

9998295, 9996899
9510060

Signal cable
2
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Note!Earlier variant
Idle switch 2 at the accelerator pedal connector
disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - ground R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 k
7 - ground R ≈ 2.46 - 3.14 k

9998295, 9996899
9510060

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Cable harness

D
3
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

Component check
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Idle switch 2
1
Conditions:

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Note!Earlier variant
The connector to idle switch 2 disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to idle

switch 2.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at idle switch 2.

Measurement points Expected value

1 - 2 (at the idle switch 2) R = ∞ (no throttle)
R ≈ 0-150 (full throttle)
4 - 7 (at the idle switch 2) R = ∞ (no throttle)
R ≈ 0-150 (full throttle)

9998535, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Check all sub-systems

D Signal cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected between
the control unit connector PA and the cable harness.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PA18 - PA12 U ≈ 0 V (no throttle)
U ≈ Ubat (full throttle)

9998535, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 144).

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MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever

D
General information
Component: S24 Stalk switch, retarder, selector type.

Cable harness: 1000

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage higher

than 4.8 V the control unit interprets this as a fault and
an error code is set.

Possible cause:
T3015745
• Interruption in the ground cable.

• Signal cable short circuited to voltage.

• Faulty switch.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Retarder cannot be activated.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever, check” page

150.

T3015725

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

0.2 V the control unit interprets this as a fault and an
error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Open circuit in the signal wire.

• Signal cable short circuited to ground.

• Faulty switch.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Retarder cannot be activated.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever, check” page

150.

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36484-3

D
MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever, check
Special tools: 9998535, 9998533,
9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9510060
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Tests that can be carried out in the

PC tool
The following tests can be used to examine component
function in more detail:

• “Auxiliary brakes, test”.

Measurement at the component
connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

1
Disconnect the connector at the switch for the retarder.

2
Disconnect the connector at the accelerator pedal sensor.

Ground cable
3
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

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Measurement points Expected value
5 - ground R≈0

9990062, 9998699, 9998535

9510060

Supply cable
4
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

4 - ground U ≈ 4.3-6.5 V

9990062, 9998699, 9998535

9510060

Signal cable
5
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Accelerator pedal sensor connector disconnected.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

6 - ground R ≈ 80 - 120 k

9990062, 9998699, 9998535

9510060

Cable harness
6
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Switch retarder
1
Conditions:

• Retarder switch connector disconnected.

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the

control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the retarder switch.

Measurement points Expected value

4-5 R ≈ 1.7 - 2.5 k (OFF)
R ≈ 1.3 - 2.0 k (position
A)
R ≈ 1.1 - 1.7 k (position
1)
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.4 k (position
2)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position
3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position
B)
6-5 R ≈ 1.0 - 1.4 k (OFF)
R ≈ 0.9 - 1.3 k (position
A)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.2 k (position
1)
R ≈ 0.8 - 1.1 k (position
2)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.1 k (position
3)
R ≈ 0.7 - 1.0 k (position
B)

9990062, 9998699, 9998535

9510060

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Check all sub-systems

D Ground cable
1
Conditions:

•
•
•
Measurement box with adapter connected between
the control unit’s connector PB and the cable harness.

Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

Control unit connected.

Starter key in stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB22 - ground R≈0

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Supply cable
2
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit’s connector PB and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB10 - PB22 U ≈ 4-6 V

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

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Signal cable

D
3
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit’s connector PB and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

Measurement points Expected value

PB24 - PB22 U ≈ 0.3 - 0.7 V (OFF)
U ≈ 1.0 - 1.6 V (position A)
U ≈ 1.7 - 2.5 V (position 1)
U ≈ 2.3 - 3.5 V (position 2)
U ≈ 2.9 - 4.4 V (position 3)
U ≈ 3.6 - 5.4 V (position B)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9510060

Verification
To check that the fault is rectified, use tests in the PC
tool (see “Tests that can be carried out in the PC tool”
page 150).

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MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal

DGeneral information
Note: Parameters are set by the body builder on the
aftermarket

Component: Y18 solenoid valve, Power take-off.

Cable harness: 1401

Fault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• A fault code is set if the vehicle control unit registers

too high voltage or short-circuit to Ubat .

Possible cause:

• Cable between the solenoid valve and the control unit

short circuited to higher voltage.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

T3015913 • Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal, check” page

157.

T3015816

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

2.3 V when the function is inactive, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Break in the supply cable to the solenoid valve.

• Cable between solenoid valve and control unit

short-circuited to ground.

• Break in the cable between the solenoid valve and the

control unit.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• “MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal, check” page

157.

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36474-3

D
MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal, check
Special tools: 9998533, 9990062/9998699
Other special equipment: 9812519
NOTE!
• Read off the other fault codes for the vehicle control
unit.

• Switch off the power in the vehicle before the

connectors are disconnected.

• Check the relevant connectors, while fault tracing, with

regard to loose connections, resistance and oxidation.
For further descriptions of fault tracing in wiring
and connectors, see separate service information
under group 371.

Measurement at the component

connector, towards the control unit
Note: Faults in the cable harness to the control unit can
damage the component. So if a reading is outside its
permitted range check the component as well.

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Solenoid valve connector disconnected.

• Adapter connected to the control unit.

• Resistance measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Starter key in stop position.

• Measurement at the control unit.

Measurement points Expected value

4 – ground R ≈ 3.4 M

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9812519

Cable harness
2
For checking the cable harness, see service information
under group 371.

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Component check

D
Note: A fault in the component may have been caused by
a fault in the control unit cable harness. Check the cable
harness before connecting a new component.

Solenoid valve
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected to the cable

harness connector PB.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Power take-off switch active.

• Solenoid valve check.

Ground connection Checks

PB16 - ground Listen for sound from the
solenoid valve

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9812519

Check all sub-systems

Ground cable
1
Conditions:

• Measurement box with adapter connected between

the control unit’s connector PB and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using a multimeter.

• Control unit connected.

• Ignition key in the drive position.

• Power take-off switch active.

Measurement points Expected value

PB16 - PB22 U ≈ Ubat (inactive)
U ≈ 0 V (active)

9998533, 9990062, 9998699

9812519

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MID 144 PSID 21 CAN1

General information
System control signals are sent via control link SAE
J1939.

Information and diagnostic signals are sent via the SAE

J1708 information link. This link also functions as a
back-up system for control link SAE J1939, if this control
link should fail for any reason.
Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control
unit).

Cable harness: 1000

D
Fault code
FMI 14
Special instructions
Conditions for fault code:

• If the truck configuration means that the vehicle control

unit cannot receive all SAE J1939 messages via CAN1,
this is interpreted as a fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:

• The configuration is not supported.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate action:

• Change the configuration.

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MID 144 PSID 22 CAN2

General information
System control signals are sent via control link SAE
J1939.

Information and diagnostic signals are sent via the SAE

J1708 information link. This link also functions as a
back-up system for control link SAE J1939, if this control
link should fail for any reason.
Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control
unit).

Cable harness: 1000

D
Fault code
FMI 14
Special instructions
Conditions for fault code:

• If the truck configuration means that the vehicle control

unit cannot receive all SAE J1939 messages via CAN2,
this is interpreted as a fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:

• The configuration is not supported.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Appropriate action:

• Change the configuration.

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MID 144 PSID 23 Air drier, regenerating

General information
Component: A80 Air drier

Cable harness: 1000, 1056

DFault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

•
A fault code is set if the vehicle control unit registers
too high voltage or short-circuit to Ubat .

Possible cause:
Signal cable short-circuited to higher voltage.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

Reaction from the control unit:

T3017117
• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Air drier regeneration does not function.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace the wiring and components.

T3020294

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

2.3 V when the function is inactive, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Open circuit in the signal wire.

• Signal wire short-circuited to ground.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Air drier regeneration does not function.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace the wiring and components.

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MID 144 PSID 24 Compressor, control

General information
Component: A80 Air drier

Cable harness: 1000, 1056

DFault code
FMI 3
Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

•
A fault code is set if the vehicle control unit registers
too high voltage or short-circuit to Ubat .

Possible cause:
Signal cable short-circuited to higher voltage.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

Reaction from the control unit:

T3017117
• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Air drier control does not function.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace the wiring and components.

T3020294

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FMI 4

D
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit registers a voltage lower than

2.3 V when the function is inactive, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and an error code is set.

Possible cause:

• Interruption in the supply cable.

• Open circuit in the signal wire.

• Signal wire short-circuited to ground.

• Connector resistance and oxidation.

• Faulty solenoid valve.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

• Air drier control does not function.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace the wiring and components.

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MID 144 PSID 25 Air leakage

General information

Fault code
FMI 1
Data valid, but below the normal working range.
Conditions for fault code:

• The fault code is set if the truck has too high air
consumption during normal driving at speeds above
D
50 km/h.

Possible cause:

• Leakage in the vehicle’s or trailer’s compressed air

system.

• Driving on a poor/uneven road with air consumption at

the air springs.

• Driving with many heavy braking situations that

consume a large amounts of air.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set but automatically goes out when air

consumption reduces.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Increased fuel consumption.

• Worn compressor.

• Increased oil ejection from the compressor.

• Information lamp during minor leakage.

• Warning lamp during greater leakage.

Appropriate action:

• Fault trace vehicle and trailer for leaks.

• More relaxed driving style.

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MID 144 PSID 200 Communication interference, data link, engine

control unit
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
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FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

from the engine control unit within a set time via the
SAE J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this as
a fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:

• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the EMS

control unit and the VECU.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 202 Communication interference, data link,

instrumentation
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
D
FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

on time and date from the instruments within a set time
via the SAE J1939 data link, the control unit interprets
this as a fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:

• Fault in SAE J1939-data link between instrument and

VECU

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow information lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 204 Communication interference, data link, brake

control unit
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
D
FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

from the brakes control unit within a set time via the
SAE J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this as
a fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:

• Fault in SAE J1939-data link between ABS/EBS control

unit and VECU

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 205 Communication interference, data link, gearbox

control unit
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
D
FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

from the gearbox control unit within a set time via the
SAE J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this as
a fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:

• Fault in SAE J1939-data link between TECU and

VECU

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 207 Communication interference, data link, gear

selector control unit
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
D
Possible cause:

• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the gear

selector control unit (GECU) and the vehicle control
unit (VECU).

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• The fault code can be read off.

FMI 9
Abnormal update rate. Appropriate check:
Conditions for fault code:
• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service
information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.
• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages
from the gear selector control unit within a set time via
the SAE J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this
as a fault and a fault code is set.

MID 144 PSID 208 Communication interference, data link, air

suspension
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

on vehicle weight from the air suspension control unit
within a set time via the SAE J1939 data link, the
control unit interprets this as a fault and a fault code
is set.

Possible cause:

• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the ECS

control unit and the VECU.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 210 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, external lighting
control unit
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
D
FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

from the lighting control unit within a set time via the
SAE J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this as
a fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:

• Fault in SAE J1939-data link between LCM-control unit

and VECU

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 211 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, collision
avoidance control unit
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
D
FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

from the automatic cruise control system within a set
time via the SAE J1939 data link, the control unit
interprets this as a fault and a fault code is set.
Possible cause:

• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the ACC

control unit and the VECU

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 212 Data link, tachograph control unit

General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
FMI 2
Conditions for fault code:
D
FMI 14
Conditions for fault code:

•
If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages
from the tachograph within a set time via the SAE
J1939 data link, the vehicle control unit interprets this
as a fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:
Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the
tachograph and the vehicle control unit.

Reaction from the control unit:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages • Fault code set
from the tachograph within a set time via the SAE
J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this as a Noticeable external symptoms:
fault and a fault code is set.
• The fault code can be read off.
Possible cause: Appropriate check:
• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the
• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service
tachograph and the vehicle control unit. information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code set

Noticeable external symptoms:

• The fault code can be read off.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

from the tachograph within a set time via the SAE
J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this as a
fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:

• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the

tachograph and the vehicle control unit.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 214 Data link, body builder control unit
General information
The control units share important information on data
link SAE J1939. This error code is used to indicate the
control unit that is expected to send information via data
link SAE J1939 if a control unit is lacking information from
other control units.

Fault code
FMI 9
Abnormal update rate.
D
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit does not receive messages

from the body builder control unit within a set time via
the SAE J1939 data link, the control unit interprets this
as a fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:

• Fault in the SAE J1939 data link between the BBM

control unit and the VECU.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Yellow lamp lights.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 371 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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MID 144 PSID 230 Software fault

General information
The hardware and software contain check functions to
identify any serious faults.

Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control

unit).

Cable harness: —

Fault code
FMI 4
Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage.
Conditions for fault code:
D
•
•

•
Disruption in the power supply.

The power supply has been broken for at least 10

seconds without the starter key being in stop position.
Fault in the cable harness.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Fault codes are not saved.

Appropriate action:

• The software has restarted in a uncontrolled way. • Always turn the starter key to the stop position and wait
10 seconds before switching the main switch off.
Possible cause:
• Check connectors, see service information group 371
• Disruption in the power supply. “Cables and connectors, fault tracing”.

• Incorrect software. FMI 12

Faulty unit or component.
• Powerful electromagnetic interference.
Conditions for fault code:
Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set. • A serious fault has occurred and the software has
restarted.
• Yellow lamp requested.
Possible cause:
Noticeable external symptoms:
• Incorrect software.
• Yellow lamp lights.
• Powerful electromagnetic interference.
• Some malfunctions can occur temporarily.
• Faulty control unit.
Appropriate action:
Reaction from the control unit:
• Check connectors, see service information group 371
• Fault code is set.
“Cables and connectors, fault tracing”.

• Upgrade software. • Yellow lamp requested.

Noticeable external symptoms:

FMI 5
Abnormally low current or interruption. • Yellow lamp lights.
Conditions for fault code: • Some malfunctions can occur temporarily.

• The software has been switched off incorrectly due to Appropriate action:
loss of power.
• Firstly update the software and if the fault remains
Possible cause: replace the control unit.

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MID 144 PSID 232 J1939-2 Control link

General information
Component: A17 Control unit, VECU (vehicle control
unit).
Cable harness: 1000, 1006A

Fault code
FMI 2
Intermittent or incorrect data.
D
Conditions for fault code:

• If the vehicle control unit cannot communicate with the

tachograph via SAE J1939-2 control link, the control
unit interprets this as a fault and a fault code is set.

Possible cause:

• Break in the cable between the vehicle control unit and

the tachograph.

• Short circuit to ground in the cable between the vehicle

control unit and the tachograph.

• Short circuit to voltage in the cable between the vehicle

control unit and the tachograph.

Reaction from the control unit:

• Fault code is set.

Noticeable external symptoms:

• Incorrect speed information.

• Incorrect time information.

• Fault code PID 84 is set.

Appropriate check:

• Fault trace the SAE J1939 data link, see service

information Group 3711 “Data links, fault tracing”.

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The operation numbers used in this manual refer to V.S.T.

36462-3 MID 144 PID 46 Primary tank pressure, check .................................................................................................. 22

36463-3 MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle speed, check ............................................................................................................... 29

36464-3 MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator pedal percentage position, check ......................................................................... 37

36441-3 MID 144 PID 150 Power take-off output, check .................................................................................................. 43

36446-3 MID 144 PPID 61 Retarder switch, check .......................................................................................................... 48

36465-3 MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered idle validation switch, check .................................................................................... 52
36466-3 MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal switches, supply, check ............................................................................................... 56

36467-3 MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise control and retarder, supply switch, check ................................................................. 68

36468-3 MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator pedal and retarder, supply sensors, check ......................................................... 79

36470-3 MID 144 PPID 73 Primary tank sensors supply, check ...................................................................................... 89

36448-3 MID 144 PPID 74 Power supply EECU/VECU, check ........................................................................................ 95

36471-3 MID 144 PPID 75 Range inhibitor, solenoid valve status, check ........................................................................ 99

36475-3 MID 144 PPID 79 Solenoid valve area inhibitor 3/1 status, check .................................................................... 103

36443-3 MID 144 PPID 145 Switch Dynafleet, check .................................................................................................... 106
36445-3 MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle speed sensor supply, check .................................................................................. 111

36476-3 MID 144 SID 230 Idle validation switch 1, check .............................................................................................. 123

36478-3 MID 144 SID 243 Cruise control set switch, check ........................................................................................... 130

36481-3 MID 144 PSID 1 Retarder control set switch, check ......................................................................................... 138

36482-3 MID 144 PSID 2 Idle validation switch 2, check ............................................................................................... 144

36484-3 MID 144 PSID 4 Retarder control lever, check ................................................................................................. 150

36474-3 MID 144 PSID 20 Power take-off signal, check ................................................................................................ 157
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