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01 - Self-diagnosis, electrical checks

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Contents

01 - Self-diagnosis, electrical checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 Self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Basic notes on self-diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Function of the individual systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Requirements for test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Fault finding procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.7 Connecting vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 A . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 CAN bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Testing a “two-wire data bus system” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 ABS, ABS/EDL and ABS/EDL/TCS ITT Mark 20 without ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Electrical/electronic components and fitting locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Faults displayed by warning lamps in instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Performing self-diagnosis on the ABS, ABS/EDL and ABS/EDL/TCS, ITT Mark 20 without
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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3.6 Final control diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.7 Basic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.8 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.9 End output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.10 Renewing and coding control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.11 Measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.12 Login procedure or coding II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.13 Electrical check of ABS, ABS/EDL and ABS/EDL/TCS ITT Mark 20 without ESP . . . . . . . . 47
3.14 Connecting adapter V.A.G 1598/21 (test box) to ABS with EDL control unit J104 . . . . . . 48
3.15 Test table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4 ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP ITT Mark 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.1 Electrical/electronic components and fitting locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.2 Faults displayed by warning lamps in instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.3 Performing self-diagnosis of ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP ITT Mark 20 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.4 Interrogating fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.5 Fault tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.6 Final control diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.7 Basic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4.8 Performing zero compensation of steering angle sender G85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
4.9 Erasing fault memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4.10 End output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.11 Renewing and coding control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4.12 Measured value block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
4.13 Login procedure or coding II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
4.14 Electrical check of ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP ITT MARK 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
4.15 Connecting test box V.A.G 1598 A with adapter cable (47-pin) V.A.G 1598/33 to ABS with
EDL control unit J104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
4.16 Test table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
5 ABS/ESP, MK 60 Continental Teves Mark 60; Electronic Stabilisation Program, Continental
Teves Mark 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
5.1 This self-diagnosis system is described exclusively in the “Guided fault finding” . . . . . . . . 136

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01 – Self-diagnosis, electrical checks

1 Self-diagnosis

1.1 Basic notes on self-diagnosis

♦ The control unit of a system with self-diagnosis function de‐
tects any faults or malfunctions during vehicle operation and
stores them in a fault memory. This information will remain
available even if the system voltage fails.
♦ The self-diagnosis function enables faults to be traced quickly
and efficiently. The self-diagnosis functions available can be
implemented via vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051 A- or vehicle diagnosis and service infor‐
mation system -VAS 5052- .

Note

This Workshop Manual describes how to perform self-diagnosis

using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- .

♦ The respective control unit and the vehicle diagnostic, testing

and information system -VAS 5051 A- must be able to ex‐
change data in order to communicate with each other. The
diagnostic connector is the interface for communication be‐
tween the control unit and vehicle diagnostic, testing and
information system -VAS 5051 A- .
Fault detection by ABS with EDL control unit -J104-
♦ The control unit detects any faults which may occur during ve‐
hicle operation and stores them in a fault memory.
♦ To commence fault finding, initiate self-diagnosis and inter‐
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data with the engine control unit as well as the steering angle
sender -G85- , the four-wheel drive control unit -J492- and the
automatic gearbox control unit -J217- (if fitted). This can be
done by selecting the function “00 - Interrogate fault memory
- Complete system” ⇒ page 8 . If faults are stored in any
other systems, check whether the stored faults affect the ABS/
EDL/TCS/ESP system by referring to the respective fault ta‐
bles.
♦ After evaluating all received data, the ABS with EDL control
unit -J104- distinguishes between sporadic faults (occurring
intermittently) and static faults (permanently present for a de‐
fined period), and stores these faults in an internal memory.
♦ If a fault occurs, it is initially stored as being static. If the fault
does not reoccur over a certain period of time or while the ve‐
hicle is driven a certain distance, it is then stored as sporadic
fault.
♦ When interrogating the fault memory, sporadic faults are
marked as “sporadic” on the display.
♦ A fault is also stored as sporadic if the ignition is switched off
and on again while the fault memory is being interrogated, or
if the fault memory is not erased after performing repairs.

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♦ Sporadic faults are erased automatically if they do not occur

again within the next 50 vehicle starts and driving off sequen‐
ces (road speed greater than 20 km/h).
♦ The ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is able to detect whether
any of the required signals are not being transmitted via the
CAN bus. However, defective CAN bus wires (e.g. open cir‐
cuit) cannot be detected directly. The defective CAN bus wires
can only be traced after interrogating the fault memories of all
control units ⇒ page 9 .
♦ Sporadic faults affecting the CAN bus are erased automati‐
cally if they do not occur again within the next 15 vehicle starts
and driving off sequences (vehicle speed greater than 20 km/
h).

1.2 Function of the individual systems

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1.2.1 Anti-lock brake system
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) prevents the wheels from lock‐
ing when the brakes are applied by the driver. Directional stability
and steerability are maintained in spite of high braking effect.

1.2.2 EDL - Electronic differential lock

The EDL system assists pulling away; it acts only on the front
wheels, even if the vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive. An
electronically controlled brake application on the spinning driven
wheel provides a torque reaction point for the differential. This
enables the wheel with better traction to make use of the engine
power. The EDL is effective in both forwards and reverse direc‐
tions. The EDL control process is available up to a road speed of
80 km/h.

1.2.3 EBPD - Electronic brake pressure distri‐

bution
The Audi A3 is not fitted with a mechanical brake pressure regu‐
lator. Specially developed software in the ABS with EDL control
unit -J104- provides electronic brake pressure distribution
(EBPD) and limits the brake pressure applied to the rear wheels.

1.2.4 TCS - Traction control system

♦ TCS (traction control system) is fitted only on vehicles with
front-wheel drive. On these vehicles it is important to check
the control unit coding (vehicles not equipped with ESP
⇒ page 39 , vehicles with ESP ⇒ page 104 ). The TCS limits
the engine power in order to prevent the driven wheels from
spinning under acceleration. The system operates by reducing
engine torque and is active at all speeds. The EDL and TCS
functions act together to assist acceleration. The warning lamp
flashes at a rate of three times per second when the control
function is actually working.
♦ The TCS requires an exchange of data between ABS with EDL
control unit -J104- and the engine control unit. The control
units communicate with each other. The data is transmitted via
CAN bus ⇒ page 9 .
♦ Depending on the engine version, the TCS also incorporates
an engine braking control (EBC). EBC prevents the driven
wheels from locking up due to excessive engine braking tor‐
que, for instance when the driver changes down from 3rd to
2nd gear. The engine braking effect is reduced via the elec‐
tronic idling stabilisation control.
♦ If required, the TCS function can be switched off and then on
again by means of the push-button switch (which may be

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marked ASR) on the right of the switch for the hazard warning
lights. The TCS switch has no influence on the EBC function.
The warning lamp lights up when the TCS is switched off. The
TCS is re-activated when the ignition is switched on again.

1.2.5 ESP - Electronic Stabilisation Program

The ESP is based on the existing on-board safety systems ABS/
EDL and ABS/EDL/TCS, with a number of additional capabilities.
ESP enhances the degree of control in critical dynamic condi‐
tions. In addition to the existing safety systems, ESP further
reduces the risk of skidding and improves steerability.

Caution

However, ESP is not able to overcome the physical limits of

the available road adhesion.

♦ The ESP stabilises the vehicle when an oversteering or un‐

dersteering condition occurs. The functions of EBPD, ABS,
EDL and TCS are incorporated in the control system. Howev‐
er, the characteristic function of the ESP is controlled brake
application at individual wheels.
♦ The ESP function relies on an exchange of signals between
the ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and the engine control
unit, the steering angle sender -G85- and the automatic gear‐
box control unit -J217- or the four-wheel drive control unit -
J492- (if fitted). The data is transmitted via CAN bus
⇒ page 9 .
♦ If required, the TCS and ESP functions can be switched off
and then on again by means of the push-button switch on the
left or right of the switch for the hazard warning lights. The
control unit ignores the position of the ESP switch when the
driver presses the brake pedal. ESP will remain active at all
times during braking. Both functions, TCS and ESP, will be
activated again automatically the next time the ignition is
switched on.
♦ When the TCS and ESP functions are deactivated, the traction
control system warning lamp -K86- in the instrument cluster
lights up. The warning lamp flashes at a rate of three times per
second when the control function is actually working.
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away. The vehicle rotates further about its vertical axis than is
required to maintain course through the corner. The system coun‐
teracts this moment of vehicle oversteer by applying a controlled
braking force at the outside front wheel -arrow-.

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In an understeer condition the front end of the vehicle does not

follow the required corner radius. The vehicle breaks away to‐
wards the outside of the bend. The vehicle does not rotate far
enough about its vertical axis to maintain course through the cor‐
ner. The system increases the amount of rotation by applying a
controlled braking force at the inside rear wheel -arrow-.

1.3 Safety precautions

♦ The ABS/EDL/TCS and ESP are safety systems; knowledge
of the systems is essential for performing repair work
♦ Always switch off the ignition before carrying out installation
or repair work.
♦ Ensure that no brake fluid enters electrical connectors.

WARNING

♦ All test equipment must be secured to the rear seat and

operated by a 2nd person from this location.
♦ If the test equipment is operated from the front passenger
seat, the person sitting there could be injured if the front
passenger airbag were triggered in the event of an acci‐
dent.

♦ Do not drive the vehicle with the connector unplugged from the
control unit.
♦ During the final road test ⇒ page 6 , ensure that an ABS-
controlled brake application is performed at least once
⇒ page 4 .

1.4 Requirements for test

• When starting the self-diagnosis procedure, the vehicle must
be stationary and the ignition switched on (or engine running).
Self-diagnosis will be terminated if road speed exceeds 20 km/
h.
• Power supply OK (min. 10.0 V).
• Fuses OK ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.
• Connector on ABS with EDL control unit -J104- correctly plug‐
ged-in (retainer is engaged).
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• Wheel speed sensors must be installed correctly ⇒ Brake

system; Rep. Gr. 45 .
• Mechanical/ hydraulic brake system components (including
brake light switch and brake lights) OK. Hydraulic connections
and pipes not leaking (visual check of hydraulic unit, brake
calipers, wheel cylinders, master brake cylinder).
• Wheel bearings and wheel bearing play OK.
• When testing the ABS/EDL/TCS and ESP systems, ensure
that the vehicle's electrics are not subjected to electromag‐

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netic interference: keep the vehicle away from equipment with

a high current draw, such as electric welding units.

1.5 Fault finding procedure

If a problem exists on the vehicle, perform the fault-finding pro‐
cedure in the following sequence:
– First switch on the ignition and observe the warning lamps.
This will give an initial indication of what to look for (vehicles
without ESP ⇒ page 15 , vehicles with ESP ⇒ page 61 ).
– Observe the test requirements detailed on ⇒ page 4 .
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- and select vehicle system “03 - Brake electron‐
ics” ⇒ page 7 .
– Check the control unit version ⇒ page 8 .
– Interrogate the fault memory (vehicles without ESP
⇒ page 18 , vehicles with ESP ⇒ page 64 ). If a fault is
present in the memory: print out the content of the fault mem‐
ory and then erase the fault memory.
– Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End out‐
put”.
– Eliminate the fault using the fault tables.
– If a component is indicated as being defective, only renew it if
you are sure that the electrical wiring for that component is in
proper condition. The wiring must be able to transmit the nec‐
essary signals without interference or resistance. Check the
wiring for:
♦ Corrosion and loose contacts in the connectors and earth con‐
nections. If any of the plug contacts are bent, broken or cor‐
roded, use the wiring repair kit -VAS 1978- to fit new contacts.
♦ Open circuit in wiring or short circuit to positive/earth ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
– Check that the connectors are plugged in correctly (with re‐
tainers engaged).
– After completing the repair, select vehicle system “03 - Brake
system” for a second time. Interrogate and erase fault mem‐
ory.
– Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End out‐
put”.
– Switch off ignition and detach diagnostic connector.
– Perform a road test ⇒ page 6 to check the function of the
system. If any of the warning lamps light up during the road
test, repeat the fault finding procedure.

WARNING

If the connector is not plugged into the ABS with EDL control
unit -J104- when the vehicle is moving, this may result in a
spurious (non-existent) fault being registered in the fault mem‐
ory of another control unit. The function of the brake system
will be impaired. The brake
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Note

For information on repairing common faults, refer to ⇒ Technical

Service Handbook.

1.6 Road test

Certain faults will only be detected by the self-diagnosis when the
vehicle is moving. Perform a road test to check the function of the
system.

WARNING

♦ To avoid any risk of accident, observe the safety precau‐

tions when using test instruments while road testing the
vehicle ⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions”, page 4 .
♦ If you drive the vehicle after a fault has been detected by
the self-diagnosis bear in mind that there is a risk of acci‐
dent. The function of the brake system will be impaired.
The brake pressure at the rear wheels is no longer con‐
trolled by the electronic brake pressure distribution func‐
tion. This can result in excessive braking at the rear, and
the tail of the vehicle may break out unexpectedly.
♦ The ABS/ESP function is deactivated when using vehicle
diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051 A-
in the mode “vehicle self-diagnosis” while road testing the
vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the warning
lamps. Self-diagnosis of ABS with EDL control unit -J104-
is terminated if a road speed of 20 km/h is exceeded.

– During the road test, maintain a speed above 60 km/h for a

period of 30 seconds. After ensuring that it is safe to do so,
apply the brakes hard enough to activate ABS-controlled brak‐
ing. This can be felt from the pulsation at the brake pedal.

1.6.1 Special feature for four-wheel drive ve‐

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without ESP ⇒ page 34 , vehicles with ESP ⇒ page 91 ).
♦ After completion of the check, the longitudinal acceleration
sender -G251- must be reactivated by switching the ignition
off and back on again.

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1.7 Connecting vehicle diagnostic, testing

and information system -VAS 5051 A-
Vehicles up to model year 1999:
– With ignition switched off, connect vehicle diagnostic, testing
and information system -VAS 5051 A- with diagnosis lead -
VAS 5051 A/1- to diagnostic connection.

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– With ignition switched off, connect vehicle diagnostic, testing

and information system -VAS 5051 A- with diagnosis lead -
VAS 5051 A/1- to diagnostic connection.
All models:

WARNING

Observe the relevant safety precautions ⇒ page 4 .

Note

Refer to ⇒ Operating instructions for vehicle diagnostic, testing

and information system -VAS 5051 A- if a fault is indicated on the
display.

– Switch on ignition.
or
– Start engine.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– Touch “Vehicle self-diagnosis” key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

Note

Touching function “00 - Interrogate fault memory - complete sys‐

tem” in list -1- implements the automatic test sequence, i.e. fault
memory interrogation takes place for all vehicle systems with self-
diagnosis capability.

– From menu -1- by

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to the correctness

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

2 - Control unit identification of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- .

Control unit identification

: ABS with EDL control unit -J104- (example)
03 - Brake electronics Vehicle system
1J0907379.. Part No.; Allocation ⇒ Parts catalogue
ABS EDL System designation: ABS (ABS only), ABS EDL (ABS with EDL), ESP
20 IE System generation
CAN Data bus (CAN) - not on 1997 model year vehicles
Coding 18945 Control unit coding (checking: vehicles without ESP ⇒ page 39 , vehicles with
ESP ⇒ page 104 ).
Dealership number 12345 Dealership identifier of -VAS 5051 A- with which coding was last performed

If the display “Vehicle system not available” appears in display

zone -1-:
– Check:
♦ Voltage supply to diagnosis connector ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Wiring connection between diagnosis connector and ABS with
EDL control unit -J104- ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
fault finding and Fitting locations.

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2 CAN bus
Data bus:
A data bus is a system for the transmission and distribution of
data signals.
CAN:
A Controller Area Network is a bus system working with two wires.
They are referred to as bus wires. The bus wires transmit data
signals in serial form (one after the other) to the control units con‐
nected to the system.
These control units communicate with each other (i.e. exchange
data) via the CAN bus.

2.1 Testing a “two-wire data bus system”

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051
A-
Test sequence:
– Refer to the appropriate current flow diagram to check how
many control units are connected to the CAN bus.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select function “00 - Automatic test
sequence”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
– Before testing the data bus wires make sure that there are no
faults in any of the control units which are connected to the
data bus. If a fault exists, the communication with other the
control units is affected.

Note

A fault existing in or related to one of the control units does not

affect the data bus system directly, but results from a malfunction
of some kind in one of the systems. This may be a defective sen‐
sor, for example. The result is that the sensor signal can no longer
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upset the communication with other control units which require
the signal from the affected sensor.

Procedure if a fault exists:

– Rectify the fault first.
– Print out the list of faults and erase the fault memories of all
control units (refer to “Interrogating fault memory” and “Eras‐
ing fault memory” for the relevant control unit.
– Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End out‐
put”.
– Rectify the faults as described in the fault tables in the relevant
Workshop Manual.
When all faults have been rectified:
– If communication between the control units is still not working
properly, test the data bus wires.
– Distinguish between two possible configurations when tracing
faults in the bus wires.

2. CAN bus 9
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♦ Two control units communicating via a “Two-line bus system”

⇒ page 10 .
♦ Three or more control units communicating via a “Two-line bus
system” ⇒ page 11 .

2.1.1 Two control units communicating via a

“Two-line bus system”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Unplug multi-pin connectors at both control units.
– Check for an open circuit in the bus wires ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

– Check for short circuit between the bus wires ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

– Check for short to positive and short to earth in the bus wires.
If the cause of the fault cannot be found in the data bus wires:
– As a trial measure, renew the control unit which can be ex‐
changed with the least effort in terms of time and cost.
If the control unit communication via data bus is still not OK:
– Renew the second control unit.

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2.1.2 Three or more control units communi‐

cating via a “Two-line bus system”.
Example 1:
The faults stored in the fault memories indicate that the control
unit -1- has no connection to control units -2- and -3-.
Control unit Faults stored in fault memory
-1- ♦ No message from control unit -2-
♦ No message from control unit -3-

-2- ♦ No message from control unit -1-

-3- ♦ No message from control unit -1-

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– Unplug electrical connectors on control units linked by data
bus wires and check bus wires for open circuit ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Example 2:
The faults stored in the fault memories indicate that the control
unit -2- does not communicate with control units -1- and -3-.
Control unit Faults stored in fault memory
-1- ♦ No message from control unit -2-

-2- ♦ No message from control unit -1-

♦ No message from control unit -3-

-3- ♦ No message from control unit -2-

– Switch off ignition.

– Unplug electrical connectors on control units linked by data
bus wires and check bus wires for open circuit ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Example 3:
The faults stored in the fault memories indicate that none of the
control units can transmit or receive.
Control unit Faults stored in fault memory
-1- ♦ Control unit defective

-2- ♦ Control unit defective

-3- ♦ Control unit defective

– Switch off ignition.

– Unplug electrical connectors on control units linked by data
bus wires and check bus wires for short circuit ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

2. CAN bus 11
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– Check the bus wires for short to positive and short to earth.
– If the cause of the fault “Control unit defective” cannot be found
in the data bus wires, check whether one of the control units
is responsible for causing the fault.
• Electrical connectors on all control unit that communicate via
the CAN data bus are unplugged.
• Ignition switched off
– Connect one of the control units.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 .
– Switch on ignition and select the relevant vehicle system.
– Interrogate and erase the fault memory of the control unit
which has been just connected.
– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching
← key.

– Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End out‐
put”.
– Switch the ignition off and then on again.
– Leave the ignition switched on for 10 seconds. Then interrog‐
ate the fault memory of the control unit that has just been
connected.
If the fault “control unit defective” is indicated:
– Renew the control unit which has just been connected.
If the fault “control unit defective” is not indicated:
– Connect the next control unit and repeat the procedure.

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3 ABS, ABS/EDL and ABS/EDL/TCS

ITT Mark 20 without ESP
Audi A3, model year 1997
♦ 1997 model year vehicles without ESP are equipped with ABS
or ABS/EDL ITT Mark 20 GI.
Audi A3, from model year 1998 onwards
♦ Vehicles from model year 1998 onwards without ESP are
equipped with ABS, ABS/EDL or ABS/EDL/TCS ITT Mark 20
IE.
♦ The control unit can be coded for active engine braking control
function on vehicles with the corresponding engine version
⇒ page 2 .
♦ The data signals are transmitted via CAN bus.
Identification features of vehicles with and without EDL:
-I- Vehicles with ABS, not equipped with EDL:
♦ Dimension -a- = 100 mm
♦ 8 valve domes
-II- Vehicles with ABS and EDL (and TCS where applicable):
♦ Dimension -a- = 130 mm
♦ 10 valve domes

Note

The protective sleeves for the valves become visible when the
control unit is separated from the hydraulic unit ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45 .

3.1 Electrical/electronic components and fitting locations

Note

♦ Not included in illustration: traction control system warning lamp -K86- (only for vehicles with TCS).
♦ Fitting location: in instrument cluster
♦ Function ⇒ page 15

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1 - Brake master cylinder and

brake servo
2 - Hydraulic control unit
❑ The hydraulic control
unit comprises the ABS
hydraulic pump -V64-
and the ABS with EDL
control unit -J104- .
❑ Fitting location: in en‐
gine compartment (left-
side)
❑ Checked by self-diag‐
nosis
❑ Only unplug 25-pin con‐
nector when the ignition
is switched off
❑ Assignment of 25-pin
connector ⇒ page 50
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Brake system; Rep.
Gr. 45
❑ Perform coding of ABS
with EDL control unit -
J104- after renewal
⇒ page 39
3 - Diagnostic connection
❑ Fitting location up to
model year 1999: In
centre console
❑ Fitting location from
model year 2000 on‐
wards: In footwell (front
left), next to bonnet re‐
lease lever
4 - Cover for diagnostic con‐
nection
5 - “Brake warning” symbol
❑ Lights up in instrument cluster or in display of driver information system
❑ Function ⇒ page 15
6 - ABS warning lamp -K47-
❑ Fitting location: In instrument cluster
❑ Function ⇒ page 15
7 - Speed sensor and speed sensor rotor (rear left and rear right)
❑ Rear left speed sensor -G46- and rear right speed sensor -G44-
❑ Removing and installing speed sensor, fitting speed sensor wires ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
❑ Checking speed sensor rotor
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8 - Brake light switch -F-
❑ Can be checked via reading measured value block ⇒ page 45
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
9 - Front left and front right speed sensor and speed sensor rotor
❑ Front left speed sensor -G47- and front right speed sensor -G45-
❑ Removing and installing speed sensor, fitting speed sensor wires ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
❑ Checking speed sensor rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

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❑ Speed sensor rotor is welded to wheel hub; removing and installing wheel hub ⇒ Running gear, front-
wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr. 40
10 - Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251-
❑ Four-wheel drive vehicles only
❑ Fitting location: on A-pillar (passenger side)
❑ Can be checked via reading measured value block ⇒ page 45
❑ Refer to ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 for removing and installing, then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 35

3.2 Faults displayed by warning lamps in in‐

strument cluster
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1- “Brake warning” symbol

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2- ABS warning lamp -K47-

3- Handbrake warning lamp -K14-
4- Traction control system warning lamp -K86- (only on vehi‐
cles with TCS)

“Brake warning” ABS warning Traction control Explanation

symbol lamp -K47- system warning
lamp -K86- 1)
On On On Test sequence after switching on ignition (first two sec‐
onds).
Off Off Off System OK (2 seconds after switching on ignition)
Off Off On TCS system failure or TCS system has been switched
off via manual switch; ABS, EDL and EBPD systems
remain functional.
Off Off flashes TCS control function is operating
Off On On ABS/EDL/TCS system failure (e.g. wheel speed sen‐
sor defective), the EBPD remains fully functional.
On On On ABS/EDL/TCS/EBPD system failure (e.g. several
wheel speed sensors defective)
On Off Off Brake fluid level too low; all systems remain functional

1) Only on vehicles with TCS system

WARNING

There is a risk of accident if the ABS warning lamp -K47- and

the “brake warning symbol” both light up. The function of the
brake system will be impaired. As the brake pressure is no
longer controlled by the electronic brake force distribution the
rear wheels tend to brake excessively. Due to this the rear of
the vehicle may break away unexpectedly.

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The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- lights up during the test
sequence (self-test)
The system runs through an automatic test sequence when the
ignition is switched on: the ABS warning lamp -K47- is activated
by the ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and lights up for 2 sec‐
onds. During this period the control unit tests the following func‐
tions via self-test.
♦ The voltage supply is checked, at least 10.0 V.
♦ The control unit including the valve windings is checked.
♦ A speed sensor check (electrical test) is carried out; this is only
completed at 20 km/h.
♦ Control unit code is checked.
If the system does not perform the test sequence:
– Check voltage supply of ABS with EDL control unit -J104-
(perform electrical check, step 3 ⇒ page 51 ).

The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- stays on after the test se‐
quence is completed
If a fault affecting only the anti-lock brake system is detected by
self-diagnosis, the ABS is switched off. The conventional brake
system remains fully functional.
The causes of the fault may be as follows:
♦ Voltage supply is below 10 Volts.
♦ A fault exists which affects only the ABS.
♦ A sensor fault has occurred after the last start (sporadic fault).
In this case the ABS warning lamp goes out automatically after
the vehicle is started again and the road speed exceeds 20 km/
h.
♦ Connection between ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and in‐
strument cluster is faulty or instrument cluster faulty (perform
electrical check, step 15 ⇒ page 56 ).

The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- goes out after the test se‐
quence is completed,, but “brake warning symbol” -1- remains on
All systems remain functional.
The causes of the fault may be as follows:
♦ Brake fluid level too low.
♦ Fault in instrument cluster ⇒ Electrical system, self-diagnosis;
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The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- stays on after the test se‐
quence is completed and “brake warning symbol” -1- lights up
when vehicle speed first exceeds 10 km/h or engine speed first
exceeds 2000 rpm
The ABS system is defective and the EBPD system deactivated.

WARNING

There is a risk of accident if the ABS warning lamp -K47- and

the “brake warning symbol” both light up. The function of the
brake system will be impaired.Protected
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the vehicle may break away unexpectedly.

The causes of the fault may be as follows:

♦ The control unit is not coded (Code 00000), or is incorrectly
coded. In this case the ABS warning lamp -K47- will flash at a
rate of once per second. The “brake warning” symbol will also
flash when vehicle speed first exceeds 10 km/h or engine
speed first exceeds 2000 rpm after the ignition is switched on.
♦ A fault exists which affects the ABS and EBPD.

Note

If the ABS warning lamp -K47- and the “brake warning” symbol
do not light up but the brake system is not fully functional, the fault
must be traced in the conventional brake system ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 46 and ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 47 .

Traction control system warning lamp -K86- -item 1- does not light
up after TCS is deactivated by pressing the traction control sys‐
tem switch -E132- -item 2-.
The causes of the fault may be as follows:
♦ Traction control system warning lamp -K86- defective (perform
electrical check, step 17 ⇒ page 57 ).
♦ Traction control system switch -E132- defective (perform elec‐
trical check, step 17 ⇒ page 57 and step 18 ⇒ page 57 ).
♦ Open circuit in vehicle power supply and wiring from ABS with
EDL control unit -J104- to instrument cluster (perform electri‐
cal check, step 17 ⇒ page 57 and step 18 ⇒ page 57 .
♦ Short circuit to positive in wiring from ABS with EDL control
unit -J104- to instrument cluster (perform electrical check, step
17 ⇒ page 57 and step 18 ⇒ page 57 ).

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Traction control system warning lamp -K86- -item 1- lights con‐

tinuously after ignition is switched on, and none of the malfunc‐
tions listed above are present
The cause of the fault may be as follows:
♦ Short circuit to earth in wiring from ABS with EDL control unit
-J104- to instrument cluster (activation of TCS warning lamp)
(perform electrical check, step 17 ⇒ page 57 and step 18
⇒ page 57 ).
Vehicle with ABS/EDL has no EDL function
A possible cause of this fault is that the brake light switch is not
functioning. Check “measured value block 003” ⇒ page 45 .
Renewing brake light switch ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .

3.3 Performing self-diagnosis on the ABS,

ABS/EDL and ABS/EDL/TCS, ITT Mark
20 without ESP
List of available functions
– With ignition switched off, connect vehicle diagnostic, testing
and information system -VAS 5051 A- with diagnosis lead -
VAS 5051 A/1- to diagnosis connector and select vehicle
system “03 - Brake electronics” ⇒ page 7 .
The following functions are available from the list -1-:
Functions Page
02 Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 18
03 Final control diagnosis ⇒ page 27
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05 Erase fault memory ⇒ page 37

06 End output ⇒ page 38
07 Code control unit ⇒ page 39
08 Read measured value block ⇒ page 42
11 Login procedure/encoding II 2)
⇒ page 46
2) The login procedure/encoding II is only required on four-wheel drive vehicles.

The other functions displayed are currently not available, or can

be disregarded.

3.4 Interrogating fault memory

– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select function “02 - Interrogate fault memory”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

-1- Content of fault memory No faults detected
or
X faults detected
-2- Fault Fault code
Fault location
Type of fault
A - If a fault was detected:
– Print out information on screen or self-diagnosis log.
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– Rectify fault(s) according to fault tables ⇒ page 19 .
– From list -1- select function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” and
erase fault memory ⇒ page 37 .
– From list -1- select function “06 - End output” ⇒ page 38 .
– Perform road test and interrogate fault memory again.
B - If no fault was detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

– Select function “06 - End output” from list ⇒ page 38 .

3.5 Fault tables

Note

♦ Vehicles from 1998 model year onwards: As the control units

are interconnected via the CAN data bus, always start by in‐
terrogating the fault memories of all the control units in the
vehicle as the first step in the fault-finding routine. This can be
done by starting the automatic test sequence: Diagnosis func‐
tion “00 - Interrogate fault memory - Complete system”. You
can then check to see if there are faults stored which may af‐
fect the ABS.
♦ The following table includes all faults which can be detected
by the ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and displayed by -
VAS 5051 A- when interrogating the fault memory.
♦ The contents of the fault memory remains stored until the
memory is erased; Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 37 .
♦ Faults are listed according to a 5-digit fault code, which ap‐
pears in the left-hand column of the fault table.
♦ Sporadic (intermittent) faults are identified as such by the word
“sporadic” appearing on the display.
♦ Check wiring and connectors going to the relevant compo‐
nents according to current flow diagram before renewing com‐
ponents indicated as faulty by -VAS 5051 A- . Also check earth
connections according to current flow diagram. This is partic‐
ularly important if faults are indicated as being “sporadic”.
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Fault 00283
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00283
Front left speed sensor -G47-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 6
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 52 and step 10 ⇒ page 54
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 39
00283
Front left speed sensor -G47-
Mechanical fault
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry ♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective – Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
out test nosis ⇒ page 27
drive).

00283
Front left speed sensor -G47-
Signal outside tolerance
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 6
only detec‐ positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 52 and step 10 ⇒ page 54
ted above 20 speed sensor
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Speed sensor winding defective
drive).
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terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 44
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 00285
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00285
Front right speed sensor -G45-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 5
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 52 and step 9 ⇒ page 53
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 39

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Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy

VAS 5051 A-
00285
Front right speed sensor -G45-
Mechanical fault
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry ♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective – Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
out test nosis ⇒ page 27
drive).

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Signal outside tolerance
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 5
only detec‐ positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 52 and step 9 ⇒ page 53
ted above 20 speed sensor
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Speed sensor winding defective
drive).
♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Read measured value block 001
terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 44
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 00287
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00287
Rear right speed sensor -G44-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 7
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 53 and step 11 ⇒ page 54
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 39
00287
Rear right speed sensor -G44-
Mechanical fault
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry ♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective – Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
out test nosis ⇒ page 27
drive).

00287
Rear right speed sensor -G44-
Signal outside tolerance

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Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy

VAS 5051 A-
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 7
only detec‐ positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 53 and step 11 ⇒ page 54
ted above 20 speed sensor
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Speed sensor winding defective
drive).
♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Read measured value block 001
terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 44
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
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Fault 00290
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00290
Rear left speed sensor -G46-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 8
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 53 and step 12 ⇒ page 55
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 39
00290
Rear left speed sensor -G46-
Mechanical fault
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry ♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective – Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
out test nosis ⇒ page 27
drive).

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

00290
Rear left speed sensor -G46-
Signal outside tolerance
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 8
only detec‐ positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 53 and step 12 ⇒ page 55
ted above 20 speed sensor
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Speed sensor winding defective
drive).
♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Read measured value block 001
terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 44
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

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Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy

VAS 5051 A-
♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 00668
Display on - Possible
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00668
Vehicle voltage, terminal 30
Signal outside tolerance
♦ Fuse defective – Perform electrical check, step 1
⇒ page 51 and step 2 ⇒ page 51
♦ Open circuit or short circuit to earth or
positive in voltage supply wiring – After repairing faults, perform final control
diagnosis ⇒ page 27

Fault 01044
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01044
Control unit incorrectly coded
♦ An incorrect code number has been en‐ – Check coding ⇒ page 39
tered

♦ Coding bridge in wiring harness dam‐ – Check wires in wiring harness; perform
aged electrical check, test step 13
⇒ page 55

Fault 01130
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01130
ABS operation
Implausible signal
• This fault is ♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Check all wiring and connections for
only detec‐ terference sources (high frequency radi‐ short to positive or earth.
ted above 20 ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)
km/h (carry – Erase fault memory
out test ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to
drive). positive or earth in wiring – Perform test drive at more than 20 km/h

– Interrogate fault memory again

If the fault is not rectified:

– Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 39

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Fault 01276
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01276
ABS hydraulic pump -V64-
Signal outside tolerance
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit or short circuit to earth or – Check ABS hydraulic pump -V64- via fi‐
only detec‐ positive in wiring: ABS with EDL control nal control diagnosis ⇒ page 27
ted above 20 unit -J104- / ABS hydraulic pump -V64-
km/h (carry If ABS hydraulic pump -V64- starts running
out test during final control diagnosis:
drive). – Perform electrical check, test step 1
⇒ page 51

– Check all wiring and connections for

short to positive or earth according to cur‐
rent flow diagram.
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 39
♦ Pump motor defective – Renew hydraulic control unit ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 01279
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01279
Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 3)
Electrical fault in circuit
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, test step 19
positive or earth in wiring ⇒ page 58

♦ Installation position of longitudinal accel‐ – Check installation position ⇒ Brake sys‐

eration sender -G251- not OK tem; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- – Read measured value block 006

defective ⇒ page 45

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 35
01279
Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 3)
Implausible signal
♦ Installation position of longitudinal accel‐ – Check installation position ⇒ Brake sys‐
eration sender -G251- not OK tem; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- – Read measured value block 006

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in this

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 35
3) Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.

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Fault 01312
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01312
Drive train data bus
defective 4)
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- incor‐ – Check coding ⇒ page 39
rectly coded

♦ Engine control unit incorrectly coded – Check coding of engine control unit ⇒
Rep. Gr. 01
♦ Gearbox control unit incorrectly coded – Check coding of gearbox control unit ⇒
Rep. Gr. 01
♦ Four-wheel drive control unit incorrectly – Check coding of four-wheel drive control
coded unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01

♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring – Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

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Fault 01314
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01314
Engine control unit
♦ Fault in engine control unit – Interrogate fault memory of engine con‐
trol unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify fault if
necessary and erase fault memory
01314
Engine control unit
No communication
• Signals are When displayed as static fault: – Read measured value block 125
transmitted ♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- or en‐ ⇒ page 45
between gine control unit not CAN compatible
ABS with – Refer to control unit identification of ABS
EDL control with EDL control unit -J104- ⇒ page 8 and
unit -J104- engine control unit to check that correct
and engine control units are installed. For correct ver‐
control unit sion refer to ⇒ Parts catalogue
via CAN data ♦ Fault in engine control unit – Interrogate fault memory of engine con‐
bus trol unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify fault if
necessary and erase fault memory
When displayed as static and sporadic fault: – Check CAN bus wiring between engine
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring control unit and ABS with EDL control unit
-J104- ⇒ page 9
♦ High and Low CAN bus wiring inter‐ – Check CAN Bus wiring for interchanged
changed connections according to current flow di‐
agram
♦ The output of one of the control units – Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9
communicating via the CAN bus is de‐
fective.

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Fault 01315
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01315
Gearbox control unit 5)
No communication
• Signals are When displayed as static fault: – Read measured value block 125
transmitted ♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- or gear‐ ⇒ page 45
between box control unit not CAN compatible
ABS with – Refer to control unit identification of ABS
EDL control with EDL control unit -J104- ⇒ page 8 and
unit -J104- gearbox control unit to check that correct
and gearbox control units are installed. For correct ver‐
control unit sion refer to ⇒ Parts catalogue
via CAN data ♦ Fault in gearbox control unit – Interrogate fault memory of gearbox con‐
bus trol unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify fault if
necessary and erase fault memory
When displayed as static and sporadic fault: – Check CAN bus wiring between gearbox
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring control unit and ABS with EDL control unit
-J104- ⇒ page 9
♦ High and Low CAN bus wiring inter‐ – Check CAN Bus wiring for interchanged
changed connections according to current flow di‐
agram
♦ The output of one of the control units – Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9
communicating via the CAN bus is de‐
fective.

5) Only applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox

Fault 01324
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01324
Four-wheel drive control unit -J492- 6)
No communication
• Signals are When displayed as static fault: – Read measured value block 125
transmitted ♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- or four- ⇒ page 45
between wheel drive control unit not CAN compat‐
ABS with ible – Refer to control unit identification of ABS
EDL control with EDL control unit -J104- ⇒ page 8 and
unit -J104- four-wheel drive control unit to check that
and four- correct control units are installed. For cor‐
wheel drive rect version refer to ⇒ Parts catalogue
control unit ♦ Fault in four-wheel drive control unit – Interrogate fault memory of four-wheel
via CAN data drive control unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify
bus fault if necessary and erase fault memory
When displayed as static and sporadic fault: – Check CAN bus wiring between four-
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring wheel drive control unit and ABS with
EDL control unit -J104- ⇒ page 9
♦ High and Low CAN bus wiring inter‐ – Check CAN Bus wiring for interchanged
changed connections according to current flow di‐
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♦ The output of one of the control units – Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9
communicating via the CAN bus is de‐
fective.

6) Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.

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Fault 65535
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
65535
Control unit defective
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 39

Do not erase the fault memory of the defec‐

tive control unit. The data in the fault memory
will help to identify the malfunction

3.6 Final control diagnosis

The final control diagnosis can be used to check the ABS hy‐
draulic pump -V64- and the correct functioning of the hydraulic
circuits (allocation of brake pipes to wheel brakes and function of
valves). This function will also detect interchanged connections
and leaks.

Note

♦ The vehicle must be raised until all wheels are free to turn. A
2nd mechanic is required in order to turn the wheels.
♦ The ABS warning lamp -K47- and the red “brake warning”
symbol flash during the finalunless
control diagnosis.
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♦ After depressing the brake pedal several times the vacuum in
the brake servo will be exhausted. Therefore more pressure
must be applied to the brake pedal in order to attain the same
fluid pressure in the brake system as that attained with vac‐
uum.
♦ When vacuum in brake servo is exhausted it can happen that
the wheels do not lock: start engine and build up vacuum in
brake servo.

Explanation of abbreviations indicated on display

IFL = Inlet valve (front left)
IFR = Inlet valve (front right)
IRL = Inlet valve (rear left)
IRR = Inlet valve (rear right)
OFL = Outlet valve (front left)
OFR = Outlet valve (front right)
ORL = Outlet valve (rear left)
ORR = Outlet valve (rear right)
VBAT = Battery voltage; voltage is applied to valve
0V = 0 Volt; No voltage at valve
Hydr-P = ABS hydraulic pump -V64-
Test condition
• The wheels are locked individually during final control diagno‐
sis. For this test the mechanical and hydraulic components of
the brake system must be working properly. This means that
the master cylinder is able to build up pressure in all four wheel
brake cylinders and there are no leaks in the hydraulic pipes,
hoses and connections.

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Note

If one of the wheels does not lock, perform a visual inspection of

the brake fluid reservoir, the master cylinder, the hydraulic unit
and the wheel cylinders.

Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– Release handbrake.
– Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
– From list -1- select function “03 - Final control diagnosis”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control test waiting, move on to next control element
1 - ABS hydraulic pump V64
– Touch → key.
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1 - ABS hydraulic pump V64
• The ABS hydraulic pump -V64- should start up audibly.
– Touch → key within the next 10 seconds.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
2 - Operate brakes
– Operate brake pedal.
– Touch → key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
3 - IFL: 0V OFL: 0V Wheel FL locked
• It should not be possible to turn the front left wheel.
– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
4 - IFL: VBAT OFL: 0V Wheel FL locked
– Keep pressing the brake pedal.
• The ABS hydraulic pump -V64- should start up audibly.
• Brake pedal should not give under foot pressure.
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Note

If the brake pedal gives under foot pressure, there is a fault in the
hydraulic unit. Renew hydraulic unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 .

– Touch → key within the next 10 seconds.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
5 - IFL: VBAT OFL: VBAT Wheel FL free to turn
– Keep pressing the brake pedal.
• ABS hydraulic pump -V64- will stop running.
• It should now be possible to turn the front left wheel.

Note

If the wheel is locked, it is possible that the connections of the

brake lines to the wheels have been interchanged by mistake.

– Touch → key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
6 - IFL: VBAT OFL: 0V Wheel FL free
– Keep pressing the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal should give perceptibly.
• It should now be possible to turn the front left wheel.

Note

If the brake pedal does not give under foot pressure, there is a
fault in the hydraulic unit. Renew hydraulic unit ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45 .

– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
7 - IFL: 0V OFL: 0V Wheel FL locked
– Keep pressing the brake pedal.
• It should not be possible to turn the front left wheel.
– Touch → key.

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8 - Release brakes
– Release brake pedal.
– Touch → key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
9 - Operate brakes

Note

♦ Continue the final control diagnosis to check the front right,

rear left and rear right wheels in turn.
♦ The test steps are the same as for the front left wheel, so they
are not described in detail.

Vehicles with EDL:

After testing on rear right wheel is completed:
– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
30 - EDL valves/Hyd-P: VBAT FL/FR wheel locked
• The ABS hydraulic pump -V64- should start up.
All models:
– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis competed
– Terminate function “03 - Final control diagnosis” by pressing
the ← key.
• Final control diagnosis is completed. The ABS warning lamp
-K47- and the red “brake warning” symbol should go out.

Note

♦ There is a fault in the system if the ABS warning lamp -K47-

does not go out.
♦ Adhere exactly to the test sequence: First interrogate fault
memory, then erase.

3.7 Basic setting

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The function “04 - Basic setting” can be used to perform the fol‐
lowing procedures:
♦ Only applicable to vehicles with EDL and EDL/TCS: Bleeding
brake system via “display group 001” if fluid reservoir has run
dry ⇒ page 32 . This basic setting is only necessary if one or
more of the chambers in the brake fluid reservoir has been
completely emptied (e.g. leaks in brake system).
♦ Only applicable to four-wheel drive vehicles: Switching off lon‐
gitudinal acceleration sender -G251- via “display group 040”
⇒ page 34 (e.g. to check the brake system on test rollers).

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♦ Only applicable to four-wheel drive vehicles: Performing zero

compensation of longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- via
“display group 069” ⇒ page 35 (e.g. after renewing the fol‐
lowing components: ABS with EDL control unit -J104- or lon‐
gitudinal acceleration sender -G251- ).

3.7.1 Bleeding brake system when brake fluid

reservoir has been completely emptied
This basic setting is only necessary on vehicles with EDL if one
or more of the chambers in the brake fluid reservoir has been
completely emptied (e.g. leaks in brake system).
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake charge and bleed equipment -VAS 5234- or upgrade kit
and extraction unit -V.A.G 1869 A-

Caution

♦ When using brake charge and bleed equipment -VAS

5234- to replenish the brake fluid, make sure that filling
pressure does not exceed 1 bar.
♦ If the filling pressure exceeds 1 bar, a hydraulically con‐
trolled change-over valve for the EDL function prevents
unrestricted flushing of the EDL-related parts of the hy‐
draulic unit. Proper bleeding is then no longer ensured.
♦ For this reason the brake fluid pressure must be reduced
to 1 bar on the brake charge and bleed equipment ⇒ Op‐
erating Manual -VAS 5234- or -V.A.G 1869 A-
♦ The charge and bleeder unit -V.A.G 1238/B- is not suitable
for bleeding the brake system by using the function “04 -
Basic setting”.

Note

♦ If only charge and bleeder unit -V.A.G 1238/B- is available,

switch the unit on and off as necessary to ensure that sufficient
brake fluid is always present in the reservoir.
♦ A 2nd mechanic is required in order to open and close the
bleeder screws.

Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
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– Connect the brake charge and bleed equipment -VAS 5234-
or -V.A.G 1869 A- .

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– Open bleeder screws in prescribed sequence and pre-bleed

brake calipers.
1. Simultaneously bleed front left and front right brake calipers.
2. Simultaneously bleed rear left and rear right brake calipers.
– With bleeder bottle hoses attached, leave bleeder screws
open until brake fluid comes out without bubbles.
Bleeding
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “001” for “display group number 001”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 1
3 - Press and hold pedal ...
– Press pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
• Pedal moves down, hydraulic pump starts up briefly, pedal
comes back
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Release pedal; FR/FL bleeder screws OPEN <>
– Release pedal, open front bleeder screws.
– Switch to “display group 002” by pressing ↑ button.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 2
3 - Please wait ... (10 secs.)
– Wait 10 seconds.
• Hydraulic pump starts up briefly
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Press pedal 10X; bleeder screws CLOSED <>
– Press pedal 10 times, close front bleeder screws.
– Switch to “display group 003” by pressing ↑ button.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 3
3 - Press and hold pedal ...
– Repeat bleeding procedure as described above.
– Press the ↑ key each time to advance to the next display
group until “display group 017” is reached.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 17
3 - Part bleeding ended ...
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing theby ←copyright.
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Gr. 47 .

3.7.2 Switching off longitudinal acceleration

sender -G251- (only vehicles with four-
wheel drive)
♦ The longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- can be switched
off via “display group 040” when checking the brake system of
a four-wheel drive vehicle on test rollers.
♦ After completion of the check, the longitudinal acceleration
sender -G251- must be reactivated by switching the ignition
off and back on again.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “040” for “display group number 040”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 40
• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.
The longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- is now deactivated.
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.
– Select function “06 - End output” from list.
– After completion of the check, the longitudinal acceleration
sender -G251- must be reactivated by switching the ignition
off and back on again.

3.7.3 Performing zero compensation of longi‐

tudinal acceleration sender -G251- (only
vehicles with four-wheel drive)
Zero compensation must be performed if the ABS with EDL con‐
trol unit -J104- or the longitudinal acceleration sender -G251-
were renewed, or if required by the fault table.
• Vehicle is standing horizontal on a flat base.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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– Use keypad -2- to enter “069” for “display group number 069”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 69
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.3 m/s2
Zero compensation of longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- is
now completed.

Note

The display does not return to 0.00 m/s2 after performing zero
compensation successfully.

– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Possible fault messages:

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Zero compensation is not possible
4 - 5.0 m/s2
The determined value is outside the tolerance range for zero
compensation.
– Proceed as follows to rectify the fault:
1. Check zero position of longitudinal acceleration sender -
G251- in measured value block 006 ⇒ page 45 .
2. Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 18 .
3. Erase fault memory ⇒ page 37 .
4. Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End
output”.
5. Switch off ignition.
6. Switch ignition on again.
7. Perform zero compensation again.

3.8 Erasing fault memory

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If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory again
and rectify fault.

Requirements
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 37 .
• All faults rectified.

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After fault memory has been interrogated:

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select function “05 - Erase fault memory”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the message “Fault memory

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2 - Note: Do you want to execute the function? Note: Data will be

erased!
– Touch OK key in display -2-.
– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching
← key.

3.9 End output

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select function “06 - End output”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– When this display appears switch off ignition and unplug di‐
agnostic connector.
– Switch on ignition.
• The ABS warning lamp -K47- should go out after approx. 2
seconds.

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3.10 Renewing and coding control unit

A new ABS with EDL control unit -J104- supplied as a replace‐
ment part is not encoded. The control unit must be coded after
installation.
– Removing and installing control unit and hydraulic unit ⇒
Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .

Note

If the ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is not coded (Code 00000),
the ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- will flash once per second.
The red “brake warning” symbol will start flashing when road
speed first exceeds 10 km/h or engine speed first exceeds 2000
rpm after the ignition is switched on.

– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -

VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1- select diagnostic function “07 - Code control unit”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
Coding table for ABS and ABS/EDL ITT Mark 20 GI
All Coding 03604
engine code letters

Coding table for ABS ITT Mark 20 IE

Engine code letters Coding 03304
AGR, AHF, ALH, ASV
Engine code letters: Coding 03504
AEH, AGN, AGU, AJQ, AKL,
APG, APF, APP, AQA, ARZ
Engine code letters: Coding 06400
APY

Coding table for ABS/EDL ITT Mark 20 IE

Engine code letters Coding 13304
AGR, AHF, ALH, ASV
Engine code letters: Coding 13504
AEH, AGN, AGU, AJQ, AKL,
APG, APF, APP, AQA, ARZ
Engine code letters: Coding 16400
APY
– Use keypad -2- to enter 5-digit code number according to cod‐
ing table and confirm entry by touching Q key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Coding in progress
– Wait until next readout appears.
1- Vehicle system coding completed
2- Control unit identification with new code number (previous
code number in brackets)

Note

If the control unit is incorrectly coded, the ABS warning lamp -K47-
-item 2- will light up continuously. The “brake warning” symbol
-1- will light up when road speed first exceeds 10 km/h or engine
speed first exceeds 2000 rpm after the ignition is switched on.

– Terminate function “07 - Code control unit” by touching ← key.

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Front-wheel drive vehicles:

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The procedure for “Renewing and coding control unit” is comple‐

ted with this last step.

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Four-wheel drive vehicles:

Note

On vehicles with four-wheel drive, zero compensation of the lon‐

gitudinal acceleration sender -G251- must be performed in addi‐
tion to the coding procedure.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “069” for “display group number 069”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 69
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.3 m/s2

Note

The display does not return to 0.00 m/s2 after performing zero
compensation successfully.

– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

The procedure for “Renewing and coding control unit” is comple‐
ted with this last step.

Note

If a fault is detected during zero compensation ⇒ page 37 .

3.11 Measured value block

The control unit can transfer a considerable amount of test data.
This test data provides information about the operational condi‐
tion of the system and/or sensors connected. In many cases the
transferred test data can be used to assist fault finding and fault
rectification. Since all the information cannot be evaluated simul‐
taneously, the test data is categorised in display groups which
can be selected individually via the display group numbers.

WARNING

♦ To avoid any risk of accident, observe the safety precau‐

tions when using test instruments while road testing the
vehicle ⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions”, page 4 and
⇒ “1.6 Road test”, page 6 .
♦ The ABS or ABS/EDL function is deactivated when using
vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS
5051 A- in the mode “vehicle self-diagnosis” while road
testing the vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the
warning lamps.

Note

Self-diagnosis of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is terminated

if a road speed of 20 km/h is exceeded.

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3.11.1 Reading measured value block

– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. Ignition must be on or engine must be idling.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “08 - Read measured
value block”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to select the relevant “display group number”
⇒ page 43 and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1- Display zones 1 ... 4. If a display zone is vacant the respec‐
tive line remains blank
2- Indicates the selected display group
3- Another display group can be selected by pressing one of
the keys.
4- Another function can be selected by pressing one of the
keys (e.g. selecting function “Basic setting” instead of “Read
measured value block” and vice versa)

List of available display groups

Display group Display zone Signifies Refer to
001 1 Wheel speed, front left ⇒ page 44
2 Wheel speed, front right
3 Wheel speed, rear left
4 Wheel speed, rear right
002 1 Starting speed, front left ⇒ page 44
2 Starting speed, front right
3 Starting speed, rear left
4 Starting speed, rear right
003 1 Brake light switch -F- ⇒ page 45
2…4 Vacant
006 7) 1 Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 8) ⇒ page 45

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Display group Display zone Signifies Refer to

2…4 Vacant
125 7)
1 Communication with engine control unit ⇒ page 45
2 Communication with four-wheel drive control unit -J492- 8)
3 Communication with gearbox control unit 9)
4 Vacant
7) Does not appear on older versions.
8) Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.
9) Only applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox

3.11.2 Test table

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Display group 001
This display group is used for checking allocation of speed sen‐
sors to wheels.
– Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
Display zones Explanation
1 ... km/h Wheel speed, front left (turn wheel by hand)
2 ... km/h Wheel speed, front right (turn wheel by hand)
3 ... km/h Wheel speed, rear left (turn wheel by hand)
4 ... km/h Wheel speed, rear right (turn wheel by hand)

Display group 002

This display group is used for the checking wheel speed sensors.
The ABS with EDL control unit -J104- stores the first usable volt‐
age signals from the speed sensor when driving away and dis‐
plays these as set values.

Note

♦ A second mechanic is needed for reading the display when

the vehicle is moving ⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions”, page 4 .
♦ The ABS/EDL function is deactivated when using vehicle di‐
agnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051 A- in the
function “Read measured value block” while road testing the
vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the warning lamps.
♦ Self-diagnosis of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is termina‐
ted if a road speed of 20 km/h is exceeded.

Display zones Explanation

1 ... km/h 10) – Drive away slowly until values are displayed on -VAS 5051 A- .
2 ... km/h 10)
• The values appearing in display zones 1 and 2 must NOT be above 6 km/h
when driving away slowly.
If the values are higher than these figures:
– Check wheel speed sensors and rotors on front wheels for damage, proper
installation position and secure seating ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .
3 ... km/h 10) – Drive away slowly until values are displayed on -VAS 5051 A- .

• The values appearing in display zones 3 and 4 must NOT be above 2 km/h
when driving away slowly.

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Display zones Explanation

4 ... km/h 10) If the values are higher than these figures:
– Check wheel speed sensors and rotors on rear wheels for damage, proper
installation position and secure seating ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .

10) When the vehicle is stationary the display will read 255 km/h.

Display group 003

Display zones Explanation
1 … Brake light switch -F- :
• 0 = Brake pedal not depressed, Brake light switch “OFF”
• 1 = Brake pedal depressed, Brake light switch “ON”
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 4 ⇒ page 52
2 Vacant
3 Vacant
4 Vacant

Display group 006

Note

♦ A second mechanic is needed for reading the display when

the vehicle is moving ⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions”, page 4 .
♦ The ABS/ESP function is deactivated when using vehicle di‐
agnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051 A- in the
function “read measured value block” while road testing the
vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the warning lamps.
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Display zones Explanation

1 m/s2 Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: Specified values for longitudinal
acceleration sensor -G251- .
• Vehicle stationary: –0.5 … 0.5 m/s2
• Forward acceleration: value increases continuously
• Reverse acceleration: negative (–) value increases continuously
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 19 ⇒ page 58
2 Vacant
3 Vacant
4 Vacant

Display group 125

Display zones Explanation
1 Communication with engine control unit

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Display zones Explanation

Engine 1 • Communication with engine control unit via CAN bus is OK

Engine 0 • No communication with engine control unit via CAN bus

If display shows “0” and no faults are stored in fault memory:

– Check control unit identification of engine control unit to verify that correct
(CAN-compatible) control unit is installed; for correct version refer to ⇒ Parts
catalogue . Alternatively: Control unit is defective.

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

2 Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: Communication with four-wheel
drive control unit -J492-
FWD 1 • Communication with four-wheel drive control unit via CAN bus is OK

FWD 0 • No communication with four-wheel drive control unit via CAN bus

If display shows “0” and no faults are stored in fault memory:

– Check control unit identification of four-wheel drive control unit to verify that
correct (CAN-compatible) control unit is installed. For correct version refer to
⇒ Parts catalogue . Alternatively: Control unit is defective.

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

3 Only applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox: Communication with automatic
gearbox control unit -J217-
Gearbox 1 • Communication with automatic gearbox control unit via CAN bus is OK

Gearbox 0 • No communication with automatic gearbox control unit via CAN bus

If display shows “0” and no faults are stored in fault memory:

– Check control unit identification of automatic gearbox control unit to verify that
correct (CAN-compatible) control unit is installed. For correct version refer to
⇒ Parts catalogue . Alternatively: Control unit is defective.

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

4 Vacant

3.12 Login procedure or coding II

The login procedure or coding II is required for zero compensation
of several components.
Procedure
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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

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3.13 Electrical check of ABS, ABS/EDL and ABS/EDL/TCS ITT Mark 20 without
ESP

Special tools and workshop

equipment required
♦ Hand-held multimeter -
V.A.G 1526 B- or vehicle
diagnostic, testing and in‐
formation system -
VAS 5051 A- with test leads
-VAS 5051 A/7-
♦ Adapter set -V.A.G 1594 C-
♦ Test box -V.A.G 1598/21-

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The test steps can be used:

♦ For vehicles on which the self diagnosis does not give any
indication of the source of the fault. Work through the complete
electrical check.
♦ For vehicles on which the self diagnosis provides a direct in‐
dication of the source of the fault. Only carry out the test steps
recommended in the fault table (to trace a specific fault).
Requirements
• Voltage supply of vehicle OK.
• Fuses OK ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.
• Earth connections checked for corrosion and loose contact
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations.
• All electrical consumers switched off.

3.14 Connecting adapter -V.A.G 1598/21-

(test box) to ABS with EDL control unit -
J104-
– Switch off ignition.
– If fitted, remove cover at front left of engine compartment
-arrows-.

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– If fitted, disconnect air intake hose for secondary air pump
-1- from air cleaner housing.
– Detach air intake hose -2- at air mass meter.
– Unplug electrical connector at air mass meter -3-.
– Unscrew bolts -4- and -5-.
– Take out air cleaner housing.

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– Release 25-pin connector at ABS with EDL control unit -J104-

-arrow 1- and detach -arrow 2-.

– Connect adapter -V.A.G 1598/21- (test box) -item 1- to un‐

plugged 25-pin connector -2- of ABS with EDL control unit -
J104- .

Caution

To prevent damage to the electronic components, select the

respective measuring range and note the test requirements
prior to connecting test leads.

– Perform all steps listed for “fault rectification if reading does

not match specification”.
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pins of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and secure connec‐
tor.

Note

♦ Use hand-held multimeter -V.A.G 1526 B- with test leads from

-V.A.G 1594 C- or vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051 A- with test leads -VAS 5051 A/7- for the
electrical check.
♦ The socket designations of the adapter -V.A.G 1598/21- (test
box) are identical to the contact designations of the ABS with
EDL control unit -J104- in the current flow diagram.
♦ Incorrect test procedures can cause system damage. Do not
make bridging connections between any contacts other than
those listed in the test table.
♦ The specified values are valid for an ambient temperature be‐
tween 0 ... 40 °C.
♦ If measured values differ from specifications, locate fault ac‐
cording to current flow diagram.
♦ If the measured values only differ slightly from the specifica‐
tions, clean the sockets and plugs of the testers and test leads
(with contact spray -G 000 700 04- ) and repeat the check.
♦ Before renewing components, check wiring and connections.
Repeat resistance check on the component, particularly where
specifications call for a resistance of less than 10Ω.

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25-pin connector of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- / sockets on

adapter -V.A.G 1598/21- (test box)

1 - Speed sensor, front left -G47- “+” 15 - ♦ Vehicles with TCS: Traction control system
switch -E132- and traction control system
warning lamp -K86-

2 - Speed sensor, front left -G47- “–” ♦ Vehicles with four-wheel drive: Longitudinal
acceleration sender -G251-

3 - Coding bridge to contact 14 16 - ABS warning lamp -K47-

4 - Power supply, terminal 75/75a in dash panel 17 - Vehicles with four-wheel drive: Longitudinal
wiring harness (via fuse) acceleration sender -G251-
5 - Speed sensor, rear left -G46- “+” 18 - Brake light switch -F-
6 - Speed sensor, rear left -G46- “–” 19 - Speed sensor, front right -G45- “+”
7 - Diagnosis K-wire 20 - Speed sensor, front right -G45- “–”
8 - Earth point in wiring harness of engine com‐ 21 - Vehicles with navigation system: navigation
partment system with CD drive control unit -J401-
9 - Battery “+” via fuse 22 - Speed sensor, rear right -G44- “–”
10 - From model year 1998 onwards: CAN bus Low 23 - Speed sensor, rear right -G44- “+”
11 - From model year 1998 onwards: CAN bus 24 - Earth terminal 31
High
12 - Vehicles with navigation system: navigation 25 - Battery “+” ( ABS hydraulic pump -V64- via
system with CD drive control unit -J401- fuse)
13 - Vehicles with four-wheel drive: Longitudinal
acceleration sender -G251-
14 - Coding bridge to contact 3

3.15 Test table

Overview of test steps
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Power supply (terminal 30) for ABS hydraulic unit - – Perform test step 2 ⇒ page 51
N55-
Power supply (terminal 75/75a) for ABS with EDL con‐ – Perform test step 3 ⇒ page 51
trol unit -J104-
Brake light switch -F- – Perform test step 4 ⇒ page 52
Resistance of speed sensor, front right -G45- – Perform test step 5 ⇒ page 52
Resistance of speed sensor, front left -G47- – Perform test step 6 ⇒ page 52
Resistance of speed sensor, rear right -G44- – Perform test step 7 ⇒ page 53
Resistance of speed sensor, rear left -G46- – Perform test step 8 ⇒ page 53
Voltage signal of speed sensor, front right -G45- – Perform test step 9 ⇒ page 53

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Item tested Test step

Voltage signal of speed sensor, front left -G47- – Perform test step 10 ⇒ page 54
Voltage signal of speed sensor, rear right -G44- – Perform test step 11 ⇒ page 54
Voltage signal of speed sensor, rear left -G46- – Perform test step 12 ⇒ page 55
Coding bridge – Perform test step 13 ⇒ page 55
ABS hydraulic pump -V64- – Perform test step 14 ⇒ page 55
ABS warning lamp -K47- – Perform test step 15 ⇒ page 56
“Brake warning” symbol in instrument cluster or display – Perform test step 16 ⇒ page 56
of driver information system
Traction control system warning lamp -K86- – Perform test step 17 ⇒ page 57
Traction control system switch -E132- – Perform test step 18 ⇒ page 57
Wiring for longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- – Perform test step 19 ⇒ page 58

Test step No. 1

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
24 + 25 Power supply, • Ignition off
terminal 30 for
pump motor of
hydraulic control
unit
– Select measuring Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐
range: voltage meas‐ battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
urement age ♦ Between contact 24 and earth
♦ Between contact 25 and termi‐
nal 30

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Sockets
8+9 Power supply, • Ignition off
terminal 30 for
hydraulic control
unit
– Select measuring Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐
range: voltage meas‐ battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
urement age ♦ Between contact 8 and earth
♦ Between contact 9 and terminal
30

Test step No. 3

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
8+4 Power supply • Ignition on
(terminal 75/75a)
for ABS with EDL
control unit -
J104-

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Sockets
– Select measuring Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐
range: voltage meas‐ battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
urement age ♦ Between contact 8 and earth
♦ Between contact 4 and terminal
75/75a

Test step No. 4

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
8 + 18 Brake light switch • Ignition off
-F-
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement
– Brake pedal not oper‐ 0V – Check wiring according to cur‐
ated rent flow diagram:
– Brake pedal operated Approx. ♦ Between contact 8 and earth
battery volt‐
age ♦ Between contact 18 and termi‐
nal 30

Test step No. 5

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
19 + 20 Resistance of • Ignition off
speed sensor,
front right -G45-
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move wiring to speed sensor
when checking (loose contact)

– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

OK.

Test step No. 6

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Sockets
1+2 Resistance of • Ignition off
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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move wiring to speed sensor
when checking (loose contact)

– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

OK.

Test step No. 7

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Sockets
22 + 23 Resistance of • Ignition off
speed sensor,
rear right -G44-
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move wiring to speed sensor
when checking (loose contact)

– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

OK.

Test step No. 8

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
5+6 Resistance of • Ignition off
speed sensor,
rear left -G46-
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move wiring to speed sensor
when checking (loose contact)

– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

OK.
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Test step No. 9
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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
19 + 20 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
front right -G45- • Ignition off
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement (alternating
voltage)

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Rotate front right Min. 65 mV – Check speed sensor for inter‐
wheel at approx. 1 alternating changed wiring (read measured
revolution per second. voltage value block 001 ⇒ page 44 )

– Check installation of speed sen‐

sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test step No. 10

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
1+2 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
front left -G47- • Ignition off
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urement (alternating
voltage)
– Rotate front left wheel Min. 65 mV – Check speed sensor for inter‐
at approx. 1 revolution alternating changed wiring (read measured
per second voltage value block 001 ⇒ page 44 )

– Check installation of speed sen‐

sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test step No. 11

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
22 + 23 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
rear right -G44- • Ignition off
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement (alternating
voltage)
– Rotate rear right 190... – Check speed sensor for inter‐
wheel at approx. 1 1140 mV al‐ changed wiring (read measured
revolution per second ternating value block 001 ⇒ page 44 )
voltage
– Check installation of speed sen‐
sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

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Test step No. 12

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
5+6 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
rear left -G46- • Ignition off
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement (alternating
voltage)
– Rotate rear left wheel 190... – Check speed sensor for inter‐
at approx. 1 revolution 1140 mV al‐ changed wiring (read measured
per second ternating value block 001 ⇒ page 44 )
voltage
– Check installation of speed sen‐
sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test
unlessstep No.by13
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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
3 + 14 Coding bridge • Ignition off

– Select measuring 0…1 Ω – Check wiring and contacts in

range: resistance plug
measurement
– Renew coding bridge if test re‐
sult does not match specifica‐
tion

Test step No. 14

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Sockets
– ABS hydraulic • 25-pin connector con‐
pump -V64- nected to ABS with
EDL control unit -
J104-
• Ignition on
• Vehicle diagnostic,
testing and informa‐
tion system -VAS
5051 A- connected

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Initiate final control di‐ Pump mo‐ – Switch off ignition
agnosis ⇒ page 27 tor starts up – Check wiring according to cur‐
and activate ABS hy‐ rent flow diagram:
draulic pump -V64- ♦ Perform test step 1
♦ Wiring from contact 1 of 2-pin
connector at ABS hydraulic
pump -V64- to control unit
♦ Wiring from contact 2 of 2-pin
connector at ABS hydraulic
pump -V64- to control unit
– If no fault is found in wiring, re‐
move hydraulic control unit and
renew hydraulic pump with
valve block ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test step No. 15

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– ABS warning • Ignition off
lamp -K47-
• 25-pin connector con‐
nected to ABS with
EDL control unit -
J104-

– Switch on ignition ABS warn‐ – Switch off ignition

ing lamp - – Connect test box -
K47- should V.A.G 1598/21-
light up
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and then go ♦ Perform test step 3
out
♦ Check wiring between contact
16 of -V.A.G 1598/21- and in‐
strument cluster.
– Interrogate fault memory of in‐
strument cluster (dash panel in‐
sert) ⇒ Electrical system, self-
diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01

Test step No. 16

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Sockets
– “Brake warning” • Ignition off
symbol in instru‐
ment cluster or • 25-pin connector con‐
display of driver nected to ABS with
information sys‐ EDL control unit -
tem J104-
• Electrical connector
unplugged from one
of the front speed sen‐
sors.

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-V.A.G Item tested Test conditions and addi‐ Specifica‐ Fault rectification if reading does
1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Switch on ignition, “Brake – Switch off ignition
start engine and in‐ warning” – Connect test box -
crease engine speed symbol V.A.G 1598/21-
to above 2000 rpm. lights up – Check wiring according to cur‐
rent flow diagram:
– Plug in electrical con‐ ♦ Perform test step 3
nector after testing is
completed and inter‐ ♦ Check wiring between contact
rogate and erase fault 16 of -V.A.G 1598/21- and in‐
memory strument cluster.
– Interrogate fault memory of in‐
strument cluster (dash panel in‐
sert) ⇒ Electrical system, self-
diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01

Test step No. 17

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Traction control • No faults stored in
system warning fault memory
lamp -K86-
• Ignition off
• 25-pin connector con‐
nected to ABS with
EDL control unit -
J104-

– Switch on ignition Traction – Switch off ignition

control sys‐ – Connect test box -
tem warn‐ V.A.G 1598/21-
ing lamp - – Check wiring according to cur‐
K86- should rent flow diagram:
light up for 2 ♦ Perform test step 3
seconds
and then go ♦ Check wiring between contact
out 15 of -V.A.G 1598/21- and in‐
strument cluster.
– Interrogate fault memory of in‐
strument cluster (dash panel in‐
sert) ⇒ Electrical system, self-
diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01

Test step No. 18

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Sockets
– Traction control • Ignition off
system switch -
E132- • 25-pin connector con‐
nected to ABS with
EDL control unit -
J104-
• Test step 17 per‐
formed

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Switch on ignition Traction
control sys‐
– Operate traction con‐ tem warn‐
trol system switch - ing lamp -
E132- K86- lights
up
– Operate traction con‐ Traction – Switch off ignition
trol system switch - control sys‐
E132- again tem warn‐ – Connect test box -
ing lamp - V.A.G 1598/21-
K86- goes
out
8 + 15 – Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement

– Switch on ignition
– Do not operate Trac‐ Approx. 0 V – Check fuses and wiring accord‐
tion control system ing to current flow diagram:
switch -E132- ♦ Between contact 15 of -V.A.G
1598/21- and contact 5 of switch
♦ Between contact 6 of switch and
terminal 15
♦ Between contact 2 of switch and
earth

– Operate traction con‐ Approx. – Renew switch if wiring is OK.

trol system switch - battery volt‐
E132- age

Test step No. 19

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
13 + 1 11) Wiring for longitu‐ • Ignition off
dinal acceleration
sender -G251- • Electrical connector at
longitudinal accelera‐
tion sender -G251-
unplugged

– Select measuring max. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐

range: resistance rent flow diagram
17 + 2 11) measurement max. 1.5 Ω
15 + 311) max. 1.5 Ω
– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
11) Contact at connector of longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- .

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4 ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP ITT Mark 20

♦ The Audi A3 with ESP is equipped with the ABS/EDL/ESP ITT
Mark 20 system or the ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP ITT Mark 20 sys‐
tem.
♦ The data signals are transmitted via CAN bus.

4.1 Electrical/electronic components and fitting locations

1 - Speed sensor (front)

❑ Front left speed sensor -
G47- , front right speed
sensor -G45-
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, fitting speed sensor
wiring ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45
2 - Brake pressure sender 1 -
G201-
❑ Can be checked via
reading measured value
block ⇒ page 116
❑ Refer to ⇒ Brake sys‐
tem; Rep. Gr. 45 for re‐
moving and installing,
then perform zero com‐
pensation in basic set‐
ting ⇒ page 96
3 - Brake pressure sender 2 -
G214-
❑ Can be checked via
reading measured value
block ⇒ page 116
❑ Refer to ⇒ Brake sys‐
tem; Rep. Gr. 45 for re‐
moving and installing,
then perform zero com‐
pensation in basic set‐
ting ⇒ page 96
4 - Passage for wiring
5 - 14-pin electrical connector
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❑ For brake pressure
sender 1 -G201-
❑ For brake pressure sender 2 -G214-
6 - Brake servo with brake detection switch, ESP -F83-
❑ Appears in fault display as brake pressure solenoid trip switch -F84- or brake pressure solenoid valve -
N247-
❑ Brake detection switch can also be checked via basic setting ⇒ page 89 and in measured value block
⇒ page 115
❑ Complete brake servo must be renewed if brake detection switch is defective
7 - ABS with EDL control unit -J104-
❑ Is combined with ABS hydraulic pump -V64- ⇒ Item 8 (page 60) to form hydraulic control unit
❑ Checked by self-diagnosis
❑ Only unplug 47-pin connector when the ignition is switched off

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❑ Assignment of 47-pin connector ⇒ page 122

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
❑ Perform coding of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- after renewal
8 - ABS hydraulic pump -V64-
❑ Is combined with ABS / EDL control unit -J104- ⇒ Item 7 (page 59) to form hydraulic control unit
❑ Checked by self-diagnosis
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
9 - Brake light switch -F-
❑ Can be checked via reading measured value block ⇒ page 115
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
10 - Steering angle sender -G85-
❑ Fitting location: on steering column between steering wheel and steering column switch
❑ Can be checked via reading measured value block ⇒ page 116
❑ Refer to ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 for removing and installing, then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 92
11 - Yaw rate sender -G202-
❑ Fitting location: next to steering column
❑ Can be checked via reading measured value block ⇒ page 116
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
12 - Lateral acceleration sender -G200-
❑ Fitting location: next to steering column
❑ Can be checked via reading measured value block ⇒ page 116
❑ Refer to ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 for removing and installing, then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 94
13 - Diagnostic connection
❑ Fitting location: in footwell (front left), next to release lever for bonnet.
14 - ABS warning lamp -K47-
❑ Fitting location: In instrument cluster
❑ Function ⇒ page 15
15 - Brake light suppression relay, ESP -J508-
❑ Fitting location: in 13-position relay carrier behind driver's storage compartment
16 - Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251-
❑ Only four-wheel drive vehicles
❑ Fitting location: at A-pillar on passenger's side
❑ Can be checked via reading measured value block ⇒ page 117
❑ Refer to ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 for removing and installing, then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 98
17 - Speed sender (rear)
❑ Rear left speed sensor -G46- , rear right speed sensor -G44-
❑ Removing and installing, fitting speed sensor wiring ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
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❑ Speed sensor rotor is welded to wheel hub; removing and installing wheel hub ⇒ Running gear, front-
wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr. 42
19 - “Brake warning” symbol
❑ Lights up in instrument cluster or in display of driver information system
❑ Function ⇒ page 15

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20 - Traction control system warning lamp -K86- ( ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155- )
❑ Fitting location: In instrument cluster
❑ Function ⇒ page 15
21 - Rotor for speed sensor (front)
❑ Checking speed sensor rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
❑ Speed sensor rotor is welded to wheel hub; removing and installing wheel hub ⇒ Running gear, front-
wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr. 40

4.2 Faults displayed by warning lamps in in‐

strument cluster
1- “Brake warning” symbol
2- ABS warning lamp -K47-
3- Handbrake warning lamp -K14-
4- Traction control system warning lamp -K86-

“Brake warning” ABS warning Traction control Explanation

symbol lamp -K47- system warning
lamp -K86-
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Off Off Off System OK (2 seconds after switching on ignition)
Off Off On TCS/ESP failure or TCS/ESP deactivated by manual
switch; ABS, EDL and EBPD remain active
Off Off flashes TCS/ESP control function is operating
Off On On ABS/EDL/TCS system failure (e.g. wheel speed sen‐
sor defective), the EBPD remains fully functional.
On On On ABS/EDL/TCS/EBPD system failure (e.g. several
wheel speed sensors defective)
On Off Off Brake fluid level too low; all systems remain functional

WARNING

There is a risk of accident if the ABS warning lamp -K47- and

the “brake warning symbol” both light up. The function of the
brake system will be impaired. As the brake pressure is no
longer controlled by the electronic brake force distribution the
rear wheels tend to brake excessively. Due to this the rear of
the vehicle may break away unexpectedly.

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The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- lights up during the test
sequence (self-test)
The system runs through an automatic test sequence when the
ignition is switched on: the ABS warning lamp -K47- is activated
by the ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and lights up for 2 sec‐
onds. During this period the control unit tests the following func‐
tions via self-test.
♦ The voltage supply is checked, at least 10.0 V.
♦ The control unit including the valve windings is checked.
♦ A speed sensor check (electrical test) is carried out; this is only
completed at 20 km/h.
♦ Control unit code is checked.
If the system does not perform the test sequence:
– Check voltage supply of ABS with EDL control unit -J104-
(perform electrical check, step 3 ⇒ page 125 ).

The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- stays on after the test se‐
quence is completed
If a fault affecting only the anti-lock brake system is detected by
self-diagnosis, the ABS is switched off. The conventional brake
system remains fully functional.
The causes of the fault may be as follows:
♦ Voltage supply is below 10 Volts.
♦ A fault exists which affects only the ABS.
♦ A sensor fault has occurred after the last start (sporadic fault).
In this case the ABS warning lamp goes out automatically after
the vehicle is started again and the road speed exceeds 20 km/
h.
♦ Connection between ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and in‐
strument cluster is faulty or instrument cluster faulty (perform
electrical check, step 15 ⇒ page 129 ).

The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- goes out after the test se‐
quence is completed, but “brake warning symbol” -1- remains on
and the gong sounds three times
All systems remain functional.
The causes of the fault may be as follows:
♦ Brake fluid level too low.
♦ Fault in instrument cluster ⇒ Electrical system, self-diagnosis;
Rep. Gr. 01 or ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations.

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A - Vehicles without navigation system: the ABS warning lamp -

K47- -item 2- does not go out after the test sequence is comple‐
ted, and “brake warning” symbol -1- is on
B - Vehicles with navigation system: the ABS warning lamp -K47-
-item 2- does not go out after test sequence is completed and
handbrake warning lamp -K14- -3- lights up when vehicle speed
first exceeds 10 km/h or engine speed first exceeds 2000 rpm,
and the gong sounds three times
The ABS system is defective and the EBPD system deactivated.

WARNING

There is a risk of accident if the ABS warning lamp -K47- and

the “brake warning symbol” both light up. The function of the
brake system will be impaired. As the brake pressure is no
longer controlled by the electronic brake force distribution the
rear wheels tend to brake excessively. Due to this the rear of
the vehicle may break away unexpectedly.

The traction control system warning lamp -K86- -item 4- remains

on after the test sequence is completed
The causes of the fault may be as follows:
♦ A fault in the system affecting only the TCS/ESP. ABS/EDL
and EBPD remain fully functional.
♦ The TCS/ESP system was switched off with the traction con‐
trol system switch -E132- .
♦ Short circuit to positive in traction control system switch -E132-
♦ Short circuit to earth for activation of traction control system
warning lamp -K86- .
♦ Open circuit in wiring for activation of traction control system
warning lamp -K86- .

The traction control system warning lamp -K86- -item 4- lights up

for 100 milliseconds after the ignition is switched on
♦ A coding without TCS/ESP control has been entered.

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The ABS warning lamp -K47- -item 2- and the “brake warning”
symbol -1- flash and the traction control system warning lamp -
K86- remains on after the test sequence is completed
The causes of the fault may be as follows:
♦ The control unit is not coded (Code 00000).

Note

If the ABS warning lamp -K47- and the “brake warning” symbol
do not light up but the brake system is not fully functional, the fault
must be traced in the conventional brake system ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 46 and ⇒ Rep. Gr. 47 .

4.3 Performing self-diagnosis of ABS/EDL/

TCS/ESP ITT Mark 20 system
List of available functions
– With ignition switched off, connect vehicle diagnostic, testing
and information system -VAS 5051 A- with diagnosis lead -
VAS 5051 A/1- to diagnosis connector and select vehicle
system “03 - Brake electronics” ⇒ page 7 .
The following functions are available from the list -1-:
Functions Page
02 Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 64
03 Final control diagnosis ⇒ page 77
04 Basic setting ⇒ page 85
05 Erase fault memory ⇒ page 103
06 End output ⇒ page 104
07 Code
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11 Login procedure or coding II ⇒ page 118
The other functions displayed are currently not available, or can
be disregarded.

4.4 Interrogating fault memory

– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select function “02 - Interrogate fault memory”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

-1- Content of fault memory No faults detected
or
X faults detected
-2- Fault Fault code
Fault location
Type of fault
A - If a fault was detected:
– Print out information on screen or self-diagnosis log.
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– Rectify fault(s) according to fault tables ⇒ page 65 .
– From list -1- select function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” and
erase fault memory ⇒ page 103 .
– From list -1- select function “06 - End output” ⇒ page 104 .
– Perform road test and interrogate fault memory again.
B - If no fault was detected:
– Terminate function “02 - Interrogate fault memory” by touching
← key.

– Select function “06 - End output” from list ⇒ page 104 .

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4.5 Fault tables

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Note

♦ As the control units are interconnected via the CAN data bus,
always start by interrogating the fault memories of all the con‐
trol units in the vehicle as the first step in the fault-finding
routine. This can be done by starting the automatic test se‐
quence: Diagnosis function “00 - Interrogate fault memory -
Complete system”. You can then check to see if there are
faults stored which may affect the ABS.
♦ The following table includes all faults which can be detected
by the ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and displayed by -
VAS 5051 A- when interrogating the fault memory.
♦ The contents of the fault memory remains stored until the
memory is erased; Erasing fault memory ⇒ page 103 .
♦ Faults are listed according to a 5-digit fault code, which ap‐
pears in the left-hand column of the fault table.
♦ Sporadic (intermittent) faults are identified as such by the word
“sporadic” appearing on the display.
♦ Check wiring and connectors going to the relevant compo‐
nents according to current flow diagram before renewing com‐
ponents indicated as faulty by -VAS 5051 A- . Also check earth
connections according to current flow diagram. This is partic‐
ularly important if faults are indicated as being “sporadic”.

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Fault 00283
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00283
Front left speed sensor -G47-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 6
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 125 and step 10 ⇒ page 127
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective
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♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104
00283
Front left speed sensor -G47-
Mechanical fault
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry
out test
drive).

♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective – Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
nosis ⇒ page 77
00283
Front left speed sensor -G47-
Signal outside tolerance
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 6
only detec‐ positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 125 and step 10 ⇒ page 127
ted above 20 speed sensor
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Speed sensor winding defective
drive).

♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Read measured value block 001
terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 114
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 00285
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00285
Front right speed sensor -G45-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 5
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 125 and step 9 ⇒ page 126
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

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VAS 5051 A-
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104
00285
Front right speed sensor -G45-
Mechanical fault
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry
out test
drive).

♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective – Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
nosis ⇒ page 77
00285
Front right speed sensor -G45-
Signal outside tolerance
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 5
only detec‐ positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 125 and step 9 ⇒ page 126
ted above 20 speed sensor
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Speed sensor winding defective
drive).

♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Read measured value block 001
terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 114
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 00287
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00287
Rear right speed sensor -G44-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 7
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 126 and step 11 ⇒ page 127
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective
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system; Rep. Gr. 45
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104
00287
Rear right speed sensor -G44-
Mechanical fault

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VAS 5051 A-
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry
out test
drive).

♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective – Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
nosis ⇒ page 77
00287
Rear right speed sensor -G44-
Signal outside tolerance
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km/h (carry
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drive).

♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Read measured value block 001
terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 114
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 00290
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00290
Rear left speed sensor -G46-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 8
positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 126 and step 12 ⇒ page 128
speed sensor
♦ Speed sensor winding defective

♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104
00290
Rear left speed sensor -G46-
Mechanical fault
• This fault is ♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
only detec‐ and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45
ted above 20
km/h (carry
out test
drive).

♦ Outlet valves in hydraulic unit defective

– Check hydraulic unit in final control diag‐
nosis ⇒ page 77
♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
and rotor. rotor ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

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VAS 5051 A-
00290
Rear left speed sensor -G46-
Signal outside tolerance
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform electrical check, step 8
only detec‐ positive or earth in speed sensor wire or ⇒ page 126 and step 12 ⇒ page 128
ted above 20 speed sensor
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Speed sensor winding defective
drive).

♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Read measured value block 001
terference sources (high frequency radi‐ ⇒ page 114
ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable)

♦ Excessive air gap between speed sensor – Check installation of speed sensor and
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♦ Speed sensor or rotor damaged – Check speed sensor and rotor ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 00538
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00538
Reference voltage
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 20
to positive or earth in voltage supply wir‐ ⇒ page 132 , test step 21 ⇒ page 132 ,
ing for lateral acceleration sender - test step 22 ⇒ page 133 , test step 23
G200- , brake pressure sender 1 -G201- , ⇒ page 133
yaw rate sender -G202- or brake pres‐
sure sender 2 -G214-

Fault 00668
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00668
Vehicle voltage, terminal 30
Signal outside tolerance
♦ Fuse defective – Perform electrical check, step 1
⇒ page 124 and step 2 ⇒ page 124
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to
positive or earth in voltage supply wiring

Fault 00778
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00778
Steering angle sender -G85-
No communication
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring – Check CAN bus wiring between ABS with
EDL control unit -J104- and steering an‐
gle sender -G85- ⇒ page 9

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VAS 5051 A-
♦ High and Low CAN bus wiring inter‐ – Check CAN Bus wiring for interchanged
changed connections according to current flow di‐
agram
♦ The output of one of the control units – Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9
communicating via the CAN bus is de‐
fective.

♦ Steering angle sender -G85- defective – Read measured value block 004
⇒ page 116

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 92
00778
Steering angle sender -G85-
No setting or wrong setting
♦ Steering angle sender -G85- sends no – Perform zero compensation
values or incorrect values ⇒ page 92

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sender -G85- not OK Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Running gear geometry not OK – Perform wheel alignment ⇒ Running

gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel
drive; Rep. Gr. 44
♦ No zero compensation performed after – Perform zero compensation
removing and installing steering wheel ⇒ page 92

00778
Steering angle sender -G85-
Implausible signal
♦ Installation position of steering angle – Check installation position of sender ⇒
sender -G85- not OK Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Running gear geometry not OK – Perform wheel alignment ⇒ Running

gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel
drive; Rep. Gr. 44
♦ Vibrations in steering due to wear – Renew defective components, then per‐
form zero compensation in basic setting
⇒ page 92
00778
Steering angle sender -G85-
defective
♦ Steering angle sender -G85- sends no – Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
values or incorrect values 45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 92

Fault 00810
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00810
Sender 1/2 for brake pressure
Implausible signal

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VAS 5051 A-
♦ Open circuit in earth connection to brake – Perform electrical check, step 22
pressure sender 1 -G201- or brake pres‐ ⇒ page 133 and step 23 ⇒ page 133
sure sender 2 -G214-
♦ Short circuit in signal wiring to brake pres‐
sure sender 1 -G201- or brake pressure
sender 2 -G214-

♦ Brake pressure sender 1 -G201- or brake – Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
pressure sender 2 -G214- defective 45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 100
♦ One hydraulic brake circuit has failed – Check brake system ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 47

Fault 00812
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00812
Brake pressure solenoid trip switch -F84- 12)
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 24
to positive or earth in wiring to brake de‐ ⇒ page 133
tection switch, ESP -F83-

♦ Brake detection switch, ESP -F83- de‐ – Perform function test in basic setting
fective ⇒ page
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Rep. Gr. 47 , then perform function test

in basic setting ⇒ page 89
12) The brake pressure solenoid trip switch -F84- referred to in the fault-finding display is designated brake detection switch, ESP -F83-
in the Current flow diagram.

Fault 00813
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00813
Brake pressure sender 2 -G214-
Electrical fault in circuit
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 23
to positive or earth in wiring to brake pres‐ ⇒ page 133
sure sender 2 -G214-

♦ Brake pressure sender 2 -G214- defec‐ – Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
tive 45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 96

Fault 00814
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
00814
Brake pressure solenoid valve -N247- 13)

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VAS 5051 A-
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 24
to positive or earth in wiring to brake de‐ ⇒ page 133
tection switch, ESP -F83-

♦ Brake detection switch, ESP -F83- de‐ – Perform function test in basic setting
fective ⇒ page 89

♦ Brake servo defective – Renew brake servo ⇒ Brake system;

Rep. Gr. 47 , then perform function test
in basic setting ⇒ page 89
♦ Output stage in ABS with EDL control unit – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
-J104- defective control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104
13) The brake pressure solenoid valve -N247- referred to in the fault-finding display is designated brake detection switch, ESP -F83- in
the Current flow diagram.

Fault 01044
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01044
Control unit incorrectly coded
♦ An incorrect code number has been en‐ – Check coding ⇒ page 104
tered

♦ Coding bridges in wiring harness dam‐ – Check wires in wiring harness; perform
aged electrical check, test step 13
⇒ page 128

Fault 01130
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01130
ABS operation
Implausible signal
• This fault is ♦ Electrical interference from external in‐ – Check all electrical wiring and connectors
only detec‐ terference sources (high frequency radi‐
ted above 20 ation, e.g. non-insulated ignition cable) – Erase fault memory
km/h (carry
out test ♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short to – Perform test drive at more than 20 km/h
drive). positive or earth in wiring
– Interrogate fault memory again

If the fault is not rectified:

– Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104

Fault 01276
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Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01276
ABS hydraulic pump -V64-
Signal outside tolerance

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VAS 5051 A-
• This fault is ♦ Open circuit or short circuit to earth or – Check ABS hydraulic pump -V64- via fi‐
only detec‐ positive in internal wiring: ABS with EDL nal control diagnosis ⇒ page 77
ted above 20 control unit -J104- / ABS hydraulic pump
km/h (carry -V64- If ABS hydraulic pump -V64- starts running
out test during final control diagnosis:
drive). – Perform electrical check, test step 1
⇒ page 124

– Check all wiring and connections for

short to positive or earth according to cur‐
rent flow diagram.
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- defec‐ – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
tive control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104
♦ Pump motor defective – Renew hydraulic control unit ⇒ Brake
system; Rep. Gr. 45

Fault 01279
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01279
Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 14)
Electrical fault in circuit
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 25
to positive or earth in wiring connection ⇒ page 134
going to longitudinal acceleration sender
-G251-

♦ Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- – Read measured value block 006

defective ⇒ page 117

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 98
01279
Longitudinalpermitted
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♦ Installation position of longitudinal accel‐ – Check installation position ⇒ Brake sys‐

eration sender -G251- not OK tem; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- – Read measured value block 006

defective ⇒ page 117

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 98
14) Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.

Fault 01312
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01312
Drive train data bus
defective 15)
♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- incor‐ – Check coding ⇒ page 104
rectly coded

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VAS 5051 A-
♦ Engine control unit incorrectly coded – Check coding of engine control unit ⇒
Rep. Gr. 01
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring – Check CAN bus wiring between engine
control unit and ABS with EDL control unit
-J104- ⇒ page 9
15) Is displayed together with fault “00778 - Steering angle sender: -G85; No communication”.

Fault 01314
Display on -VAS 5051 A- Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
01314
Engine control unit
♦ Fault in engine control unit – Interrogate fault memory of engine
control unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify
fault if necessary and erase fault
memory
01314
Engine control unit
No communication
• Signals are transmitted When displayed as static fault: – Refer to control unit identification of
between ABS with EDL ♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- ABS with EDL control unit -J104-
control unit -J104- and or engine control unit not CAN ⇒ page 8 and engine control unit to
engine control unit via compatible check that correct control units are in‐
CAN data bus stalled. For correct version refer to ⇒
Parts catalogue
♦ Fault in engine control unit – Interrogate fault memory of engine
control unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify
fault if necessary and erase fault
memory
When displayed as static and spora‐ – Check CAN bus wiring between en‐
dic fault: gine control unit and ABS with EDL
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring control unit -J104- ⇒ page 9

♦ High and Low CAN bus wiring in‐ – Check CAN Bus wiring for inter‐
terchanged changed connections according to
current flow diagram
♦ The output of one of the control – Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9
units communicating via the CAN
bus is defective.

Fault 01315
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01315
Gearbox control unit
No communication 16)

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VAS 5051 A-
• Signals are When displayed as static fault: – Refer to control unit identification of ABS
transmitted ♦ ABS with EDL control unit -J104- or gear‐ with EDL control unit -J104- ⇒ page 8 and
between box control unit not CAN compatible gearbox control unit to check that correct
ABS with control units are installed. For correct ver‐
EDL control sion refer to ⇒ Parts catalogue
unit -J104- ♦ Fault in gearbox control unit – Interrogate fault memory of gearbox con‐
and gearbox trol unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify fault if
control unit necessary and erase fault memory
via CAN data
bus When displayed as static and sporadic fault: – Check CAN bus wiring between gearbox
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring control unit and ABS with EDL control unit
-J104- ⇒ page 9
♦ High and Low CAN bus wiring inter‐ – Check CAN Bus wiring for interchanged
changed connections according to current flow di‐
agram
♦ The output of one of the control units – Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9
communicating via the CAN bus is de‐
fective.

16) Only applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox and TCS

Fault 01324
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01324
Four-wheel drive control unit -J492-
No communication 17)
♦ Faults in CAN bus wiring – Read measured value block 125
⇒ page 117

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

17) Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.

Fault 01423
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01423
Lateral acceleration sender -G200-
Electrical fault in circuit
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going to lateral acceleration sender -
G200-

♦ Lateral acceleration sender -G200- de‐ – Read measured value block 004
fective ⇒ page 116

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 94
01423
Lateral acceleration sender -G200-
Implausible signal
♦ Installation position of lateral accelera‐ – Check installation position ⇒ Brake sys‐
tion sender -G200- not OK tem; Rep. Gr. 45

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Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy

VAS 5051 A-
♦ Lateral acceleration sender -G200- de‐ – Read measured value block 004
fective ⇒ page 116

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 94

Fault 01434
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01434
Brake light suppression relay, ESP -J508-
Electrical fault in circuit
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 26
to positive or earth in wiring to brake light ⇒ page 134
suppression relay, ESP -J508-

♦ Brake light suppression relay, ESP - – Renew relay ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
J508- defective Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions

Fault 01435
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
01435
Brake pressure sender 1 -G201-
Electrical fault in circuit
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 22
to positive or earth in wiring to brake pres‐ ⇒ page 133
sure sender 1 -G201-

♦ Brake pressure sender 1 -G201- defec‐ – Read measured value block, display
tive group 005 ⇒ page 116

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 , then perform zero compensation in
basic setting ⇒ page 96

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VAS 5051 A-
01542
Yaw rate sender -G202-
Electrical fault in circuit
♦ Open circuit, loose contact or short circuit – Perform electrical check, test step 20
to positive or earth in wiring to yaw rate ⇒ page 132
sender -G202-

♦ Yaw rate sender -G202- defective – Read measured value block 004
⇒ page 116

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 .

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Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy

VAS 5051 A-
01542
Yaw rate sender -G202-
Implausible signal
♦ Open circuit in earth connection to yaw – Perform electrical check, test step 20
rate sender -G202- ⇒ page 132

♦ Installation position of yaw rate sender - – Check installation position ⇒ Brake sys‐
G202- not OK tem; Rep. Gr. 45

♦ Yaw rate sender -G202- defective – Read measured value block 004
⇒ page 116

– Renew sender ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.

45 .

Fault 18256
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
18256
Please interrogate the engine control unit
♦ Fault stored in engine control unit – Interrogate fault memory of engine con‐
trol unit ⇒ Rep. Gr. 01 , rectify fault if
necessary and erase fault memory

Fault 65535
Display on - Possible cause of fault Fault remedy
VAS 5051 A-
65535
Control unit defective
♦ Control unit defective – Remove hydraulic control unit, renew
control unit ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr.
45 , then code control unit ⇒ page 104

Do not erase fault memory of old control unit.

The data in the fault memory will help to
identify the malfunction
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4.6 Final control diagnosis

The final control diagnosis can be used to check the ABS hy‐
draulic pump -V64- and the correct functioning of the hydraulic
circuits (allocation of brake pipes to wheel brakes and function of
valves). This function will also detect interchanged connections
and leaks.

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Note

♦ The vehicle must be raised until all wheels are free to turn. A
2nd mechanic is required in order to turn the wheels.
♦ To avoid overloading the control elements they are only acti‐
vated for a period of 60 or 90 seconds. The final control test
will be terminated if the → key is not pressed within this period.
♦ The ABS warning lamp -K47- and the red “brake warning”
symbol flash during the final control diagnosis.
♦ After depressing the brake pedal several times the vacuum in
the brake servo will be exhausted. Therefore more pressure
must be applied to the brake pedal in order to attain the same
fluid pressure in the brake system as that attained with vac‐
uum.
♦ When vacuum in brake servo is exhausted it can happen that
the wheels do not lock: start engine and build up vacuum in
brake servo.

Explanation of abbreviations indicated on display

IFL = Inlet valve (front left)
IFR = Inlet valve (front right)
IRL = Inlet valve (rear left)
IRR = Inlet valve (rear right)
OFL = Outlet valve (front left)
OFR = Outlet valve (front right)
ORL = Outlet valve (rear left)
ORR = Outlet valve (rear right)
VBAT = Battery voltage; voltage is applied to valve
0V = 0 Volt; No voltage at valve
Hydr-P
permitted = ABS hydraulic
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Components of the ABS/EDL system

The hydraulic circuit is a schematic diagram of the ABS/EDL sys‐
tem. The diagram shows only one brake circuit.
1- Low pressure accumulator
2- ABS hydraulic pump -V64-
3- EDL inlet valve (hydraulic)
4- Noise damping chamber
5- EDL change-over/separating
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6- Front inlet valve
7- Front outlet valve
8- Front wheel
9- Rear inlet valve
10 - Rear outlet valve
11 - Rear wheel
Test condition
• The wheels are locked individually during final control diagno‐
sis. For this test the mechanical and hydraulic components of
the brake system must be working properly. This means that
the master cylinder is able to build up pressure in all four wheel
brake cylinders and there are no leaks in the hydraulic pipes,
hoses and connections.

Note

If one of the wheels does not lock, perform a visual inspection of

the brake fluid reservoir, the master cylinder, the hydraulic unit
and the wheel cylinders.

Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– Release handbrake.
– Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
– From list -1- select function “03 - Final control diagnosis”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control test waiting, move on to next control element
1 - ABS hydraulic pump V64
– Touch → key.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
1 - ABS hydraulic pump V64

• The ABS hydraulic pump -V64- - item 2- should start up audi‐

bly.

Note

♦ When you put your foot on the brake pedal you can feel it vi‐
brating. This is because the hydraulic pump -V64- is producing
pressure pulses in the brake pipes. The pressure pulses in‐
duce the vibrations that can be felt at the brake pedal.
♦ The pressure pulses in the brake pipes are not sufficient to
lock the wheels.

– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
2 - Operate brakes
– Depress brake pedal and and touch → within 10 seconds.
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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
3 - IFL: 0V OFL: 0V Wheel FL locked

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• Brake pedal should not give under foot pressure.

• When you press the brake pedal, brake fluid pressure will be
built up in all four wheel brake cylinders.
• The hydraulic EDL valve -3- closes, the front wheels -8- and
rear wheels -11- are locked.

Note
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– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
4 - IFL: VBAT OFL: 0V Wheel FL locked

– Keep pressing the brake pedal.

• The hydraulic EDL valve -3- remains closed.
• The front inlet valve -6- is activated, which interrupts the supply
to the wheel brake cylinder; however, the fluid pressure is still
maintained in the wheel cylinder.
• The front left wheel -8- remains locked.

Note

This test step in the final control diagnosis corresponds to

the“maintain pressure” phase during ABS-controlled braking.

– Touch → key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
5 - IFL: VBAT OFL: VBAT Wheel FL free to turn

– Keep pressing the brake pedal.

• The inlet valve -6- and the outlet valve -7- for the front left
wheel -8- are activated.
• The ABS hydraulic pump -V64- -item 2- starts running and re‐
duces the brake fluid pressure in the wheel brake cylinder via
the open outlet valve.
• The brake pedal must not give, and should press back harder
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• The front left wheel -8- is free to turn.

Note

♦ This test step in the final control diagnosis corresponds to

the“pressure reduction” phase during ABS-controlled braking.
♦ If you cannot turn the front left wheel, check whether the brake
line for the front left wheel is correctly connected.
♦ If this is the case, this indicates that there is a mechanical fault
in one of the valves, providing that there is no electrical fault
in the system. Renew the hydraulic control unit ⇒ Brake sys‐
tem; Rep. Gr. 45 .
♦ If the brake pedal gives under your foot, this means that the
inlet valve or the non-return valve connected in parallel with
the inlet valve is leaking. Renew the hydraulic control unit ⇒
Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .

– Touch → key within the next 10 seconds.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
6 - IFL: VBAT OFL: 0V Wheel FL free

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– Keep pressing the brake pedal.

• The hydraulic EDL valve -3- remains closed.
• The ABS hydraulic pump -V64- - item 2- should stop running.
• Only the inlet valve -6- is now activated, and this interrupts the
supply to the wheel brake cylinder.
• The front left wheel -8- is free to turn.

Note

If the wheel is not free to turn, this means that the inlet valve or
the non-return valve connected in parallel with the inlet valve is
leaking. Renew the hydraulic
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– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
7 - IFL: 0V OFL: 0V Wheel FL locked

– Keep pressing the brake pedal.

• The inlet valve -6- is no longer activated and does not interrupt
the supply to the wheel brake cylinder.
• Brake pedal will give perceptibly under your foot.
• Brake fluid pressure is built up again in the front left wheel
cylinder -8- - the wheel is locked.
– Touch → key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
8 - Release brakes
– Release brake pedal.
– Touch → key.

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A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
9 - Operate brakes

Note

♦ Continue the final control diagnosis to check the front right,

rear left and rear right wheels in turn.
♦ The test steps are the same as for the front left wheel, so they
are not described in detail.

After testing on rear right wheel is completed:

– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis running, moving on permitted
30 - EDL valves/Hyd-P: VBAT FL/FR wheel locked

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• The EDL change-over valve -5- and the EDL inlet valve -3- are
activated.
• The ABS hydraulic pump -V64- - item 2- should start running
for one second. The pump draws brake fluid out of fluid res‐
ervoir via EDL inlet valve.
• The hydraulic pump builds up brake fluid pressure in the EDL
controlled wheel brake cylinders. The front left and front right
wheels -8- are locked.

Note

If the front wheels are not locked, this indicates that there is a
mechanical fault in one of the valves, providing that there is no
electrical fault in the system. Renew the hydraulic control unit ⇒
Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .

– Touch → key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Final control diagnosis competed
– Terminate function “03 - Final control diagnosis” by pressing
the ← key.
• Final control diagnosis is completed. The ABS warning lamp
-K47- and the red “brake warning” symbol should go out.
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♦ There is a fault in the system if the ABS warning lamp -K47-

does not go out.
♦ Adhere exactly to the test sequence: First interrogate fault
memory, then erase.

4.7 Basic setting

The function “04 - Basic setting” can be used to perform the fol‐
lowing procedures:
♦ Bleeding brake system via “display group 001” if brake fluid
reservoir has run dry ⇒ page 86 . This basic setting is only
necessary if one or more of the chambers in the brake fluid
reservoir has been completely emptied (e.g. leaks in brake
system).
♦ Checking function of brake detection switch, ESP -F83- via
“display group 031” ⇒ page 89 .
♦ Only four-wheel drive vehicles: switching off longitudinal ac‐
celeration sender -G251- via display group 040 ⇒ page 91
(e.g. to check the brake system on test rollers).
♦ Performing zero compensation of steering angle sender -G85-
via “display group 060” ⇒ page 92 , e.g. after removing
steering wheel, after performing adjustment on the running
gear during wheel alignment and after renewing the following
components: ABS with EDL control unit -J104- , steering angle
sender -G85- , steering column, or if zero compensation is re‐
quired according to fault tables.
♦ Performing zero compensation of lateral acceleration sender
-G200- via “display group 063” ⇒ page 94 , e.g. after renew‐
ing the following components: ABS with EDL control unit -

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J104- and lateral acceleration sender -G200- , or if zero

compensation is required according to fault tables.
♦ Performing zero compensation of brake pressure sender 1 -
G201- and brake pressure sender 2 -G214- via “display group
066” ⇒ page 96 , e.g. after renewing the following compo‐
nents: ABS with EDL control unit -J104- , brake pressure
sender 1 -G201- , brake pressure sender 2 -G214- , or if zero
compensation is required in fault tables.
♦ Only applicable to four-wheel drive vehicles: Performing zero
compensation of longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- via
“display group 069” ⇒ page 98 (e.g. after renewing the fol‐
lowing components: ABS with EDL control unit -J104- or lon‐
gitudinal acceleration sender -G251- ).

4.7.1 Bleeding brake system when brake fluid

reservoir has been completely emptied
This basic setting is only necessary if one or more of the cham‐
bers in the brake fluid reservoir has been completely emptied (e.g.
leaks in brake system).
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake charge and bleed equipment -VAS 5234- or upgrade kit
and extraction unit -V.A.G 1869 A-

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Caution

♦ When using brake charge and bleed equipment -VAS

5234- to replenish the brake fluid, make sure that filling
pressure does not exceed 1 bar.
♦ If the filling pressure exceeds 1 bar, a hydraulically con‐
trolled change-over valve for the EDL function prevents
unrestricted flushing of the EDL-related parts of the hy‐
draulic unit. Proper bleeding is then no longer ensured.
♦ For this reason the brake fluid pressure must be reduced
to 1 bar on the brake charge and bleed equipment ⇒ Op‐
erating Manual -VAS 5234- or -V.A.G 1869 A-
♦ The charge and bleeder unit -V.A.G 1238/B- is not suitable
for bleeding the brake system by using the function “04 -
Basic setting”.

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Note

♦ If only charge and bleeder unit -V.A.G 1238/B- is available,

switch the unit on and off as necessary to ensure that sufficient
brake fluid is always present in the reservoir.
♦ A 2nd mechanic is required in order to open and close the
bleeder screws.

Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
– Connect the brake charge and bleed equipment -VAS 5234-
or -V.A.G 1869 A- .
– Open bleeder screws in prescribed sequence and pre-bleed
brake calipers.
1. Simultaneously bleed front left and front right brake calipers.
2. Simultaneously bleed rear left and rear right brake calipers.
– With bleeder bottle hoses attached, leave bleeder screws
open until brake fluid comes out without bubbles.
Bleeding
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “001” for “display group number 001”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 1
3 - Press and hold pedal ...
– Press pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
• Pedal moves down, hydraulic pump starts up briefly, pedal
comes back
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Release pedal; FR/FL bleeder screws OPEN <>
– Release pedal, open front bleeder screws.
– Switch to “display group 002” by pressing ↑ button.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Basic setting
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2 - Display group 2
3 - Please wait ... (10 secs.)
– Wait 10 seconds.
• Hydraulic pump starts up briefly
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Press pedal 10X; bleeder screws CLOSED <>
– Press pedal 10 times, close front bleeder screws.
– Switch to “display group 003” by pressing ↑ button.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 3
3 - Press and hold pedal ...
– Repeat bleeding procedure as described above.
– Press the ↑ key each time to advance to the next display
group until “display group 017” is reached.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Basic setting
2 - Display group 17
3 - Part bleeding ended ...
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.
– The brake system must now be bled ⇒ Brake system; Rep.
Gr. 47 .

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4.7.2 Checking function of brake detection

switch, ESP -F83-
The function test is required if the brake servo is renewed, or if
the test is required in the fault tables.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “031” for “display group number 031”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 31
1 - Solenoid active
– Switch to “display group 032” by pressing ↑ button.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 32
1 - 9.13 bar
2 - 7.43 bar
3 - Not operated
– Do not press brake pedal.
– Switch to “display group 033” by pressing ↑ button.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 33
1 - Press and hold pedal ...
– Press pedal with substantial foot pressure and hold.
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– Switch to “display group 034” by pressing ↑ button.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 34
1 - 86.27 bar
2 - 7.43 bar
3 - Operated
– Switch to “display group 035” by pressing ↑ button.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 35
1 - Release pedal
– Release brake pedal.
– Switch to “display group 036” by pressing ↑ button.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 36
1 - –0.85 bar
2 - –1.91 bar
3 - Not operated
– Switch to “display group 037” by pressing ↑ button.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 37
1 - Solenoid test completed
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

4.7.3 Switching off longitudinal acceleration

sender -G251- (only vehicles with four-
wheel drive)
♦ The longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- can be switched
off via “display group 040” when checking the brake system of
a four-wheel drive vehicle on test rollers.
♦ After completion of the check, the longitudinal acceleration
sender -G251- must be reactivated by switching the ignition
off and back on again.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
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– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “040” for “display group number 040”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

A - Basic setting
B - Display group 40
• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.
The longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- is now deactivated.
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.
– Select function “06 - End output” from list.
– After completion of the check, the longitudinal acceleration
sender -G251- must be reactivated by switching the ignition
off and back on again.

4.7.4 Performing zero compensation of steer‐

ing angle sender -G85-
Perform zero compensation of steering angle sender after re‐
moving steering wheel, after performing adjustment on the run‐
ning gear during wheel alignment and after renewing the ABS with
EDL control unit -J104- , the steering angle sender -G85- or the
steering column, or if zero compensation is required in fault ta‐
bles.
Procedure
• Requirement: ABS with EDL control unit -J104- properly co‐
ded ⇒ page 104 .
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– Start the engine.
– Turn the steering wheel approx. 60° to left or right and back
again until the front wheels are in straight-ahead position and
the steering wheel is positioned horizontally (tolerance ± 4.5°).
– Perform short road test on a level surface. Drive in a straight
line and not faster than 20 km/h and observe the following
points.
If the steering wheel is not horizontal:
– Make the necessary adjustments by checking wheel align‐
ment and fit steering wheel in correct position ⇒ Running gear,
front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr. 44 , then
perform zero compensation.
If the steering wheel is horizontal during the road test:
– Bring the vehicle to a standstill - still keeping it in a straight line.
• Do not change position of steering wheel!
• Do not switch off ignition!

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– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -

VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “060” for “display group number 060”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 60
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.0°
Zero compensation of steering angle sender -G85- is now com‐
pleted.
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Note

After you press function “06 - End output”, the ABS warning lamp
-K47- and the traction control system warning lamp -K86- light up
for approx. two seconds.

Possible fault messages:

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Zero compensation is not possible
4 - 12.3°
The determined value is outside the tolerance range for zero
compensation.
– Proceed as follows to rectify the fault:
1. Check zero position of steering angle sender -G85- in meas‐
ured value block 004 ⇒ page 116 .
2. Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 64 .
3. Erase fault memory ⇒ page 103 .
4. Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End
output”.
5. Switch off ignition.
6. Switch ignition on again.
7. Perform zero compensation again.

4.7.5 Performing zero compensation of lateral

acceleration sender -G200-
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renewed, or if required by the fault table.
Procedure
• Vehicle is standing horizontal on a flat base.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “063” for “display group number 063”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 63
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.6 m/s2
Zero compensation of lateral acceleration sender -G200- is now
completed.

Note

The display does not return to 0.00 m/s2 after performing zero
compensation successfully.

– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Note

After you press function “06 - End output”, the ABS warning lamp
-K47- and the traction control system warning lamp -K86- light up
for approx. two seconds.

Possible fault messages:

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Zero compensation is not possible
4 - 5.0 m/s2
The determined value is outside the tolerance range for zero
compensation.
– Proceed as follows to rectify the fault:
1. Check zero position of lateral acceleration sender -G200- in
measured value block 004 ⇒ page 116 .
2. Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 64 .
3. Erase fault memory ⇒ page 103 .
4. Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End
output”.
5. Switch off ignition.
6. Switch ignition on again.
7. Perform zero compensation again.

4.7.6 Performing zero compensation of brake

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Zero compensation must be performed if the ABS with EDL con‐
trol unit -J104- , brake pressure sender 1 -G201- or brake pres‐
sure sender 2 -G214- were renewed, or if required by the fault
tables.
Procedure
• Brake pedal not depressed.

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– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -

VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “066” for “display group number 066”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 66
1 - Zero compensation OK
3 - 0.85 bar
4 - 2.12 bar
Zero compensation of brake pressure sender 1 -G201- and brake
pressure sender 2 -G214- is now completed.

Note

The display does not return to 0.00 bar after performing zero
compensation successfully.

– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Note

After you press function “06 - End output”, the ABS warning lamp
-K47- and the traction control system warning lamp -K86- light up
for approx. two seconds.

Possible fault messages:

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Zero compensation is not possible
3 - 10.85 bar
4 - 12.12 bar
The determined value is outside the tolerance range for zero
compensation.
– Proceed as follows to rectify the fault:
1. Check zero position of brake pressure sender 1 -G201- and
brake pressure sender 2 -G214- in measured value block
005 ⇒ page 116 .
2. Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 64 .
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output”.
5. Switch off ignition.
6. Switch ignition on again.
7. Perform zero compensation again.

4.7.7 Performing zero compensation of longi‐

tudinal acceleration sender -G251- (only
vehicles with four-wheel drive)
Zero compensation must be performed if the ABS with EDL con‐
trol unit -J104- or the longitudinal acceleration sender -G251-
were renewed, or if required by the fault table.

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Procedure
• Vehicle is standing horizontal on a flat base.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– by
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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “069” for “display group number 069”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 69
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.3 m/s2
Zero compensation of longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- is
now completed.

Note

The display does not return to 0.00 m/s2 after performing zero
compensation successfully.

– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Note

After you press function “06 - End output”, the ABS warning lamp
-K47- and the traction control system warning lamp -K86- light up
for approx. two seconds.

Possible fault messages:

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Zero compensation is not possible
4 - 15.0 m/s2
The determined value is outside the tolerance range for zero
compensation.
– Proceed as follows to rectify the fault:
1. Check zero position of longitudinal acceleration
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2. Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 64 .
3. Erase fault memory ⇒ page 103 .
4. Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End
output”.
5. Switch off ignition.
6. Switch ignition on again.
7. Perform zero compensation again.

4.8 Performing zero compensation of steer‐

ing angle sender -G85-
Perform zero compensation of steering angle sender after re‐
moving steering wheel, after performing adjustment on the run‐
ning gear during wheel alignment and after renewing the ABS with
EDL control unit -J104- , the steering angle sender -G85- or the
steering column, or if zero compensation is required in fault ta‐
bles.

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Procedure
• Requirement: ABS with EDL control unit -J104- properly co‐
ded ⇒ page 104 .
– Start the engine.
– Turn the steering wheel approx. 60° to left or right and back
again until the front wheels are in straight-ahead position and
the steering wheel is positioned horizontally (tolerance ± 4.5°).
– Perform short road test on a level surface. Drive in a straight
line and not faster than 20 km/h and observe the following
points.
If the steering wheel is not horizontal:
– Make the necessary adjustments by checking wheel align‐
ment and fit steering wheel in correct position ⇒ Running gear,
front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr. 44 , then
perform zero compensation.
If the steering wheel is horizontal during the road test:
– Bring the vehicle to a standstill - Protected
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• Do not switch off ignition!

– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “060” for “display group number 060”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 60
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.0°
Zero compensation of steering angle sender -G85- is now com‐
pleted.
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Note

After you press function “06 - End output”, the ABS warning lamp
-K47- and the traction control system warning lamp -K86- light up
for approx. two seconds.

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Possible fault messages:

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
1 - Zero compensation is not possible
4 - 12.3°
The determined value is outside the tolerance range for zero
compensation.
– Proceed as follows to rectify the fault:
1. Check zero position of steering angle sender -G85- in meas‐
ured value block 004 ⇒ page 116 .
2. Interrogate fault memory ⇒ page 64 .
3. Erase fault memory ⇒ page 103 .
4. Conclude the transfer of data with the function “06 - End
output”.
5. Switch off ignition.
6. Switch ignition on again.
7. Perform zero compensation again.
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4.9 Erasing fault memory

Note

If fault memory cannot be erased, interrogate fault memory again

and rectify fault.

Requirements
• Fault memory interrogated ⇒ page 37 .
• All faults rectified.
After fault memory has been interrogated:
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select function “05 - Erase fault memory”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - No display (prior to erasing) or
- Fault memory erased

Note

If the message “Fault memory not yet interrogated” appears in

display zone -1-, this means that the test sequence has not been
precisely observed. Fault memory cannot be erased until it has
been interrogated.

2 - Note: Do you want to execute the function? Note: Data will be

erased!
– Touch OK key in display -2-.
– Terminate function “05 - Erasing fault memory” by touching
← key.

4.10 End output

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select function “06 - End output”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- should go out after approx. 2

seconds.

4.11 Renewing and coding control unit

A new ABS with EDL control unit -J104- supplied as a replace‐
ment part is not encoded. The control unit must be encoded
according to the type of drive train after fitting.
– Removing and installing control unit and hydraulic unit ⇒
Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .

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Note

If the control unit is not encoded (coding 00000), the ABS warning
lamp -K47- -item 2- and the “brake warning” symbol -item 1- flash
continuously and the traction control system warning lamp -K86-
-item 4- lights up constantly.

Caution

Do not exit self-diagnosis mode or switch off ignition when per‐

forming procedures “Coding control unit” and “Zero compen‐
sation of steering angle sender”. Otherwise the entire process
will have to be repeated.

Coding control unit

– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1- select diagnostic function “07 - Code control unit”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
Coding table for vehicles with petrol engine and not equipped
with electronic throttle
Engine code letters: Coding 10241
AEH, AGN, AKL
Engine code letters: Coding 18433
AGU

Coding table for vehicles with petrol engine and electronic throt‐
tle
Engine code letters: Coding 10753
APF, APG
Engine code letters: S3 Coding 18448
APY, BAM
Engine code letters: Coding 18945
AJQ, AQA, ARZ

Coding
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AGR, AHF, ALH, ASV, ASZ

Coding table for vehicles with four-wheel drive

Engine code letters: Coding 00214
all versions except S3
Vehicles with front-wheel drive
– Use keypad -2- to enter 5-digit code number according to cod‐
ing table and confirm entry by touching Q key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Coding in progress
– Wait until next readout appears.
1- Vehicle system coding completed
2- Control unit identification with new code number (previous
code number in brackets)

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Note

♦ If the control unit is coded with a code not appropriate to the

vehicle, the display “coding XXXXX not accepted” is indicated.
♦ If the traction control system warning lamp -K86- -item 4- lights
up for only 100 milliseconds after the ignition is switched on,
a coding without TCS/ESP control function has been entered.

– Terminate function “07 - Code control unit” by touching ← key.

Performing zero compensation of steering angle sender -G85-
– Start the engine.
– Turn the steering wheel approx. 60° to left or right and back
again until the front wheels are in straight-ahead position and
the steering wheel is positioned horizontally (tolerance ± 4.5°).
– Perform short road test on a level surface. Drive in a straight
line and not faster than 20 km/h and observe the following
points.
If the steering wheel is not horizontal:
– Make the necessary adjustments by checking wheel align‐
ment and fit steering wheel in correct position ⇒ Running gear,
front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. Gr. 44 , then
perform zero compensation.
If the steering wheel is horizontal during the road test:
– Bring the vehicle to a standstill - still keeping it in a straight line.
• Do not change position of steering wheel!
• Do not switch off ignition!
• Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051
A- connected and vehicle system “03 - Brake electronics” se‐
lected.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II. This
also applies to all further zero compensation procedures.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “060” for “display group number 060”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 60
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.0°
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

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Performing zero compensation of lateral acceleration sender -

G200-
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.
– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”
by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.
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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “063” for “display group number 063”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 63
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.6 m/s2
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Performing zero compensation of brake pressure sender 1 -

G201- and brake pressure sender 2 -G214-
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.
– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”
by touching ← key.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “066” for “display group number 066”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

• The ABS warning

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A - Basic setting
B - Display group 66
1 - Zero compensation OK
3 - 0.85 bar
4 - 2.12 bar
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.

Performing zero compensation of longitudinal acceleration send‐

er -G251- (only vehicles with four-wheel drive)
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.
– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”
by touching ← key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

– From list -1-, select function “04 - Basic setting”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to enter “069” for “display group number 069”
and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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• The ABS warning lamp -K47- flashes.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
A - Basic setting
B - Display group 69
1 - Zero compensation OK
4 - 0.3 m/s2
– Terminate function “04 - Basic setting” by pressing the ← key.
The procedure for “Renewing and coding control unit” is comple‐
ted with this last step.

Note

♦ If a fault is detected during zero compensation:

♦ Steering angle sender -G85- ⇒ page 94
♦ Lateral acceleration sender -G200- ⇒ page 96
♦ Brake pressure sender 1 -G201- and brake pressure sender
2 -G214- ⇒ page 98
♦ Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- ⇒ page 100 .

4.12 Measured value block

The control unit can transfer a considerable amount of test data.
This test data provides information about the operational condi‐
tion of the system and/or sensors connected. In many cases the
transferred test data can be used to assist fault finding and fault
rectification. Since all the information cannot be evaluated simul‐
taneously, the test data is categorised in display groups which
can be selected individually via the display group numbers.

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WARNING

♦ To avoid any risk of accident, observe the safety precau‐

tions when using test instruments while road testing the
vehicle ⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions”, page 4 and
⇒ “1.6 Road test”, page 6 .
♦ The ABS/ESP function is deactivated when using vehicle
diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051 A-
in the mode “vehicle self-diagnosis” while road testing the
vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the warning
lamps.

Note

Self-diagnosis of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is terminated

if a road speed of 20 km/h is exceeded.

If a fault occurs while function “08 - Reading measured value

block” is being performed, it will be detected. This is indicated by
the ABS warning lamp -K47- lighting up, and helps to trace
“sporadic faults”.

4.12.1 Reading measured value block

– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. Ignition must be on or engine must be idling.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “08 - Read measured
value block”.

Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter display group
– Use keypad -2- to select the relevant “display group number”
⇒ page 114 and confirm by pressing the Q key.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1- Display zones 1 ... 4. If a display zone is vacant the respec‐
tive line remains blank
2- Indicates the selected display group
3- Another display group can be selected by pressing one of
the keys.
4- Another function can be selected by pressing one of the
keys (e.g. selecting function “Basic setting” instead of “Read
measured value block” and vice versa)

List of available display groups

Display group Display zone Signifies Refer to
001 1 Wheel speed, front left ⇒ page 114
2 Wheel speed, front right
3 Wheel speed, rear left
4 Wheel speed, rear right
002 1 Starting speed, front left ⇒ page 115
2 Starting speed, front right
3 Starting speed, rear left
4 Starting speed, rear right
003 1 Brake light switch -F- ⇒ page 115
2 Brake detection switch, ESP -F83-
3, 4 Vacant
004 1 Steering angle sender -G85- ⇒ page 116
2 Lateral acceleration sender -G200-
3 Yaw rate sender -G202-
4 Vacant
005 1 Brake pressure sender 1 -G201- ⇒ page 116
2 Brake pressure sender 2 -G214-
3, 4 Vacant
006 1 Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 18) ⇒ page 117
2…4 Vacant
125 1 CAN bus for engine control unit ⇒ page 117
2 CAN bus for steering angle sender -G85-
3 CAN bus for four-wheel drive control unit -J492- 18)
4 CAN bus for automatic gearbox control unit -J217- 19)
18) Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.
19) Only applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox

4.12.2 Test table

Display group 001
This display group
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Display zones Explanation
1 ... km/h Wheel speed, front left (turn wheel by hand)

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Display zones Explanation

2 ... km/h Wheel speed, front right (turn wheel by hand)
3 ... km/h Wheel speed, rear left (turn wheel by hand)
4 ... km/h Wheel speed, rear right (turn wheel by hand)

Display group 002

This display group is used for the checking wheel speed sensors.
The ABS with EDL control unit -J104- stores the first usable volt‐
age signals from the speed sensor when driving away and dis‐
plays these as set values.

Note
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♦ The ABS/ESP function is deactivated when using vehicle di‐

agnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051 A- in the
function “read measured value block” while road testing the
vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the warning lamps.
♦ Self-diagnosis of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is termina‐
ted if a road speed of 20 km/h is exceeded.

Display zones Explanation

1 ... km/h 20)
– Drive away slowly until values are displayed on -VAS 5051 A- .
2 ... km/h 20)
• The displayed values in display zones 1 and 2 must on no account be above
6 km/h when driving away slowly.
If the values are higher than these figures:
– Check wheel speed sensors and rotors on front wheels for damage, proper
installation position and secure seating ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .
3 ... km/h 20) – Drive away slowly until values are displayed on -VAS 5051 A- .
4 ... km/h 20)
• The values appearing in display zones 3 and 4 must NOT be above 2 km/h
when driving away slowly.
If the values are higher than these figures:
– Check wheel speed sensors and rotors on rear wheels for damage, proper
installation position and secure seating ⇒ Brake system; Rep. Gr. 45 .
20) When the vehicle is stationary the display will read 255 km/h.

Display group 003

Display zones Explanation
1 … Brake light switch -F- :
• 0 = Brake pedal not depressed, Brake light switch “OFF”
• 1 = Brake pedal depressed, Brake light switch “ON”
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 4 ⇒ page 125
2 … Brake detection switch, ESP -F83- :
• 0 = Brake pedal not depressed, switch “not oper.”
• 1 = Brake pedal depressed, switch “operated”
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 23 ⇒ page 133
3 Vacant

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Display zones Explanation

4 Vacant

Display group 004

Note

♦ A second mechanic is needed for reading the display when

the vehicle is moving ⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions”, page 4 .
♦ The ABS/ESP function is deactivated when using vehicle di‐
agnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051 A- in the
function “read measured value block” while road testing the
vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the warning lamps.
♦ Self-diagnosis of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is termina‐
ted if a road speed of 20 km/h is exceeded.

Display zones Explanation

1 …° Specification for steering angle sender -G85- 21):
• With vehicle moving in straight line: ± 4.5°
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2 m/s2 Specification for lateral acceleration sender -G200- :

• Vehicle stationary: ± 0.5 m/s2
• When turning steering wheel all the way to left at 20 km/h: value increases
continuously
• When turning steering wheel all the way to right at 20 km/h: negative value (-)
increases continuously
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 19 ⇒ page 132
3 ... °/s Specification for yaw rate sender -G202- :
• With vehicle stationary: ± 2.5 °/s
• When turning steering wheel all the way to left at 20 km/h: value increases
continuously
• When turning steering wheel all the way to right at 20 km/h: negative value (-)
increases continuously
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 20 ⇒ page 132
4 Vacant
21) If the steering angle sender -G85- is checked with vehicle moving in straight line, zero compensation must also be performed
⇒ page 98 .

Display group 005

Display zones Explanation
1 ... bar Specification for brake pressure sender 1 -G201- :
• Brake pedal not depressed: ± 7 bar
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 22 ⇒ page 133
2 ... bar Specification for brake pressure sender 2 -G214- :
• Brake pedal not depressed: ± 7 bar
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 23 ⇒ page 133

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Display zones Explanation

3 Vacant
4 Vacant

Display group 006

Note

♦ A second mechanic is needed for reading the display when

the vehicle is moving ⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions”, page 4 .
♦ The ABS/ESP function is deactivated when using vehicle di‐
agnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051 A- in the
function “read measured value block” while road testing the
vehicle. However, this is not indicated by the warning lamps.
♦ Self-diagnosis of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- is termina‐
ted if a road speed of 20 km/h is exceeded.

Display zones Explanation

1 m/s2 Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: Specifications for longitudinal ac‐
celeration sensor -G251- .
• Vehicle stationary: ± 0.5 m/s2
• Forward acceleration: value increases continuously
• Reverse acceleration: negative (–) value increases continuously
If readout is not as described:
– Perform electrical check, test step 25 ⇒ page 134
2 Vacant
3 Vacant
4 Vacant

Display group 125

Display zones Explanation
1 Communication with engine control unit
Engine 1 • Communication with engine control unit via CAN bus is OK

Engine 0 • No communication with engine control unit via CAN bus

If display shows “0” and no faults are stored in fault memory:

– Check control unit identification of engine control unit to verify that correct
(CAN-compatible) control unit is installed; for correct version refer to ⇒ Parts
catalogue . Alternatively: Control unit is defective.

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

2 Communication with steering angle sender -G85-
Steering angle 1 • 1 = Communication with steering angle sender -G85- via CAN bus is OK

Steering angle 0 • 0 = No communication with steering angle sender -G85- via CAN bus

If display
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Display zones Explanation

FWD 0 • No communication with four-wheel drive control unit via CAN bus

If display shows “0” and no faults are stored in fault memory:

– Check control unit identification of four-wheel drive control unit to verify that
correct (CAN-compatible) control unit is installed. For correct version refer to
⇒ Parts catalogue . Alternatively: Control unit is defective.

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

4 Only applies to vehicles with automatic gearbox: Communication with automatic
gearbox control unit -J217-
Gearbox 1 • Communication with automatic gearbox control unit via CAN bus is OK

Gearbox 0 • No communication with automatic gearbox control unit via CAN bus

If display shows “0” and no faults are stored in fault memory:

– Check control unit identification of automatic gearbox control unit to verify that
correct (CAN-compatible) control unit is installed. For correct version refer to
⇒ Parts catalogue . Alternatively: Control unit is defective.

– Check CAN bus wiring ⇒ page 9

4.13 Login procedure or coding II

The Login procedure is required for zero compensation of several
components.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -
VAS 5051 A- ⇒ page 7 and select vehicle system “03 - Brake
electronics”. When doing this the ignition must be switched on.
Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :
– From list -1- select diagnostic function “11 - Login procedure”
or “11 - Coding II”.

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Indicated on -VAS 5051 A- :

1 - Enter code word
– Use keypad -2- to enter code “40168” and confirm entry by
touching Q key.

Note

If display on -VAS 5051 A- reads “function unknown or function

can not be performed at present” the login procedure or coding II
were not successful. Repeat login procedure or coding II.

– Terminate function “11 - Login procedure” or “11 - Coding II”

by touching ← key.
– Continue in function “04 - Basic setting” with the relevant dis‐
play group.
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♦ Display Group 063: zero compensation of lateral acceleration

sender -G200- ⇒ page 95 .
♦ Display Group 066: zero compensation of brake pressure
sender 1 -G201- and brake pressure sender 2 -G214-
⇒ page 95
♦ Display Group 069: zero compensation of longitudinal accel‐
eration sender -G251- ⇒ page 99 .

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Special tools and workshop

equipment required
♦ Hand-held multimeter -
V.A.G 1526 B- or vehicle
diagnostic, testing and in‐
formation system -
VAS 5051 A- with test leads
-VAS 5051 A/7-
♦ Adapter set -V.A.G 1594 C-
♦ Test box -V.A.G 1598 A-
♦ Adapter cable (47-pin) -
V.A.G 1598/33-

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The test steps can be used:

♦ For vehicles on which the self diagnosis does not give any
indication of the source of the fault. Work through the complete
electrical check.
♦ For vehicles on which the self diagnosis provides a direct in‐
dication of the source of the fault. Only carry out the test steps
recommended in the fault table (to trace a specific fault).
Requirements
• Voltage supply of vehicle OK.
• Fuses OK ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.
• Earth connections checked for corrosion and loose contact
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations.
• All electrical consumers switched off.

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4.15 Connecting test box -V.A.G 1598 A- with

adapter cable (47-pin) -V.A.G 1598/33-
to ABS with EDL control unit -J104-
– Switch off ignition.
– If fitted, remove cover at front left of engine compartment
-arrows-.

– If fitted, disconnect air intake hose for secondary air pump

-1- from air cleaner housing.
– Detach air intake hose -2- at air mass meter.
– Unplug electrical connector for air mass meter -3-.
– Unscrew bolts -4- and -5-.
– Take out air cleaner housing.

– Release 47-pin connector at ABS with EDL control unit -J104-

-arrow 1- and detach -arrow 2-.

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– Connect test box -V.A.G 1598 A- with adapter cable (47-pin)

-V.A.G 1598/33- -item 1- to unplugged 47-pin connector -2- of
ABS with EDL control unit -J104- .

Caution

To prevent damage to the electronic components, select re‐

spective measuring range and note test requirements prior to
connecting test leads.

– Perform all steps listed for “fault rectification if reading does

not match specification”.
– Only carry out the test steps recommended in the fault table
(to trace a specific fault).
– After performing electrical check, plug 47-pin connector onto
pins of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- and secure connec‐
tor.

Note

♦ Use hand-held multimeter -V.A.G 1526 B- with test leads from

-V.A.G 1594 C- or vehicle diagnostic, testing and information
system -VAS 5051 A- with test leads -VAS 5051 A/7- for the
electrical check.
♦ The socket designations of the test box -V.A.G 1598 A- are
identical to the contact designations of the ABS with EDL con‐
trol unit -J104- in the current flow diagram.
♦ Incorrect test procedures can cause system damage. Do not
make bridging connections between any contacts other than
those listed in the test table.
♦ The specified values are valid for an ambient temperature be‐
tween 0 ... 40 °C.
♦ If measured values differ from specifications, locate fault ac‐
cording
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tions, clean the sockets and plugs of the testers and test leads
(with contact spray -G 000 700 04- ) and repeat the check.
♦ Before renewing components, check wiring and connections.
Repeat resistance check on the component, particularly where
specifications call for a resistance of less than 10Ω.

47-pin connector of ABS with EDL control unit -J104- / sockets on

test box -V.A.G 1598 A-

1 - Brake detection switch, ESP -F83- 25 - Lateral acceleration sender -G200-

2 - Earth terminal 31 26 - Brake pressure sender 2 -G214-

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3- Speed sensor, front right -G45- “–” 27 - Yaw rate sender -G202-
4- Speed sensor, front right -G45- “+” 28 - Brake pressure sender 1 -G201-
5- Vacant 29 - Brake detection switch, ESP -F83-
6- Speed sensor, rear right -G44- “+” 30 - Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 22)
7- Speed sensor, rear right -G44- “–” 31 - Brake light suppression relay, ESP -J508-
8- Coding bridge to contact 18 23) 32 - Brake detection switch, ESP -F83-
9- Lateral acceleration sender -G200- 33 - Speed sensor, front left -G47- “–”
10 - Brake pressure sender 2 -G214- 34 - Speed sensor, front left -G47- “+”
11 - Yaw rate sender -G202- 35 - Vacant
12 - Brake pressure sender 1 -G201- 36 - Speed sensor, rear left -G46- “+”
13 - Brake detection switch, ESP -F83- 37 - Speed sensor, rear left -G46- “–”
14 - Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 22) 38 - Coding bridge to contact 18 22)
15 - Earth point in engine compartment (left-side) 39 - Diagnosis K-wire
16 - Battery “+” via fuse 40 - Lateral acceleration sender -G200-
17 - Brake detection switch, ESP -F83- 41 - Brake pressure sender 2 -G214-
18 - Coding bridge to contact 8 23) or contact 38 22) 42 - Yaw rate sender -G202-
19 - CAN bus High 43 - Brake pressure sender 1 -G201-
20 - CAN bus Low 44 - Power supply, terminal 75a in dash panel wir‐
ing harness (via fuse)
21 - Vacant 45 - Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- 22)
22 - ABS warning lamp -K47- 46 - Earth point in engine compartment (left-side)
23 - Brake light switch -F- 47 - Battery “+” via fuse
24 - Traction control system switch -E132-

22) Only applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive.

23) Front wheel drive vehicles only.

4.16 Test table

Overview of test steps
Item tested Test step
Power supply, terminal 30 for ABS hydraulic pump - – Perform test step 1 ⇒ page 124
V64-
Power supply, terminal 30 for valves – Perform test step 2 ⇒ page 124
Power supply, terminal 75a for ABS with EDL control – Perform test step 3 ⇒ page 125
unit -J104-
Brake light switch -F- – Perform test step 4 ⇒ page 125
Resistance of speed sensor, front right -G45- – Perform test step 5 ⇒ page 125
Resistance of speed sensor, front left -G47- – Perform test step 6 ⇒ page 125
Resistance of speed sensor, rear right -G44- – Perform test step 7 ⇒ page 126
Resistance of speed sensor, rear left -G46- – Perform test step 8 ⇒ page 126
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Voltage signal of speed sensor, front left -G47- – Perform test step 10 ⇒ page 127
Voltage signal of speed sensor, rear right -G44- – Perform test step 11 ⇒ page 127
Voltage signal of speed sensor, rear left -G46- – Perform test step 12 ⇒ page 128
Coding bridges – Perform test step 13 ⇒ page 128
ABS hydraulic pump -V64- – Perform test step 14 ⇒ page 128
ABS warning lamp -K47- – Perform test step 15 ⇒ page 129

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Item tested Test step

“Brake warning” symbol in instrument cluster or display – Perform test step 16 ⇒ page 129
of driver information system
Traction control system warning lamp -K86- – Perform test step 17 ⇒ page 130
Traction control system switch -E132- – Perform test step 18 ⇒ page 130
Wiring for steering angle sender -G85- – Perform test step 19 ⇒ page 131
Wiring for lateral acceleration sender -G200- – Perform test step 20 ⇒ page 132
Wiring for yaw rate sender -G202- – Perform test step 21 ⇒ page 132
Wiring for brake pressure sender 1 -G201- – Perform test step 22 ⇒ page 133
Wiring for brake pressure sender 2 -G214- – Perform test step 23 ⇒ page 133
Wiring for brake detection switch, ESP -F83- – Perform test step 24 ⇒ page 133
Wiring for longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- – Perform test step 25 ⇒ page 134
Brake light suppression relay, ESP -J508- – Perform test step 26 ⇒ page 134

Test step No. 1

-V.A.G Item tested Test conditions and addi‐ Specifica‐ Fault rectification if reading does
1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
15 + 47 Power supply, • Ignition off
terminal 30 for
pump motor of
hydraulic control
unit
– Select measuring Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐
range: voltage meas‐ battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
urement age ♦ Between contact 15 and earth
♦ Between contact 47 and termi‐
nal 30

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Sockets
46 + 16 Power supply, • Ignition off
terminal 30 for
hydraulic control
unit valves
– Select measuring Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐
range: voltage meas‐ battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
urement age ♦ Between contact 46 and earth
♦ Between contact 16 and termi‐
nal 30

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Test step No. 3

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
46 + 44 Power supply, • Ignition on
terminal 75a for
ABS with EDL
control unit -
J104-
– Select measuring Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐
range: voltage meas‐ battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
urement age ♦ Between contact 46 and earth
♦ Between contact 44 and termi‐
nal 75a

Test step No. 4

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
46 + 23 Brake light switch • Ignition off
-F-
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement
– Brake pedal not oper‐ 0V – Check wiring according to cur‐
ated rent flow diagram:
– Brake pedal operated Approx. ♦ Between contact 46 and earth
battery volt‐
age ♦ Between contact 23 and termi‐
nal 30

Test step No. 5

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
3+4 Resistance of • Ignition off
speed sensor,
front right -G45-
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move wiring to speed sensor
when checking (loose contact)

– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

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Test step No. 6

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Sockets
33 + 34 Resistance of • Ignition off
speed sensor,
front left -G47-

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move wiring to speed sensor
when checking (loose contact)

– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

OK.

Test step No. 7

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
7+6 Resistance of • Ignition off
speed sensor,
rear right -G44-
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move
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– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

OK.

Test step No. 8

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
37 + 36 Resistance of • Ignition off
speed sensor,
rear left -G46-
– Select measuring 1.0...1.3 kΩ – Check connector of speed sen‐
range: resistance sor
measurement
– Move wiring to speed sensor
when checking (loose contact)

– Renew speed sensor if wiring is

OK.

Test step No. 9

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
3+4 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
front right -G45- • Ignition off
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement (alternating
voltage)

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Rotate front right Min. 65 mV – Check speed sensor for inter‐
wheel at approx. 1 alternating changed wiring (read measured
revolution per second. voltage value block 001; Display group
⇒ page 114 )

– Check installation of speed sen‐

sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test step No. 10

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
33 + 34 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
front left -G47- • Ignition off
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement (alternating
voltage)
– Rotate front left wheel Min. 65 mV – Check speed sensor for inter‐
at approx. 1 revolution alternating changed wiring (read measured
per second voltage value block 001 ⇒ page 114 )

– Check installation of speed sen‐

sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test step No. 11

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
7+6 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
rear right -G44- • Ignition off
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement (alternating
voltage)
– Rotate rear right Min. 190 – Check speed sensor for inter‐
wheel at approx. 1 mV alter‐ changed wiring (read measured
revolution per second nating volt‐ value block 001 ⇒ page 114 )
age
– Check installation of speed sen‐
sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

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Test step No. 12

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
37 + 36 Voltage signal of • Vehicle raised
speed sensor,
rear left -G46- • Ignition off
– Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement (alternating
voltage)
– Rotate rear left wheel Min. 190 – Check speed sensor for inter‐
at approx. 1 revolution mV alter‐ changed wiring (read measured
per second nating volt‐ value block 001 ⇒ page 114 )
age
– Check installation of speed sen‐
sor and rotor ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test step No. 13

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
18 + 8 24) Coding bridge • Ignition off

– Select measuring 0…1 Ω – Check wiring and contacts in

range: resistance plug
measurement
– Renew coding bridge if test re‐
sult does not match specifica‐
tion
18 + 38 25) 0…1 Ω
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24) Vehicles with front-wheel drive.
25) Vehicles with four-wheel drive.

Test step No. 14

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– ABS hydraulic • 47-pin connector con‐
pump -V64- nected to ABS with
EDL control unit -
J104-
• Ignition on
• Vehicle diagnostic,
testing and informa‐
tion system -VAS
5051 A- connected

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1598/21- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Initiate final control di‐ Pump mo‐ – Switch off ignition
agnosis ⇒ page 77 tor starts up – Check wiring according to cur‐
and activate ABS hy‐ rent flow diagram:
draulic pump -V64- ♦ Perform test step 1
♦ Wiring from contact 1 of 2-pin
connector at ABS hydraulic
pump -V64- to control unit
♦ Wiring from contact 2 of 2-pin
connector at ABS hydraulic
pump -V64- to control unit
– If no fault is found in wiring, re‐
move hydraulic control unit and
renew hydraulic pump with
valve block ⇒ Brake system;
Rep. Gr. 45

Test step No. 15

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– ABS warning • Ignition off
lamp -K47-
• 47-pin connector con‐
nected to ABS with
EDL control unit -
J104-

– Switch on ignition ABS warn‐ – Switch off ignition

ing lamp - – Connect test box -V.A.G 1598
K47- should A- with -V.A.G 1598/33-
light up for 2 – Check wiring according to cur‐
seconds rent flow diagram:
and then go ♦ Perform test step 3
out
♦ Check wiring between contact
22 of -V.A.G 1598 A- and instru‐
ment cluster.
– Interrogate fault memory of in‐
strument cluster (dash panel in‐
sert) ⇒ Electrical system, self-
diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01

Test step No. 16

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– “Brake warning” • Ignition off
symbol in instru‐
ment cluster or • 47-pin connector con‐
display of driver nected to ABS with
information
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• Electrical connector
unplugged from one
of the front speed sen‐
sors.

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-V.A.G Item tested Test conditions and addi‐ Specifica‐ Fault rectification if reading does
1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
– Switch on ignition, “Brake – Check wiring according to cur‐
start engine and in‐ warning” rent flow diagram
crease engine speed symbol ♦ Perform test step 3
to above 2000 rpm. lights up
♦ Check wiring between contact
– Plug in electrical con‐ 22 of -V.A.G 1598 A- and instru‐
nector after testing is ment cluster.
completed and inter‐ – Interrogate fault memory of in‐
rogate and erase fault strument cluster (dash panel in‐
memory sert) ⇒ Electrical system, self-
diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01

Test step No. 17

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accept any liability does
1598 A- tional
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Sockets
– Traction control • Ignition off
system warning
lamp -K86- 47-pin connector connec‐
ted to ABS with EDL con‐
trol unit -J104-
– Switch on ignition Traction – Switch off ignition
control sys‐ – Connect test box -V.A.G 1598
tem warn‐ A- with -V.A.G 1598/33-
ing lamp - – Check wiring according to cur‐
K86- should rent flow diagram:
light up for 2 ♦ Perform test step 3
seconds
and then go ♦ Check wiring between contact
out 24 of -V.A.G 1598 A- and instru‐
ment cluster.
– Interrogate fault memory of in‐
strument cluster (dash panel in‐
sert) ⇒ Electrical system, self-
diagnosis; Rep. Gr. 01

Test step No. 18

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A- , sockets
– Traction control • Ignition off
system switch -
E132- • 47-pin connector con‐
nected to ABS with
EDL control unit -
J104-
• Test step 16 per‐
formed

– Switch on ignition and Traction

operate traction con‐ control sys‐
trol system switch - tem warn‐
E132- ing lamp -
K86- lights
up

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Test box - Item tested Test conditions and addi‐ Specifica‐ Fault rectification if reading does
V.A.G 1598 tional operations tion not match specification
A- , sockets
– Operate traction con‐ Traction – Switch off ignition
trol system switch - control sys‐
E132- again tem warn‐ – Connect test box -V.A.G 1598
ing lamp - A- with -V.A.G 1598/33-
K86- goes
out
2 + 24 – Select measuring
range: voltage meas‐
urement

– Switch on ignition
– Do not operate Trac‐ Approx. 0 V – Check fuses and wiring accord‐
tion control system ing to current flow diagram:
switch -E132- ♦ Between contact 24 of -
V.A.G 1598 A- and contact 5 of
switch
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♦ Between contact 2 of switch and
earth

– Operate traction con‐ Approx. – Renew switch if wiring is OK.

trol system switch - battery volt‐
E132- age

Test step No. 19

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
- Wiring for steer‐ • Ignition off
ing angle sender -
G85- • 47-pin connector un‐
plugged from ABS
with EDL control unit -
J104-
• Electrical connector
unplugged from steer‐
ing angle sender -
G85-

– Select measuring Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐

range: voltage meas‐ battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
urement age ♦ Between connector contact 4
and terminal 30a
– Measure between
contact 1 and 4 of ♦ Between connector contact 1
connector for steering and earth
angle sender -G85-
– Switch on ignition Approx. – Check wiring according to cur‐
battery volt‐ rent flow diagram:
– Measure between age ♦ Between connector contact 5
contact 1 and 5 of and terminal 75a
connector for steering
angle sender -G85- ♦ Between connector contact 1
and earth
– If wiring is OK, connect test box
-V.A.G 1598 A- with -V.A.G
1598/33- .

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-V.A.G Item tested Test conditions and addi‐ Specifica‐ Fault rectification if reading does
1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
19 + 326) • Ignition off
Electrical connector un‐
plugged from steering
angle sender -G85-
– Select measuring max. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐
range: resistance rent flow diagram
20 + 2 26) measurement max. 1.5 Ω
– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
26) Contact at connector of steering angle sender -G85- .

Test step No. 20

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
40 + 1 27) Wiring for lateral • Ignition off
acceleration
sender -G200- • Electrical connector
unplugged from later‐
al acceleration sender
-G200-
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9+2 27) range: resistance max. 1.5 Ω rent flow diagram
measurement
25 + 3 27) max. 1.5 Ω
– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
27) Contact at connector of lateral acceleration sender -G200- .

Test step No. 21

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
42 + 1 28) Wiring for yaw • Ignition off
rate sender -
G202- • Electrical connector
unplugged from yaw
rate sender -G202-

– Select measuring max. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐

11 + 2 28) range: resistance max. 1.5 Ω rent flow diagram
measurement
27 + 3 28) max. 1.5 Ω
– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
28) Contact at connector of yaw rate sender -G202- .

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Test step No. 22

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
28 + 1 29) Wiring for brake • Ignition off
pressure sender
1 -G201- • 14-pin electrical con‐
nector at brake servo
unplugged

– Select measuring max. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐

12 + 2 29) range: resistance max. 1.5 Ω rent flow diagram
measurement
43 + 3 29) max. 1.5 Ω
– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
29) Contact of 14-pin connector at brake servo.

Test step No. 23

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
26 + 12 30) Wiring for brake • Ignition off
pressure sender
2 -G214- • 14-pin electrical con‐
nector at brake servo
unplugged

– Select measuring max. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐

10 + 13 30) range: resistance max. 1.5 Ω rent flow diagram
measurement
41 + 14 30) max. 1.5 Ω
– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
30) Contact of 14-pin connector at brake servo.

Test step No. 24

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
1 + 8 31) Wiring for brake • Ignition off
detection switch,
ESP -F83- • 14-pin electrical con‐
nector at brake servo
unplugged

– Select measuring max. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐

13 + 5 31) range: resistance max. 1.5 Ω rent flow diagram
measurement
17 + 7 31) max. 1.5 Ω
29 + 6 31) max. 1.5 Ω
32 + 9 31) max. 1.5 Ω
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31) Contact of 14-pin connector at brake servo.

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Test step No. 25

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
14 + 1 32) Wiring for longitu‐ • Ignition off
dinal acceleration
sender -G251- • Electrical connector at
longitudinal accelera‐
tion sender -G251-
unplugged

– Select measuring Protectedmax. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐

range: resistance permitted unless authorised by AUDI
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30 + 2 32) measurement max. 1.5 Ω
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45 + 3 32) max. 1.5 Ω

– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
32) Contact at connector of longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- .

Test step No. 26

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1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
- Voltage supply • Ignition off
for brake light
suppression re‐ • Brake light suppres‐
lay, ESP -J508- sion relay, ESP -J508-
disconnected from
13-position relay car‐
rier behind driver's
storage compartment
• Voltage measure‐
ment range selected

– Measure between Approx. – Read measured value block 003

contact 6 of relay battery volt‐ ⇒ page 115
socket and earth age – Check wiring according to cur‐
rent flow diagram:
– Switch on ignition ♦ Between contact 6 of relay sock‐
• Ignition off et and terminal 75a

• Brake light suppres‐ ♦ Between contact 2 of relay sock‐

sion relay, ESP -J508- et and terminal 30
disconnected from – If wiring is OK, connect test box
13-position relay car‐ -V.A.G 1598 A- with -V.A.G
rier behind driver's 1598/33- .
storage compartment
• Voltage measure‐
ment range selected
• Brake pedal not de‐
pressed

– Measure between Approx. 0 V

contact 2 of relay
socket and earth
– Brake pedal operated Approx.
battery volt‐
age

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-V.A.G Item tested Test conditions and addi‐ Specifica‐ Fault rectification if reading does
1598 A- tional operations tion not match specification
Sockets
23 + 5 33) Wiring for brake • Ignition off
light suppression
relay, ESP -J508- • Brake light suppres‐
sion relay, ESP -J508-
disconnected from
13-position relay car‐
rier behind driver's
storage compartment

– Select measuring max. 1.5 Ω – Repair wiring according to cur‐

range: resistance rent flow diagram
measurement
31 + 4 33) max. 1.5 Ω
44 + 6 33) max. 1.5 Ω
– Check wiring for short ∞Ω
to positive or earth.
33) Contact in relay socket for brake light suppression relay, ESP -J508-

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5 ABS/ESP, MK 60 Continental Teves

Mark 60; Electronic Stabilisation Pro‐
gram, Continental Teves Mark 60

5.1 This self-diagnosis system is described

exclusively in the “Guided fault finding”

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