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Warning lamp -K47

• ◆ → If the ABS warning lamp -K47- -2- does not go out after switching ignition on and completion of test sequence then the fault may be:

• -a- Voltage supply is below 10 Volt
• -b- There is a fault in the ABS
• The anti-locking brake system remains switched off with an ABS fault -b-, but the brake system remains fully operational.
• -c- Since the last time the vehicle was started there was a temporary speed sensor fault.
• In the case of a sensor fault -c-, the ABS warning lamp -K47- will extinguish after restarting the engine and attaining a speed of above 20 km/h (approx. 13 mph).
• -d- The connection from dash panel insert to control unit -J104- is interrupted.

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• -e- Dash panel insert is defective.

Warning lamps -K47- and -K118

• ◆ → If the ABS warning lamp -K47- -2- goes out, but the brake system warning lamp -K118- remains on, then the fault may be:

• -a- The handbrake is applied..
• -b- There is a fault in the activation of the brake system warning lamp -K118.

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• -c- The brake fluid level is too low.

• ◆ If the ABS warning lamp -K47- -2- and the brake system warning lamp -K118- -1- light up, the ABS system is defective and the EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution) is not functioning.

Warning lamp -K155

• ◆ → If the stability programme warning lamp -K155- -3- does not go out after ignition is switched on and test sequence is completed then the fault may be:

• -a- Short to positive in TCS/ESP button -E256-.
• -b- There is a fault in the activation of the stability programme warning lamp -K155-.

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• -c- The TCS/ESP system has been switched off via button -E256-.
• There is a fault present which exclusively affects the safety systems of the TCS/ESP. The ABS/EDL and EBD safety systems of the vehicle remain fully functional.

If stability programme warning lamp -K155- flashes whilst driving the TCS or ESP system is regulating the system.