22 · Diagnostics

Abs working irregularly

Make: Fiat
Model: Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2012
Section: Brakes › Abs working irregularly

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Fault diagnosisAbs working irregularly

ABS WORKING IRREGULARLY

When the brakes are operated briskly and suddenly (emergency braking) the ABS does not work properly and, as a result, one or more of the wheels is partly locked

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Turn the ignition ON and check that the "ABS failure" warning light comes on for around 4 seconds and then goes out	Move on to Step 1	The "ABS failure" warning light comes on and stays on	Proceed as instructed, See table K060 ABS FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON
1	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check: - that there are no faults in the ABS control unit; - the plausibility of all the parameters	Move on to Step 2	1. Error detected in the control unit 2. No communication with the control unit 3. Fault detected in one of the front sensors 4. Fault detected in one of the rear sensors 5. Fault detected in one of the front wheel hubs 6. Fault detected in one of the rear wheel hubs.	1. Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment 2. Restore connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector see See E7020 ABS 3. Replace the sensor Op. 3340A30 RPM SENSOR (ONE) FOR ONE FRONT WHEEL, LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 4. Replace the sensor Op. 3340A34 LEFT OR RIGHT REAR WHEEL RPM SENSOR (ONE) - R.R. 5. Replace the wheel hub Op. 4450C10 FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE (ONE), L/H OR R/H COMPLETE WITH WHEEL HUB - R+R WITH WHEEL REMOVED - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY 6. Replace the wheel hub Op. 4450D10 HUB FOR ONE REAR WHEEL, L/H OR R/H - R+R WITH WHEEL REMOVED - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY
2	ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected carry out the active diagnosis of: - pump motor; - solenoid valves	Move on to Step 3	Fault detected in one of the solenoid valves	Replace the electrohydraulic unit - ABS electronic control unit Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.
3	BRAKE CALIPER CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the sliding of the brake caliper control pistons	Move on to Step 4	1. Front caliper pistons seized 2. Rear caliper pistons seized	1. Replace the front brake calipers Op. 3310A30 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (ONE) - R.R 2. Replace the rear brake calipers Op. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALIPER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R
4	CHECK ON PIPES / HOSES AND BLEED BRAKES	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Visually inspect that there are no bends or constrictions in the brake pipes, bleed the system and check that the fluid comes out evenly from the bleed screws	End of diagnosis	Bends or constrictions present, the fluid does not come out evenly	Replace the section of pipe affected by the problem

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