Anti-slip function not working - asr
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Brakes › Anti-slip function not working - asr
ANTI-SLIP FUNCTION NOT WORKING - ASR
The front wheels slip with sudden acceleration, even with the ASR warning light flashing in the panel
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the Examiner Plus or Smart diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector: - that there are no faults in the ABS control unit; - the plausibility of all the parameters | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Presence of errors in the control unit. 2. No communication with the control unit | 1. Proceed as instructed by the diagnostic tester 2. Restore the connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Keep the diagnostic equipment connected carry out the active diagnosis of: - pump motor; - solenoid valves | Move on to Step 3 | Pump and/or solenoid valves faulty | Replace the ABS electronic control unit electrohydraulic unit Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R. | |
| 3 | CHECK FRONT PAD TYPE AND SURFACE | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check: - condition of pad braking surfaces; - type of pads | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Brake surfaces vitrified or with traces of oil or grease 2. Front pads damaged or not the correct type | 1. Clean again and remove the causes of the fault 2. Replace the front pads | |
| 4 | CHECK FRONT DISCS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the condition of the front brake discs | Move on to Step 5 | Front discs worn or damaged | Replace the front discs | |
| 5 | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the sliding of the front brake caliper control pistons | Move on to Step 6 | Front caliper pistons seized | Replace the front brake calipers | |
| 6 | 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 | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- PARTBrake padsSearch: Fiat Grande Punto 2005 brake pads
- TOOLBrake bleeder kitSearch: one man brake bleeder kit
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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