Pressure sensor error
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Stilo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2001–2007
- Section
- Examiner › Pressure sensor error
PRESSURE SENSOR ERROR
The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: C1460 Pressure sensor
This error may be signalled if there is an open circuit or short circuit (positive or earth) for the wiring or the brake lights switch, if the pressure sensor, the reading circuit or the brake lights switch are damaged, if the sensor is not correctly supplied or if the brake lights switch is not correctly calibrated
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | ELECTRICAL CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check that the electrical connections for the brake light circuit are correct Op. 5550D04. Check the continuity of the wiring between the pressure sensor and the control unit See E7023 ESP | Continue to Step 2 | Wiring faulty | Renew the wiring | |
| 2 | BRAKE PEDAL STATE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Connect the diagnostic equipment and, in the PARAMETERS ambient, check the 'BRAKE PEDAL STATE parameter. Press the brake pedal and read 'PRESSED. Release the brake pedal and read 'RELEASED | Continue to Step 4 | Incorrect reading | Continue to Step 3 | |
| 3 | CHECK ON BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the condition of the brake pedal switch | Continue to Step 4 | Switch faulty | Replace the brake pedal switch Op. 5550D10 Continue to Step 2 | |
| 4 | BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH ADJUSTMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Adjust the brake pedal switch so that with the pedal completely pressed it does not carry out the last notch, referring to Service News 3350 E 000 AA N°33 03.02 | Continue to Step 5 | |||
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Delete the errors using the diagnostic equipment. Carry out road to make the control unit check whether there are still errors present. Return to the workshop and check that the fault is no longer present using the diagnostic equipment. | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the ABS electro-hydraulic control unit Op. 3340A12 | |
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