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Safety precautions > < Performing self diagnosis
Running gear self-diagnosis for ABS
Performing self diagnosis
Test prerequisites for self-diagnosis
  • ● The tyres fitted to all wheels must be of the same (approved) size; tyres inflated to prescribed pressure.
  • ● Mechanical/hydraulic parts of the brake system including brake light switch and brake lights OK.
  • ● Hydraulic pipes and connections not leaking (visual check of hydraulic unit, brake calipers, wheel cylinders, tandem master brake cylinder).
  • ● Wheel bearings and wheel bearing play OK.
  • ● Control unit -J104- is correctly bolted to hydraulic unit -N55.
  • ● Connector on control unit -J104- correctly plugged-in (retainer is engaged).
  • ● Check contacts of ABS components for damage and correct seating.
  • ● All fuses according to current flow diagram OK (remove fuse from fuse holder to check).
  • ● Supply voltage OK (at least 10.0 V).

Safety precautions > < Performing self diagnosis