3233038 - F21 ABS NOT WORKING / (ONE WHEEL LOCKED)

When the brakes are operated abruptly without warning (panic braking), the ABS does not work and one wheel will therefore lock
Locking of one wheel could - under certain circumstances - be a normal system reaction (see ABS operation). this is particularly likely on an unsurfaced road.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Turn the ignition on and check that the "ABS fault" warning light comes on for about 4 seconds, and then goes out. Continue to Step 1 The "ABS fault" warning light comes on and stays on See table   K60 
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket

Check:

  • that there are no faults in the ABS control unit
  • plausibility of all the parameters
Continue to Step 2 An error is detected in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unit Restore the connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector ( See   E7020  ABS ).
2ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of:

  • pump motor;
  • solenoid valves;
  • speed sensors
Continue to Step 3 Fault detected in one solenoid Replace electrohydraulic unit-electronic control unit Op.   3340A12 
Fault detected at the front Replace the sensor Op.   3340A30 
Fault detected in a rear sensor Replace the sensor Op.   3340A34 
Fault detected in a front wheel hub Replace the wheel hub Op.   4450C28 
Fault detected in a rear wheel hub Replace the wheel hub Op.   4450D10 
3AIR PRESENCE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for presence of air in the system Continue to Step 4 Presence of air in the system Bleed the air from the system Op.   3330A14 
4CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'