323001751 - F020 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 |
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turn the ignition key to MAR and check that the ABS failure warning light comes on for around 4 seconds and then goes off | 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 unit2. No communication with the control unit3. Fault detected in one of the front sensors4. Fault detected in one of the rear sensors5. Fault detected in one of the front wheel hubs6. Fault detected in one of the rear wheel hubs. | 1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment2. 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;- solenoids | 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 CALLIPER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the sliding of the brake calliper control pistons | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Front calliper pistons seized2. Rear calliper pistons seized | 1. Replace the front brake callipers Op. 3310A30 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (ONE) - R.R 2. Replace the rear brake callipers Op. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALIPER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R | |
| 4 | PIPE / HOSE AND BRAKE BLEEDING CHECK | 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 | |