MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control

206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control

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Make sure the vehicle battery terminals and cables are free of any corrosion and other contaminants. Make sure the vehicle battery terminals are tightened to their correct torque specifications. Make sure BJB fuse 5 (50A) and the fuse socket are OK.

PINPOINT TEST H : ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) PUMP MOTOR FAULTS

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may cause damage to the connector

H1 VERIFY ALL WIRING CONNECTIONS

Ignition OFF. Disconnect ABS module C135. Using a good light source, inspect each connector terminal for any corrosion. Inspect the connector for any pushed-out terminals. Using a suitable mating terminal, check each connector terminal for deformed or enlarged contacts by comparing the mating terminal's fit between each of the following pins:

C135-1 C135-14

Is the connector free of terminal corrosion, pushed-out terminals and spread terminals?

Yes

GO to H2

No

REPAIR the affected terminal. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 5 for schematic and connector information.

H2 CHECK PUMP MOTOR OPERATION

Connect ABS module C135. Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, activate the ABS pump motor (PMP_MTR) active command. Listen for the ABS pump motor noise.

Does the ABS pump motor run for approximately 2 seconds?

Yes

GO to H3

No

GO to H4

H3 CHECK FOR FAULT REPEATABILITY

Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the ABS module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Ignition OFF. Ignition ON. Test drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) and carry out at least 1 ABS stop. Ignition OFF. Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test. Retrieve and record all ABS module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

Are any ABS module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved?

Yes

For DTC C0020:11, C0020:12, C0020:13 and C0020:71, GO to H4 For all other ABS module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), GO to the DTC Chart: ABS Module.

No

The concern that caused the DTC is not present at this time. DISCONNECT and INSPECT ABS module C135. CLEAR or REPAIR the connector as necessary. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.

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