ELC Work Description

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ELC
Work description
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Contents
Contents
General Safety........................................................................ 3
Control unit Renewal .................................................................... 4
Solenoid valve block Renewal .................................................................... 6
Level sensor Renewal .................................................................... 8
Setting normal drive level General ..................................................................... 9

Calibration .............................................................. 10
Setting of bellows height ........................................ 13
Setting lever position .............................................. 14
Compressed air system Location of components ......................................... 15

Outline diagrams, air .............................................. 17
Outline diagram, articulated bus............................. 20
Electrical system Location of components ......................................... 22

Wiring diagrams, bus.............................................. 24
Wiring diagrams, articulated bus ............................ 30
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General
Electronically controlled air suspension
General
This work description applies to ELC Bosch.
Safety
! WARNING!
Always use axle stands to support the

vehicle when working under vehicles
with air suspension.
When a faulty component is renewed,
the vehicle may suddenly change drive
level.
Work under vehicles with air suspension must

be performed in such a way that there is no risk
of personal injuries.
If the frame drops onto the axle it can cause
crushing and impact injuries.
The frame will drop on to the axle if:
• An air bellows is punctured.
• An air line is disconnected.
• Voltage is applied to a valve for the
purpose of emptying the bellows.
• A level sensor is renewed when the
ignition voltage is on.
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Control unit
Control unit
Renewal
! WARNING!
The control unit(s) are located in the ceiling, Always use axle stands to support the
above the central electric unit, centrally at the vehicle when working under vehicles
front of the bus. with air suspension.
Experience shows that control unit faults When a faulty component is renewed,
seldom occur. Consequently, fault codes and the vehicle may suddenly change drive
fuses should be checked before the control unit level.
is renewed.
Location of the control unit in bus Location of the control unit in articulated bus
B
A A
116 208
116 209
A = Control unit, front

B = Control unit, rear

Control unit
Proceed as follows:
1 Switch off the ignition voltage.
2 Remove the connection of the control unit.
3 Remove the screws.
4 Fit the new control unit.
As a spare part, the control unit is pre-
programmed with standard settings but not
calibrated to the level sensors. To enable the
control unit to work correctly, it must be
programmed to the correct configuration.
5 Program the new control unit using Scania
Programmer 2 (SP2).
6 Calibrate the control unit to the level
sensors. The easiest way to calibrate is by
using SP2, but it can also be done manually
(for further information, see setting normal
drive level).
7 Clear any fault codes. (for further
information, see Troubleshooting - Clearing
flashing codes).

Solenoid valve block
! WARNING!
Always use axle stands to support the vehicle when

working under vehicles with air suspension.
Empty the compressed air system before detaching
the hoses from the solenoid valve blocks.
Always switch off the ignition voltage before any
work on the ELC system is undertaken.
Renewal
ELC uses two different types of solenoid valve blocks to
control suspension. The first type is used on the front axle and
the second is used on the rear axle and, for articulated buses,
on the centre axle.
The difference between the blocks is that the front block has
an additional valve which speeds up the evacuation of the
bellows when kneeling.
Empty the compressed air system before the block is renewed.
When tightening the electrical connection (the DIN
connector), it should be tightened until a click is heard.

Solenoid valve block, front Solenoid valve block, centre/rear
1 1
109 354
109 355
3 4
2 3 4
1 (3) Outlet
2 (1) Supply
3 (21) Control air to the Right suspension bellows
4 (22) Control air to the Left suspension bellows
On a right-hand drive vehicle, the control air pipes (outlet 21 and

22) have the opposite locations.

Level sensor
Level sensor
Renewal
! WARNING!
Make sure the ignition voltage is off

before commencing renewal of the level
sensors.
When a faulty component is renewed,
the vehicle may suddenly change drive
level if the voltage is on.
Always use axle stands to support the
vehicle when working under vehicles
with air suspension.
The front level sensor is located in front of the

right front wheel of a left-hand drive vehicle
and in front of the left front wheel of a right-
hand drive vehicle.
The rear level sensors are located on each side
in front of the axle.
On an articulated bus, the sensors of the centre
axle are located on each side in front of the
axle.
When tightening the electrical connection (the
DIN connector), it should be tightened until a
click is heard.
Note: After renewing the level sensors, a level
calibration must be carried out. For further
information, refer to section Calibration.

Setting normal drive level
Setting normal drive level
General
It is very important that the nominal bellows height is adjusted so
that maximum ride comfort, driving comfort and drivability are
achieved.
The adjustment consists of three parts:
1 Calibration.
2 Setting of bellows height.
3 Setting the lever position.
! WARNING!
Always use axle stands to support the vehicle when

working under vehicles with air suspension.
Raising/lowering happens very quickly.
Never detach the lever when the engine is running.
There is a serious danger of crushing. Switch off the
power with the starter key before commencing work.
Do not adjust the length of the rod with the engine
running.

Calibration
1 Calibration
The easiest way to calibrate the drive level is

by using Scania Programmer 2. Fix the lever
Calibration of the drive level cannot be carried

out if there are fault codes recorded in the
control unit. Ensure that the system is fault free
before calibration begins.
1 Switch off the power with the starter key.
2 Remove the link rods from the levers of the
level sensors.
3 Fix the levers in position with 4 mm drill
103 674
bits or similar.
Excessive play between the drill bit and the
lever can be reduced by wrapping tape
around the bit.
4 To avoid the generation of fault codes due
to a level sensor being outside the
tolerance range, a test measurement can be
carried out as follows.
Switch on the power using the starter key.
Measure using a multimeter at the
connector C507 for buses, C507 and C675
for articulated buses. The voltage should
be between 2.4 and 2.6 volts.

Calibration
Measure between:
Bus
Pin Pin Connector Function
2 (ELC14) and 3 (ELC13) C507 Level sensor, front
8 (ELC26) and 9 (ELC11) C507 Right rear
5 (ELC9) and 6 (ELC10) C507 Left rear
Articulated bus
Pin Pin Connector Function
2 (ELC14) and 3 (ELC13) C507 Level sensor, front
8 (ELC26) and 9 (ELC11) C507 Centre-axle, right
5 (ELC9) and 6 (ELC10) C507 Centre-axle, left
2 (ELC9R) and 3 (ELC10R) C675 Left rear

5 (ELC26R and 6 (ELC11R) C675 Right rear
If any of the sensors are outside the tolerance 7 Switch off the power with the starter key.
range, the securing with the drill bits must be Leave the drill bits in the level sensors until the
improved. setting of the bellows heights and the levers is
5 Switch off the power with the starter key. complete.
6 Press in the diagnostic switch and keep it

depressed. Then switch on the power by
turning the starter key to the drive position.
The diagnostic lamp will be on for 2
seconds whilst the control unit carries out a
self test, and will then go out.
After approx. ten seconds the diagnostic
lamp will come on again.
After a further 2 seconds the lamp will go
out.
Release the diagnostic switch.
Calibration is complete.

Calibration
If calibration failed
Calibration may fail for one of the following reasons.
• One or more fault codes are recorded in the control unit.
Ensure that the system is fault free before calibration
begins.
• The levers of the level sensors are outside the tolerance
range:
Check that the levers are correctly aligned to the fixing
holes.
• One of the switches for lowering boarding step (kneeling)/
normal drive level or raising/lowering is activated
(earthed):
Check that the switches are switched off. Check the
connections of the switches.
• The diagnostic switch was released before confirmation
was indicated (approx. ten seconds) by the lamp coming on
again.
Recalibrate.
• Other fault:
Check occurrence of fault codes, troubleshoot, rectify, clear
fault codes and recalibrate.

Setting of bellows height
2 Setting of bellows height
For dimensions when setting the bellows height:

see group 12 Bellows heights in the Workshop Bellows height
Manual.
Some buses are programmed with a second
drive level which means that their bellows
height when stationary is approx. 20 mm lower
than when driving. If the control unit is pre-
programmed with this function, it will be
indicated by the label on the control unit. The
text is in English and reads as follows:
2:nd driving level: With
The check dimension for these vehicles is
103 909
20 mm lower than the setting dimension. After
setting, the level fault lamp will be on. When
the engine starts, the vehicle will be lowered to
the second drive level and the lamp goes out. Measuring bellows height

Setting of bellows height
Description
Filler nipple location, front
Ensure the starter key is in the off position.
The height of the bellows is measured between
its upper and lower edges.
Three nipples are provided on the vehicle for
filling/emptying the bellows when setting the
bellows height. One at the front and two at the
rear. The front nipple adjusts the front bellows.
The rear nipples adjust the right and left bellows
respectively.
Fill or empty the bellows using the filler nipples
(of Schraeder type) until the correct level is
reached.
103 675
Filler nipple locations, rear
3 Setting lever position

Ensure the starter key is in the off position.
Extend or shorten the link rod to the correct
length. To avoid tensions in the link system
which could result in an incorrect drive level,
the link arm should be easily attached to the ball
when fitting. Make sure the lever does not exert
stress on the drill bit. It should be easy to
remove the drill bit.
103 676
On a U class chassis the outlet for the rear

nipples is in front of the rear axle.

Compressed air system
Air and electricity
Location of components
V523
F904
L900
X905
L900
L900
V524
X902
115 212
F904
X905

Location of components, Articulated bus

L900
V523
F904
V543
X905
F904 L900
L900
X905
L900
L900
V524
X902
115 206
F904
X905

Outline diagrams, air

Outline diagram for 4x2 K and L
V524
1
LA4−12
22 21
5 2
7 3
9 8
6 4 3
LB2_6
1
LB1−12
X902
LC1−12
X905
For feeding circuit,
see main diagram
L900 L900
Front axle
V523
1
LA5−12
21 22
3
LD1−12 LE1−12
L900 L900
LE2−12
LD2−12
Rear axle
L900 L900
LD4−6
LE4−6
114 734
X905 X905
The illustration shows a left-hand drive vehicle. On a right-hand drive vehicle, the pipe LC1 is
connected to the left suspension bellows and LB1 is connected to the right suspension bellows

Outline diagram for 4x2 N

V524
1
LA4−12
22 21
5 2
7 3
9 8
6 4 LB2_6
3
1
LB1−12
X902
LC1−12
X905
For feeding circuit,
see main diagram
L900 L900
Front axle
V523
1
LA5−12
21 22
3 LE1−12
LD1−12
LD2−12 L900 L900 LE2−12

LE3−12
LD3−12
Rear axle
L900 L900
LD4−6
LE4−6
114 733
X905 X905

Outline diagram for 6x2 K and L. Without load transfer

V524
1
LA4−12
22 21
5 2
7 3
9 8
6 4 3
LB2_6
1
LB1−12
X902
LC1−12
X905
L900 L900
Front axle
V523
1
LA5−12
21 22
3 LE1−12
LD1−12
L900 L900
LD2−12
LE1−12
LE3−12
LD3−12
Rear axle
L900 L900
LD4−6
LE4−6
L900 L900
X905
114 736
Tag axle

Outline diagram for 6x2 K and L. With load transfer

V524
1
LA412
22 21
5 2
7 3
9 8
6 4 3
LB2_6
1 X902
LB112
LC112
X905
L900 L900
Front axle
V523
1
LA512
21 22
3
LD112 LE112
L900 L900
LD212
LE112
LD312
LE312
Rear axle
L900 L900
LA66
V525 4
3
3
11 12
21 22
LF112 LG112
L900 L900
X902 X905
1 2 3
4 Tag axle
5
5
114 735
7
8

Outline diagram for 6x2/2 N.

1
LA4−12
22 21
5 2
7 3
9 8 3
LB2−6
6 4 V524
LA5−12
LB1−12
X902
LC1−12
X905
L900 L900
Front axle
1
LA5−12 V543
21 22
LJ1−12 3
LK1−12
L900 L900
JK3−12
LJ3−12
LJ2−12 LK2−12
Middle axle
For feeding circuit
see main diagram
L900 L900
X905 X905
EC3−12
EA2−12
V523
LA6−12
1
X901
F904 21 22
3
LD1−12 LE1−12
L900 L900
LD3−12
LD2−12 LE2−12
LE3−12
Rear axle
L900 L900
LD4−6
LE4−6
114 737
X905 X905

Electrical system
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Electrical system
Location of components, Articulated bus

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ã Scania CV AB 2002, Sweden

Control unit Renewal .................................................................... 4

Solenoid valve block Renewal .................................................................... 6

Level sensor Renewal .................................................................... 8

Setting normal drive level General ..................................................................... 9

Compressed air system Location of components ......................................... 15

Electrical system Location of components ......................................... 22

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Electronically controlled air suspension

Always use axle stands to support the

Work under vehicles with air suspension must

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A = Control unit, front

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Solenoid valve block

Always use axle stands to support the vehicle when

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Solenoid valve block, front Solenoid valve block, centre/rear

On a right-hand drive vehicle, the control air pipes (outlet 21 and

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Make sure the ignition voltage is off

The front level sensor is located in front of the

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Setting normal drive level

Always use axle stands to support the vehicle when

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The easiest way to calibrate the drive level is

Calibration of the drive level cannot be carried

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2 (ELC9R) and 3 (ELC10R) C675 Left rear

6 Press in the diagnostic switch and keep it

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2 Setting of bellows height

For dimensions when setting the bellows height:

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3 Setting lever position

On a U class chassis the outlet for the rear

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Air and electricity

Compressed air system

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Location of components, Articulated bus

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Outline diagrams, air

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Outline diagram for 4x2 N

LD2−12 L900 L900 LE2−12

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Outline diagram for 6x2 K and L. Without load transfer

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Outline diagram for 6x2 K and L. With load transfer

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Outline diagram for 6x2/2 N.

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Location of components, Articulated bus

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Wiring diagrams, bus

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