Renault

Chassis
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
77 11 315 282 FEBRUARY 2002 EDITION ANGLAISE
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© RENAULT 2002
This Workshop Repair Manual concerns the phase 2 CLIO II vehicles
(1.6 16V K4M engine) defined below:
Manufacture Technical
Vehicle type Market Commercial names
(1) Specification
"Renault Symbol"
Specification: Turkey No (Russia)
Turkey (R) Worldwide
– Clio 4 doors with boot multiplex "Renault Clio"
for the rest of the world
● Central Europe:
Hungary, Slovenia, Renault Thalia
Specification: Countries of
Slovakia, the (countries of Central
Central and Eastern No
Turkey (R) Czech Republic, Europe and Greece)
Europe multiplex Poland Renault Symbol
– Clio 4 doors with boot
● Greece (DOM TOM)
● DOM TOM
Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Dubai,
Persian Gulf definition No
Turkey (R) United Arab Renault Clio
– Clio 4 doors with boot multiplex Emirates, Kuwait,
Oman, Qatar
Specification: Mexico No
Mexico Mexico "Renault Clio"
– Clio 5 doors multiplex
Specification: Colombia -
Venezuela Colombia No Colombia
Renault Symbol
– Clio 5 doors (M) multiplex Venezuela
Specification: Mercosur
Argentina (L) No Argentina
– Clio 5 doors Renault Clio
Brazil (J) multiplex Brazil
(1) Manufacture: country of manufacture.

The letter in brackets indicates the factory code that appears as the first character in the fabrication number of the
label on the vehicle.
Refer to the Technical Note 3627A for more information about the selection of Workshop Repair Manuals available
for the CLIO II range.
Chassis
Contents
Page
38C ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

Introduction 38C-1
Interpretation of faults 38C-2
Conformity check 38C-17
Help 38C-18
Customer complaints 38C-19
Fault finding chart 38C-21
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING138C SYSTEM
ABS BOSCH 5.3
Fault finding - Introduction 38C
GENERAL APPROACH TO FAULT FINDING:
– Use one of the diagnostic tools to identify the system fitted to the vehicle (to read the computer group, the
program number, the Vdiag, etc.).
– Locate the Fault finding documents corresponding to the system identified.
– Include information contained in the introductory sections.
– Read the faults stored in the computer memory and use the Fault interpretation section of the documents.
REMINDER: each fault is interpreted for a given type of storage (fault present, fault stored, fault present or
stored). The specified checks for dealing with each fault are therefore only to be performed if the fault
declared by the diagnostic tool can be identified in the document by its type. The way in which the fault is
stored should be considered when using the diagnostic tool after switching the ignition off and on again.
If a fault is interpreted when it is recorded as stored, the application conditions for the fault finding
procedure appear in the Notes box. When these conditions are not satisfied, use the fault finding
procedure to check the circuit of the faulty part, since the fault is no longer present on the vehicle. Perform
the same operation when a fault is declared as stored by the diagnostic tool but is only interpreted in the
documentation as a present fault.
– Perform the conformity check (appearance of possible incorrect operations not yet declared by the
system's self-diagnosis procedure) and apply the associated fault finding strategy according to results.
– Confirm repair (disappearance of the fault reported by the customer).
– Use the fault finding strategy for each Customer complaint if the problem persists.
Tools required for work on the ABS system:

– Diagnostic tools (CLIP or NXR).
– Multimeter.
Reminders:
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED DOWN WHEN USING ANY ACTUATOR
COMMANDS, OTHERWISE THE TOOL DOES NOT PERFORM THEM.
When there is intermittent fault storage, the ABS warning light will light up the next time the vehicle is used until the
car reaches 7 mph (12 km/h). When the fault is stored, a counter relating to the fault is set at 40. This value is
reduced each time the ignition is turned on if the fault is not present when the vehicle speed exceeds
5 mph (12 km/h).
When the counter value equals 1, there is no further reduction and the fault is not cleared.
When dialogue is established between the diagnostic tool and the ABS computer, the ABS and EBD (electronic
braking distribution) functions are interrupted, which gives rise to the risk of losing control of the vehicle under
emergency braking. For safety reasons, the dialogue is cut as soon as the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h)
to re-establish ABS and EBD functioning.
The instrument panel carries out fault finding on the ABS and brake warning light connections.
Therefore the instrument panel lights up the warning lights when the ABS computer is not connected.
In the absence of an entered tyre circumference, a fault is registered in the computer memory and the ABS warning
light flashes. The ABS and EBD (Electronic Braking Distribution) functions are ensured but the vehicle speed is
calculated with the maximum circumference.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-1
ABS BOSCH 5.3
Fault finding - Interpretation of faults 38C
CODE PRESENT
1D
OFF
NOTES Special notes: None.
Try to establish dialogue with a computer on another vehicle to make sure that the diagnostic tool is not faulty.
If the tool is not causing the fault and dialogue cannot be established with any other computer on the same car,
it may be that a faulty computer is disrupting diagnostic line K.
Disconnect the computers one at a time to locate the fault.
Check the voltage of the battery and carry out the operations necessary to obtain a voltage which is to
specification (9.5 volts < U battery < 17.5 volts).
Check the presence and the condition of the ABS fuse on the passenger compartment fuse board (10A).
Check that the computer connector is properly connected and check the condition of its wiring.
Check the connection and condition of the connection at the intermediate junctions R107 dashboard / front of
engine and R255 front of engine / ABS.
Check the ABS earth wires (tighten the two earth screws above the ABS assembly).
Check that the computer is correctly supplied:
– Earth on track 19 of the 31-track connector,
– + after ignition on track 15 of the 31-track connector
Check that the diagnostic socket is correctly supplied:

– +before ignition feed on track 16.
– Earth on track 5.
Check the continuity and the insulation of the lines connecting the diagnostic socket / ABS computer:
– Across track 12 of the computer connector and track 15 of the diagnostic socket.
If dialogue is still not established following these various checks, replace the ABS computer.
Clear the computer memory.

AFTER REPAIR
Perform a road test then a new test with the diagnostic tool.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-2
ABS BOSCH 5.3
SUPPLY / COMPUTER
1G
PRESENT
Check the condition and position of the 60A ABS fuse in the engine connection unit.
Check the continuity between the fuse and tracks 17 and 18 of the computer connector (+ before ignition
feed must be present on the 2 tracks). Check the tightness and the condition of the battery terminals.
Check the connections on the 31-track connector of the ABS computer.
Check the ABS earths (above the ABS assembly) and visually check all the ABS wiring.
Clear the computer memory, exit the fault finding procedure and switch off the ignition.
Carry out a new check using the diagnostic tool. If the power supply / computer fault persists, replace the ABS
computer.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-3
ABS BOSCH 5.3
SOLENOID VALVES CIRCUIT
2, 3, 4, 5
D or G
STORED
Special notes:
Even if present at time of testing, these faults will always be declared by a stored fault.
Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:

NOTES The fault is declared present after: Actuator control Solenoid valve and motor static
test (brake pedal pressed).
Processing priority in the event of a number of faults:

If 11G is also present, deal with this fault first.
Check the ABS earths (tighten the two earth screws above the ABS assembly)
Check the condition and position of the 60A ABS fuse in the engine compartment connection unit.
Check the connection and condition of the connections on the 31-track connector of the computer.
Clear the computer memory, exit the fault finding procedure and switch off the ignition.
Switch on the ignition and carry out a new test with the diagnostic tool using the actuator control Solenoid
valve and motor static test (brake pedal pressed).
If the solenoid valve circuit fault reappears, replace the ABS computer.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-4
ABS BOSCH 5.3
LEFT-HAND FRONT WHEEL SENSOR CIRCUIT
6G
PRESENT
Check the connection and the condition of the sensor connections.

If the connector is correct, check the resistance of the sensor at its connector. Replace the sensor if its
resistance is not approximately 1.6 kΩ (1.6 kΩ ± 320 Ω).
If the resistance is correct, check and ensure the continuity of the connection between the sensor connector
and the computer connector:
– between a sensor track and track 7 of the computer connector,
– between the other sensor track and track 6 of the computer connector.
Also check the insulation between these connections.
Carry out a visual inspection of the sensor wiring and check the quality of the connection on the 31-track
computer connector.
If the results of the checks are correct, reconnect the computer and the wheel speed sensor and clear the
computer memory.
Exit fault finding mode and switch off the ignition.
Switch the ignition on and replace the sensor if the fault recurs.
If the fault recurs after changing the sensor, change the computer.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-5
ABS BOSCH 5.3
RIGHT-HAND FRONT WHEEL SENSOR CIRCUIT
6D
PRESENT

resistance is not approximately 1.6 kΩ (1.6 kΩ ± 320 Ω).
– between a sensor track and track 3 of the computer connector,
– between the other sensor track and track 5 of the computer connector.
computer connector.
computer memory.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-6
ABS BOSCH 5.3
LEFT-HAND REAR WHEEL SENSOR CIRCUIT
7G
PRESENT

Check the connections at the intermediate connection under the body (R101).
If the connector and the junction are correct, check the sensor resistance on the connector.
Ω (1.6 kΩ
Replace the sensor if its resistance is not approximately 1.6 kΩ Ω ± 320 Ω).
If the resistance is correct, check and ensure the continuity of the connections between the sensor connector
– between one track of the sensor connector and track 8 of the computer connector (via track B of the
connector under the body R101),
– between the other sensor track and track 9 of the computer connector (via track A of the connector under
the body R101).
computer connector.
computer memory.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-7
ABS BOSCH 5.3
RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL SENSOR CONNECTOR CIRCUIT
7D
PRESENT

Check the connections at the intermediate connection under the body (R101).
If the connector and the junction are correct, check the sensor resistance on the connector.
Ω (1.6 kΩ
Replace the sensor if its resistance is not approximately 1.6 kΩ Ω ± 320 Ω).
– between one sensor track and track 1 of the computer connector (via track D of the connector under the
body R101),
– -between the other sensor track and track 2 of the computer connector (via track C of the connector under
the body R101).
computer connector.
computer memory.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-8
ABS BOSCH 5.3
LEFT-HAND OR RIGHT-HAND FRONT WHEEL SENSOR SIGNAL
8G or D
STORED
Special notes:
Even if they are present when the check is carried out, these faults will always be
indicated by 8G or 8D stored fault.

NOTES
The fault is declared present after a road test.

If faults 6G and 8G are both present, deal with fault 6 first.
If faults 6D and 8D are both present, deal with fault 6 first.
Check the condition of the wheel speed sensor mounting (position and torque tightening).
Check the sensor / target air gap over one wheel revolution: 0.1 < air gap < 1.9.
Check conformity of the target (condition, number of teeth = 26)

resistance is not approximately 1.6 kΩ (1.6 kΩ Ω ± 320 Ω ).
computer connector.
computer memory.
Exit the fault finding procedure and carry out a road test. Change the sensor if the fault recurs.
If the fault recurs after replacing the sensor, it may be caused by a solenoid valve operating fault. It is therefore
necessary to carry out the solenoid valve hydraulic test with the diagnostic tool using the actuator commands
Right-hand front wheels solenoid valve control and Left-hand front wheel solenoid valve control (refer
to the Help section).
If the ten unlocking / locking cycles do not occur on one of the wheels, replace the hydraulic unit.
If the hydraulic unit is not faulty, change the computer.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-9
ABS BOSCH 5.3
LEFT-HAND OR RIGHT-HAND REAR WHEEL SENSOR SIGNAL
9G or D
STORED
Special notes:
Even if they are present when the check is carried out, these faults will always be
indicated by stored fault 9G or 9D.

NOTES
The fault is declared present after a road test.

If faults 7G and 9G are both present, deal with fault 7 first.
If faults 7D and 9D are both present, deal with fault 7 first.
Check the condition of the wheel speed sensor mounting (position and torque tightening).
Check the connections at the intermediate connector under the body R101.
resistance is not approximately 1.6 kΩ Ω (1.6 kΩ
Ω ± 320 Ω ).
computer connector.
computer memory. Exit the fault finding procedure and carry out a road test.
If the fault reappears, check the conformity of the target: condition, number of teeth = 26.
If the results of the checks are correct, clear the computer memory, exit from the fault finding and perform a
road test. Change the sensor if the fault recurs.
If the fault recurs after replacing the sensor, it may be caused by a solenoid valve operating fault. It is therefore
necessary to carry out the solenoid valve hydraulic test with the diagnostic tool using the actuator commands
Right-hand rear wheels solenoid valve control and Left-hand rear wheel solenoid valve control (refer to
the Help section).
If the ten unlocking / locking cycles do not occur on one of the wheels, replace the hydraulic unit.
If the hydraulic unit is not faulty, change the computer.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-10
ABS BOSCH 5.3
PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT
10D
PRESENT 1.DEF : Permanent control or engine earth OC
OR 2.DEF : No engine rotation
STORED

NOTES The fault is declared present after: Actuator control Pump motor control (brake pedal
pressed).
Replace the computer if the pump motor is operating

1.DEF NOTES
permanently.
Check the ABS earths (tightening of the two earth bolts above the hydraulic unit).
Check / ensure continuity between the ABS earth and track 16 of the computer connector.
Check locking of the two-track connector of the pump motor.
If all of the checks are correct, reconnect the computer and then clear the computer memory.
Exit the fault finding procedure and carry out a road test.
Replace the computer if the fault recurs.
2.DEF NOTES None.
Replace the hydraulic unit (mechanical locking of the pump, etc).

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-11
ABS BOSCH 5.3
SOLENOID VALVE SUPPLY FAULT
11G
PRESENT
Carry out the work required to obtain the correct voltage between tracks 19 and 17/18 of the 31-track ABS
computer connector (9.5 volts < correct voltage < 17.5 volts):
– Check the tightness and the condition of the battery terminals.
– Check the 60A fuse in the engine compartment connection unit.
– Ensure continuity between the 60A fuse and tracks 17 and 18 of the computer connector.
– Check the ABS earths (tightening of the two earth bolts above the hydraulic unit).
– Check / ensure continuity between the ABS earth and track 19 of the computer connector.
If the checks are correct, reconnect the computer, then clear the fault memory.
Exit the fault finding procedure and carry out a road test. Replace the computer if the fault recurs.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-12
ABS BOSCH 5.3
BRAKE CIRCUIT
12G
PRESENT
OR
STORED
Press the brake pedal while observing ET13 right and left.
Are the pedal released and pedal depressed positions correctly identified?
Check the two brake light bulbs and the earth of the rear light units (no earthing of
YES
track 14 across the bulbs when pedal is not depressed).
NO Apply the fault finding procedure for fault 13 left and right for fault ET13 left not lit brake
pedal depressed.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-13
ABS BOSCH 5.3
BRAKE CIRCUIT
12D
STORED
Special notes:
Even if they are present during the test, these faults are always indicated by stored
fault 12D.
NOTES

The fault is declared present after performing a road test.
Check the quality of wheel speed sensor mountings (position and torque tightening).
Check the conformity of the targets: condition, number of teeth = 26.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-14
ABS BOSCH 5.3
BRAKE PEDAL
13G or D 13G present : if pedal depressed
PRESENT 13D present : if pedal not depressed
Special note: apply the tests only if the switching on of the state is not consistent with
NOTES
the pedal position.
ET13G not lit brake pedal depressed
ET13D therefore remains permanently lit.

If the brake lights operate:
– Check continuity between dashboard/rear left junction R2 on track 3 and track 14 of the ABS computer
connector.
Dashboard / front of engine intermediate junctions R107 (track G7) and front of engine / ABS R255 (track 8).
If the brake lights do not operate:
– Check the condition and settings of the brake light switch and the brake light 15A fuse (on the passenger
compartment fuse board). Replace it if necessary.
– Disconnect the brake light switch, then check / ensure the presence of + after ignition on track B1 of the
connector.
– Check the operation of the brake light switch contact (contact closed between tracks A3 and B1).
– Check and ensure continuity between track A3 of the brake light switch connector and the dashboard / rear
left-hand side R2 on track 3.
ET13 permanently lit on the left-hand side
– Check the condition and the adjustment of the brake light switch. Replace it if necessary.
– Check the operation of the brake light switch contact (contact closed between tracks A3 and B1).
Replace the brake light switch if there is permanent continuity between these 2 tracks.
– Check and ensure the insulation of 12 volts on the connection between track A3 of the brake light switch
and track 14 of the ABS computer connector.
Intermediate junctions: Instrument panel / front of engine R107 on track G7.
Front of engine / ABS R255 on track 8.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-15
ABS BOSCH 5.3
SPEEDOMETER FUNCTION NOT PROGRAMMED
14G
PRESENT
NOTES Special notes: none.
The ABS Bosch 5.3 computer with speedometer function can supply the vehicle speed signal to all consumers
of the signal in the vehicle (instrument panel, engine management, etc).
This vehicle speed signal will replace the one supplied by the speed sensor located on the gearbox.
The ABS computer calculates the vehicle speed from the speed of the wheels and the circumference of the
tyres fitted on the vehicle.
The tyre circumference must be programmed into the memory of a new computer. To do this, use the
diagnostic tool to enter an "X" index with the DIAMETER CONFIGURATION or SPEEDOMETER INDEX.
Value of index X:
165/70/R13
165/65/R14 X = 108
175/60/R14
155/80/R13
175/70/R13
175/65/R14
185/60/R14 X = 148
185/55/R15
195/50/R15
195/45/R16
175/70/R14 X = 232
Once the index has been entered using the WHEEL DIAMETER CONFIGURATION command, clear the
computer memory and then switch off the ignition. Use the Tachometric index parameter to check that the
index has been entered correctly.

AFTER REPAIR
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-16
ABS BOSCH 5.3
Fault finding - Conformity check 38C
Special note: only refer to this customer complaint after performing a complete test
NOTES
with the diagnostic tool.
Parameter or state Fault

Order Function Display and notes
Check or action finding
PR012: Computer number

Computer
1 None
conformity
PR030: Speed sensor index Check that the index entered

Computer corresponds to the tyre fitted
2 None
configuration on the vehicle
(refer to the Help section.)
Operation of ABS
and brake warning Switch on the ignition Warning lights switch on for
3 lights 3 seconds when the ignition None
Computer is switched on
initialisation check
ET013: Brake pedal Check that the system

Detection of brake identifies the DEPRESSED
4 13G or D
pedal positions and RELEASED positions.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-17
ABS BOSCH 5.3
Fault finding - Help 38C
Use of command modes:
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEP THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED WHEN USING ANY ACTUATOR
COMMANDS, OTHERWISE THE TOOL DOES NOT PERFORM THEM.
Controlling the wheel solenoid valves in order to check the hydraulic system:
Lift the vehicle in order to be able to turn the wheels and check that they turn freely.
Keep the brake pedal depressed to prevent the wheel to be tested from being turned by hand (do not brake
so firmly that full brake power is reached).
Apply the actuator command using the diagnostic tool Ten cycles of unlocking/locking must be
noted for the wheel concerned.
Controlling the motor pump:
Keep the brake pedal depressed and use the actuator command Pump motor test Pump
operation must be noted for 2 seconds.
Solenoid valve and pump motor operation SOLENOID VALVE AND MOTOR STATIC TEST:
Keep the brake pedal depressed and use the actuator command Brief motor and solenoid valve
operation must be noted.
Bleeding the hydraulic circuits:
Apply the procedure described in the section on bleeding the circuits in the Workshop Repair Manual.
REPLACING THE COMPUTER:
The ABS BOSCH 5.3 computer with speedometer function can supply the vehicle speed signal to all
consumers of this signal in the vehicle (instrument panel, engine management, etc).
This vehicle speed signal will replace the one supplied by the speed sensor located on the gearbox.
The ABS computer calculates the vehicle speed from the speed of the wheels and the circumference of the
tyres fitted on the vehicle.
The tyre circumference must be programmed into the memory of a new computer. To do this, use the
diagnostic tool to enter an "X" index with the command WHEEL DIAMETER CONFIGURATION or
SPEEDOMETER INDEX.
Value of index X:
165/70/R13
165/65/R14 X = 108
175/60/R14
155/80/R13
175/70/R13
175/65/R14
185/60/R14 X = 148
185/55/R15
195/50/R15
195/45/R16
175/70/R14 X = 232
Once the index has been entered using the WHEEL DIAMETER CONFIGURATION command, clear the
computer memory and then switch off the ignition.
Use the speedometer index parameter to check that the index entered has been registered.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-18
ABS BOSCH 5.3
Fault finding - Customer complaints 38C
Only check the customer complaint after performing a complete check with the
NOTES
diagnostic tool.
WARNING LIGHT FAULTS
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP 3 SECONDS AFTER THE
CHART 1
IGNITION HAS BEEN SWITCHED ON
ABS WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLY LIT AFTER THE IGNITION HAS BEEN
CHART 2
SWITCHED ON
ABS AND/OR BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCHES ON AGAIN AFTER THE CHART 3
ENGINE HAS BEEN STARTED
ABS AND/OR BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCHES ON INTERMITTENTLY
CHART 3
WHEN DRIVING
THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT SWITCH ON 3 SECONDS AFTER
CHART 4
SWITCHING ON THE IGNITION
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT PERMANENTLY LIT AFTER THE IGNITION HAS CHART 5
BEEN SWITCHED ON
ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS PERMANENTLY LIT AFTER THE
CHART 6
IGNITION HAS BEEN SWITCHED ON
FAULTS WHICH OCCUR WHEN BRAKING WITH ABS REGULATION
LOCKING OF ONE OR MORE WHEELS CHART 7
PULLING CHART 8
DRIFT CHART 9
UNEXPECTED ABS OPERATION AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN LITTLE

CHART 10
PRESSURE APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL
UNEXPECTED ABS OPERATION ON A POOR ROAD SURFACE CHART 11
UNEXPECTED ABS OPERATION WHEN USING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT (car

CHART 12
phone, CB, etc)
LENGTHENING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING ABS

CHART 13
REGULATION (with pedal receding when entering ABS regulation)
SPONGY PEDAL CHART 14
BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION CHART 15
FAULT
NOISE FROM THE PUMP, PIPES OR HYDRAULIC UNIT FINDING
CHART 16
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-19
ABS BOSCH 5.3
Fault finding - Customer complaints 38C
Only refer to this customer complaint after performing a complete check with the
NOTES
diagnostic tool.
OTHER CASES
FAULT
NO COMMUNICATION WITH ABS COMPUTER FINDING
CHART 17
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-20
ABS BOSCH 5.3
Fault finding - Fault finding chart 38C
The ABS warning light does not light up for 3 seconds after the
CHART 1
ignition is switched on
Special notes only refer to this customer complaint after performing a complete check
NOTES with the diagnostic tool. The ABS and brake warning lights switch on by the loss of
earth on the connections.
Check the 15A fuse for the instrument panel on

the passenger compartment fuse board (if the
problem is common to all the instrument panel
functions).
Switch off the ignition.

Test the connections on the computer
Disconnect the computer, then switch on the
connector.
ignition again.
yes Replace the computer if the fault persists.
Does the ABS warning light come on?
no
Check the condition of the ABS warning light

bulb and its supply.
Check the insulation against earth of the
connection between track 20 of the computer
connector and the ABS warning light.
If the fault persists, check the operation of the
instrument panel.
AFTER REPAIR Perform a road test followed by a test using the diagnostic tool.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-21
ABS BOSCH 5.3
The ABS warning light is permanently lit with the ignition on (with
CHART 2
no fault being indicated by the diagnostic tool)
NOTES with the diagnostic tool.
The ABS and brake warning lights switch on by the loss of earth on the connections.
Disconnect the R255 front end of engine/ABS

Test the connections on the computer
connection. Connect track 10 on the instrument
connector and the R255.
panel side to earth and then switch on the
Check the continuity of the connection
ignition.
between track 20 of the ABS computer
yes
Has the ABS warning light gone out? connector and R255 on track 10.
no
Check the continuity of the connection between

the instrument panel and track 10 of the R255.
Check the wiring of the instrument panel
connector.
instrument panel.
END OF DIAG Perform a road test followed by a test using the diagnostic tool.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-22
ABS BOSCH 5.3
ABS and/or brake warning light switches on again after starting
CHART 3 the engine ABS and/or brake warning light switch on
intermittently when driving
NOTES using the diagnostic tool.
Check the voltage of the computer power supply: 9.5 volts < correct voltage < 17.5 volts.
If necessary, carry out the following operations:
– Check the battery charge (check the charging circuit if necessary).
– Check the tightening and the condition of the battery terminals.
– Check the ABS earths (tightening the two earth bolts above the ABS assembly).
Check the continuity of the connection between track 20 of the ABS computer connector and the ABS
warning light.
Check the continuity of the connection between track 21 of the ABS computer connector and the brake
warning light.
Test the connections on these two connections.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-23
ABS BOSCH 5.3
The brake warning light does not switch on 3 seconds after
CHART 4
switching on the ignition
Check the 15A fuse for the instrument panel on

the passenger compartment fuse board (if the
problem is common to all the instrument panel
functions).
Switch off the ignition.

Disconnect the computer, then switch on the Test the connections on the computer
ignition again. connector.
yes Replace the computer if the fault persists.
Does the brake warning light come on?
no
Check the condition of the brake light warning

light bulb and its supply.
Check the insulation in relation to the earth on
the connection between track 21 of the
computer connector and the brake warning light.
instrument panel.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
38C-24
ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 5 Brake warning light permanently lit, ignition on
As this is a multi-function warning light,

– Check the position of the handbrake and the
circuit for its switch.
– Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
– Check the wear on the brake pads.
Disconnect the R255 front end of engine / ABS

connection. Connect track 7 on the instrument
panel side to earth and then switch on the Test the connections on the computer
ignition. connector and the R255.
Ensure the continuity of the connection
Has the brake warning light gone out? yes
between track 21 of the ABS computer
connector and R255 on track 7.
no
Ensure the continuity of the connection

between the instrument panel and track 7 of
R255.
Check the wiring of the instrument panel
connector.
instrument panel.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 6 ABS and brake warning lights permanently lit, ignition on
NOTES
Check the ABS 10A fuse on the passenger compartment fuse board.
Check the ABS earths (tightening of the two earth bolts above the hydraulic unit).
Check that the computer and the intermediate junctions R107 instrument panel / front of engine and R255 front
of engine / ABS are correctly connected (also check the state of the connections).
– Check the presence of + after ignition on track 15 of the computer connector.
– Ensure continuity with earth of tracks 16 and 19 of the computer connector.
If the problem persists, refer to CHART 2 and CHART 5.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 7 Locking of one or more wheels
NOTES
Reminder: wheel locking on a vehicle fitted with ABS or tyre squeal, experienced by a customer as locking,
may be linked to normal system operation and should not automatically be considered as faults:
– Locking is allowed below 3 mph (6 km/h) (the system will not provide regulation).
– Braking with ABS regulation on very poor roads (significant grating).
– -----------------------------------------------------
However, if the wheel(s) are actually locking, lift the vehicle so that you can turn the wheels and check for:
– possible reversal of the speed sensor connection.
Use the Wheel speed function in the list of parameters while turning the relevant wheels and check the
consistency of the results obtained.
If the value measured is zero, turn the other wheels to confirm an electrical reversal of the sensors and repair
the wiring.
– possible reversal of the pipes on the hydraulic unit.
Using the actuator commands, test the solenoid valves by depressing the brake pedal and check the
presence of ten unlocking/locking cycles on the wheel affected (refer to the Help section).
If the ten cycles do not occur on the wheel tested, (wheel remains locked), see if they occur on another wheel
(if a bad connection is confirmed: repair).
If the ten cycles cannot be completed on a wheel without inverting the pipes, replace the hydraulic unit.
Check the condition of the ABS targets and that they conform.
Also check the sensor / target air gap on one rotation of each front wheel (impossible to check on rear axle).
0.1 mm < air gap on one front wheel rotation < 1.9 mm
If the fault persists following these checks, replace the hydraulic unit.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 8 Pulling
NOTES
Disconnect one wheel speed sensor.

Start the engine and ensure that only the ABS
fault warning light comes on. Do not drive the
vehicle if the brake fault warning light also lights
up, as the brake limiter function is no longer
assured. If the brake pedal travel is relatively long,
Carry out a road test with the ABS thus out of bleed the brake circuit.
service. If the travel is normal, check the tyre
yes pressures, the front axle, or for any leaks in
Does the fault persist under these the circuit.
conditions?
no
Lift the vehicle so that you can turn the wheels

and check:
– for possible reversal of the speed sensor
connection.
– for possible reversal of the pipes on the
hydraulic unit.
For these two tests, refer to and apply the
methods described in CHART 7.
Check the condition of the ABS targets and that
they conform.
Also check the sensor/target air gap by rotating
each front wheel one revolution.
If the fault persists, replace the hydraulic unit.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 9 Drift
NOTES
Disconnect one wheel speed sensor.

Start the engine and ensure that only the ABS
fault warning light comes on. Do not drive the
vehicle if the brake fault warning light also lights
up, as the brake limiter function is no longer Road handling fault not connected with the
assured. ABS.
Carry out a road test with the ABS thus out of Check the condition of the brake linings and
service. that they are to specification and check the
yes
Does the fault persist under these tyre pressures, the front axle, etc.
conditions?
no
Normal behaviour linked to the operation of the

system during the regulation phase in particular
on surfaces with uneven grip or which are poorly
coated.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
Unexpected ABS operation at low speed and with light pedal
CHART 10
pressure
NOTES
Brake pedal vibrations may be felt which are connected to the reactions of the system in particular situations:
– Crossing rumble strips.
– Tight cornering with lifting of the inside rear wheel.
These vibrations may be associated with the simple activation of the brake limiter when pressure on the rear
axle is limited.
If the problem is different, check the speed sensor connectors (micro-breaks) as well as the air gaps.
ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 11 Unexpected ABS operation on a poor road surface
NOTES
On poor road surfaces it is normal to feel hesitation and vibrations of the pedal as well grating which is more
significant than on good surfaces.
The result is the impression of a variation in efficiency which should be considered normal.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
Unexpected ABS operation when using special equipment (car
CHART 12
phone, CB, etc)
NOTES
Check that the equipment which is causing the problem is approved.

Check that the equipment has been correctly installed with no alteration to the original wiring, in particular that
of the ABS (unauthorised connections to earth and + after ignition feed/before ignition feed of the ABS).
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
Lengthening of the brake pedal travel following a regulation
CHART 13
phase (with pedal receding when entering regulation)
NOTES
Passage of air from the unit assembly regulation channels to the brake circuits.
Bleed the circuits following the procedure recommended in the Workshop Repair Manual (using the actuator
commands Bleed wheel circuits using the diagnostic tool).
Following the operation, carry out a road test with ABS regulation.
If the fault persists, carry out the above operation again once or twice.
If the customer complaint is particularly serious, and bleeding the circuit does not improve matters, replace the
hydraulic unit.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 14 Spongy pedal
NOTES
Air in the brake circuits.

Bleed the circuits in the conventional way starting with the rear right brake, followed by rear left, front left and
finally front right. Repeat the operation if necessary.
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
CHART 15 Brake pedal vibration
NOTES
Normal reaction of the brake pedal during ABS regulation or of limitation of pressure on the rear axle (brake
limiter function).
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
FAULT
FINDING Noise from the pump, the pipes or the hydraulic unit
CHART 16
NOTES
– Vibration of the unit: check the presence and the condition of the unit mounting insulating silent block fittings.
– Vibration of pipes: check that all the pipes are securely clipped in their retaining clips and that there is not
contact between pipes or between pipes and bodywork.
To find out where the noise is coming from, use the wheel solenoid valve actuator command using the
diagnostic tool (refer to the Help section).
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ABS BOSCH 5.3
FAULT
FINDING No communication with the ABS computer
CHART 17
NOTES
Try to establish dialogue with a computer on another vehicle to make sure that the diagnostic tool is not faulty.
If the tool is not faulty and dialogue cannot be established with any other computer from the same vehicle, it is
possible that a faulty computer is interfering with diagnostic bus K and L. Disconnect the computers one at a
time to locate the fault.
Check the voltage of the battery and carry out the operations necessary to obtain a voltage which is to
specification (9.5 volts < U battery < 17.5 volts).
Check the presence and the condition of the ABS fuse on the passenger compartment fuse board (10A).
Check that the computer connector is properly connected and check the condition of its wiring.
Check the connection and condition of the connection at the intermediate junctions R107 dashboard / front of
engine and R255 front of engine / ABS.
Check the ABS earth wires (tighten the two earth screws above the ABS assembly).
– Earth on track 19 of the 31-track connector.
– + after ignition on track 15 of the 31-track connector
Check that the diagnostic socket is correctly supplied:

– + before ignition feed on track 16.
– Earth on track 5.
Check the continuity and the insulation of the lines connecting the diagnostic socket / ABS computer:
If dialogue is still not established following these various checks, replace the ABS computer.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

77 11 315 282 FEBRUARY 2002 EDITION ANGLAISE

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38C ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

– Locate the Fault finding documents corresponding to the system identified.

– Include information contained in the introductory sections.

– Confirm repair (disappearance of the fault reported by the customer).

Tools required for work on the ABS system:

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Check that the diagnostic socket is correctly supplied:

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:

Processing priority in the event of a number of faults:

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Check the connection and the condition of the sensor connections.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Check the connection and the condition of the sensor connections.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Check the connection and the condition of the sensor connections.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Check the connection and the condition of the sensor connections.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:

Processing priority in the event of a number of faults:

Check the connection and the condition of the sensor connections.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:

Processing priority in the event of a number of faults:

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:

Replace the computer if the pump motor is operating

2.DEF NOTES None.

Replace the hydraulic unit (mechanical locking of the pump, etc).

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

NOTES Special notes: None.

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:

Clear the computer memory.

ABS 5.3 X65EXP1.0 2

ET13G not lit brake pedal depressed

ET13D therefore remains permanently lit.