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Diagnose & Repair Electronic Brake Systems

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OBJECTIVE
PERFORMANCE: Be able to describe the basic electronic controlled brake system outline for ABS, EBD, TCS and VDC. Be able to describe the function of the electronic controlled brake system. Be able to diagnose the trouble diagnosis of the electronic controlled brake system.

RESOURCES:

The following resources have been prepared for this module. NISSAN vehicle Digital multi-meter CONSULT-ll ESM

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Perform inspection for the electronic brake system of a NISSAN vehicle within 30 minutes.

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CONTENTS
1. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM OUTLINE 2. ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) 1) ABS Outline 2) ABS Operation

TARGET
Ability to go to an ESM topic destination Ability to read an ESM Ability to describe the operation of the electronic brake control system

Heres what you do . . . . (1)

3. EBD (ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE DISTRIBUTION) 1) EBD Outline 2) EBD Operation

Heres what you do . . . . (2)

4. TCS (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) 1) TCS Outline 2) TCS Operation

Ability to describe the operation of ABS

Heres what you do . . . . (3)

5. VDC (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL) 1) VDC Outline 2) VDC Operation

Ability to describe the operation of EBD

Ability to describe the operation of TCS

Heres what you do . . . . (4)

6. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1) System Layout 2) Wheel Rotation Sensor (Sensor and Sensor Rotor) 3) Control Module 4) Yaw Rate/Side G-Sensor (Vehicle with VDC) 5) G-sensor (Vehicle with 4WD) 6) Steering Angle Sensor (Vehicle with VDC) 7) VDC OFF Indicator Lamp (For vehicle with VDC) 8) SLIP Indicator Lamp (For vehicle with VDC and TCS) 9) ABS Warning Lamp 7. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT 1) Component Parts and Functions of Oil Pressure Devices Ability to describe the operation of VDC

Ability to perform the trouble diagnosis of the electronic brake control system

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TARGET

8. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS WORK FLOW 1) Locate Malfunction Area 2) Confirm Precautions and For Correct and Quick Diagnosis 3) Perform Preliminary Check 4) Confirmation of Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp 5) Confirmation of CONSULT-ll Display 6) When ABS is Not Displayed on the CONSULT-ll Screen 7) Perform Self-Diagnosis 8) Check or Repair Malfunctioning Part 9) Erase the Self-Diagnosis Result 10) Perform Diagnostic Procedure for Symptom 11) Confirm Symptom 12) Perform Self-Diagnosis Again

Heres what you do . . . . (5)

SKILL CHECK

If you feel confident about your knowledge and skills of these tasks, you can proceed to the next module. Ask your course instructor for guidance.

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1. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM OUTLINE

The electronic brake control system improves the driving stability by satisfying the braking performance, starting performance and turning performance at the same time. These performances can be obtained by each function of ABS, TCS, EBD and VDC. These systems are related to each other as shown in the figure below. You will study these systems to understand what kind of control is performed by each system.

TCS VDC ABS

EBD

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2. ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) 1) ABS Outline

The vehicle becomes unstable if the wheels lock when braking on a slippery road. Moreover, the braking distance will become longer. The ABS controls the braking force (wheel cylinder fluid pressure) electronically detecting wheel rotation while braking and avoids the locking of each wheel. Thus, the vehicle stability while fully braking and the turning performance while braking are increased. The ABS system consists of electronic and hydraulic units and components. FUNCTION AND EFFECT OF ABS 1) To ensure the proper steering operation while braking 2) To be able to turn away from obstacles because the steering is secured 3) To ensure the vehicle stability by preventing flat spins Watch a video to obtain technical information regarding the ABS function and effect. Watch a video

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2) ABS Operation
ABS is designed to control brake fluid pressure so that the wheels are prevented from locking during abrupt braking. More specifically, adequate control of brake fluid pressure maintains the optimum slip ratio between the wheels and road surface, thus stopping the vehicle firmly and quickly. When full braking is applied, the wheel speed becomes lower than the vehicle speed resulting in slippage between the tires and road surface. The amount of slippage is shown as the red shaded area in the figure on the right. The ABS controls the brake fluid pressure to minimize the slippage in order to prevent the vehicle from losing driving control due to wheel locking. This slippage is called the slip ratio.

Brake pressure

Slip

Speed Brake pressure

Vehicle speed Speed of wheels Wheels are locked Time

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Vehicle stops

Slip ratio= (Vehicle speed Wheel speed) /Vehicle speed The slip ratio is controlled by the ABS to maintain the optimum condition (0.15 - 0.30). The maximum braking performance can be obtained when the slip ratio is controlled to be around these figures. The operation of the ABS is explained in the e-Learning program provided here. e-Learning

Heres what you do . . . . (1)

What are the three functions and effects of the ABS? 1) 2) 3) Self-check

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3. EBD (ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE DISTRIBUTION) 1) EBD Outline

EBD is adopted into the ABS system in EBD effectiveness (same braking force) order to keep the brake performance stable (regardless of the loading condition of the 1. Light load vehicle). Its function is to control the braking Front brake force Rear brake force force distribution to the front and rear electrically according to the loading condition. 2. Heavy load When the load distribution on rear wheel side (without EBD) Front brake force Rear brake force (same as 1.) increases, it divides brake force ideally according to the skid ratio difference of the 3. Heavy load tires between the front and rear. A load (with EBD) Front brake force Rear brake force sensing valve (LSV) and a proportioning (larger than 1.) CHA0041 valve (P-valve) control the fluid pressure of the rear brake mechanically. Instead of these systems, EBD logic is built into the ABS system, and it operates the brake force ideally. The load sensing valve (LSV) mechanically controls the rear brake force depending on the weight of the load. EBD works the same as LSV operation, but it does not sense the load on the vehicle. EBD monitors the front and rear wheel skid ratio by using ABS components. The EBD does not have any components, but its logic is built into the ABS system. The rear brake force is controlled on demand electrically and ideally. As a result, the system provides better brake effect for any vehicle weight.

Ideal braking force distribution: loaded EDB braking force

Braking force of rear wheel

Current type (P-value) Ideal braking force distribution: unloaded

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2) EBD Operation
The EBD monitors the difference of front wheel skid and rear wheel skid. When the difference becomes greater than a certain specification, EBD holds the rear brake fluid pressure to increase in order to make the front and rear wheel skid become equal. And after the difference is returned to the specification, EBD allows for increasing the rear brake fluid pressure again. The figure on the right shows how EBD works and ABS valve operates. When the difference of the front wheel skid and rear wheel's one exceeds EBD control threshold, the inlet valve of ABS will close and hold the brake pressure that applies. After the difference is returned into the EBD control threshold, the inlet valve of ABS opens and allows the fluid pressure to apply to the rear wheel cylinder.
Vehicle speed ABS control threshold EBD control threshold
Speed

Rear wheel speed Front wheel speed Time

Front wheel fluid pressure

Fluid pressure

Rear wheel fluid pressure

EBD control

ABS control Time

ABS valve operation

Inlet valve Outlet valve

OFF OFF

ON

OFF

ON OFF

OFF OFF

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The operation of the EBD is explained in the e-Learning program provided here. e-Learning

Heres what you do . . . . (2)

Describe the function of the EBD briefly.

Self-check

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4. TCS (TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) 1) TCS Outline

On a road surface that is easy to cause slippage, a decrease in driving stability due to tail spin or unsatisfactory acceleration due to driving wheel spin occurs when starting or during sudden acceleration. The TCS controls the engine torque and brake force of the driving wheels using the various devices that are electronically controlled. As a result, the TCS prevents the driving wheels from spinning to increase the starting and acceleration performance and the driving stability and safety.

2) TCS Operation
1. Taking the average speed of the front (2) Rear wheel speed wheels as a base (1), the wheel speed TCS ON of the rear (driving) wheels (2) is threshold Wheel TCS OFF continuously monitored and compared. speed threshold (1) Front wheel speed 2. The driver opens the throttle (3) and the 0 Time TCS ON TCS OFF speed of the rear wheels increases as a (4) Secondary throttle opening 100% result. When the wheel speed exceeds the Throttle (3) Throttle openinig opening preset TCS ON threshold, the TCS turns angle itself ON. The secondary throttle (4) 0% Time TCS ON TCS OFF closes as the rear brake oil pressure is Rear brake (5) Rear brake pressure pressure increased (5). Time 0 CHA0044 TCS ON TCS OFF 3. When the rear wheel speed decreases to a level between the thresholds of TCS ON and TCS OFF, the throttle position and the brake oil pressure level are maintained. 4. Finally, when the rear wheel speed drops below the TCS OFF threshold, the system switches itself OFF, opening the throttle and decreasing the brake oil pressure. 5. Until all tendencies have completely disappeared, steps 2 through 4 are repeated. The TCS function is explained in the e-Learning program provided here. e-Learning

Heres what you do . . . . (3)

Describe the function of the TCS briefly.

Self-check

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5. VDC (VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL) 1) VDC Outline

The VDC automatically improves the driving stability by controlling the braking force of the four wheels respectively and the engine output while avoiding obstacles. The system is operated by the controlling function according to the deviation of the calculated side skid from the target while steering.

2) VDC Operation
Steering angle sensor : Electrical circuit : Fluid pressure circuit

ECCS C/U Fuel cut signal

A/T C/U

Combination meter

CAN communication line

VDC/TCS/ABS C/U

Throttle control signal

Electrical controlled throttle

Front RH wheel sensor Master cylinder

Yaw rate/side G-sensor

Rear RH wheel sensor

Pressure sensor

Actuator drive signal

Rear LH wheel sensor

VDC/TCS/ABC actuator

Front LH wheel sensor

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The control unit calculates the actual status of the vehicle during cornering based on the steering angle, yaw rate, deceleration, vehicle speed, etc. If the vehicle is in the oversteer/understeer status, VDC applies the brake force to the 4 wheels respectively to prevent these statuses. The VDC function is explained in the e-Learning program provided here. e-Learning

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Oversteer:

The rear tires produce too much cornering force, and the vehicle has the tendency to go to the inside of the curve. The front tires do not produce enough cornering force, and the vehicle has the tendency to go to the outside of the curve. The angle between the direction in which a tire is aimed or steered and the actual direction of tire travel.
Slip angle

Understeer:

Slip angle:

Direction of wheel Actual

Yaw :

The rotation force of the vehicles body around its center point as viewed from above.

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OUTLINE OF OPERATION FLOW VDC compares the actual slip angle of the vehicle and the target slip angle that is calculated by the control unit based on the steering angle signal and brake pressure signal that are controlled by the driver. Then, it controls the brake force and engine output torque to obtain the target slip angle.

Yaw rate signal Lateral acceleration signal Acceleration/Deceleration signal

Steering angle signal

Calculating actual slip angle

Calculating target slip angle

Comparing the actual and the target Calculating the compensation level

Controlling brake force

Controlling engine torque

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The figure on the right shows the VDC operation. The situation is: A vehicle is in oversteer during a left turn while accelerating.
Slip angle
0

Actual slip angle Target slip angle Oversteer

When the actual slip angle deviates from the target value, the system applies the brake force and reduces the engine output torque.

time

Front RH wheel brake force

0

time

Engine torque reduction

0

time
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Describe the function of the VDC briefly.

Self-check

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6. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1) System Layout

Numbers in the illustration with display additional information when they are clicked.

1. 4. 7.

Front RH wheel sensor rotor Front LH wheel sensor rotor Rear RH wheel sensor rotor

2. 5. 8.

Front RH wheel sensor Brake booster and master cylinder Rear RH wheel sensor

3. 6. 9.

Front LH wheel sensor ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Rear LH wheel sensor

10. Rear LH wheel sensor rotor

11. Combination meter (Brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp) 14. Steering angle sensor 17. Engine 20. TCM

12. VDC OFF switch

13. Yaw rate/side G-sensor* 16. Electric throttle control actuator 19. Transaxle assembly

15. Throttle control signal 18. ECM

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: Component parts in the shaded area in the figure above are common to ABS, EBD, TCS and VDC. *The G-sensor is used for the ABS system of vehicles with 4WD.

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2) Wheel Rotation Sensor (Sensor and Sensor Rotor)

The sensor detects the rotational speed of each wheel and sends it to the control unit. ACTIVE SENSOR (MAGNET ENCODER TYPE J31, V35, C11, K12, ETC.) With IC in the detector and magnetized sensor rotor, downsizing and weight Sensor housing Sensor reduction are promoted. (The sensor rotor is inte Power is supplied to the detector grated into the circuit to read out magnetic flux. bearing.) Magnetic force is detected electrically, and it is and converted to a current signal. As the sensor rotor rotates, the Knuckle magnetic field changes. Changes in the magnetic field are converted to Front wheel sensor CHA0056 current signals (square wave signal). Signals are sent to the ABS control unit. Changes in the magnetic field are proportional to the wheel rotation speed.
Line of magnetic force N S N S N S N S Sensor Amplification circuit Magnetic rotor
SIG

Control unit
V+

IC Magnetic flux

Sensor

S
14mA 7mA

N S N S N

Magnetic encoder

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The circuit in the wheel rotation sensor of an active sensor type may be damaged if a multi-tester is used to measure the resistance. Use CONSULT-ll for examination to check whether the sensor is OK or NG.

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Control unit

PASSIVE SENSOR (N16, A33, ETC.) The sensor unit consists of a gear-shaped sensor rotor and a sensor element. The element contains a bar magnet around which a coil is wound. The sensor is installed on the back side of the brake rotor. Sine wave current is generated by the sensor as the wheel rotates. The frequency and voltage increase(s) as the rotating speed increases.

Magnet Sensor Magnetic flux Tooth Coil V Low carbon steet Sensor rotor

Moving time of one tooth

V V : Induced electromotive force

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Use the AC range to measure the sensor output.

3) Control Module
The ABS actuator and control unit are integrated. The vehicle with VDC/TCS/ABS controls each function of VDC/TCS/ABS synthetically. The vehicle with the EBD function is equipped with the built-in EBD control function. The control unit receives a signal sent from each wheel speed sensor, computes wheel speed, etc. and sends a signal to the actuator which controls (decreases, increases and maintains) the brake fluid pressure in the wheel cylinders so that the wheels do not lock.

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

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4) Yaw rate/side G-sensor (Vehicle with VDC)

The sensor detects the yaw rate/lateral G/longitudinal G of the vehicle and sends the analog voltage signal to the ABS actuator control unit.

Yaw rate/side G-sensor

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5) G-sensor (Vehicle with 4WD)

The G-sensor senses deceleration during braking to determine whether the vehicle is being driven on a high * road (asphalt road, etc.) or a low * road (snow-covered road, etc.). It then sends a signal to the ABS control unit. * (mju:): Symbol that stands for the friction coefficient.
Reed switch Front

Under the driver's seat

G-sensor

Front

Magnet OFF Braking (high road surface)

Weight

ON Braking (low road surface) and Normal position.

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The reed switch turns on when it is affected by a magnetic field. During sudden deceleration (braking on a high road), the weight moves and the magnet in the weight moves away from the reed switch. The magnetic field then diminishes, and the reed switch turns OFF.

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6) Steering Angle Sensor (Vehicle with VDC)

The sensor detects rotation, angular velocity and turning direction of the steering wheel and sends the signals to ABS actuator control unit through CAN communication.
BACK OF SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY Steering angle sensor
Screw

Spiral cable

Steering angle sensor connector

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7) VDC OFF Indicator Lamp (For vehicle with VDC)

The lamp turns ON when a malfunction occurs in the electric system of EBD and VDC/TCS/ABS. It also turns ON when the VDC/TCS function is arbitrarily canceled. When the ignition switch is turned ON for the lamp check, the lamp turns ON for about one second and then turns OFF.

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8) SLIP Indicator Lamp (For vehicle with VDC and TCS

The lamp turns ON when a malfunction occurs in electric system of EBD and VDC/TCS/ABS. It turns ON when the VDC or TCS function operates. When the ignition switch is turned ON for the lamp check, the lamp turns ON for about one second and then turns OFF.

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9) ABS Warning Lamp

When a malfunction occurs in the electrical system, the lamp turns ON and warns that the brake system is in the fail-safe mode and the conventional brake system is in operation. The system is functioning normally if the lamp turns ON and then turns OFF after one second when the ignition switch is turned ON. The ABS warning lamp and the brake warning lamp turn ON at the same time when a malfunction occurs in the EBD system.

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7. HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Master cylinder ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Primary side Secondary side

Outlet valve Inlet Inlet solenoid solenoid valve valve Return check valve Return check valve Pump Inlet solenoid Inlet solenoid valve valve Return check valve

Inlet valve Motor Outlet solenoid valve

Inlet valve

Return check valve

Outlet solenoid valve

Reservoir Reservoir

Outlet solenoid valve

Outlet solenoid valve

Front LH caliper

Rear RH caliper

Rear LH caliper

Front RH caliper
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1) Component Parts and Functions of Oil Pressure Devices

Components Solenoid valve (ABS control valve) Reservoir Pump Motor Inlet valve (pressure increasing) Outlet valve (pressure decreasing) Return check valve Contents The solenoid valve increases, maintains or decreases hydraulic pressure in each wheel cylinder according to the signal from the ABS actuator control unit. The reservoir temporarily reserves the brake fluid pulled out from wheel cylinders to perform decompression of wheel cylinders effectively. The pump returns the brake fluid reserved in the reservoir by decompression to the master cylinder. The motor drives the pump according to the signal from the ABS actuator control unit. The inlet valve stops the sucked brake fluid from the reservoir to the pump from returning to the reservoir again. The outlet valve stops the brake fluid discharged from the pump from returning to the pump again. The return check valve returns the brake fluid in the wheel cylinder to the master cylinder bypassing the orifice of the solenoid valve when the brake is released. The damper room damps pulsation of the brake fluid and reduces vibration of the pedal when VDC/TCS/ABS is in operation. The cut valve blocks the fluid route from the master cylinder for the conventional brake system when VDC/TCS is in operation. The suction valve supplies the brake fluid from the master cylinder to the pump when VDC/TCS is in operation.

Damper room Cut valve Suction valve

Obtaining technical information regarding the fluid circuit operation is explained in the e-Learning program provided here. e-Learning

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8. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS WORK FLOW

Perform diagnosis referring to the flowchart described in the ESM in case a malfunction occurs in the electronic brake control systems.

Inspection start. Locate trouble area (using diagnostic worksheet).

1)

Confirm PRECAUTIONS and For Correct and Quick Diagnosis.

2)

Perform PRELIMINARY CHECK.

3)

Do (Does) ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp or VDC OFF indicator lamp light?

4)

Yes
Does ABS appear on CONSULT-II display?

5) NO

Check harness connector between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and data link connector.

6)

NO

Yes
Perform self-diagnostic.

7)

Perform diagnostic procedure for symptom.

10)

Check or repair malfunctioning part.

8) NG

NG

Erase self-diagnotic results, then drive the vehicle for more than one minute at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more. Perform self-diagnostic. 9)

Confirm symptom.

11)

OK

OK

Perform self-diagnostic again.

12)

Inspection end.
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1) Locate Malfunction Area

Obtain detailed information from the customer to clarify the incident using the DIAGNOSIS SHEET described in the ESM.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS [VDC/TCS/ABS] ASKING COMPLAINTS KEY POINTS Complaints vary depending on the person. It is important to clarify the customer's actual remarks. Ask the customer about what symptoms are present and under what conditions. Use the information to reproduce the symptom while driving. It is also important to use diagnosis sheet so as not to miss vital information. WHAT ...... WHEN ...... WHERE...... HOW ...... Vehicle model Date, Frequencies Road conditions Operating conditions, Weather conditions, Symptoms

Customer name MR/MS

Model & Year

VIN

Engine #

Trans.

Mileage

Incident Date

Manuf. Date

In Service Date

Symptoms

Noise and vibration (from engine compartment) Noise and vibration (from axle) VDC/TCS does not work (Drive wheels slip when accelerating, etc.)

Warning / Indicator activate

Firm pedal operation Large stroke pedal operation

ABS does not work. (wheels slip when braking)

Lack of sense of acceleration

Engine conditions Road conditions

When starting Low friction road ( Bumps / potholes

After starting Snow Gravel Other )

Driving conditions

Full-acceleration High speed cornering Vehicle speed: Greater than 10 km/h (6 MPH) Vehicle speed: 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less Vehicle is stopped Suddenly Gradually Operation of electrical equipment Shift change Other descriptions
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Applying brake conditions

Other conditions

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2) Confirm Precautions and For Correct and Quick Diagnosis

Check the items below before performing trouble diagnosis. Be careful that the customers do not misunderstand a normal operation to be an incident.
1. 2. Motor operating sound Sound of system operation check During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal. Just after starting vehicle after ignition switch is turned ON, the brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noise may be heard from the engine compartment. This is a normal status of the operation check. Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel, or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads. If the tire size and type are used in an improper combination, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts, the stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate. When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or a sudden turn, some noise may occur. The noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC. When driving on roads that have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as sharp curves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or the VDC OFF indicator lamp and the SLIP indicator lamp may turn ON. However, this is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after restarting the engine.

3.

Braking distance of ABS

4.

Improper tire size Improper brake pads During sudden acceleration or abrupt steering Driving on steep hill or bank

5.

6.

It is important to obtain detailed information about the occurrence of the incident at the time of reception because it may be resolved by an explanation of the items above.

3) Perform Preliminary Check

1) Check the quantity of brake fluid, brake fluid leakage and brake pads. 2) Check loosening of electric terminal and battery. 3) Check ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator and SLIP indicator. Check the items above. See the ESM for the actual description

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4) Confirmation of Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp

Confirm the lighting status change of the warning lamp and indicator lamp according to the system malfunction.
: ON Condition Ignition switch OFF Soon after ignition switch is turned ON Soon after ignition switch is turned ON (System normal) When the VDC OFF switch is turned ON. (VDC function OFF) There is an ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) error. (power ground or system malfunction) (Note 1) Goes out 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON. ABS warning lamp Brake warning lamp (Note 2) VDC OFF indicator lamp SLIP indicator lamp Remarks : OFF

(Note 1)

VDC/TCS/ABS error

When VDC/TCS is not functioning normally. EBD error Note 1 : Turns off after engine start. Note 2 : The brake warning lamp turns on during parking brake operation (when switch is on) and brake fluid level sensor operation (insufficient brake fluid).

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5) Confirmation of CONSULT- Display

Confirm that ABS is displayed on the CONSULT-ll screen.

6) When ABS is Not Displayed on the CONSULT-ll Screen

Check the wiring of the ABS control module and CAN communication line, etc. when ABS is not displayed on the CONSULT-ll screen.

7) Perform Self-Diagnosis
Perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT-ll. (Refer to the link for the method of diagnosis without CONSULT-ll.)

8) Check or Repair Malfunctioning Part

Referring to ESM, check and repair the malfunctioning parts.

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9) Erase the Self-Diagnosis Result

When the repair is completed, erase the self-diagnosis result and perform self-diagnosis again after running for more than 1 minute at a speed of 30 km/h or higher.

10) Perform Diagnostic Procedure for Symptom

If the warning lamp is not turned ON, check and repair the detected malfunctioning system using the symptom matrix chart described in the ESM.

Symptom 4 : ABS does not work

CAUTION: ABS does not operate when the vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or lower.

1. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY

Make sure that the warning lamp turns off approximately 2 seconds after the key switch is turned on or when driving. OK or NG OK NG >> GO TO 3. Vehicle Speed Sensor Inspection in BRC -98 Symptom 1 : Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequently >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-71. SELF-DIAGNOSIS (With CONSULT-ll). BBC-79. On Board Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-ll).
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11) Confirm Symptom

Confirm that the malfunction is not occurring again.

12) Perform Self-Diagnosis Again

Perform the final self-diagnosis and confirm that there is no malfunction.

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Heres what you do . . . . (5)

There is a malfunctioning vehicle whose ABS warning lamp is ON and the ABS does not operate. Perform trouble diagnosis by referring to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS WORK FLOW described in the ESM. 1) Which warning lamp is ON? 2) Write down the self-diagnosis result. 3) Check the malfunctioning part indicated by the self-diagnosis result. What kind of malfunction is it?

Self-check

At this point, if you feel confident about your knowledge and skills of these tasks, you can proceed to the next page for the skill check for this module.

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Diagnose & Repair Electronic Brake Systems

SKILL CHECK
Use an actual NISSAN vehicle and perform the following skill check. Your course instructor will inform you about the location of the workstation and how you will perform this skill check. Complete the skill check within 30 minutes. Tell your course instructor when you are ready to start. Your course instructor will time you accordingly.

There is an incident in the brake control system on this vehicle. Diagnose and repair the incident and pinpont the location on the wiring diagram provided by your course instructor. The time limit is 30 minutes. 1. What is malfunctioning?

2. Write the items what you checked. For each item, diagnose and judge the result OK or NG. What did you check? 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. What is the reason for your answer to the above question? Reason: Result Judgement OK / NG OK / NG OK / NG OK / NG OK / NG OK / NG

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Sign-off

COURSE INSTRUCTORS SIGNATURE

Signature:

Name:

Date:

Technician Name: Number: Company:

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