Pinpoint Test K: DTC C1288 And C1440 (Abs With Stability Assist) - Brake Pressure Transducer Input Circuit Failure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Use the flex probe kit for all test connections to prevent damage to the wiring terminals. Do not use standard multimeter probes.
- K1 CHECK FOR DTCS
- Key in ON position.
- Check the recorded results from the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module self-test
- Is DTC C1287, C1483, B2734, B2736, B2737, B2738, or B2740 present?
- Yes : REPAIR these DTCs first. REFER to the appropriate pinpoint test for each DTC retrieved.
- No : GO to K2.
- K2 CHECK THE PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: ABS Module C155.
- Disconnect: Primary Brake Pressure Transducer C147.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the primary brake pressure transducer connector, harness side and ground as follows:PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR AND CIRCUIT
Primary Brake Pressure Transducer Connector-Pin Circuit C147-1 3603 (RD) C147-2 3600 (RD/WH) C147-3 3601 (WH/RD) - Is any voltage present?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- No : GO to K3.
- K3 CHECK THE PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between the primary brake pressure transducer connector, harness side and ground as follows:PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR AND CIRCUIT
Primary Brake Pressure Transducer Connector-Pin Circuit C147-1 3603 (RD) C147-2 3600 (RD/WH) C147-3 3601 (WH/RD) - Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to K4.
- No : REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- K4 CHECK THE PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT
- Measure the resistance between the primary brake pressure transducer connector pins, harness side as follows:PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR AND CIRCUIT
Primary Brake Pressure Transducer Connector-Pin Circuit C147-1 3603 (RD) C147-2 3600 (RD/WH) C147-3 3601 (WH/RD) - Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to K5.
- No : REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- Measure the resistance between the primary brake pressure transducer connector pins, harness side as follows:
- K5 CHECK THE PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CIRCUITRY FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between the ABS module connector, harness side and the primary brake pressure transducer connector, harness side as follows:ABS MODULE AND PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR AND CIRCUIT
ABS Module Connector-Pin Primary Brake Pressure Transducer Connector-Pin Circuit C155-19 C147-1 3603 (RD) C155-20 C147-2 3600 (RD/WH) C155-18 C147-3 3601 (WH/RD) - Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : GO to K6.
- No : REPAIR the circuit(s) in question. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- Measure the resistance between the ABS module connector, harness side and the primary brake pressure transducer connector, harness side as follows:
- K6 CHECK THE ABS MODULE OUTPUT
- Connect: ABS Module C155.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the primary brake pressure transducer C147-3, circuit 3601 (WH/RD), harness side and the primary brake pressure transducer C147-1, circuit 3603 (RD), harness side.
- Is the voltage approximately 5 volts?
- Yes : GO to K7.
- No : GO to K8.
- K7 CHECK THE PRIMARY BRAKE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER OUTPUT
- Connect: Primary Brake Pressure Transducer C147.
- Disconnect: ABS Module C155.
- Remove pin 20, circuit 3600 (RD/WH), from the ABS module connector.
- Connect: ABS Module C155.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the ABS module C155-20, circuit 3600 (RD/WH), harness side and ground while pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
- Is the voltage between 0.35 and 0.65 volt with the brake pedal released and between 0.65 and 4.5 volts with the brake pedal pressed?
- Yes : GO to K8.
- No : INSTALL a new primary brake pressure transducer. REFER to HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION . CLEAR the DTCs. CALIBRATE the ABS module. REPEAT the self-test.
- K8 CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION
- Disconnect all the ABS connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the ABS connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.