RR-91 ABS Problem

Below are instructions on how to retreive ABS fault codes for RRC.

Under the RRC's front driver seat in the front is a blue connector used to connect the ABS testbook equipment.

1. Fabricate a jumper wire with 12 gauge wire about inch long

2. Connect jumper wire to the "black" and "black/pink" pins. Turn ignition to position 2.

3. Five seconds after the ignition is turned to position 2 the Anti-Lock warning light will extinguish, indicating the start of the cycle.

4. Observe the Anti-Lock warning light, the start phase of the blink code is signified by the following:

- Pause = 2.5 secs. (long)
- Flash = 2.5 secs. (long)
- Pause = 2.5 secs. (long)
- Flash = 0.5 secs. (short)

5. The first part of the code number is determined by a pause of 2.5 secs. which precedes a series of short flashes then a long pause. The number of short flashes is equal to the first digit in the fault code.

6. The second digit in the code number is determined after a pause of 2.5 secs. which occurs between the first and second code flashes. After the pause there will be a number of short flashes, the number of flashes is equal to the second digit in the fault code. After the flashes there will be another pause of 2.5 seconds before the system repeats the flash and pause sequence. This will allow for a verification of the code or if the initial flash and pause sequence was missed.

7. The sequence of the start phase, first and second code parts will continue until terminated by the operator. To terminate the code sequence disconnect the jumper wire.

NOTE:Termination will clear the memory of that particular fault, and the fault will not be retrievable. Do not terminate the sequence if unsure of the code number.

8. The memory is capable of storing more than one fault. To search the memory, after the jumper wire is disconnected wait until the Anti-Lock light illuminates and then turn the ignition off, the code is now completely cleared. To obtain the next code repeat the procedure from step 2.

9. If there are no faults remaining there will be a long pause of 7.5 secs. after the start phase.

10. Once all the codes have been obtained and cleared, locate the problem cause and rectification for each code and fix accordingly.


FAULT CODE LIST

KEY: IV - Inlet Valve, OV - Outlet Value, RCP - Recirculation pump (ABS pump)

Sensor check:

1. Carry out multimeter test, check electrical resistance of sensor, this should be 700-2000 ohms. Check sensor voltage output, this should be greater than or equal to 0.93 VAC RMS when rotating the wheel at 1 rev/sec.

2. Check sensor air gap. Push sensor through bush until it touches exciter ring. Sensor will be knocked back to correct position when the vehicle is driven.

3. Check run out of the exciter ring and rectify if necessary.

4. Check bearing play and adjust if necessary.

5. Check sensor bush and exchange if necessary.



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The Codes:
Code 2-6 - Faulty stoplight switch or wiring. Fuse A5 blown or not fitted
Code 2-7 - Continuous supply to ECU with ignition off. Faulty valve relay or wiring Code 2-8 - No voltage to ABS solenoid valves. Faulty valve relay or wiring.
Code 2-12 - Front right, too large an air gap or the sensor has been forced out by exciter ring.
Code 2-13 - Rear left, too large an air gap or the sensor has been forced out by exciter ring.
Code 2-14 - Front left, too large an air gap or the sensor has been forced out by exciter ring.
Code 2-15 - Rear right, too large an air gap or the sensor has been forced out by exciter ring.
Code 3-0 to 3-9 - Open circuit in connection from ECU to solenoid valve in booster, or in ECU
Code 4-0 to 4-9 - Short circuit to earth in connection from ECU to solenoid valve in booster
Code 4-12 - Front right, wiring to sensor broken or sensor resistance too high.
Code 4-13 - Rear left, wiring to sensor broken or sensor resistance too high.
Code 4-14 - Front left, wiring to sensor broken or sensor resistance too high. Code 4-15 - Rear right, wiring to sensor broken or sensor resistance too high.
Code 5-0 to 5-9 - Short circuit to 12volt in connection from ECU to solenoid valve in booster, possible earth fault.Code 5-12 - Front right, intermittent fault with sensor or wiring
Code 5-13 - Rear left, intermittent fault with sensor or wiring
Code 5-14 - Front left, intermittent fault with sensor or wiring
Code 5-15 - Rear right, intermittent fault with sensor or wiring
Code 6-0 to 6-9 - Short circuit between two connection from ECU to solenoid valve in booster.
Code 6-12 - Front right, no output from sensor, sensor may have too large an air gap.
Code 6-13 - Rear left, no output from sensor, sensor may have too large an air gap.
Code 6-14 - Front left, no output from sensor, sensor may have too large an air gap.
Code 6-15 - Rear right, no output from sensor, sensor may have too large an air gap.

RAVE says you need to pull the ABS lamp relay before carrying out the code flashing.
I forgot that today when trying, but rechecking the manual I found I missed step 3 in the procedure. So hopefully I will see some flashing tomorrow.

One of my family members recently came up with a way to OCR (character recognition) process the Range Rover Classic RAVE manual, with splendid result, and I am copying the text from there as straight from the horses mouth piece of data. It should be very similar to what was stated in the previous post but is useful as reference.

FAULT DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
If diagnostic equipment is not available the
following procedure can be carried out using the
'Blink Code' and a multi-meter. Faults are stored in
the ECU memory in code form. The information can
be retrieved by initiating and reading a series of
flash and pause sequences on the ABS warning
light.
Use of the blink code will determine the location of
the fault prior to carrying out a multi-meter check,
thus reducing multi-meter checking time.
Additionally the blink code can be used exclusively
where a fault has occurred, and no other diagnostic
equipment is available.


Recommended equipment

A female plug to fit the diagnostic plug, prewired
to connect ECU pin 14 to earth by bridging the
black/pink and black diagnostic plug wires.
To initiate the blink code carry out the following
procedure:

1. Switch off ignition.

2. Remove the seat side trim to gain access to
the ECU and relays, and on early vehicles the
diagnostic plug. Unclip the access plate from
the seat base front trim panel. Pull the blue
diagnistic plug from its clip through the
opening. Note that the diagnostic plug and
fuse condition on early vehicles is shown in
RR2742M.


3. Remove the ABS warning light relay.


4. Switch on ignition, ASS warning light will illuminate.


5. Connect the prewired plug to the diagnostic plug.


6. Five seconds after connecting diagnostic plug the ABS warning light will extinguish, indicating the start of the blink code cycle.


7. Start phase: Observe the ABS warning light, the start phase consists of:
Pause - 2.5 secs (long)
Flash - 2.5 secs (long)
Pause - 2.5 secs (long)
Flash - 0.5 secs (short)


8. First part of code number: A pause of 2,5
secs precedes a series of short flashes. Count
the flashes until the next long pause occurs,
the number obtained is the first part of the
code number.


9. Second part of code number: A pause of 2.5
secs occurs between first and second parts,
before a second series of short flashes occurs.
The number of flashes forms the second part
of the code number.


10. The sequence of start phase, first and second
parts will continue until terminated by the
operator, thus allowing the code obtained to
be rechecked.


11. To terminate the sequence disconnect the
prewired plug from the diagnostic plug. Wait
for cycle to end before code will clear.
NOTE: Termination will clear the memory of
that particular fault. Do not terminate the
sequence if unsure of the code number.


12. The memory is capable of storing more than
one fault. To search the memory, reconnect
the diagnostic plug, and await the next start
phase.


13. Repeat procedure until no further faults are
stored in the memory. The memory is cleared
when a long pause of 7.5 secs occurs after
start phase.


WARNING: Be sure to reconnect the relay
after completing test.