Bendix TABS-6™ Standard and Premium Trailer ABS Controller Checklist
• This checklist only takes a few minutes.
Follow all General Safety Guidelines (see back page.)
c R. Front c R. Middle c R. Rear
Axle WSS Axle WSS Axle WSS
c Additional
Front Modulator TABS-6
ABS c Additional
of Valve?
Trailer Controller Modulator
Valve?
c L. Rear
c L. Front c L. Middle Axle WSS
Axle WSS Axle WSS
Step 1 What equipment does the trailer have?
Record the total of checked boxes: ______ Wheel Speed Sensors (WSSs), ______ Modulator Valves (MVs).
Step 2 What Blink Code (BC) numbers are shown as active or intermittent?
We recommend that you use a PC/laptop with associated RP1210 harnesses, etc. to connect to the trailer. The computer will need the Bendix
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ACom Diagnostics software (version 6.5 and above). (For a free software download of Bendix ACom Diagnostics, visit www.bendix.com.)
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Look up active and recurring/intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and their equivalent BCs.
Record the active and recurring/intermittent BCs found using ACom Diagnostics here: ___________________________________
If a PC with ACom Diagnostics is not available, read the box below.
How to retrieve active DTCs, when ACom Diagnostics is not available:
1. Wait at least two seconds after switching the ignition ON.
2. Depress and release the stop lamp switch (or the brake pedal) three (3) times within 15 seconds after switching the ignition ON.
3. After a pause of five (5) seconds, the ECU will begin responding with active Blink Codes (BCs).
For example, seven blinks... pause... two blinks = 7-2. There is a long pause before any further BCs.
To Obtain Inactive DTCs — Switch off and re-apply the ignition power. Then depress and release the stop lamp switch (or the brake pedal) four (4) times
within 15 seconds to display the BCs of all of the inactive diagnostic trouble codes.
Record the active and recurring/intermittent BCs found here: __________________________________________________________
Open This
For each BC, use the table Equivalent Diagnostic
Blink Codes (BC) Document
Step 3 to the right and find the Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Description and Take the
recommended action code Action Code
SID
to use. Open this document and follow 1st code 2nd code FMI code
code Shown Below
the troubleshooting checks for that code.
2 1-4 1 0-5 SL WSS Signal
The actions shown will typically resolve
the issue. 3 1-4 2 0-5 SR WSS Signal
4 1-4, 6 3 0-5, 13 SAL WSS Signal
See the Service Data Sheet for complete
5 1-4, 6 4 0-5, 13 SAR WSS Signal
troubleshooting information, and for any
other BCs not listed. Only go to Step 4 2 5 1 13 SL Tire Configuration
in cases where the troubleshooting 3 5 2 13 SR Tire Configuration
suggested, and any actions the technical 4 5 3 13 SAL Tire Configuration
help line(s) recommend, do not resolve
5 5 4 13 SAR Tire Configuration
the issue.
6 Any 251 3, 4, 13 Power
7 Any 42 3, 4, 5, 6, 12 Modulator 1 DTC
8 1-3 43 3, 4, 5, 6, 12 Modulator 2 DTC
9 1-3 44 3, 4, 5, 6, 12 Modulator 3 DTC
8 4 8 13 Modulator 2 Configuration Error
Bendix Technical Help 9 4 9 13 Modulator 3 Configuration Error
Line: 1‑800‑AIR‑BRAKE 10 Any 1-7, 7-4, 7-7, 9-4 Modulator Common
(1‑800‑247‑2725), option 2-1, 11 Any 254 12, 13 Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET. 12 Any 250 3, 4, 5, 12 J1587 Diagnostic
13 Any 81 3, 4, 5, 12 Trailer-Mounted ABS Indicator Lamp
Take Action Recommended in Step 3
Action
Troubleshooting Checks To Make First Then Do This
Code
c Verify that the number of WSSs found in Step 1 match the stored configuration
c Verify that the sensor wiring has no visible damage or has no shorts to ground or battery
c Verify proper tire inflation
c Check that the WSS’s face is touching the exciter ring/tone ring face
c Verify 950-1950 ohms across sensor leads. Reading: .............. ohms*,
c While turning the wheel at 0.5 revs/sec, verify a minimum of 0.25 AC volts across the sensor leads.
Reading: ........ volts*
* Out of range? – go to the Bendix BW2453 WSS inspection guide
c Verify correct tire size as desired
c Verify proper tire inflation
c Verify correct number of exciter ring teeth, on both sides of the axle
c Verify that the ECU has the proper tire size settings
Looking into
c Verify that the wiring and connections are free from damage the system’s
main ECU wire
c With ignition power to the trailer, measure voltage between harness 18‑Pin
the Ignition Power pin and the Ground pin of the ECU connector
harness connector. Repeat voltage measurement with (Bendix ®
Brake Lamp Power pin and Ground pin of the ECU harness TABS‑6
Premium)
connector. The operating range of the module is 8.0-16.0
VDC. Verify that voltage measurements are equal to
vehicle voltage at both ends of the harness. Pin 6 (Ignition Power), Pin 12 (Brake Lamp
Power), Pin 18 (Ground) • Clear the Blink
Readings:
Codes (BCs)
Ignition pin _____ Vdc Looking into • Is the same BC
the system’s
back?
Brake Lamp Power pin _____ Vdc main ECU wire
(Incorrect? Then investigate the harnesses and connectors) harness 5‑Pin
Connector c Yes – see the
(TABS‑6 Service Data sheet
c If the proper voltage is measured at the ECU harness
Standard) Troubleshooting
connector, and no corrosion or damage is found on the
section and/or
wiring connectors or ECU, then replace the module. Go contact the Bendix
Pin B (Ignition Power)
to Step 4. Pin A (Brake Lamp Power) Pin E (Ground) Tech Team
(Looking c No – follow the
into the wire actions above for
harness any other remaining
connector) BCs
c If the BC is 7-1 or 7-2, clear the active BC and cycle the 18‑Pin
Connector
power. Check the BC again, and if the same code is (TABS-6
returned, replace the module. Go to Step 4. Premium)
c Check the following pins if the system is equipped with more
than one modulator (Bendix TABS-6 Premium ECU only):
Pin 3 is MOD2 Common, Pin 4 is MOD3
• 3.0 to 8.0 Ohms across the Hold/Common connector pins Common
Pin 9 is MOD2 exhaust, Pin 10 is MOD3
• 3.0 to 8.0 Ohms across the Exhaust/Common pins exhaust
Pin 15 is MOD2 Hold, Pin 16 is MOD3
• 6.0 to 16.0 Ohms across the Hold/Exhaust pins
Hold
• No continuity should be measured from any modulator pin
to ground
Looking into
• Vbat is not measured from any modulator connector pin Modulator
• Modulator/connector wiring and pins should not be damaged Connector
or corroded Pins:
Pin 1 (Release), Pin 2 (Common)
Pin 3 (Hold)
c Verify the correct ABS configuration using blink codes or other diagnostic tool(s).
If needed, reset to the default ABS configuration and power-up to initiate an auto-configuration.
Take Action Recommended in Step 3
Action
Troubleshooting Checks To Make First Then Do This
Code
c Check the modulator wiring and also look for corrosion of its connector pins
c At the modulator harness, no continuity should be measured from any modulator pin to ground.
c Vbat is not measured from any modulator connector pin
c Verify proper modulator-valve activation (during the system start-up Chuff Test) with brake pressure
applied at power-up and/or using diagnostic tool. The wiring to the modulator may be reversed
c Refer to Action A and check for proper function and configuration of the WSS
c For a code of 11-1, check for damaged or corroded connectors and wiring. Clear DTCs if no problems
are found. If a DTC returns upon ignition ON, replace the module. Go to Step 4.
c For a code of 11-2, verify correct ABS configuration using blink codes or other diagnostic tool(s).
c If needed, reset the default ABS configuration and power-up to initiate auto-configuration. See Action E.
• Clear the Blink
c Check for corroded/damaged wiring or connectors between the ECU Codes (BCs)
and J1587 Diagnostic 6 • Is the same BC
c Verify the following at the 18-pin ECU harness connector:
12
back?
18
• +12V is not measured at the J1587 Diagnostic pins
c Yes – see the
• No continuity of the J1587 diagnostic pins to ground Looking into Premium TABS‑6 Service Data sheet
Module Wire Harness, ECU Troubleshooting
• No continuity of the J1587 diagnostic pins to any other ECU pin(s) section and/or
Connector Measure:
c Verify the following at the J1587 4-pin Diagnostic connector: contact the Bendix
Tech Team
• +12V is not measured at J1587 Diagnostic pins. Pin 6 (Ignition Power),
Pin 18 (ground) and Pin 12
• No continuity of the J1587 diagnostic pins to ground (Brake Light Power) to c No – follow the
Pin 1 (J1587+) and actions above for
• No continuity of the J1587 diagnostic pins to any other ECU pin(s)
Pin 7 (J1587-) any other remaining
• Replace/repair J1587 Diagnostic wiring or components as required BCs
c Check for corroded/damaged wiring or connectors between the ECU and the
ABS indicator lamp.
At the ECU harness connector [Pin D of the 5-pin, or Pin 5 of the 18-pin], verify
the following:
• Continuity of the ABS indicator lamp wiring to the lamp (auxiliary device)
• +12V is not measured at ABS indicator lamp lead
Verify the following at the ABS indicator lamp lead:
• No continuity of the ABS indicator lamp lead to ground
• No continuity from the ABS indicator lamp lead to any other ECU pin(s)
• Replace/repair the ABS indicator lamp wiring or components as required
Reference Documents - Bendix® Service Data sheets:
SD-13-4767 (Bendix® TABS-6™ Trailer ABS Module standard & premium controllers.)
Visit www.bendix.com for free downloads of Service Data Sheets, Warranty Policies, or to download/order copies of the SD sheets
Step 4 Replace the ECU. If it is still under warranty coverage, file a claim and include:
(If necessary) a) the returned part; b) a copy of this document; and c) a print-out of the Bendix ACom Diagnostics report.
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VIN #: ______________________________________________________ Claim #: ___________________
Vehicle Make: _________________________________________ Model: _______________ Mileage: _______________
To Reset the DTCs Using To Reset the DTCs Using Bendix ®
Alternate Method to Reset the DTCs
a Bendix ® TRDU™ ACom® Diagnostics
• Depress and release the stop lamp switch (or brake pedal) five (5)
• R eset Diagnostic Trouble Codes by
times within 15 seconds of switching the ignition ON to reset the
holding a magnet over the reset of the
• Use the Reset Diagnostic Codes feature. diagnostic trouble codes. There will be a BC of 1-1 will be displayed
Bendix ® Trailer Remote Diagnostic Unit
if all trouble codes were cleared but if any trouble codes remain the
(TRDU™) tool for less than 6 seconds.
ABS light will remain on.
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