Case Study-how to diagnose Ford Falcon BA V8 ABS fault using Foxwell NT630 ABS airbag Reset Tool.
Car Model and year:Ford Falcon BA V8
issues/symptoms:ABS Warning Light Illuminatedabs brakes not operating
Ford Diagnostic Tool to use:Foxwell NT630 ABS Airbag Reset Tool, I highly recommend foxwellshop for $179 free shipping.
Fault Code:C1155 LHF Wheel Speed Sensor
Step–by-step Procedure:Plugged in the Foxwell NT630 Scan tool. After Navigating to the BA Ford Falcon Diagnostics menu. The fault code "C1155 LHF Wheel speed Sensor" is read out, as part of the standard fault interrogating the fault code is not Ed and cleared. Turned the ignition on and the Fault code reset straight away after the ABS module do a self test (Details at the last PA RT). Subsequently graphed the left and right front wheel speed sensors from the live Data menu with Foxwell NT630 and found whe N Driving the vehicle that the output of the LHF wheel speed sensor is flat line. After gaining access to the wheel speed sensor and a quick resistance check with a multimeter, found that the sensor was I n Fact open circuited.
Finally, the LHF wheel speed sensor is replaced:I was recommended to has the LHF wheel speed sensor replaced and (subsequently) once the sensor had been replaced, cleare d The fault codes and test drove the vehicle to ensure no other faults remained.
How to does ABS Module self testing:Due to the safety aspect of functional and Safe brake operation, the ABS module (with the SRS module) does a self test by s Upplying voltages to each pin and measuring the voltage (the short version) on it ' s corresponding return PIN. In a instance when the voltage was not within it ' s specified parameters-ie. Too, Too Low, Missing, the ABS module then determines the relevant fault and deactivates the ABS system and Illuminat Ed the ABS warning light. This happens during all key cycle and is, the light illuminates when the key is first turned on.
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How to Diagnose Ford Falcon BA V8 ABS fault using Foxwell NT630