The WABCO iABS ECU detects any electrical fault in the trailer ABS. Each of the faults has a code. When a fault occurs, the ECU stores the code for that fault in the memory. There are two kinds of faults: active and stored. Active faults are those currently existing in the system, such as a broken wire. Stored faults are faults that have occurred but do not presently exist. Active faults can be cleared only after repairs are completed. Stored faults can only be diagnosed with TOOLBOX PLUS™ Software. The ECU signals a malfunction by lighting the ABS indicator lamp when a fault exists. The ABS indicator lamp is usually mounted on the left rear of the trailer, near the rear wheels. There is one way to obtain blink codes:
- Ignition Power Activation
Although the ECU can store multiple faults in its memory, it only displays one fault at a time. This is why it is important to recheck the blink codes after repairing a fault. If there are additional codes in the memory, they only blink after you have repaired the first fault. Stored faults, clear faults and end of line test modes are available with the TOOLBOX PLUS™ Software.
Ignition Power Activation
Ignition Power Activation is the process of using the vehicle’s ignition switch (or interrupting the power on the blue wire by some other means) to display blink codes on the trailer ABS indicator lamp located on the side of the trailer. This method is for constant power vehicles only. To obtain blink codes using ignition power activation, perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch on for no longer than 5 seconds. The ABS indicator lamp will be on.
2. Turn the ignition switch off. The ABS indicator lamp will go out.
3. Turn the ignition switch on. The ABS indicator lamp will then come on, then go out.
4. The blink code will be displayed three times by the ABS indicator lamp on the trailer.
