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Signal Description

All the values given below are between the relevant terminal stated in column 1 and terminal #A16 or #A47 (ground) unless otherwise stated in parenthesis after the table entry.

NOTE: It is important that the breakout box is connected and that the ground terminals have been checked before readings are taken.
U = DC voltage in volts (V) U bat = battery voltage (V)
I = current in amperes (A) U low = voltage approximately 0 V
F = Frequency in Hertz (Hz) - -
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#A1 #1 30-feed pump motor (power supply from battery) U = Ubat Fused with 30 A
From 2008-
Fused with 40 A
#A2 #2 Reserve - -
#A3 #3 Reserve - -
#A4 #4 Reserve - -
#A5 #5 Vacuum sensor, power supply U = 5 V -
#A6 #6 Reserve - -
#A7 #7 Wheel sensor right rear, signal output Tooth against sensor:
U≈ Ulow
Cover at sensor
U≈ Ubat
Measure by creating a temporary voltage supply between #1 via a resistance of 1 KΩ and #7.
Connect a voltmeter between #7 and ground connection #16. Turn the wheel slowly.
#A8 #8 15-supply (power supply from ignition) U = Ubat -
#A9 #9 Wheel sensor left rear, signal output. Tooth against sensor:
U≈ Ulow
Cover against sensor:
U≈ Ubat
Measure by creating a temporary voltage supply between #1 via a resistance of 1kΩ and #9. Connect a voltmeter between #9 and ground connection #16. Turn the wheel slowly.
#A10 #10 Reserve - -
#A11 #11 Wheel sensor right front, signal output. Tooth at sensor
U≈ Ulow
Cover against sensor:
U≈ Ubat
Measure be creating a temporary voltage supply between #1 via a resistance of 1 KΩ and #11.
Connect a voltmeter between #11 and ground connection #16. Turn the wheel slowly.
#A12 #12 Communication cable CAN H U= 2-3 V -
#A13 #13 Communication cable CAN L U= 2-3 V -
#A14 #14 Wheel sensor left front, signal output. Tooth against sensor:
U≈ U low
Cover against sensor:
U≈ U bat
Measure by creating a temporary voltage supply between #1 via a resistance of 1 kΩ and #14. Connect a voltmeter between #14 and ground connection #16. Turn the wheel slowly.
#A15 #15 Reserve - -
#A16 #16 Power and signal ground U= Ulow Ground terminal for the input and outlet valves and signal to the control module.
#A17 #17 Pressure build-up valve, power supply. U= 12 V Pulse width modulated signal (PWM) max 4 A and 18 Hz.
#A18 #18 Body sensor cluster stability sensor (BSC), communication cable CAN H. U= 2-3 V -
#A19 #19 Body sensor cluster stability sensor (BSC), communication cable CAN L. U= 2-3 V -
#A20 #20 Reserve - -
#A21 #21 Pressure build-up valve, power supply U= Ubat -
#A22 #22 Body sensor cluster stability sensor (BSC), power supply U= Ubat The stability sensor is powered by the control module.
#A23 #23 Pedal pressure sensor, signal 1 Open: U= Ulow The sensor is normally open.
0 V when the brake pedal is not actuated.
12 V when the brake pedal is actuated.
#A24 #24 Pedal pressure sensor, signal 2 Closed: U= Ubat The sensor is normally closed.
12 V when the brake pedal is not actuated.
0 V when the brake pedal is actuated.
#A25 #25 Reserve - -
#A26 #26 Pedal position sensor, power supply U= 5 V -
#A27 #27 Pedal position sensor, ground U= Ulow -
#A28 #28 Reserve - -
#A29 #29 Stability sensor, ground U= U Ulow -
#A30 #30 Vacuum sensor signal U= 5 V -
#A31 #31 Check valve, signal - Pulse width modulated signal (PWM) 5-10 A.
#A32 #32 30-feed for the valves (power supply from battery) U = Ubat With a 30 A fuse.
#A33 #33 Front right wheel sensor, ground U= Ulow -
#A34 #34 Front right wheel sensor, signal Tooth against sensor:
I ≈ 14 mA ± 25%
Cover against sensor:
I ≈ 7 mA ± 25%
When the toothed wheels rotate, the sensor generates a pulsed current signal (square wave) with fixed pulse ratio. The frequency increases with speed.
For test of sensor's function, see #11 in table.
#A35 #35 Reserve - -
#A36 #36 Rear left wheel sensor, signal Tooth at sensor:
I ≈ 14 mA ± 25%
Cover against sensor:
I ≈ 7 mA ± 25%
The sensor generates a pulsed signal (square wave) with a fixed pulse ratio when the toothed wheel rotates. The frequency increases with speed.
For test of sensor's function, see #9 in table.
#A37 #37 Rear left wheel sensor, ground U= Ulow -
#A38 #38 Pedal position sensor, signal 0.25-4.75 V The value increases when the brake pedal is depressed.
#A39 #39 Reserve - -
#A40 #40 Vacuum sensor, ground U= Ulow -
#A41 #41 Vacuum sensor, signal 1 U= Ubat -
#A42 #42 Rear right wheel sensor, ground U= Ulow -
#A43 #43 Rear right wheel sensor, signal Tooth against sensor:
I ≈ 14 mA ± 25%
Cover against sensor:
I ≈ 7 mA ± 25%
The sensor generates a pulsed signal (square wave) with a fixed pulse ratio when the toothed wheel rotates. The frequency increases with speed.
For test of sensor's function, see #7 in table.
#A44 #44 Reserve - -
#A45 #45 Front left wheel sensor, signal Tooth against sensor:
I ≈ 14 mA ± 25%
Cover against sensor:
I ≈ 7 mA ± 25%
The sensor generates a pulsed signal (quadratic wave) with a fixed pulse ratio when the pulse wheel rotates. The frequency increases with speed.
For test of sensor's function, see #14 in table.
#A46 #46 Front left wheel sensor, ground U= U low -
#A47 #47 Power and signal ground U= U low Ground terminal for the pump motor.