Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

2018 Ford Transit Connect XL, Van CargoSECTION Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

With the ignition ON, the ABS module sends messages to the SASM over the HS-CAN 2. If the SASM does not receive these messages within a certain time frame (usually less than 1 second), the SASM sets DTCs. For information on the messages sent to the SASM by the ABS module, refer to the NETWORK MESSAGE CHART in Description and Operation of Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article.Β 

PPT AX SASM DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
U0121:00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module: No Sub Type Information Sets in continuous memory and on-demand when the SASM detects any of the ABS module messages are missing. This can be due to a ABS module failure, a circuit failure on the HS-CAN or an excessive load on the network.
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