Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) Displayed By Warning Lights

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) displayed by warning lights -K47-, -K118- and -K155








Warning lamps





ABS warning light -K47
^ If the ABS warning light -K47- -1- does not go out after switching the ignition on and completion of the test sequence, the malfunction may be:
-a- Voltage supply is below 10 Volt
-b- There is a malfunction in the ABS
The anti-locking brake system remains switched off with an ABS malfunction -b-, but the brake system remains fully operational.
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-c- Since the last time the vehicle was started there was a temporary speed sensor malfunction.
In the case of sensor malfunction -c- the ABS warning light -K47- will extinguish after restarting the engine and attaining a speed of above 20 km/h (approximately 13 mph).
-d- The connection from instrument cluster to ABS Control Module (w/EDL) -J104- is interrupted (open circuit).
-e- Instrument cluster is faulty.

Warning lights -K47- and -K118
^ If the ABS warning light -K47- -1- goes out but the warning light for brake system -K118- -2remains on, then the malfunction may be:
-a- The parking brake is applied.
-b-There is a malfunction in the activation of the warning light for brake system -K118- refer to wiring diagram.
-c-The brake fluid level is too low.
If the ABS warning light -K47- -1- and the warning light for brake system -K118- -2- illuminated, the ABS system is faulty and the EBD (electronic brake pressure distribution) is not functioning.

WARNING: After the ABS warning light -K47- and warning light for brake system -K118- have illuminated, it is possible that the rear wheels will lock-up earlier when braking.





ESP Control Lamp -K155
^ If the ESP Control Lamp -K155- -3- does not go out after the ignition is switched on and test sequence is completed then the malfunction may be:
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-a- Short to positive in ASR/ESP button -E256-.
-b- There is a malfunction in the activation of the ESP Control Lamp -K1 55-.
-c- The ASR/ESP system has been switched off via ASR/ESP button -E256-.
There is a malfunction present which only affects the safety systems of the ASR/ESP. The ABS/EDL and EBD safety systems on the vehicle remain fully functional.
If ESP control lamp -K155- flashes while driving, the ASR or ESP system is regulating the system.