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DTC 15

DTC 15: Wheel Speed Sensor (Abnormal Output Signal)

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT
Refer to DTC 11.

CIRCUIT OPERATION
Refer to DTC 11.

ABS DTC SET CONDITIONS
^ DTC 15 is output when output signal produced by any of wheel speed sensor is abnormal (excluding short and open-circuits).

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this DTC is to set are:)
^ Improper installation of the wheel speed sensor
^ Malfunction of the wheel speed sensor
^ Damaged wiring harness or connector
^ Malfunction of the ABS rotor
^ Malfunction of the wheel bearing

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991223: Harness Set
^ MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
^ MB991529: Diagnostic Trouble Code Check Harness





STEP 1. Check the wheel speed sensor installation.
Q: Are the wheel speed sensors boiled securely in place at the front knuckle or the rear knuckle?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Install it properly. Then go to Step 8.











STEP 2. Check the harness wires between the ABS-ECU connector A-02 and the wheel speed sensor connector A-22.

NOTE: After inspecting the intermediate connector C-06, inspect the wires. If the intermediate connector C-06 is damaged, repair or replace it. If the connector has been repaired or replaced, go to Step 8.

Q: Is any of the harness wires between the ABS-ECU connector A-02 and the wheel speed sensor connector A-22 damaged?
YES: Repair it and go to Step 8.
NO: Go to Step 3.





STEP 3. Check the harness wires between the ABS-ECU connector A-02 and the wheel speed sensor connector A-37.
Q: Is any of the harness wires between the ABS-ECU connector A-02 and the wheel speed sensor connector A-37 damaged?
YES: Repair it and then go to Step 8.
NO: Go to Step 4.














STEP 4. Check the harness wines between the ABS-ECU connector A-02 and the wheel speed sensor connector D-08 or D-09 .

NOTE: After inspecting the intermediate connectors C-90, C-94 and D-16, inspect the wires. If the intermediate connector C-90, C-94 or D-16 is damaged, repair or replace it. If the connector has been repaired or replaced, go to Step 8.

Q: Is any of the harness wires between the ABS-ECU connector A-02 and the wheel speed sensor connector D-08 or D-09 damaged?
YES: Repair it and then go to Step 8.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check each wheel speed sensor output voltage.
Output Voltage:
^ When measured with a voltmeter: 42 mV or more
^ When measured with oscilloscope (maximum voltage): 200 mV or more
Q: Does the voltage meet the specification?
YES: Replace the hydraulic unit (integrated with ABS-ECU) and then go to Step 8.
NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Check the wheel speed sensors or ABS rotors. If there is a damage in any of the following check items, replace the wheel speed sensor or the ABS rotor.
Check items:
^ Wheel speed sensor internal resistance
Standard value: 1.28 - 1.92 k ohms
^ Insulation between the wheel speed sensor body and the connector terminals
^ Toothed ABS rotor
Q: Is any of the wheel speed sensors or ABS rotors damaged?
YES: Replace the faulty part and then go to Step 8.
NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 7. Check the wheel bearings.
Q: Is any of the wheel bearings damaged?
YES: Replace it and then go to Step 8.
NO: Go to Step 8.

STEP 8. Check the diagnostic trouble codes.
Q: Do the diagnostic trouble code 15 reset?
YES: Go to Step 1.
NO: This diagnosis is complete.