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ABS SYSTEM (BOSCH 2Si)

INDEX

WIRINGDIAGRAM ..31-2
GENERALDESCRIPTION . . 31-3

FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTION . ... 31-3

LOCATIONOFCOMPONENTS ...91-4
FAULT-FINDING ...31-s

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION Connecting to the diagnosis connector (T8) located
next to the control unit, it is possible to use the signals
The car is equipped.with an electronic wheel anti-lock of the "flashing code" to quickly locate the faulty
system (BOSCH 2Si) which adjusts the braking component (see "Fault-finding").
pressure transmitted to the wheels preventing loss of The connector T8 can also be used to connect to the
road-holding under all tyre and road conditions. ALFA ROMEO Tester.
The system has been designed to integrate, and not
replace, the normal mechanicalbraking system, guar-
anteeing a high degree of safety in the event of a FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
failure: in fact it operates on the same brake fluid as
the conventional mechanical circuit. System supply:
Four sensors, located on the four wheels, inform the With a line protected by wander fuse G125a (1 0A) the
electronic control unit of the speed of each wheel key- operated voltage - leading from relay 1108 and
continuously, thereby recording locking situations af- from fuse G384 - supplies pin 1 of connector G272 oI
fecting the wheels, skidding and loss of grip. the ABS hydraulic unit N51, and from here it supplies
the safety relay and energizes the coil: this way the
ln these situations, the control unit suitably operates
relay supplies with battery voltage -leading from pin 2
the solenoid valves that modulate the pressure in the
of G272 and from the line protected by fuse Gl2Sb
hydraulic circuit, eliminating wheel locking and bring-
(60A)-the electronic module and the coil of the engine
ing the car back to the limit of roadholding, which
relay: following a command from the electronic mo-
means that the braking distance is reduced to a mini-
dule, this operates the pump motor which delivers the
mum, without losing control of steering.
pressure of the brake fluid to the wheels.
The modulating solenoid valves are, in this version
The electronic module and relays are earthed by pin
of the system, four,'one for each wheel.
4 of connector G272, while the pump is earthed by
connector G202-
Components
The system comprises: Sen'sors and solenoid valves:

- four magnetic induction sensors which read the Directly inside the control unit N51, the module is
speed of the wheels: L28; L29; L30; L31. connected with three adjustment solenoid valves,
which modulate the pressure on the brakes of the four
- the integrated electronic and hydraulic control unit wheels; outside, through connector G273, it is con-
N51, which houses the following: nected with the four sensors L28 - L29 - L3O - L31
. the electronic control module (CPU) which signal the speed of the single wheels, and with
. the four solenoid valves the brake switch H3, which sends a consent signal: in
. the brake fluid pump fact the ABS system cannot come into operation if the
. a safety relay brake pedal is not pressed"
. a pump control relay
- the connector for self{iagnosis TB Self-diagnosis:
- the brake switch H3 (the same that turns on the stop When the control unit detects problems through the
Iights) which signals the system the braking condi- self- diagnosis function, it sends a signalto the instru-
tion. ment cluster C10 which turns on the ABS warning
light: this signal depends on a failure of the electronic
The ABS includes a self{iagnosis system which con-
module -pin 1 of connector G273- or on the hydraulic
tinually monitors allthe system parameters and com-
ponents: in the event of a failure or fault, the system control - pin 3 of G272. The diagnosis connector T8,
allows connection of the control unit with the ALFA
cuts itself off automatically leaving the conventional
ROMEO Tester or "reading" of the flashing code (see
servo-assisted mechanical braking system oper-
"Fault{inding").
ational: the driver is alerted of this situation by a
special warning light @ on the instrument cluster
(c10).

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FAULT.FINDING - power the ABS control unit N51 ("key-operated"
supply")
AUTOMATIG CHECK UPON IGNITION: when the car Read the sequence of flashes on the "ABS warning
is started the "ABS warning light" on the instrument light" on the instrument panel C10:
cluster turns on for appr. 2 secs., then it goes off
meaning that the system is working properly. lf the - for three times code "12" appears, meaning correct
warning light stays on, carry out diagnosis using the operation: if this does not occur, carry out test J
flashing code, as mentioned previously.
- the codes of the errors memorised appear (each
lf the warning light does not turn on, carry out test J. repeated three times): carry out the test given in the
following table

Fault-Finding using the Flashing - code "12" appears for another three times, indicat-
ing the end of the sequence
Code NOTE: Resetting the memorised code is obtained by
disconnecting the line of pin 1 of T8 and engaging the
The selfdiagnosis system with which this system is ignition switch 20 times (or using the ALFA ROMEO
fitted, makes it possible to quickly locate a faulty Tester)
component following the instructions of a FLASHING
CODE, which is activated as follows:

- earlh the line of pin 1 ol connector T8

Error Godes Table

CODE FAULT CARRY OUT TEST

12 Start and end of diagnosis

No Control unit and seltdiagnosis fault A
code (.)
16 Faulty LH front solenoid valve (VL) Check the impedance of the solenoid valve (1 .5+2.5 Q) and
the conditiorr of the connections between the control unit and
the solenoid valve; if necessary change the solenoid valve
17 Faulty RH front solenoid, valve (VR) Check the impedance of the solenoid valve (1 .5+2.5 Q) and
the condition of the connections between the control unit and
the solenoid valve; if necessary change the solenoid valve
19 Faulty safety relay B
otr lncorrect number of phonic wheel teeth Change the phonicwheel concerned see Group 33
.,BRAKES')
26 Faulty LH rear solenoid valve (HL) Check the impedance of the solenoid valve (1 .5+2.5 Q) and
the condition of the connections between the control unit and
the solenoid valve; if necessary change the solenoid valve
aa Faulty RH rear solenoid valve (HR) Check the impedance of the solenoid valve (1 .5+2.5 O) and
the condition of the connections between the control unit and
the solenoid valve; if necessary change the solenoid valve
35 Faulty pump motor c
J/ Faulty brake switch (H3) D
QO Faulty LH front sensor (L29) Check the impedance of the sensor (appr.1 kA); change it if
necessary. Then carry out the next test E.
41 LH front sensor (L29) not connected E
42 Faulty FtH sensor (128) Check the impedance of the sensor (appr. 1 kA); change it if
necessary. Then carry out the next test F.
43 RH front sensor (L28) not connected F
44 Faulty LH rear sensor (L31) Check the impedance of the sensor (appr. 1 kA); change it if
necessary. Then carry out the next test G.
45 LH rear sensor (L31) not mnnected G
46 Faulty BH rear sensor (L30) Check the impedance of the sensor (appr. 1 kA); change it if
necessary. Then carry outthe nexttest H.
47 RH rear selisor (L30) not connected H
48 lnsutficient supply voltage I
55 Faulty electronic control unit Change the control unit, contained in N51
56 Operating error in diagnosis

(.) if the warning light is not working, see test J

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PRE LIMINARY SYSTEM CHECK

TEST PROCEDURE RESULT CORRECTIVE ACTION

A1

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CHECK FUSES

Check the intactness of wander fuses G125a and

@r Carry out step A2

G125b
@, Change fuses
- Gl25a (10A)
- G125b (60A)

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- Check the two relaYs in unit N51

@r Carry out step A3

@, Change the relaYs if faultY

A3

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CHECK VOLTAGE

Check lor 12Y at Pin 2 ol G272

@r Carry out steP A4

@, Bestore the wiring between pin 2 of G272 and branch

terminal board G56

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A4 CHECK VOLTAGE

Turn the key and check for 12V alpin 1 o't G272
@r Carry out step A5

@, Restore the wiring between pin 1 ot G272and the fuse

box Gl, through tuse Gl25a, and relay l'108

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A5 CHECK EABTH

Check that G202 is earthed

@r Garry out step AG

@, Restore the wiring between G202 and earth G63

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A6 CHECK EARTH

Check that Pin 4 ot G272 is earthed

@r CONTINUE DIAGNOSIS USING THE ALFA ROMEO
TESTER OR USING THE FLASHING CODE

@, Bestore the wiring between pin 4 of G272 and earth

G55b

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FAULTY SAFETY RELAY TEST B

TEST PROCEDURE BESULT CORRECTIVE ACTION

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B1 CHECK RELAY

Check that the safety relay is working properly (in

@r Carry out step 82

group N51)

@, Change the relay

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92 CHECK VOLTAGE

Check lor 12V at pin 87 of the safety relay

@r Carry out step 83

@, ln this case breaks of the connection between G272 and

the safety relay are likely.
Change group N51

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B3 CHECK VOLTAGE

Turn the key and check for 1 2 V at pin 86 of the safety

@r Carry out step 84

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relay
ln this case breaks of the connection between G272 and
the safety relay are likely.
Change group N51

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B4 CHECK VOLTAGE

Turn the key and check for 1 2V at pin 86 of the motor

@r Change the motor relay (also see test C)

relay

@, Change group N51

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FAULTY PUMP MOTOR TEST C

TEST PROCEDURE RESULT CORRECTIVE ACTION

c1 CHECK RELAY

- Check the correct operation of the motor relay (in

@r Carry out step C2

group N5'l)

@, Change the relay, contained in N51

c2 CHECK VOLTAGE

- Check lor 12Y at pin 87 of the motor relay

@" Carry out step C3

@, ln this case breaks are likely in the connection between

G272 and the motor relay.
Change group N51

c3 CHECK VOLTAGE

- Turn the key and check for 1 2 V at pin 86 of the motor

@r Carry out step C4

relay

@, Check the safety relay (see test B).

lf not, breaks are likely in the connection between the
safety relay and the motor relay.
Change group N51

c4 CHECK EABTH

- Check for 0 V at pin (-) of the pump motor

@r Carry out step C5

@, ln this case breaks are likely in the connection between

pin (-) of the pump motor and G2O2.
Change group N51

c5 CHECK PUMP

- Bridge pins 30 and 87 ol the motor relay. Check that

@r lf necessary , check the brake hydraulic circuit. (see
Group 33 "BRAKES")
the pump motor is working properly

@, Change group N51, complete with pump motor

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FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH

TEST PROCEDURE RESULT CORRECTIVE ACTION

D1 CHECK STOP LIGHTS

- Check that the stop lights are working properly @r Carry out step D2

@, Change the stop lights switch H3, or proceed as

described in the "STOP LIGHTS" section

o2 CHECK VOLTAGE

- With the pedal pressed, check lor 12 V at pin 9 of

G273
@r Check and if necessary change the electrcjnic control
unit contained in N51

@, Restore the wiring between pln g of G273 and H3

LH FRONT SENSOR NOT CONNECTED

TEST PROCEDURE RESULT CORRECTIVE ACTION

E1 CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT

- Turn the key and check for an open circuit between

pins 7 and 13 oI G273
@r Carry out step E2

@, Carry out step E3

E2 CHECK CONTINUIry

- Disconnect the sensor L29 and check for continuity

between the sensor and pinT ot G273, and between
@, Check and if necessary change the sensor L29.

the sensor and pin 13 ot G273

@, Restore the wiring between L29 and G273

E3 CHECK OPEN CIBCUIT

- Disconnect the sensor L29 and check for an open

circuit between pins 7 and 13 of G273 (wiring side)
@r Check and if necessary change sensor L29.

@, Restore the wiring eliminating the short circuit between

the cables connecting L29 with G273

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RH FRONT SENSOR NOT CONNECTED

CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT

Carry out step F2
- Turn the key and check for an open circuit between
pins 5 and 11 ot G273
Carry out step F3

Check and if necessary change the sensor L2g.

- Disconnect the sensor L28 check for continuity
between the sensor and pin 5 of G273, and between
the sensor and pin 11 ol G273 Restore the wiring between L2g and G27i

Check and if necessary change the sensor L2g.

- Disconnect the sensor L2B and check for an open
circuit between pins 5 and 11 of G273 (wiring side)
Bestore the wiring eliminating the short circuit between
the cables connecting L28 with e273

LH REAR SENSOR NOT CONNECTED

Carry out step G2

- Turn the key and check for an open circuit between
pins 4 and 2 oI G273
Carry out step G3

Check and if necessary change the sensor L31.

- Disconnect the sensor L31 and check for continuity
between the sensor and pin 4 of G273, and between
the sensor and pin 2 of G273 Restore the wiring between LOI and G273

Check and if necessary change the sensor L31.

- Disconnect the sensor L31 and check for an open
circuit between pins 4 and 2 of G273 (wiring side)
Restore the wiring eliminating the short circuit between
the cables connecting L31 with G273

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RH REAR SENSOR NOT CONNECTED TEST H

TEST PROCEDURE RESULT CORRECTIVE ACTION

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H1 CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT
Carry out step H2
- Turn the key and check lor an open circuit between
pins 6 and 14 ot G273
@, Carry out step H3

CHECK CONTINUIry
@,
H2
Check and if necessary change the sensor L30.
- Disconnect the sensor L30 and check for continuity
between the sensor and pin 6 of G273 , and between
the sensor and pin 14 o'f G273
@, Restore the wiring betvveen L30 and G273

H3 CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT

- Disconnect the sensor L28 and check for an open

@r Check and if necessary change the sensor L30.

circuit between pins 6 and 14 ot G273 (wiring side)

@, Restore the wiring eliminating the short circuit between

the cables connecting L30 with G273

INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY VOLTAGE TEST t

TEST PROCEDURE RESULT CORRECTIVE ACTION

CHECK VOLTAGE
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Carry out step 12

- Check that the battery voltage is 12V

@, Restore the correct voltage recharging or changing the

battery A'l

t2 CHECK VOLTAGE

- Check for a voltage oI 12Y at pin 2 ol G272 @r Carry out step 13

@, Bestore the wiring between pin 2 of G272 and lhe

battery Al, through fuse G125b

I3 CHECK VOLTAGE

- With the key turned, check for a voltage of 12 V at pin

1 ol G272
@r CONTINUE DIAGNOSIS USING THE ALFA ROMEO
TESTER

@, Restore the wiring between pin 1 of G272 and the

fusebox Gl, through fuse G125a, and relay 1108

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Carry out step J2

- Check the continuity between pin 12 ot G2TOand pin
3 of connector T8 and between pin 15 of G2l3
and
pin I of T8
Restore the wiring between G273 andconnector
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CHECK EARTH SIGNAL

Change the instrument cluster Cl0
- Turn the key and check for, 0V for a few
seconds at
pin 83 of the instrument cluster Cl0

Carry out step Jg

Restore the wiring between G273 and

- Turn the key and check for, 0V for a few seconds C10
at Also check the wiring between pin 3 of
pin 1 of G273 G272 and C10

Change the control unit contained in N5.t.

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