NHTSA ID Number: 10057460
Manufacturer Communication Number: SD-13-4986
TSB/Document Date: 2015-06-01
Summary
BENDIX
ESP ES-80 CONTROLLER: INFORMATION TO ENHANCE BRAKING OF AIR-BRAKED HEAVY, MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS, TRACTORS & BUSES, ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, WHICH ARE ONE OUT OF THREE ABS DEVICES, WHICH IS USED. *LJ
20
1056
13
1059
1067
1067
1067
1067
1067
Lamp Status
ABS
ATC/
ESP
ON
ON
-
ON
ON
ON
Trailer PMV: hold Solenoid Shorted to Ground
-
ON
Trailer PMV: Release Solenoid Open Circuit
-
ON
6
Trailer PMV: hold Solenoid Open Circuit
-
ON
7
Trailer PMV: Common Open Circuit
-
ON
20
8
-
ON
2
2
3
4
6
7
24
24
24
24
24
24
3
1
5
7
8
6
-
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
1067
11
24
4
-
ON
1067
1068
14
2
24
24
9
2
Trailer PMV: Configuration Error
Brake Demand/Load Sensor DTCs
PS3 Open or Shorted
PS1 Open or Shorted
PS Supply Voltage High Error
PS Supply Voltage Low Error
PS Supply Voltage Error
PS Not Calibrated
(PS1/PS2 Plausibility Error) Brake Demand Primary and Secondary Circuit
Pressure Sensor Plausibility Error
Pressure Sensor not configured.
PS2 Open or Shorted
-
ON
ON
-
-
-
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
-
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
Miscellaneous DTCs
1238
14
12
37
1807
1807
1807
1807
1807
1807
1807
1807
1807
1807
1807
2
2
2
2
2
2
9
12
13
13
13
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
3
4
5
7
9
10
8
6
1
2
11
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
1808
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
9
13
14
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
16
5
17
7
ATC disable by switch
Steering Angle Sensor DTCs
SAS Static Signal
SAS Signal Out of Range
SAS Signal Reversed
SAS Gradient Error
SAS Long Term Calibration Error
SAS Plausibility Check (Ref YAW Rate)
SAS CAN Time‑out
SAS Signal Invalid
SAS Not Calibrated
SAS Calibration in Progress
SAS Detected But Not Configured
Yaw Rate Sensor DTCs
YRS Signal Out of Range
YRS Reversed Signal
YRS Invalid Signal
YRS Gradient Error
YRS Static BITE Error
YRS Dynamic BITE Error
YRS Fast Calibration Error
YRS Static Calibration Error
YRS Normal Calibration Error
YRS Plausibility Check (Ref Yaw Rate)
YRS Plausibility Error (Inside Model Based Limits)
YRS Plausibility Error (Outside Model Based Limits)
YRS Vibration Detected
YRS CAN Time‑out
YRS Detected But Not Configured
Erratic ESP Signal
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APPENDIX B: J1939 SPN AND FMI CODES AND THEIR BENDIX BLINK CODE EQUIVALENTS
Bendix® Blink Code
Equivalent(s)
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Description
(1st
(2nd
Digit)
Digit)
SPN
(J1939)
FMI
(J1939)
1809
1809
1809
1809
1809
1809
1809
2
2
2
2
2
13
13
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
1
3
4
5
6
15
2
2011
2051
31
31
11
11
26
27
2622
2622
2622
2622
2622
2
3
3
4
5
12
12
12
12
12
24
26
31
25
33
2984
2984
3
4
12
12
34
35
Lateral Acceleration Sensor DTCs
LAS Signal of Range
LAS Static Calibration Error
LAS Long Term Calibration Error
LAS Plausibility Error (Inside Model Based Limits)
LAS Plausibility Error (Outside Model Based Limits)
YRS- SAS Signal Cross-Check Incomplete
LAS Calibration in Progress
Miscellaneous
ABS ECU CAN Address Conflict
TPMS ECU CAN Address Conflict - TPMS INDICATOR LAMP ON
HS/HSA Hill Start Feature DTCs
HSA lamp Open Circuit or Shorted to GND
HSA valve: Solenoid Shorted to Voltage
HSA lamp Shorted to Voltage
HSA valve: Solenoid Shorted to Ground
HSA valve: Solenoid Open Circuit
Bendix® eTrac™ DTCs
®
Bendix eTrac™ Solenoid Shorted to Voltage
Bendix eTrac Solenoid Shorted to Ground
Figures Used
Figure 1 - Bendix® ESP® EC-80™ Controller.....................................................................1
Figure 2 - Bendix® WS-24™ Wheel Speed Sensors..........................................................3
Figure 3 - Example Of A Bendix® M-40X™ Modulator......................................................3
Figure 4 - Examples Of Steering Angle Sensors.............................................................3
Figure 5 - Yaw And Brake Demand/Load Sensors...........................................................4
Figure 6 - Additional Valves Necessary For The Hill Start Feature..................................4
Figure 7 - Bendix ESP EC‑80 Controller Features...........................................................5
Figure 8 - Power Line Without PLC Signal.......................................................................5
Figure 9 - Power Line With PLC Signal............................................................................5
Figure 10 - Bendix ESP EC‑80 Controller Indicator Lamp Behavior................................8
Figure 11 - Vehicle Orientation (Typical)..........................................................................9
Figure 12 - RSP Example............................................................................................... 12
Figure 13 - Yaw Control Example................................................................................... 12
Figure 14 - Typical Vehicle Diagnostic Connector Locations (J1939)............................ 21
Figure 15 - Example Of Blink Code Message................................................................ 21
Figure 16 - Diagnostic Modes........................................................................................22
Figure 17 - System Configuration Check........................................................................23
Figure 18 - Bendix® ACom® Diagnostics........................................................................ 24
Figure 19 - The Bendix® Remote Diagnostic Unit.......................................................... 24
Figure 20 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes............................................................................25
Figure 21 - Bendix EC‑80 Controller Component Connectors.......................................50
Figure 22 - WS-24 Wheel Speed Sensor Installation (S-Cam And Air Disc Brake)....... 51
Figures 23 & 24 - Troubleshooting: Wiring Schematics............................................52-53
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Lamp Status
ABS
ATC/
ESP
-
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
-
-
ON
ON
ON
-
ON
-
-
ON
ON
Full Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 1
Yaw Control (YC)..................................................................................................................................... 3
Roll Stability Program (RSP)................................................................................................................... 3
Components.........................................................................................................................................3-4
Bendix® eTrac™ Automated Air Suspension Transfer System................................................................. 4
ECU Mounting......................................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Configurations........................................................................................................................ 4
Bendix® ESP® EC‑80™ Controllers USE Power Line Carrier (PLC)........................................................ 5
Bendix ESP EC‑80 Controller Inputs...................................................................................................... 5
Bendix ESP EC‑80 Controller Outputs................................................................................................ 6-7
Indicator Lamps And Power-Up Sequence..........................................................................................8-9
ABS Operation................................................................................................................................... 9-10
ATC Operation...................................................................................................................................11-12
Bendix® ESP® ABS With Stability Control ........................................................................................12-13
Important Safety Information About The Bendix ESP System......................................................... 13-14
Dynamometer Test Mode...................................................................................................................... 14
Automatic Tire Size Calibration............................................................................................................. 14
System Impact During Active Trouble Codes........................................................................................ 15
ABS Partial Shutdown........................................................................................................................... 15
System Reconfiguration........................................................................................................................ 16
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Reconfiguration..................................................................................... 16
Data Storage......................................................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 17-53
Removal Of The Bendix ESP EC‑80 Controller Assembly................................................................... 17
Obtaining A New Bendix ESP EC‑80 Controller .................................................................................. 17
Installing A New Bendix ESP EC‑80 Controller.................................................................................... 17
Steering Angle Sensor Maintenance..................................................................................................... 18
Steering Angle Sensor Calibration........................................................................................................ 18
Removal Of The Yaw Rate/Lateral Acceleration Sensor...................................................................... 19
Brake Demand Sensor Calibration........................................................................................................ 20
Pressure Sensor Installation Requirements.......................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting: Blink Codes and Diagnostic Modes...................................................................... 21-23
ECU Diagnostics................................................................................................................................... 21
Blink Codes........................................................................................................................................... 21
Diagnostic Modes.................................................................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting: Using PC-Based or Hand-Held Diagnostic Tools................................................. 24-25
Bendix® ACom® Diagnostic Software.................................................................................................... 24
Bendix® RDU™ (Remote Diagnostic Unit).............................................................................................. 24
Active or Inactive Diagnostic Trouble Codes: Index and Troubleshooting Tests..............................26-47
Troubleshooting: Connectors................................................................................................................ 48
Troubleshooting: Wiring....................................................................................................................49-53
Glossary................................................................................................................................................ 54
APPENDIX A: Troubleshooting a 12-7 Blink Code DTC (SID-93 FMI-4) (SPN‑0802 FMI-04)............ 55
APPENDIX B: J1939 SPN and FMI Codes and their Bendix Blink Code Equivalents....................56-62
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