ECU through warranty or aftermarket.

6. Locate the Faulted Wheel-End Brake.
Using a DMM in Continuity Check
Mode, check the continuity between
Pin C within the Continuous Sensor
Harness Connector and a chassis
ground.

Continuity Measurement Results
• Continuity is Present: Ground circuit working properly.
Check the entire run of the harness between the ECU
Connector and the Continuous Sensor Harness Connector
connected to the Faulted Wheel-End Brake. If damaged
wire insulation is not found, proceed with replacing the ECU
with a known good ECU. If the problem persists, further
diagnostics are needed to locate the short. If the problem
ceases, then proceed with replacing the ECU through
warranty or aftermarket.
• Continuity is Not Present: Sensor ground circuit is open.
Open circuit must be found and repaired.

Table 6 – Service Action Codes

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Service
Action
Code

B

Troubleshooting Measure
1. Locate the Faulted Wheel-End Brake.
Disconnect the Continuous Sensor
Harness Connector and with a Digital
Multi-Meter (DMM) in Continuity Check
Mode, check the continuity between
Pin B and Pin C within the Continuous
Sensor Harness Connector.

Continuity Measurement Results
• Continuity is Present: Short between sensor line and
sensor ground confirmed.
o If secondary connectors are present between the
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Connector and the
Continuous Sensor Harness Connector, proceed to
Step 2.
o If secondary connectors are not present between the
ECU Connector and the Continuous Sensor Harness
Connector, proceed to Step 3.
• Continuity is Not Present: Short not present between
sensor line and sensor ground.
• Possible intermittent short. Check the entire run of the
harness between the ECU Connector and the Continuous
Sensor Harness Connector connected to the Faulted
Wheel-End Brake. If damaged wire insulation is not found,
proceed with replacing the ECU with a known good ECU.
If the problem persists, further diagnostics are needed to
locate the short. If the problem ceases, then proceed with
replacing the ECU through warranty or aftermarket.

2. Locate the Faulted Wheel-End Brake
and follow the Continuous Sensor
Harness Connector to any OEMspecific connectors between the brake
and the ECU Connector. At each
OEM-specific connector with the DMM
in Continuity Check Mode, check the
continuity between the Sensor Power
and Sensor Signal Pins.

Continuity Measurement Results
• Continuity is Present: Short circuit confirmed in supply line.
Supply line must be replaced.
• Continuity is Not Present: Short not present in supply line.
Proceed to Step 3.

3. Locate the Bendix® iSense™ Pro ECU
and disconnect the ECU Connector.
Using a DMM in Continuity Check
Mode and referring to Figure 3 and
Table 2, check the continuity between ​
the Sensor Ground Pin corresponding
to the axle on which the Faulted Wheel
End resides​and ​the Sensor Signal Pin
corresponding to the Faulted Wheel
End​within the ECU Connector.

Continuity Measurement Results
• Continuity is Present: Short circuit confirmed in vehicle
harness. Short must be found and repaired.
• Continuity is Not Present: Short not present between
sensor line and sensor power. Proceed to Step 4.

Table 6 – Service Action Codes

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Action

Service
Action
Code

Troubleshooting Measure

Action

4. Locate the Faulted Wheel-End Brake
Continuity Measurement Results
and disconnect the Continuous Sensor • Continuity is Present: Open circuit not present in sensor
Harness Connector. Locate the
signal line. Proceed to Step 5.
Bendix® iSense™ Pro Electronic Control • Continuity is Not Present: Open circuit present in sensor
Unit (ECU) and disconnect the ECU
signal line.
Connector. Using a Digital Multi-Meter
o Check the entire run of the harness between the
(DMM) in Continuity Check Mode and
ECU Connector and the Continuous Sensor Harness
referring to Figure 3 and Table 2, check
Connector connected to the Faulted Wheel-End Brake.
the continuity between the Sensor
If damaged wiring is not found, proceed with replacing
Signal Pin corresponding to the Faulted
the ECU with a known good ECU. If the problem
Wheel End within the ECU Connector
persists, further diagnostics is needed to locate
and Pin A within the Continuous Sensor
the short. If the problem ceases, then proceed with
Harness Connector.
replacing the ECU through warranty or aftermarket.

B

5. Locate the Faulted Wheel-End Brake
and disconnect the Continuous
Sensor Harness Connector. Locate
the Sense Pro ECU and disconnect
the ECU Connector. Using a DMM in
Continuity Check Mode and referring
to Figure 3 and Table 2, check the
continuity between the Sensor Ground
Pin corresponding to the axle on
which the Faulted Wheel End resides
within the ECU Connector and Pin B
within the Continuous Sensor Harness
Connector.

Continuity Measurement Results
• Continuity is Present: Open circuit not present in sensor
power line. Proceed to Step 6.
• Continuity is Not Present: Open circuit present in sensor
power line.
o Check the entire run of the harness between the
ECU Connector and the Continuous Sensor Harness
Connector connected to the Faulted Wheel-End Brake.
If damaged wiring is not found, proceed with replacing
the ECU with a known good ECU. If the problem
persists, further diagnostics is needed to locate
the short. If the problem ceases, then proceed with
replacing the ECU through warranty or aftermarket.

6. Locate the iSense Pro ECU and
disconnect the ECU Connector. Using
a DMM in Continuity Check Mode
and referring to Figure 3 and Table
2, check the continuity between ​the
Sensor Ground Pin corresponding to
the axle on which the Faulted Wheel
End resides​and ​the Sensor Signal Pin
corresponding to the Faulted Wheel
End​within the ECU Connector.

Continuity Measurement Results
• Continuity is Present: Short circuit in vehicle harness
confirmed. Short must be found and repaired.
• Continuity is Not Present: Short not present between
sensor ground and sensor signal.
o Possible intermittent short. Check the entire run of
the harness between the ECU Connector and the
Continuous Sensor Harness Connector connected
to the Faulted Wheel-End Brake. Additionally, check
the entire run of the harness between the ECU
Connector and where it is connected on the vehicle
harness. If damaged wire insulation is not found,
proceed with replacing the ECU with a known good
ECU. If the problem persists, further diagnostics are
needed to locate the short. If the problem ceases, then
proceed with replacing the ECU through warranty or
aftermarket.

Table 6 – Service Action Codes

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TROUBLESHOOTING: ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WIRING HARNESS
CONNECTORS
Bendix Air Disc Brake (ADB) Wear-sensing Electronic
Control Units (ECUs) are designed to interface with a
Deutsch DTV connector as referenced in Table 7. Follow
the connector manufacturer’s specifications for creating or
repairing wiring harnesses
®

IMPORTANT
All wiring harness connectors must be properly seated.
The use of secondary locks is strongly advised.

All unused ECU pins must be covered and receive
proper environmental protection.
As a matter of good practice and to ensure maximum
system robustness, always use the maximum size wire
supported by the wire harness connectors for ignition and
ground. All sensor and serial communications circuits
(J1939) must use twisted pair wiring (one to two twists per
inch). Reference the appropriate SAE J1939 standards
document for additional details.

All wires must be carefully routed to avoid contact with
rotating elements. Wiring must be properly secured
approximately every 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm) using UVstabilized, non‑metallic hose clamps or bow‑tie cable
ties to prevent pinching, binding, or fraying.
It is recommended that wires be routed straight out of a
connector for a minimum of three (3) inches before the
wire is allowed to bend. Ignition power and ground wires
should be kept to a minimum length. If convoluted tubing
is used, its inner diameter must match the size of the wire
bundle as closely as possible.
WIRE
REQUIREMENT

Wiring harness lengths must be carefully selected
for the vehicle. Harnesses that are too long increase
the possibility of electrical interference and wiring
damage. Excess lengths of wire are not to be wound
to form coils; instead, re-route, repair, or replace the
wiring harness. Do not attempt to stretch harnesses
that are too short, as mechanical strain can result in
wire breakage.
Route sensor wiring coming out of the wheel-ends away
from moving brake components. Sensor wiring needs to
be secured to the axle to prevent excess cable length and
wiring damage.
Following the axle, the sensor wires must be attached along
the length of the service brake hoses using cable ties with
ultraviolet protection and secured every 6 to 8 in. (15 to
20 cm). Sufficient – but not excessive – cable length must
be provided to permit full suspension travel and steering
axle movement. Install wires so that they cannot touch
rotating elements such as wheels, brake discs, or drive
shafts.
Bendix does not recommend using standard tie‑wraps to
secure wiring harnesses directly to rubber air lines. This
may cause premature wiring failure from the pressure
exerted on the wiring when air pressure is applied through
the air line. Non‑metallic hose clamps or bow‑tie tie‑wraps
are preferred.
The use of grommets or other suitable protection is required
whenever the cable must pass through metallic frame
members.
All sensor wiring must utilize twisted pair wire, with
approximately one to two twists per inch.
It is recommended that wires be routed straight out of a
connector for a minimum of three (3) inches before the
wire is allowed to bend.

CONNECTOR

WIRE TERMINAL

LOCKING CLIP

WIRE PLUG

DTV06-18SB

0462-201-16141

WV-18S

114017-ZZ

DTM06-2S

0462-201-20141

WM-2S

N/A

TERMINAL
CRIMP TOOL

ABD Wear-sensing
ECU Harness
Connector 18-pin
Deutsch DTV

Wire Harness Mating
Connector
2-pin Deutsch DTM
*Applies only to
End-of-Life (EOL)
Wear-Sensing

Table 7 – ADB Wear-sensing ECU Component Connectors
14

HDT-48-00

NOTE: Bendix does not supply these parts.
* As a matter of good practice and to ensure maximum system robustness,
always use the maximum size wire supported by the wire harness terminals and
connectors for ignition and ground.

REMOVING THE BENDIX® AIR DISC BRAKE
(ADB) WEAR-SENSING ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNIT (ECU)

INSTALLING A NEW BENDIX ADB
WEAR-SENSING ECU

1. Turn the vehicle ignition off.
2. Remove as much contamination from the Electronic
Control Unit (ECU) as possible prior to disconnecting
the electrical connections.

When replacing the ADB wear-sensing ECU, verify
that the unit you are installing has the correct default
settings.

3. Note the ECU assembly mounting position on the
vehicle.

Verify correct operation of the ADB wear-sensing
ECU by evaluating the system function with
Bendix ® ACom ® Diagnostic Software or PC-based
diagnostic tool. Refer to the section titled Using
PC-based Diagnostics in this document.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ECU.
5. Remove and retain the mounting bolts that secure
the ECU.

For further information, contact either the OEM, Bendix®,
or your local authorized Bendix® dealer.
1. Position and secure the ADB wear-sensing ECU in the
original mounting orientation using the mounting bolts
retained during removal. When mounting the unit in the
cab, use no more torque than is necessary to firmly
secure the ECU into position. The ECU connector
should be installed only by hand until it clicks into place.
The ECU has two (2) through-hole mounting tabs to
be used for mounting. Refer to OEM documentation
regarding mounting methods and torques.
2. Reconnect the electrical connector to the ECU. The
connector should be installed only by hand until it
clicks into place.
3. Start the vehicle and monitor Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTCs) using a PC-based diagnostic tool, such as
ACom Diagnostic Software.
Refer to the section titled Troubleshooting: Electronic
Control Unit (ECU) Wiring Harness Connectors for more
information on wiring harnesses.

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TROUBLESHOOTING: BENDIX® AIR DISC BRAKE (ADB) WEAR-SENSING
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WIRING SCHEMATIC
4-AXLE/CONTINUOUS WEAR SENSOR

5A

+12 IGNITION

SAE J1939 CAN LO

5

SENSOR POWER (+5V) – FRONT AXLE

7

SENSOR SIGNAL – FRONT AXLE LEFT

8

SENSOR SIGNAL – FRONT AXLE RIGHT

6

SENSOR GROUND – FRONT AXLE

15

SENSOR POWER (+5V) – REAR AXLE #1

9

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #1 LEFT

10

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #1 RIGHT

17

SENSOR GROUND – REAR AXLE #1

16

SENSOR POWER (+5V) – REAR AXLES #2 & #3

11

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #2 LEFT

12

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #2 RIGHT

13

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #3 LEFT

14

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #3 RIGHT

18

^^^
^^^

SAE J1939 CAN HI

4

^^^
REAR AXLE #3
LEFT WHEEL

REAR AXLE #3
RIGHT WHEEL

GROUND

3

^^^

REAR AXLE #2
LEFT WHEEL
REAR AXLE #2
RIGHT WHEEL

2

^^^

REAR AXLE #1
LEFT WHEEL

^^^

REAR AXLE #1
RIGHT WHEEL

16

1

^^^

FRONT AXLE
LEFT WHEEL

^^^

FRONT AXLE
RIGHT WHEEL

Figure 7 – 4-Axle/Continuous Schematic

IGNITION POWER

SENSOR GROUND – REAR AXLES #2 & #3

TROUBLESHOOTING: BENDIX® AIR DISC BRAKE (ADB) WEAR-SENSING
ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WIRING SCHEMATIC
4-AXLE/END-OF-LIFE WEAR SENSOR

5A

+12 IGNITION

1
2
3
4
5

NOT USED – PLUGGED

7

SENSOR SIGNAL – FRONT AXLE LEFT

8

SENSOR SIGNAL – FRONT AXLE RIGHT

6

SENSOR GROUND – FRONT AXLE

15

NOT USED – PLUGGED

9

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #1 LEFT

10

SENSOR SIGNAL – REAR AXLE #1 RIGHT

17

SENSOR GROUND – REAR AXLE #1

16

NOT USED – PLUGGED

11