EBS Multiplex Version 2

Service Manual
Buses
Group 59
Release 01
Electronically Controlled Brake System (EBS)
Multiplex electrical system Version 2
20 013980
Contents
General .................................................................................................... 3
EBS ........................................................................................................ 3
Specifications ......................................................................................... 4
EBS ........................................................................................................ 4
Tools ........................................................................................................ 5
Special tools .......................................................................................... 5
Design and Function ............................................................................. 7

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Electronically controlled brake system (EBS) ........................................ 7
Malfunction ........................................................................................... 18
MID 136 Fault code table ..................................................................... 18
EBS, fault tracing ................................................................................. 21
MID 136 SID 1/2/3/4/5/6 Wheel speed sensor .................................... 24
MID 136 SID 7/8/9/10/11/12 Modulator ............................................... 26
MID 136 SID 22 Wheel speed sensor, speed signal ........................... 28
MID 136 SID 24 Indication lamp, TCS ................................................. 29
MID 136 SID 66 Modulator trailer ........................................................ 30
MID 136 SID 67 Pressure sensor signal, trailer modulator .................. 31
MID 136 SID 68 Pressure sensor power supply, trailer modulator ...... 32
MID 136 SID 70/71/72/73/74/75 Sensor, lining wear ........................... 33
MID 136 SID 76 Foot brake valve ........................................................ 35
MID 136 SID 221 Internal supply voltage sensor ................................ 36
MID 136 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link ........................................... 37
MID 136 SID 240 Program memory .................................................... 38
MID 136 SID 251 Power supply ABS/EBS .......................................... 39
MID 136 SID 253 Calibration memory EEPROM ................................ 40
MID 136 SID 254 Control unit EBS ...................................................... 41
MID 136 PSID 1 Brake effect, weakening ............................................ 42
MID 136 PSID 4 Brake adaption .......................................................... 43
MID 136 PSID 21 Brake system trailer ................................................ 44
MID 136 PSID 22 Supply voltage ........................................................ 45
MID 136 PSID 23 ISO 11992 Trailer link ............................................. 46
MID 136 PSID 25 Diagnostics/programming ....................................... 47
MID 136 PSID 26 ASR disengaged ..................................................... 48
MID 136 PSID 28 Worn brake linings .................................................. 49
MID 136 PSID 30 Low supply pressure brakes ................................... 50
MID 136 PSID 31 SAE J1939 Engine information ............................... 51
MID 136 PSID 36 Sensor, steering angle, calibration .......................... 52
MID 136 PSID 37 Sensor, lateral acceleration .................................... 53
MID 136 PSID 41 ESP passive ........................................................... 54
MID 136 PSID 44 Prohibited configuration .......................................... 55
MID 136 PSID 45 Reconfiguration ....................................................... 56
MID 136 PSID 46 Short circuit, modulator/ignition current .................. 57
MID 136 PSID 48 Brake effect ............................................................. 58
MID 136 PSID 51 Sensor side acceleration ........................................ 59
MID 136 PSID 52 Sensor yaw rate ...................................................... 60
MID 136 PSID 53 Sensor, steering angle ............................................ 62
MID 136 PSID 59 ABS valve, installed but not configured .................. 64
MID 136 PSID 60/61/62/63 Solenoid valves ABS ................................ 65
MID 136 PSID 64 ABS valve, chassis ground ..................................... 67
MID 136 PSID 65 Modulator, software fault ......................................... 68
MID 136 PSID 66/67/68/69 Modulator ................................................. 69
MID 136 PSID 70/71/72/73 Wheel speed sensor ................................ 71
MID 136 PSID 74/75/76/77 Wear sensor ............................................ 73
MID 136 PSID 80 Auxiliary valve ......................................................... 76
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MID 136 PSID 81 Differential lock ....................................................... 77
MID 136 PSID 83 Indication lamp, trailer brake ................................... 78
MID 136 PSID 85 Indication lamp, HSA .............................................. 79
MID 136 PSID 86/87 Switch, foot brake valve ..................................... 80
MID 136 PSID 88/89/90 Trailer modulator ........................................... 81
MID 136 PSID 119 ESP sensor power supply ..................................... 82
MID 136 PSID 121 Internal logistic fault, ABS ..................................... 83
MID 136 PSID 123 Datalink, brake ...................................................... 84
MID 136 PSID 124 Datalink, ESP sensor ............................................ 85
MID 136 PSID 130/131/132/133/134/135/136/137/138/139
Mechanical wheel brakes .................................................................... 86
MID 136 PSID 200 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, engine control
unit ....................................................................................................... 87
MID 136 PSID 201 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, vehicle control
unit ....................................................................................................... 88
MID 136 PSID 202 J1939 Data link interruption, instrument cluster
center module ...................................................................................... 90
MID 136 PSID 205 J1939 Data link interruption, gearbox ................... 91
MID 136 PSID 206 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, retarder
control unit ........................................................................................... 92
MID 136 PSID 208 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, air suspension
control unit ........................................................................................... 93
MID 136 PSID 210 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, external
lighting control unit ............................................................................... 95
Feedback
Operation Numbers
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Group 59 Electronically Controlled Brake System (EBS) General
General
EBS
Volvo Buses’ disc braking with EBS (Electronically
controlled Brake System) is an electronically controlled
brake system with pneumatic backup. The main purpose
of the system is to improve safety on the road, which
it achieves by reducing braking distance with a more
rapid braking response. The EBS also optimises brake
performance and brake co-ordination between the
different axles, which not only improves road safety but
also reduces maintenance costs. The system embraces
electronic control of braking power using a control unit
and a modulator at each wheel, connected to ABS
(antilock brakes) and ASR (anti-spin system). The EBS
is used together with disc brakes. The backup system
consists of two separate brake circuits similar to those for
conventional pneumatic brake systems on Volvo Buses,
but with smaller brake pipe dimensions. The ABS and
the load sensing function are not used when the system
works in the backup mode.
This service information embraces B12B and B12M/MA

with EBS and IFS (Independent Front Suspension).
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Group 59 Electronically Controlled Brake System (EBS) Specifications
Specifications
EBS
BxDxH 165 x 175 x 34 mm
Operating temperature -40 C to +85 C
Storage temperature -40 C to +85 C
Supply voltage 24 V
Data links 1 Control link SAE link J1939:

250 kbit/s
1 Information link SAE link
J1587/J1708: 9.6 kbit/s
Inputs 16
Outputs 21
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Group 59 Electronically Controlled Brake System (EBS) Tools
Tools
Special tools
For information on ordering special tools, please refer to special tools information in
group 08.
9998699 9812519
Measurement box 62-pin Multimeter
9998534 9998567
Adapter cable Adapter cable
T5011682
9998505
Adapter cable 9998596 Adapter 4 channel and 6 channel EBS/ABS
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Group 59 Electronically Controlled Brake System (EBS) Tools
T5013358 T0010728
9998603 Adapter for modulator EBS and foot brake valve 9990131 Templates for adapters 9998603 and 9998596
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Group 59 Electronically Controlled Brake System (EBS) Design and Function
Design and Function

Electronically controlled brake system (EBS)
Variants, EBS system
The following variants of the EBS system are available:
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• 4x2
• 6x2
• Articulated vehicle
• Articulated vehicle, pusher
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The EBS system’s function

In the EBS system electrically controlled relay valves
are used, so-called modulators, located near to the
wheel in order to regulate the brake pressure, instead
of the pneumatic valves which are otherwise used these
days. This means that application and release times in
the brake system are reduced. In a conventional brake
system many components are used, such as ABS valves,
ASR valves (Anti Spin Regulation), quick release valves,
relay valves and load sensing valves. The EBS system
simplifies the installation by integrating all these functions
in one valve.
The EBS system regulates the complete braking cycle.
When the driver depresses the brake pedal a signal
(voltage) goes from the potentiometers in the foot brake
valve to the EBS control unit. At the same time, the
control unit receives data on the bus’s load from the load
sensing sensor. On the basis of these signals, the control
unit calculates how hard the driver will brake and how
high the required brake pressure will be. The control
unit then sends signals with the calculated values to the
wheel’s modulators. The modulators convert the electrical
signal to the corresponding air pressure in each wheel
brake cylinder. The pressure in the wheel brake cylinders
applies the wheel brakes. When the required pressure
has been attained (maximum 8.5 bar) the modulators
keep the pressure at a constant level. When the driver
depresses the brake pedal, it also activates the “normal”
pneumatic back-up braking system. The EBS system
however, prevents the pneumatic brake system from
coming into operation as long as the EBS system is
functioning. The pneumatic brake system does not have
ABS, ASR, automatic brake adaptation function and load
sensing function.
With the EBS system it is possible to optimise the brake

system for both normal braking and braking in emergency
situations. This makes it possible to achieve even lining
wear as between the bus’s axles. For normal braking this
is achieved by the same brake forces being used on all
the axles.
In emergency braking situations, the distribution between
the axles is changed for maximum utilisation of road
holding, so that the best retardation and the shortest
possible braking distance are attained. If you brake too
hard so that a wheel would become locked, the ABS
function comes into play.
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For further information specifically about the EBS

function, please refer to:
• “ABS function” page 10

• “Load sensing valve (LSV)” page 11
• “Brake blending” page 11
• “Emergency brake assist” page 12
• “Hill start assist” page 12
• “ESP” page 13
• “Wheel spin function (ASR)” page 14
• “Tyre dimension function” page 14
• “Automatic brake adaptation” page 15
For further information on EBS system, please refer to:
• “EBS” page 3
• “EBS” page 4
• “Special tools” page 5
• “MID 136 Fault code table” page 18
• “EBS, fault tracing” page 21
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ABS function
The ABS function uses the capabilities in the EBS system
in order to achieve a more efficient ABS control, which
gives shorter braking distances, increased comfort,
reduced consumption of air and increased stability.
Warning lamp ABS (5009) lights up in combination with

yellow information lamp or red stop lamp depending
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on which fault has occurred. A lit ABS warning lamp
indicates that the ABS function is not working or only
partially working.
When ABS control is in progress this display symbol is

shown.
If the bus is equipped with an automatic gearbox any T3008834

retarder engagement and direct engagement (lock-up)
will be disengaged as long as the ABS control is active.
Differential lock function

The purpose of the differential lock function is to facilitate
the driver’s engagement of the differential lock and to
protect the differential lock against functional faults.
Engagement of the differential locks is only carried out
provided that the drive wheels have the same speed.
The system uses the ASR function in order to actively

synchronise the drive wheels using the engine torque and
braking of the drive wheels, if so required. This means
that the differential lock can be activated under all driving
conditions, but engagement takes place only when the
driven wheels have the same speed.
The wheel synchronising function returns to normal ASR T5013287
if:
• The differential lock is engaged correctly.
• A maximum of 10 seconds after the driver has ordered

differential lock irrespective of whether engagement
has occurred correctly or not.
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Load sensing valve (LSV)

The load sensing valve function regulates the brake
pressure distribution between front and rear axle in
relation to the bus’s load.
The EBS system fetches information on the bus’s load

from the axle load sensor, which senses the pressure in
the air suspension bellows. A two-way valve permits the
highest pressure from the right or left bellow respectively,
to be released up to the sensor. The pressure is
converted to an axle load by the rear modulator.
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Brake blending
The purpose of the system is to blend all of the braking
systems so as to achieve maximum brake power and
thereby maximum lifespan for all systems. The following
combinations of deceleration can therefore be applied
when braking:
• Service brakes
• Service brakes and retarder
• Service brakes and VCB or EPG (alternatively VEB if
the vehicle is so equipped)
• Service brakes, retarder and VCB/EPG/VEB
The function is only active when the retarder lever arm

is in position “A”. When the brake pedal is depressed,
the service brakes will be used together with the other
auxiliary braking systems, but the service brakes will be
used less as the auxiliary systems increase their braking
effect.
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Emergency brake assist

The function is only available during emergency braking.
The system detects, via a sensor in the brake pedal,
how hard the drivers foot has hit the brake pedal and
thus determines if it is an emergency stop or not.
Force exceeds 3m/s2 the function will be available.
The braking system then applies a considerably higher
braking pressure than for normal braking. The function is
terminated as soon as the pressure on the brake pedal
reduced, or if the pedal is released.
City bus
When the driver applies the brake pedal and the retarder
button is depressed, only the service brakes will be used.
However, if the button is depressed, brake blending will
occur next time the brake pedal is depressed.
Tourist buses:
For brake blending to be available, the retarder lever arm
must be in any position other than 0. When the brake
pedal is depressed, all of the braking systems will be
combined to produce the most effective braking. The
position of the retarder lever determines to which extent
the different braking systems are used.
Hill start assist

When the button is depressed, an EBC1 message is sent
to EBS, which activates the function. Message PPID 208
is sent from EBS via information link J1587/1708 to BIC,
which lights a symbol in the display. Even if the function is
activated via the button being pressed, the function itself
is not activated until the driver stops the vehicle for the
first time, e.g. at a red light or a crossing. The control unit
retains the braking pressure the driver used to stop the
vehicle, to hold the vehicle still. When the brake pedal is
released, the vehicle stays still for two seconds, which is
the time it takes the driver to depressed the accelerator
or alternatively to release the clutch and depress the
accelerator.
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ESP
The ESP is a system which can increase stability on
sharp bends or when slippery road surfaces make the
vehicle difficult to steer. ESP has two sub-functions:
• One function serves as a yaw controller and

counteracts skids.
• The other function attempts to prevent the vehicle from
turning over
The first function stabilises the vehicle on slippery roads

or when the vehicle skids. It can counteract jack-knifing
effects in tractor units and counteracts both over-steering
and under-steering. The first thing that will occur in the
situations below is that the ESP reduces the engine
power to brake the speed of the vehicle. If this is not
enough, one or more wheels on the vehicle will be braked
to counteract the force that causes instability/skidding.
During over-steering, the outer front wheel will brake first.
Sometimes, the brakes on the articulated part are also
applied to prevent a jack-knifing effect.
In a situation where under-steering of the vehicle occurs,

the inner rear wheel will brake. The other EBS function
attempts to prevent the vehicle from turning over during
rapid sideways movement. Examples of such situations
can be:
• Large steering wheel movements at high speed, such

as a rapid lane change.
• A load with very high centre of gravity.
• A load with an unstable centre of gravity
First of all, the engine power is reduced to prevent the

sideways force from exceeding a certain critical limit.
Secondly, the EBS will try to detect whether any of the
wheels have lost contact with the road surface by lightly
applying the brake on one of the inner wheels. If such a
light braking results in an unreasonable retardation of the
wheel, the wheel has lost contact with the road surface
and the vehicle risks overturning. In this case, the brakes
are applied on the entire vehicle.
Note: This function is not able to prevent overturning in

all situations and for all types of vehicle combinations.
Note: If the bus is equipped with a trailer and the trailer

is not equipped with an EBS system, stage two will not
function whereby the system cannot discover if any of the
trailer’s wheels have lost contact with the road surface.
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Wheel spin function (ASR)

If the driven wheels spin the EBS system senses this and
reduces the engine’s traction force by evaluating of the
speed difference between the driven and the non-driven
wheels. At the same time brake control is carried out to
increase the traction on the non-spinning wheel. When
ASR control is operating, this display symbol is shown
Engine control
In those cases where the driven wheels spin, the engine’s
driving torque is reduced until the average rotation speed
is a little above the speed of the non-driven front wheels.
If the driver by forcefully depressing the accelerator pedal
shows that he wants to have wheel spin the driven wheels
are allowed to spin more. The engine control functions
at all speeds
Brake control
For road conditions with different friction under the left
and right wheels, it is usually only the driven wheel with
the lowest friction that spins. This wheel is then braked by
the ASR brake control. As much as this wheel is braked,
an equivalent drive torque is transferred to the other
drive wheel. In this way ASR functions as an automatic
differential brake. The process synchronises the speeds
of the driven wheels. The brake control is not activated
at speeds above 40 km/h. If however, it is already active
during acceleration at low speed, it can remain active
above 40 km/h in the corresponding control sequence
until the next gear change. The thermal overload on the
wheel brakes is not registered by the EBS control unit and
overloading during extended ASR control must therefore
be avoided by appropriate application of full force.
Terrain conditions
In addition to the ordinary ASR function, the driver can
also increase the reference speed for the ASR function
by 10 km/h by pressing the ASR button. ASR lets the
driver have more wheelspin which could be necessary
under difficult terrain conditions such as sand, gravel, clay
or snow.
Tyre dimension function

The control unit can manage to compensate a difference
in tyre dimensions of 20%. If the difference in tyre size,
for some reason, is greater the control unit must be
re-programmed. If this is not done the yellow warning
lamp will be lit and an error code will be set.
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Automatic brake adaptation

On each brake calliper there is a wear sensor that shows
the average of both the brake pads’ lining thicknesses.
When there is less than 20% of the brake linings
remaining a fault code is set. A yellow information lamp
lights up, at the same time a warning is shown on the
driver information display “ Check brakes next stop”. In
order to read out the fault code, the vehicle must be
stationary.
With VCADS-Pro you can read off the stored value for
remaining brake lining in percent for each wheel. Reading
a new wear value via the modulators can only be done
when the brakes have been applied. The wear sensors
must be re-calibrated when replacing brake pads, this is
done via the diagnostics connector with VCAD-Pro.
Wear distribution per axle

The EBS system evens out the wear on the vehicle’s
brakes between the axles by regulating the pressure
between the front axle and rear axle ±0.3 bar, depending
on the information from the wear sensors The total brake
pressure is however the same.
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Warning lamps
Under the display there are two lamps, a yellow
information lamp (info) and a red stop lamp (stop). At
the same time as an automatically activated message
is shown on the display, a lamp lights up. Which of the T3008860 T3008861
lamps lights up depends on how serious the fault is. In

the case of a serious fault, the red lamp lights up and a
warning signal sounds (if the engine is running). The
yellow lamp lights up when an abnormal state or a risk
situation is indicated.
Yellow information lamp

If the yellow warning lamp lights up, a fault has occurred.
The vehicle may be driven on, but the fault should be
attended to as soon as possible.
T3008860
The yellow information lamp lights up when:
• The starter key is turned to position (II). If no fault is
registered, the lamp goes out after approximately three
seconds.
• Function fault occurs in the EBS system.
• Tests with VCADS-Pro have been carried out.
• The EBS control unit has been programmed.
Red stop lamp

If the red stop lamp lights up, a serious fault has
occurred. Stop the vehicle safely and check for other fault
information. The vehicle must not be driven again until
the fault has been dealt with. T3008861
The red stop lamp lights up when:

• The starter key is turned to position (II). If no fault is
registered, the lamp goes out after approximately three
seconds.
• The brake pressure in the bus is too low.
• The service brake system’s performance is considered
to be insufficient.
Warning lamp ABS (5009)

Warning lamp ABS (5009) lights up in combination with
the yellow information lamp or red stop lamp depending
on the fault. A lit warning lamp ABS indicates that the
ABS function is not working or only partially working.
Warning lamp ABS (5009) lights up when:
• The starter key is turned to position (II). If no faults are T5011681
registered the lamp goes out after approx. 3 seconds.
• There is a fault which affects the ABS function.
• Fault code regarding wheel speed sensor is stored
since the previous trip. The lamp lights up until the bus
attains 20 km/h (if the fault remains the lamp remains
lit up).
• The tyre size at front and rear differ. The warning lamp
lights up and remains lit during the entire trip. The
system can be adapted to differences in tyre sizes of
up to 20%. If the difference is any greater than that a
fault code will be set and the lamp remains lit.
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Info Display
The display which is located lowest down in the instrument
panel’s left module has two warning lamps, one yellow
(INFO) and one red (STOP). The display shows fault
codes and symbols.
Fault codes which are set under warnings can be shown

in SAE standard, i.e., MID, SID and FMI, or in plain text in
the display, when the bus is stationary.
When the ASR function becomes active, for example,

when a wheel is spinning on a patch of ice, the ASR
symbol is shown in the display.
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Using the right-hand engagement lever and the display

the anti-spin system can be switched off:
• Step with buttons 3 and 4 on the end of the lever to

the menu Set up mode.
• Confirm with button 2.
• Step with buttons 3 and 4 in the sub-menu and select
Traction Control.
• Select Enabled or Disabled, step with buttons 3 and 4.
• Confirm with button 2.
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Group 59 Electronically Controlled Brake System (EBS) Malfunction
Malfunction
MID 136 Fault code table
SID
“MID 136 SID 1/2/3/4/5/6 Wheel speed sensor” page 24
“MID 136 SID 7/8/9/10/11/12 Modulator” page 26
“MID 136 SID 22 Wheel speed sensor, speed signal” page 28
“MID 136 SID 24 Indication lamp, TCS” page 29
“MID 136 SID 66 Modulator trailer” page 30
“MID 136 SID 67 Pressure sensor signal, trailer modulator” page 31
“MID 136 SID 68 Pressure sensor power supply, trailer modulator” page 32
“MID 136 SID 70/71/72/73/74/75 Sensor, lining wear” page 33
“MID 136 SID 76 Foot brake valve” page 35
“MID 136 SID 221 Internal supply voltage sensor” page 36
“MID 136 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link” page 37
“MID 136 SID 240 Program memory” page 38
“MID 136 SID 251 Power supply ABS/EBS” page 39
“MID 136 SID 253 Calibration memory EEPROM” page 40
“MID 136 SID 254 Control unit EBS” page 41
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PSID
“MID 136 PSID 1 Brake effect, weakening” page 42
“MID 136 PSID 4 Brake adaption” page 43
“MID 136 PSID 21 Brake system trailer” page 44
“MID 136 PSID 22 Supply voltage” page 45
“MID 136 PSID 23 ISO 11992 Trailer link” page 46
“MID 136 PSID 25 Diagnostics/programming” page 47
“MID 136 PSID 26 ASR disengaged” page 48
“MID 136 PSID 28 Worn brake linings” page 49
“MID 136 PSID 30 Low supply pressure brakes” page 50
“MID 136 PSID 31 SAE J1939 Engine information” page 51
“MID 136 PSID 36 Sensor, steering angle, calibration” page 52
“MID 136 PSID 37 Sensor, lateral acceleration” page 53
“MID 136 PSID 41 ESP passive” page 54
“MID 136 PSID 44 Prohibited configuration” page 55
“MID 136 PSID 45 Reconfiguration” page 56
“MID 136 PSID 46 Short circuit, modulator/ignition current” page 57
“MID 136 PSID 48 Brake effect” page 58
“MID 136 PSID 51 Sensor side acceleration” page 59
“MID 136 PSID 52 Sensor yaw rate” page 60
“MID 136 PSID 53 Sensor, steering angle” page 62
“MID 136 PSID 59 ABS valve, installed but not configured” page 64
“MID 136 PSID 60/61/62/63 Solenoid valves ABS” page 65
“MID 136 PSID 64 ABS valve, chassis ground” page 67
“MID 136 PSID 65 Modulator, software fault” page 68
“MID 136 PSID 66/67/68/69 Modulator” page 69
“MID 136 PSID 70/71/72/73 Wheel speed sensor” page 71
“MID 136 PSID 74/75/76/77 Wear sensor” page 73
“MID 136 PSID 80 Auxiliary valve” page 76
“MID 136 PSID 81 Differential lock” page 77
“MID 136 PSID 83 Indication lamp, trailer brake” page 78
“MID 136 PSID 85 Indication lamp, HSA” page 79
“MID 136 PSID 86/87 Switch, foot brake valve” page 80
“MID 136 PSID 88/89/90 Trailer modulator” page 81
“MID 136 PSID 119 ESP sensor power supply” page 82
“MID 136 PSID 121 Internal logistic fault, ABS” page 83
“MID 136 PSID 123 Datalink, brake” page 84
“MID 136 PSID 124 Datalink, ESP sensor” page 85
“MID 136 PSID 130/131/132/133/134/135/136/137/138/139 Mechanical wheel brakes” page 86
“MID 136 PSID 200 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, engine control unit” page 87
“MID 136 PSID 201 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, vehicle control unit” page 88
“MID 136 PSID 202 J1939 Data link interruption, instrument cluster center module” page 90
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“MID 136 PSID 205 J1939 Data link interruption, gearbox” page 91
“MID 136 PSID 206 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, retarder control unit” page 92
“MID 136 PSID 208 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, air suspension control unit” page 93
“MID 136 PSID 210 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, external lighting control unit” page 95
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EBS, fault tracing

The control units on the information link communicate (PPID, PSID). The fault codes set by the control units
according to the SAE J1587 standard. The standard contain information that is described by the following
has been extended with Volvo’s own supplement abbreviations.
MID Message Identification Description – PSID Proprietary Subsystem Identification

identification of a control unit. Description – Volvo unique identification
of a component.
PID Parameter Identification Description –
identification of a parameter (value). FMI Failure Mode Identifier – identification
of fault types.
PPID Proprietary Parameter Identification
Description – Volvo unique identification
of a parameter (value).
SID Subsystem Identification Description –
identification of a component.
FMI table
FMI Display text SAE text
0 Value too high Data valid, but above the normal working range
1 Value too low Data valid, but below the normal working range
2 Data erratic Intermittent or incorrect data
3 Electrical fault Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage
4 Electrical fault Abnormally low voltage or short circuit to lower voltage
5 Electrical fault Abnormally low current or open circuit
6 Electrical fault Abnormally high current or short circuit to ground
7 Mechanical fault Incorrect response from a mechanical system
8 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormal frequency
9 Communication fault Abnormal update rate
10 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormally strong vibrations
11 Unknown fault Non-identifiable fault
12 Component failure Faulty unit or component
13 Out of calibration Calibration values outside limits
14 Unknown fault Special instructions
15 Unknown fault Reserved for future use
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Measurements
Control unit measurements are carried out using 2x
9998505 and a breakout box 9998699 connected to the
control unit connectors. This allows direct voltage and
resistance measurements on the control unit pins.
Voltage measuring at control unit

To measure the signal between a control unit and a
component:
• Connect the breakout box between the control unit and

the cabling.
• Put the start switch in the drive position (II).
Resistance measurement of component

To measure the resistance of a component and the
current path:
• Connect the breakout box only to the cabling.
• Put the start switch in the stop position (0).
Resistance measurement at a component

To measure a component’s resistance:
• Connect the breakout box only to the component.
Voltage measuring at component

To measure the signal between a control unit and a
component:
• Connect the breakout box between the control unit and

the component.
• Put the start switch in the drive position (II).
Resistance measurement of cabling

To measure the resistance in cabling:
• Connect a breakout box to each end of the cable.
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Explanation of fault code table

For each fault code, there are three tables and one
illustration that give general information on the fault code
and describe suitable measurements that should be taken
to localise the source of the fault.
First table, general information

Engine type: Specifies engine type to which the current fault code is implemented.
Component number: Number of the component, the subsystem of which is the reason for the
fault code.
Wiring diagram: Designation of relevant wiring diagrams in the service handbook for
the electrical system of the bus model in question and (in brackets) the
designation of the wiring diagram in service literature for previous electrical
architectures.
General Symptoms which occur for all types of faults (FMI) with that fault code.
fault symptoms:
Appropriate test Test in VCADS Pro suitable for further investigation of the component.
in VCADS Pro:
Status test Specifies whether there is a relevant status test for the component which can
in BIC: be carried out directly in the instrument control unit display.
Adapter on Instructions on which adapter to use on the component connector while
component: taking measurements.
Adapter on Instructions on which type of adapter to use on the control unit connector
control unit: while taking measurements.
Illustration: Schematic illustration of the component’s subsystem. Particular pins on
the control unit and measurement points at the component are shown in
the illustration.
Second table, information on fault types

Type of fault: Indicates the various fault types (FMI) which can occur with the particular
fault code.
Symptom: Describes which fault symptoms occur for the various fault types.
Possible cause: Indicates the faults which can be the cause of the fault code for a fault type.
Third table, measurements

Measurement: Indicates the part the measurement is intended to check.
Measurement method: The illustrations specify whether:
• the control unit connector should be connected or disconnected
• the component connector should be connected or disconnected
• the adapter should be connected to the component or to the control unit.

Key position: Shows whether the starter switch/power supply switch should be in the stop
position (0) or drive position (II).
Measurement points: Describes which pins on the control unit (socket in the breakout box) or
measurement points on the component on which the measurement should be
carried out.
Expected value: Indicates with 20 % accuracy the values the measurement should give if
the part (component) is functioning normally. Also shows whether voltage
or resistance should be measured.
Miscellaneous: Special conditions or prerequisites for correct measurements.
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MID 136 SID 1/2/3/4/5/6 Wheel speed sensor
Component number: B13, B14, B15, B16,

B942, B943
Wiring diagram: OC
General fault symptom: Yellow information
lamp
Red warning lamp
Appropriate test in VCADS “50016–6 Wheel
Pro: speed sensor signal
voltage, test”
Adapter on control unit: 9998596
Adapter on component: 9998603
T5014069
Fault Symptom Possible cause

type
FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp • Too great a distance between the wheel speed
• ABS warning lamp sensor and the inductor wheel.
• The inductor wheel is dirty or damaged.
• The inductor wheel is incorrectly fitted.
FMI 5
• Yellow warning lamp • Interruption on the cabling.
• ABS warning lamp • The wheel speed sensor is short circuited to earth
or to supply power
• Faulty wheel speed sensor.
• Modulator malfunction.
FMI 7
• Defective wheel speed sensor
FMI 8
• Yellow warning lamp • The signal from the wheel speed sensor is short
• ABS warning lamp circuited to another signal
FMI 9
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty learnt wheel circumference
• ABS warning lamp • Too great a distance between the wheel speed
sensor and the inductor wheel.
• Brake pads rubbing the disc even when no
braking is requested.
• A punctured tyre
• Distortion of the wheel speed sensor signal
• Large difference in wheel circumference between
the left and right side
FMI 10
• Dirty or damaged cables and contacts
• Damaged sensor wheel
• Damaged wheel speed sensor.
• Damaged modulator
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type
FMI 13
• Yellow warning lamp • Incorrect data set
• ABS warning lamp • Tyre with an incorrect wheel circumference is
fitted
• New tyre with a large wheel circumference
difference has been fitted
FMI 14
• Yellow warning lamp • The electronics in the modulator are damaged.
• ABS warning lamp
Measurements
Measuring Measurement method Key Meas- Refer- Meas- Miscella-
position urement ence ured neous
points value value
Speed sensor 1 – 6 II B13:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B13:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B14:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B14:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B15:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B15:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B16:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B16:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B942:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B942:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B943:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B943:2 — U≈5V
Ground
Speed sensor 1 – 6 0 B13:1 — R ≈ 1200
B13:2
B14:1 — R ≈ 1200
B14:2
B15:1 — R ≈ 1200
B15:2
B16:1 — R ≈ 1200
B16:2
B942:1 — R ≈ 1200
B942:2
B943:1 — R ≈ 1200
B943:2
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MID 136 SID 7/8/9/10/11/12 Modulator
Component number: U03, U07, U08

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
Red warning lamp
Appropriate test in VCADS “VCADS-test
Pro: 50011–6
Modulators, test”
T5014073

type
FMI 0
• ABS warning lamp • Blocked silencer on the modulator or on the
• Red stop lamp. footbrake valve
• Faulty modulator (leakage on the inlet valve to
the modulator)
• Incorrectly installed/fitted footbrake valve
• Faulty footbrake valve (leakage on the footbrake
valve)
FMI 1
• Yellow warning lamp • Blocked silencer on the modulator or on the
footbrake valve
• The pneumatic back-up pipes between the
modulator and the footbrake valve are blocked
or open
• Faulty foot brake valve. (Fault on the mechanical
or pneumatic part)
• Faulty modulator (back-up valve)
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • Electromagnetic interference
• Red stop lamp. • Damaged cables or contacts
• Faulty modulator
• Faulty EBS control unit
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp. • Short circuit between ignition voltage and supply
power
FMI 4
• ABS warning lamp • Short circuit to lower voltage on the modulator
• Red stop lamp. power supply cable
• Faulty EBS control unit.
FMI 7
• ABS warning lamp • Modulator silencer is blocked
• Red stop lamp. • Modulator malfunction.
FMI 8
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged or blocked pneumatic pipe
• Red stop lamp. • Faulty modulator
• Faulty ABS valve
• Incorrect low pressure information from the
instrument
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type
FMI 9
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged or short circuited cables and contacts
• Red stop lamp. • Incorrect software is configured
• Faulty control unit
FMI 10
• No warning lamp lights. • No warning lamp lights: The power supply (X1:17)
• ABS warning lamp and red stop lamp. to the control unit is shut off before the control
unit manages to carry out its “after-run”
• No warning lamp lights: The vehicle has been
shut down using the main switch.
FMI 11
• ABS warning lamp • Faulty modulator
• Red stop lamp • Faulty control unit
FMI 12
• Red stop lamp
FMI 13
• ABS warning lamp • The modulator has been replaced by a
• Red stop lamp non-compatible component
FMI 14
• ABS warning lamp • The air lines to the modulator leak, are blocked,
• Red stop lamp are incorrectly connected or damaged in another
way
• The air lines from the modulator to the wheel
brake leak, are blocked or damaged in another
way
• The received information on the supply pressure
is incorrect
• Modulator silencer is blocked
• The low pressure warning signal is faulty
Measurements
points value value
Modulator 1 II B15 — U=1—
Ground 2.5 V
B7 — U = 2.5 —
T0011163 Ground 4V
B8 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
B9 — U≈0V
Ground
Modulator 2 II B12 — U≈0V
Ground
B4 — U ≈ Ubat
T0011163 Ground
B5 — U = 2.5 —
Ground 4V
B6 — U=1—
Ground 2.5 V
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MID 136 SID 22 Wheel speed sensor, speed signal

The fault code detects differences in wheel speed
between the different axles. The check is first carried out
after the speed has exceeded 15 kph.
Component number: A21

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp

code
FMI 14
• Yellow warning lamp • The wheel speed sensor cabling is incorrectly
• ABS warning lamp fitted
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MID 136 SID 24 Indication lamp, TCS
This fault code indicates a fault on the ASR (Anti-spin)

lamp. The fault code indicates no fault on the ASR
function.
Component number: S31

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp

type
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp • Short-circuit to higher voltage
FMI 4
• Yellow warning lamp • Short circuit to earth or interruption on the cable
harness
• Faulty light diodes in the switch
Measurements
points value value
Indication lamp II C11 — U≈0V
Ground
U ≈ Ubat
T0011163
29
MID 136 SID 66 Modulator trailer
Not used by Volvo buses. Only occurs with software fault.

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp

type
FMI 0
• Yellow warning lamp • Damaged cables or contacts
• Poor brake action when driving with a trailer • Faulty trailer modulator
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • The trailer modulator is not configured
• Red stop lamp • Damaged cables or contacts
FMI 3
• Short-circuit to higher voltage
FMI 4
• Yellow warning lamp • Damaged cables and contacts
• Faulty trailer modulator
FMI 6
• Yellow warning lamp • Damaged cables and contacts
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MID 136 SID 67 Pressure sensor signal, trailer modulator

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
Adapter on component: 9998603, 9998534

type
FMI 0
• Yellow warning lamp • The parking brake signal is incorrect or not
available
• The trailer brake control signal is incorrect
• Incorrectly fitted footbrake valve
• Incorrectly fitted trailer modulator
• Faulty foot brake valve
FMI 1
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty trailer modulator
• The supply pressure signal to the control unit
(X1:18) is incorrect
• Damaged intake air lines to the trailer modulator
FMI 7
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty trailer brake control.
• Faulty parking brake control.
• Damaged or incorrectly installed footbrake valve
• Open or blocked air lines between the footbrake
valve and the trailer modulator
FMI 8
• Yellow warning lamp • Yellow warning lamp
FMI 12
• Yellow warning lamp • The parking brake signal is incorrect or not
available
• The trailer brake signal is incorrect
FMI 14
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty trailer modulator (pressure sensor)
• Supply pressure too high
• Faulty trailer brake control.
31
MID 136 SID 68 Pressure sensor power supply, trailer modulator

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp

type
FMI 1
• Yellow warning lamp • Interruption on cables X4:5, X4:6 and X4:7 at the
same time
• Interruption on cable X4:4
• Incorrect data set
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp • Damaged cables and/or contacts
FMI 4
FMI 7
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MID 136 SID 70/71/72/73/74/75 Sensor, lining wear

B940, B941
Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
T5014071

type
FMI 0
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty wear sensor
• Damaged cables or contacts
FMI 1
• Yellow warning lamp • Yellow warning lamp
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty modulator
FMI 10
• Yellow warning lamp • Mechanical damage/fault on the brake caliper
• Wear on the brake lining too great
FMI 12
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty modulator
• Damaged cables or contacts (short circuit to
higher voltage)
Measurements
points value value
Wear sensor 1 II 4—5 U = 0.5 —
4V
4—6 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
1—3 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
4—6 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
1—3 U = 0.5 —
4V
33

points value value
4V
1—3 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
4—6 U = 0.5 —
4V
Wear sensor 1 0 4—5 R ≈ 850
34
MID 136 SID 76 Foot brake valve
Component number: B03

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
Appropriate test in VCADS “50012–6 Footbrake
Pro: valve, test”
“50017–6 Foot brake
valve signal voltage,
test”
T5014072

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged cables and contacts to/from the
• Red stop lamp footbrake valve
• The vehicle brakes using the pneumatic back-up • Faulty foot brake valve
system which gives a poorer braking effect • Faulty control unit
FMI 3
• ABS warning lamp • Faulty foot brake valve
• Red stop lamp • Damaged cables and contacts to/from the
• The vehicle brakes using the pneumatic back-up footbrake valve
system which gives a poorer braking effect
FMI 4
• ABS warning lamp • Faulty foot brake valve
• The vehicle brakes using the pneumatic back-up • Damaged cables and contacts to/from the
system which gives a poorer braking effect footbrake valve
FMI 12
• ABS warning lamp • The footbrake valve is incorrectly installed
• The EBS system draws current continually • Incorrect parameters or mechanical fault on the
footbrake valve
FMI 14
• ABS warning lamp • The brake pedal cannot return to the rest position
• Red stop lamp • Faulty foot brake valve
Measurements
points value value
Foot brake valve, II A7 — A4 U≈5V
supply
A5– U = 0.5 — 0 — 100
Ground 4V %
T0011163
35
MID 136 SID 221 Internal supply voltage sensor

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp

type
FMI 3
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged cables or contacts between the control
• Red stop lamp unit and footbrake valve (X1:4, X1:7)
FMI 4
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged cables or contacts between the control
• Red stop lamp unit and footbrake valve (X1:4, X1:7)
• Faulty foot brake valve
36
MID 136 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link
The control unit checks that the software is correct at the

start. If the control unit uses the software, the control unit
will interpret it as a fault and set a fault code.

Wiring diagram: ZD
lamp T5014078


type
FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp • Electromagnetic interference
• Fault on the SAE J1939 control link between the
EBS control unit and all other control units
Measurements
points value value
Control link J1939, II EB01 — U = 2.5 —
high EB09 4V
Control link J1939, II EB02 — U=1—

low EB09 2.5 V
Control link J1939, 0 EB01 — R ≈ 60 Two ter-

termination resistor EB02 mination
resistors
EB01 — R ≈ 120 One ter-
EB02 mination
resistor
37
MID 136 SID 240 Program memory

Wiring diagram: OC
General fault symptom: Red stop lamp

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • The correct software has not been downloaded
• Red stop lamp • Interruption during programming
FMI 12
• Yellow warning lamp • Incorrect software
38
MID 136 SID 251 Power supply ABS/EBS
This fault code covers internal faults in the control unit or

faults which are not contained within other fault codes.

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
T5014068

type
FMI 3
• ABS warning lamp • Faulty control unit
• Red stop lamp
FMI 5
Measurements
points value value
Power supply, control II A13 — U ≈ Ubat
unit Ground
A16 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
A17 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
39
MID 136 SID 253 Calibration memory EEPROM

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • Incorrect software
FMI 10
• ABS warning lamp • Incorrect software
FMI 12
• ABS warning lamp • The vehicle has been shut down using the main
• No lamp lights, no reaction from the EBS control switch
unit • Faulty control unit
• Red stop lamp lights, all EBS functionality is
deactivated
FMI 13
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty control unit
• Incorrect software
40
MID 136 SID 254 Control unit EBS

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp

type
FMI 1
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp • Damaged cables or contacts between the control
unit and footbrake valve
FMI 5
FMI 6
FMI 10
• Red stop lamp • The control unit is exposed to abnormally high
• ABS warning lamp temperatures
FMI 12
FMI 13
• Red stop lamp • The vehicle is not built in accordance with
• ABS warning lamp specifications
• Incorrect software in the control unit
FMI 14
41
MID 136 PSID 1 Brake effect, weakening

Wiring diagram: OC
General fault symptom: Yellow warning lamp

type
FMI 0
• Yellow warning lamp • The brakes have been applied for too long a time
period
42
MID 136 PSID 4 Brake adaption

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 7
• Yellow warning lamp • Braking force is poorly distributed between the
tractor unit and trailer
• Uneven load distribution between the tractor unit

and trailer
• Faulty air lines between the tractor unit and trailer
43
MID 136 PSID 21 Brake system trailer
Not used by Volvo Buses. Only occurs with software fault.

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 9
• Defective wear sensor.
• The trailer EBS control unit is not connected to
the ISO 11992 data link
• Interruption or short circuit on the ISO 11992 data

link
• The trailer EBS control unit does not send all

messages due to an internal fault
FMI 12
• Red stop lamp • Fault on the trailer EBS system
44
MID 136 PSID 22 Supply voltage

Wiring diagram: OC
T5014068

type
FMI 0
• Yellow warning lamp • The vehicle power supply system is fault
• Defective wear sensor.
• Incorrectly calibrated wear sensor. • Faulty control unit
FMI 1
• Yellow warning lamp • Poor battery capacity
• The starter motor is activated incorrectly

FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp • The power supply system is faulty

FMI 3
• Red stop lamp • The vehicle power supply system is fault

FMI 4
• Red stop lamp • Poor battery capacity
• ABS warning lamp • The starter motor is activated incorrectly
Measurements
points value value
unit Ground
A16 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
A17 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
45
MID 136 PSID 23 ISO 11992 Trailer link
Not used by Volvo Buses. Only occurs with software fault.

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• Short circuit or interruption on ISO 11992 cables
• Faulty trailer control unit

FMI 5
• Short circuit or interruption on the ISO 11992
cable
• The trailer EBS control unit is faulty
46
MID 136 PSID 25 Diagnostics/programming

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 13
• ABS warning lamp • Test or programming in progress
• Red stop lamp
47
MID 136 PSID 26 ASR disengaged
Component number: S31

Wiring diagram: OC
T3015999

type
FMI 14
• Yellow warning lamp • ESP and ASR are deactivated
48
MID 136 PSID 28 Worn brake linings
Component number: B40, B41, B42, B43

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 1
• Yellow warning lamp is lit • Worn brake pads
• Faulty wear sensor
• Incorrectly calibrated wear sensor
49
MID 136 PSID 30 Low supply pressure brakes

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 1
• Red stop lamp • Low pressure in the air system
• Warning sound from buzzer
• Defective switch
• Faulty instrument
50
MID 136 PSID 31 SAE J1939 Engine information

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp. • Fault on another control unit
• Incorrect data set
Measurements
points value value
Control link J1939, II U = 2.5 –
high 4V
Control link J1939, II U=1–

low 2.5 V
Control link J1939, II Udiff.= 0 Voltage

high/low — 2.5 V varies
depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
Control link J1939 0 R ≈ 60
high/low

high/low
Control link J1939 II U=2— Oscillo-

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
51
MID 136 PSID 36 Sensor, steering angle, calibration

Note: After calibration, the EBS control unit carries out
an automatic check of the steering angle sensor when the
vehicle is driven. During this time period, the EBS system
is not in operation. The fault code will be active until the
control unit has succeeded to fine tune the steering angle
sensor signal. The fault code is not saved in the control
unit and can only be read when the fault is active.

Wiring diagram: OC
General fault symptom: White information
lamp
Appropriate test in VCADS “59358–2 Sensor
Pro: steering angle,
calibration”

type
FMI 2
• White information lamp • The steering angle sensor has been calibrated
• The steering angle sensor has been replaced
52
MID 136 PSID 37 Sensor, lateral acceleration

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp • The steering angle sensor is not fully calibrated
• No stability control
53
MID 136 PSID 41 ESP passive

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 14
• Yellow warning lamp • ESP shut off using VCADS
• The vehicle is driven on a poor road
54
MID 136 PSID 44 Prohibited configuration

Note: The fault code is set if the control unit cannot
identify the installed components. The fault code is not
saved in the control unit but can only be read when the
fault is active.

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • Incorrect type of component installed
• Red stop lamp
• Incorrect configuration in the dataset
55
MID 136 PSID 45 Reconfiguration

Note: The fault code is set if any of the modulators must
request a reconfiguration of the control unit. The fault
code is not saved in the control unit but can only be read
when the fault is active.

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • New modulator installed
• Red stop lamp
• Faulty modulator installed
56
MID 136 PSID 46 Short circuit, modulator/ignition current

Note: This fault check is rarely carried out during normal
operation. The test is carried out if the voltage has been
switched on for more than ten hours. The control unit
shuts down the power supply to the modulators and
measures the voltage level on these outputs.

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • Internal test is in progress
• Red stop lamp
Measurements
points value value
unit Ground
A16 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
A17 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
57
MID 136 PSID 48 Brake effect

Note: The control unit carries out internal calculations
which show that sufficiently great brake action cannot be
achieved. The fault code is not saved in the control unit
but can only be read when the fault is active.

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 7
• Yellow warning lamp • Overheated or contaminated brakes
• Air leakage between the modulator and the brake
cylinder
• Mechanically damaged brake discs or brake lining
• Un-braked trailer
• Overloaded vehicle
58
MID 136 PSID 51 Sensor side acceleration

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp • The sensor is faulty
• The sensor is incorrectly fitted

FMI 10
• Yellow warning lamp • The sensor is incorrectly fitted
• The sensor is incorrectly calibrated
• EBS control unit has been replaced
• The sensor is faulty.
FMI 13
• Yellow warning lamp • New control unit is fitted
• The calibration is in progress
59
MID 136 PSID 52 Sensor yaw rate

Wiring diagram: OC
Pro: yaw rate, calibration”

type
FMI 2
• Driving on a poor road
• Abnormal chassis movements
• Faulty motion sensor

FMI 8
• Yellow warning lamp • Poor contact on the power supply cables to the
sensor
FMI 9
• Yellow warning lamp • Damaged cables and contacts between the yaw
rate sensor and control unit
• Faulty yaw rate sensor
• Electromagnetic interference
FMI 10
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty yaw rate sensor
• The sensor is incorrectly fitted
• The track or the wheelbase are not correct
• The calibrated vehicle speed does not agree with
the wheel speed
FMI 12
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty yaw rate sensor
FMI 14
• ESP sensor is installed but not configured
60
Measurements
points value value
Sensor, ground II C1 — U≈0V
connection Ground
T0011163
Sensor, signal II C4 — U≈2V

Ground
T0011163

Ground
T0011163
Sensor, supply II C10 — U ≈ 12 V

Ground
T0011163
61
MID 136 PSID 53 Sensor, steering angle

Wiring diagram: OC
Pro: steering angle,
calibration”

type
FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp • Steering angle sensor calibrated incorrectly
• Steering angle sensor fitted incorrectly
• The steering system does not agree with

specifications
• Faulty steering angle sensor

FMI 9
• Yellow warning lamp • Damaged cables or contacts between the
steering angle sensor and control unit
• Electromagnetic interference
FMI 10
• The sensor is incorrectly calibrated
• The steering system does not agree with the
specifications
• The steering system has been damaged
• Wheelbase and track are not correct
• The calibrated vehicle speed does not agree with
the wheel speed
FMI 12
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty steering angle sensor
FMI 13
• Yellow warning lamp • A new steering angle sensor has been fitted
• The calibration of the steering angle sensor has
been unsuccessful
FMI 14
62
Measurements
points value value
Sensor, ground II C1 — U≈0V
connection Ground
T0011163

Ground
T0011163

Ground
T0011163
Sensor, supply II C10 — U ≈ 12 V

Ground
T0011163
63
MID 136 PSID 59 ABS valve, installed but not configured

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • A component is installed but not configured
• Red stop lamp
• Cable fault or short circuit to a pin that is not used
• Incorrect software
64
MID 136 PSID 60/61/62/63 Solenoid valves ABS
Component number: Y914, Y915

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 3
• ABS warning lamp • Damage to cabling and contacts between the
• Red stop lamp control unit and ABS valve
FMI 4
• Yellow warning lamp control unit and ABS valve
FMI 5
FMI 6
• ABS warning lamp • Damage to cable isolation and contacts between
• Yellow warning lamp the control unit and ABS valve
FMI 9
• Faulty ABS valve (air intake valve)
FMI 10
• ABS warning lamp • The ABS valve is activated for too long a time
• Yellow warning lamp period
Measurements
points value value
Solenoid valve II Y914:B14 U≈0V
—
U ≈ Ubat Valve
Ground
active
T0011191
Y914:B16 U≈0V
—
U ≈ Ubat Valve
Ground
active
Y914:B18 U≈0V
—
Ground
65

points value value
Sensor, signal II Y915:B10 U≈0V
—
U ≈ Ubat Valve
Ground
active
T0011191
Y915:B13 U≈0V
—
U ≈ Ubat Valve
Ground
active
Y915:B18 U≈0V
—
Ground
66
MID 136 PSID 64 ABS valve, chassis ground
Component number: Y914, Y915

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 3
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged or short circuited cabling
• Red stop lamp
FMI 4
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged or short circuited cabling
Measurements
points value value
Valve, ground II Y914:B18 U≈0V
connection —
Ground
Y915:B18 U≈0V
—
Ground
67
MID 136 PSID 65 Modulator, software fault

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• Red stop lamp • Faulty modulator installed
FMI 14
• ABS warning lamp • The component has been refitted but not
• Red stop lamp configured. (Installed hardware does not agree
with the stored information in the control unit)
• Damaged or incorrectly connected cables
68
MID 136 PSID 66/67/68/69 Modulator

Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
Red warning lamp
Appropriate test in VCADS “VCADS-test
Pro: 50011–6
Modulators, test”
T5014073

type
FMI 0
• ABS warning lamp • Blocked silencer on the modulator or on the
• Red stop lamp. footbrake valve
• Faulty modulator (leakage on the inlet valve to
the modulator)
• Incorrectly installed/fitted footbrake valve
• Faulty footbrake valve (leakage on the footbrake
valve)
FMI 1
• Yellow warning lamp • Blocked silencer on the modulator or on the
footbrake valve
• The pneumatic back-up pipes between the
modulator and the footbrake valve are blocked
or open
• Faulty foot brake valve. (Fault on the mechanical
or pneumatic part)
• Faulty modulator (back-up valve)
FMI 2
• Red stop lamp. • Damaged cables or contacts
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp. • Short circuit between ignition voltage and supply
power
FMI 4
• ABS warning lamp • Short circuit to lower voltage on the modulator
• Red stop lamp. power supply cable
• Faulty EBS control unit.
FMI 7
• ABS warning lamp • Modulator silencer is blocked
• Red stop lamp. • Modulator malfunction.
FMI 8
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged or blocked pneumatic pipe
• Red stop lamp. • Faulty modulator
• Incorrect low pressure information from the
instrument
69

type
FMI 9
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged or short circuited cables and contacts
• Red stop lamp. • Incorrect software is configured
FMI 10
• No warning lamp lights. • No warning lamp lights: The power supply (X1:17)
• ABS warning lamp and red stop lamp. to the control unit is shut off before the control
unit manages to carry out its “after-run”
• No warning lamp lights: The vehicle has been
shut down using the main switch.
FMI 11
FMI 12
• Red stop lamp
FMI 13
• ABS warning lamp • The modulator has been replaced by a
• Red stop lamp non-compatible component
FMI 14
• ABS warning lamp • The air lines to the modulator leak, are blocked,
• Red stop lamp are incorrectly connected or damaged in another
way
• The air lines from the modulator to the wheel
brake leak, are blocked or damaged in another
way
• The received information on the supply pressure
is incorrect
• Modulator silencer is blocked
• The low pressure warning signal is faulty
Measurements
points value value
Modulator 1 II B15 — U=1—
Ground 2.5 V
B7 — U = 2.5 —
T0011163 Ground 4V
B8 — U ≈ Ubat
Ground
B9 — U≈0V
Ground
Modulator 2 II B12 — U≈0V
Ground
B4 — U ≈ Ubat
T0011163 Ground
B5 — U = 2.5 —
Ground 4V
B6 — U=1—
Ground 2.5 V
70
MID 136 PSID 70/71/72/73 Wheel speed sensor

B942, B943
Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
Red warning lamp
voltage, test”
T5014071

type
FMI 2
FMI 5
or to supply power
FMI 7
FMI 8
FMI 9
FMI 10
71

type
FMI 13
fitted
FMI 14
Measurements
points value value
Speed sensor 1 – 6 II B13:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B13:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B14:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B14:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B15:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B15:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B16:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B16:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B942:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B942:2 — U≈5V
Ground
B943:1 — U ≈ 2.5 V
Ground
B943:2 — U≈5V
Ground
Speed sensor 1 – 6 0 B13:1 — R ≈ 1200
B13:2
B14:1 — R ≈ 1200
B14:2
B15:1 — R ≈ 1200
B15:2
B16:1 — R ≈ 1200
B16:2
B942:1 — R ≈ 1200
B942:2
B943:1 — R ≈ 1200
B943:2
72
MID 136 PSID 74/75/76/77 Wear sensor

B942, B943
Wiring diagram: OC
lamp
Red warning lamp
voltage, test”
T5014071

type
FMI 2
FMI 5
or to supply power
FMI 7
FMI 8
FMI 9
FMI 10
73

type
FMI 13
fitted
FMI 14
Measurements
points value value
4V
4—6 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
1—3 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
4—6 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
1—3 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
1—3 U = 0.5 —
4V
4V
4—6 U = 0.5 —
4V
74

points value value
75
MID 136 PSID 80 Auxiliary valve

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• ABS warning lamp • The component is installed but not configured
• Red stop lamp

FMI 4
• ABS warning lamp • Damaged cables or contacts
FMI 5
FMI 6
FMI 9
76
MID 136 PSID 81 Differential lock

Wiring diagram: OC
T5014080

type
FMI 2
• Differential lock valve is installed but not
configured
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty differential lock valve
FMI 4
• Faulty differential lock valve
Measurements
points value value
Solenoid valve, II A14 — U≈0V Inactive
differential lock Ground
U ≈ Ubat Active
Switch, differential II A10 — U=0V Inactive

lock Ground
U ≈ Ubat Active
77
MID 136 PSID 83 Indication lamp, trailer brake
Not used by Volvo bus. Only occurs with software fault.


type
FMI 3
FMI 4
78
MID 136 PSID 85 Indication lamp, HSA

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 3
FMI 4
Measurements
points value value
Lamp, signal II C13 — U ≈ Inactive
Ground 0.9*Ubat
U≈0V Active
79
MID 136 PSID 86/87 Switch, foot brake valve

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 3
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty foot brake valve
FMI 4
• Yellow warning lamp • Faulty foot brake valve
Measurements
points value value
Sensor, foot brake II A4 — U≈0V
valve Ground
A5 — U = 0.5 — 0 — 100
Ground 4.5 V %
A6 — Ubat
Ground
A7 — U≈5V
Ground
A8 — U = 0.5 —
Ground 4.5 V
80
MID 136 PSID 88/89/90 Trailer modulator
Not used by Volvo Bus. Only occurs with software fault.
Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 3
FMI 5
FMI 6
FMI 10
81
MID 136 PSID 119 ESP sensor power supply

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 2
• Faulty ESP sensor
FMI 3
FMI 4
FMI 12
• White information lamp • Faulty control unit
82
MID 136 PSID 121 Internal logistic fault, ABS

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 10
• ABS warning lamp • Undetected fault on at least one wheel speed
• Yellow warning lamp sensor
• Faulty learnt wheel circumference
• Distortion of signal from the wheel speed sensor
• Punctures
• Constant brake action on any wheel
• Slippery road surface
83
MID 136 PSID 123 Datalink, brake

Wiring diagram: ZD

type
FMI 2
• Red stop lamp • Damaged cables or contacts
FMI 9
• Red stop lamp • Faulty modulator
FMI 13
• Red stop lamp • Faulty modulator installed
Measurements
points value value
Data link, brakes A5 — U = 0.5 — 0 — 100
Ground 4.5 V %
A8 — U = 0.5 — 0 — 100
Ground 4.5 V %
84
MID 136 PSID 124 Datalink, ESP sensor

Wiring diagram: ZD

type
FMI 2
• Yellow warning lamp. • Electromagnetic interference
Measurements
points value value
Data link, ESP C1 — U≈0V Ground
Ground
C4 — U=0— Signal
Ground 5V
C7 — U=0— Signal
ground 5V
C10 — U ≈ 12 V Power
Ground supply
85
MID 136 PSID 130/131/132/133/134/135/136/137/138/139 Mechanical

wheel brakes

Wiring diagram: OC

type
FMI 7
• The vehicle can pull to one side when braking • The vehicle is loaded on one side for a long time
• ABS warning lamp period
• Yellow warning lamp • The vehicle suspension is damaged
• The mechanical brakes are damaged
86
MID 136 PSID 200 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, engine control
unit

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 9
EBS control unit and the engine control unit
• The engine control unit is disconnected from the
link
Measurements
points value value
high 4V

low 2.5 V

depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
high/low

high/low

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
87
MID 136 PSID 201 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, vehicle control
unit

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 8
• Yellow warning lamp • The tachograph is not calibrated
• Incorrect wheel size
FMI 9
EBS control unit and the vehicle control unit
• The vehicle control unit is disconnected from the
link
Measurements
points value value
high 4V

low 2.5 V

depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
high/low
88

points value value
high/low

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
89
MID 136 PSID 202 J1939 Data link interruption, instrument cluster
center module

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 9
• Yellow warning lamp • Interruption on the SAE J1939 control link
between the EBS control unit and instrument.
Measurements
points value value
high 4V

low 2.5 V

depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
high/low

high/low

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
90
MID 136 PSID 205 J1939 Data link interruption, gearbox

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 9
EBS control unit and the gearbox control unit
• The gearbox control unit is disconnected from
the link
Measurements
points value value
high 4V

low 2.5 V

depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
high/low

high/low

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
91
MID 136 PSID 206 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, retarder control
unit

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 9
EBS control unit and the gearbox retarder control
unit
• The retarder control unit is disconnected from
the link
Measurements
points value value
high 4V

low 2.5 V

depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
high/low

high/low

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
92
MID 136 PSID 208 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, air suspension
control unit

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 2
• Air suspension control unit sends incorrect values
FMI 9
• Air suspension control unit is disconnected from
the link
EBS control unit and air suspension control unit
Measurements
points value value
high 4V

low 2.5 V

depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
high/low
93

points value value
high/low

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
94
MID 136 PSID 210 SAE J1939 Data link interruption, external lighting
control unit

Wiring diagram: ZD
T5014070

type
FMI 9
EBS control unit and the LCM control unit
• The LCM control unit is disconnected from the link
Measurements
points value value
high 4V

low 2.5 V

depend-
ing on
traffic in-
tensity
high/low

high/low

high/low 5V scope
measure-
ment in
VCADS
Pro
95
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Operation Numbers
The operation numbers used in this manual refer to V.S.T.
Volvo Bus Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden
20 013980 English . Printed in Sweden

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Design and Function ............................................................................. 7

This service information embraces B12B and B12M/MA

Operating temperature -40 C to +85 C

Storage temperature -40 C to +85 C

Data links 1 Control link SAE link J1939:

Design and Function

The EBS system’s function

With the EBS system it is possible to optimise the brake

For further information specifically about the EBS

• “ABS function” page 10

For further information on EBS system, please refer to:

Warning lamp ABS (5009) lights up in combination with

When ABS control is in progress this display symbol is

If the bus is equipped with an automatic gearbox any T3008834

Differential lock function

The system uses the ASR function in order to actively

The wheel synchronising function returns to normal ASR T5013287

• The differential lock is engaged correctly.

• A maximum of 10 seconds after the driver has ordered

Load sensing valve (LSV)

The EBS system fetches information on the bus’s load

The function is only active when the retarder lever arm

Emergency brake assist

Hill start assist

• One function serves as a yaw controller and

The first function stabilises the vehicle on slippery roads

In a situation where under-steering of the vehicle occurs,

• Large steering wheel movements at high speed, such

First of all, the engine power is reduced to prevent the

Note: This function is not able to prevent overturning in

Note: If the bus is equipped with a trailer and the trailer

Wheel spin function (ASR)

Tyre dimension function

Automatic brake adaptation

Wear distribution per axle

lamps lights up depends on how serious the fault is. In

Yellow information lamp

Red stop lamp

The red stop lamp lights up when:

Warning lamp ABS (5009)

Fault codes which are set under warnings can be shown

When the ASR function becomes active, for example,

Using the right-hand engagement lever and the display

• Step with buttons 3 and 4 on the end of the lever to

EBS, fault tracing

MID Message Identification Description – PSID Proprietary Subsystem Identification

Voltage measuring at control unit

• Connect the breakout box between the control unit and

• Put the start switch in the drive position (II).

Resistance measurement of component

• Connect the breakout box only to the cabling.

• Put the start switch in the stop position (0).

Resistance measurement at a component

• Connect the breakout box only to the component.

• Put the start switch in the stop position (0).

Voltage measuring at component

• Connect the breakout box between the control unit and

• Put the start switch in the drive position (II).

Resistance measurement of cabling

• Connect a breakout box to each end of the cable.

• Put the start switch in the stop position (0).

Explanation of fault code table

First table, general information