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Frozen Values in the Brake Control Module, Description
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Frozen values in the brake control module, description
Explanation
The values described below were stored in the control module memory when the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
All parameters do not need to be implemented in one control module. This varies from system to system.
Note! Parameters marked with STC (stability and traction control)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) are only displayed on cars equipped with STC (stability and traction control) and DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control). Parameters marked with DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) are only displayed on cars equipped with DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control).
Hint: For information about abbreviations, see Brake system, abbreviations, B8444S, B6324S Brake System, Abbreviations.
Time since the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was first stored
The time in hours since the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was first stored. The brake control module obtains the value via the Control Area Network (CAN) from the central electronic module. The time is the total time that the central electronic module has been running.
Outside temperature
The value indicates the outside temperature when the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored. The brake control module obtains the value via the Control Area Network (CAN) from the central electronic module.
Actual gear
The value indicates the selected gear when the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored. The brake control module obtains the value via the CAN from the transmission control module (TCM) if the car is equipped with automatic transmission or from the central electronic module if the car is equipped with manual transmission.
Engine torque
The value displays the engine torque. The value is given in Nm.
Requested torque
The value indicates the requested torque depending on the driving instance the brake control module has sent to the engine control module. The value is indicated in Nm.
Clutch pedal
The value displays if the clutch pedal has been affected or not.
Value:
Affected
Unaffected (or the car is equipped with automatic transmission)
Stability traction control (STC)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) function
The value indicates the function status. The function is automatically switched on at ignition but can be switched off manually.
Value:
Manually disconnected
Engaged
Engine speed (RPM)
The engine control module (ECM) transmits the engine speed (RPM) on the Control area network (CAN) from where the brake control module retrieves the signal. The value of the engine speed is given in rpm.
Control module power supply
The value indicates the system voltage. The value is given in volts (V).
Pump motor
The value indicates the pump motor status
Value:
Active
Not active
Vehicle speed
The value indicates the vehicle speed in km/h.
The vehicle acceleration
The value indicates the forward acceleration of the car in m/s2.
The brake disc temperature
The value indicates the highest temperature on any of the brake discs in ° C.
Steering wheel angle (DSTC)
The value displays the steering wheel angle in degrees.
Pedal position sensor position
The value indicates the position of the pedal position sensor.
Value:
0-1 cm
1-2 cm
>3 cm
Direction of travel (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates the direction of travel of the car at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Forward
Backward
Pressure sensor 1, brake pressure (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates the pressure in the primary circuit of the brake system.
The value is indicated in bar.
Pressure sensor 2, brake pressure (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates the pressure in the secondary circuit of the brake system.
The value is indicated in bar
ABS control
The value indicates if the ABS function was operating at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Active
Not active
Stability control control (STC (stability and traction control)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) )
The value indicates if the traction control function was operating at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Active
Not active
Traction control control (STC (stability and traction control)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the TRACS (traction control system) was operating at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Active
Not active
Active yaw control control (STC (stability and traction control)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the stability function was operating at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Active
Not active
Traction control control all-wheel drive (AWD) (STC (stability and traction control)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the TRACS (traction control system) was operating at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored
Value:
Active
Not active
Over or under steer (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the car was in under steer or over steer when the fault code was stored.
Value:
No over - or under steer
Over steer
Under steer
Pedal pressure sensor (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the pedal pressure sensor was active or not.
Value:
Active
Not active
Lateral accelerometer (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates the lateral acceleration in m/s2.
Accelerometer (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates the acceleration in m/s2.
Yaw rate sensor, present value (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates the yaw rate in °/s.
Yaw rate sensor, requested yaw rate (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates the calculated yaw rate sensor based on the driver's behavior in °/s.
Pressure build-up valve (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value displays the status of the pressure build-up valve.
Value:
Active
Not active
Electronic Brake Assistance control function (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the electronic brake assistance was accessible or blocked at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Function accessible
The function is blocked
Electronic brake force distribution control function
The value indicates if the electronic brake assistance was accessible or blocked at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Function accessible
The function is blocked
Traction control control function (STC (stability and traction control)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the traction control was active or switched off at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Function accessible
The function is blocked
Stability control control function (STC (stability and traction control)/DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the stability control was accessible or blocked at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored
Value:
Function accessible
The function is blocked
Active yaw control control function (DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control))
The value indicates if the active yaw control was accessible or blocked at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Function accessible
The function is blocked
Traction control control function AWD
The value indicates if the traction control was accessible or blocked at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Function accessible
The function is blocked
Control function ABS
The value indicates if the ABS system was accessible or blocked at the moment the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) was stored.
Value:
Function accessible
The function is blocked
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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