Service Manual

Buses
Group 59
Release 01
MID 222 Retarder control unit (RECU)
Multiplex electrical system Version 2

20 036048
 Foreword
The descriptions and service procedures contained in this manual are based on designs
and methods studies carried out up to June 2005.

The products are under continuous development. Vehicles and components produced
after the above date may therefore have different specifications and repair methods.
When this is judged to have a significant bearing on this manual, supplementary service
bulletins will be issued to cover the changes.

The new edition of this manual will update the changes.

In service procedures where the title incorporates an operation number, this is a
reference to V.S.T. (Volvo Standard Times).

Service procedures which do not include an operation number in the title are for general
information and no reference is made to V.S.T.

The following levels of observations, cautions and warnings are used in this Service
Documentation:

Note: Indicates a procedure, practice, or condition that must be followed in order to have
the vehicle or component function in the manner intended.

Caution: Indicates an unsafe practice where damage to the product could occur.
Warning: Indicates an unsafe practice where personal injury or severe damage to the
product could occur.

Danger: Indicates an unsafe practice where serious personal injury or death could occur.

Volvo Bus Corporation

Göteborg, Sweden

Order number: 20 036048

© 2005 Volvo Bus Corporation, Göteborg, Sweden

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in

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 Contents
General .................................................................................................. 2
Multiplexed electrical system ............................................................... 2

Tools ...................................................................................................... 3
Special tools ........................................................................................ 3

Design and Function ........................................................................... 4

Control unit .......................................................................................... 4
Malfunction ........................................................................................... 7
Control unit .......................................................................................... 7
MID 222 Retarder, fault codes ............................................................. 10
MID 222 PID 110 Coolant temperature ............................................... 11
MID 222 PID 120 Oil temperature, retarder ......................................... 14
MID 222 PID 158 Battery voltage, ECU ............................................... 16
MID 222 PPID 30 Current PWM valve, retarder .................................. 17
MID 222 PPID 31 Air pressure, retarder .............................................. 18
MID 222 PPID 34 ECU +12V outlet ..................................................... 20
MID 222 PPID 54 ECU +5V outlet ....................................................... 21
MID 222 PPID 55 ECU temperature .................................................... 22
MID 222 SID 2 PWM valve, retarder .................................................... 23
MID 222 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link ........................................... 25
MID 222 SID 240 Program memory .................................................... 26
MID 222 SID 250 J1708 Information link ............................................. 27
MID 222 SID 253 Calibration memory ................................................. 28
MID 222 PSID 1 Relay, power supply .................................................. 29
MID 222 PSID 201 Data link interruption, vehicle ECU ....................... 30
MID 222 PSID 204 Data link interruption, brake ECU ......................... 31
MID 222 PSID 254 DIEE signal ........................................................... 32

Feedback

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Group 59
General
Multiplexed electrical system
Volvo Buses has introduced a multiplex electrical system,
constructed of control units which handle different
functions and communicate via mutual data links. All the
control units can thus directly exchange information with
the chassis’ other control units included in the network. If
necessary, the control units fetch and send information via
the links. Each control unit is placed in such a way that it
has a short distance to the components which it controls
and regulates. Therefore the lengths of the cables from
the control unit to the components are minimised.
The network is constructed of two data links which
connect the control units together. SAE J1939 is a high
speed link with a data rate of 250 kbit/s. This data link is
used for messages which require much faster updating.
J1587/J1708 is a low speed link with a data rate of 9.6
kbit/s. Through this link are sent messages which do
not require rapid updating, as for example, oil pressure.
J1587/J1708 also carry the fault codes the control units
have sent out.
Retarder control unit (RECU)
2
General
The retarder control unit is fully integrated into the
bus’s electronic system and communicates with other
control units via the data links J1939 and J1587/J1708.
Signal communication through the data links entails the
possibility of direct co-operation with other functions
which affect brake application, for example exhaust brake,
constant cruise control and ABS function.
The retarder control unit controls and regulates the
retarder after a demand for retarder function from the
vehicle control unit. Analogue signals are sent from the
retarder’s hand and foot controls to the vehicle control
unit, where they are converted to digital signals which are
sent via the SAE J1939 data link to the retarder control
unit. The retarder function is controlled by the control
unit, which regulates the current supplied to the retarder
control valve.
The retarder control unit also handles a deregulating
function in order that overheating of the retarder will be
avoided.
Group 59 Tools

Tools
Special tools
The following special tools are used for working with the retarder control system. The
tools can be ordered from Volvo AB using the specified part numbers.

T0010202

9998699 Measurement box 62-pin

T0008520

9998543 Adapter 55-pin

Measurement box 9998699 will replace measurement
box 9998942. Both tools can be used for measuring the
retarder control unit.

T4015493

9998534 Adapter 4-pin

T5011440

9998567 Adapter 7-pin

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Group 59 Design and Function

Design and Function

Control unit
Signal types
The connector’s pins on the retarder control unit have
differing electrical propertes. The abbreviations which are
used for the different signal types are described below.

HDI High Digital Input

LDI Low Digital Input

GDI General Digital Input

(HDI/LDI)

HDO High Digital Output

LDO Low Digital Output

AI Analog Input

AO Analog Output

PMW Pulse Width Modulation

The signal types HDI, LDI, HDO and LDO have different Limits, HDI LDI HDO LDO
logic and construction in the control unit. The signals thus % of Ubat
have separate properties, seetable page 4 . The signal
types AO, AI and PWM have no general descriptions and Uin>75% True Error True False
are therefore not considered further here. Note that the (1) (1) (0)
limit values for the different signal qualities are software 25% < Uin<75% False False Error Error
assigned and in certain cases are unique for just one pin. (0) (0)
Uin< 25% Error True (1) False True
(0) (1)

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Explanation of pins
Pin no. Signal type Function Fault code
1 Supply Earth
2 Supply Relay voltage supply PSID 1
13 Analog Input Signal, Oil temperature for retarder PID 120
15 Supply Earth, sensor
20 Supply Relay voltage supply PSID 1
32 Analog input Signal, coolant temperature for retarder PID 110
34 Supply Supply (+5V), air pressure for retarder PPID 54
37 Analog input Signal, air pressure for retarder PPID 31
40 PWM Guide, PWM valve for retarder SID 2, PPID 30
41 PWM Guide, PWM valve for retarder SID 2, PPID 30
46 Supply Earth till PWM
50 Input/output Control link SAE J1939 CANH SID 231
51 Input/output Control link SAE J1939 CANL SID 231
52 Input/output Information link, SAE J1708A SID 250
53 Input/output Information link, SAE J1708B SID 250
55 Supply Battery voltage + PID 158

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Function
Application
The retarder control unit controls the retarder by regulating
the current feed to the retarder’s solenoid valve. From the
retarder’s hand and foot control analog signals are sent to
the vehicle control unit where they are converted to digital
signals. From the vehicle control unit the signals are sent
via data link SAE J1939 to the retarder control unit.
The retarder control unit translates the request for
application from the vehicle control unit to control signals
to the retarder’s solenoid valve. The parameters which
determine application for each step are programmed in
the vehicle control unit, but it is the retarder control unit
which converts these steps to equivalent output current
strength from the control unit.
If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal or if the ABS
system is activated, application is broken.
Fault indications and fault codes in connection with the
retarder’s hand and foot controls and their signals are
sent via data link J1587/J1708. Fault messages are
shown as icons in BIC at the same time as the yellow
INFO lamp on the instrument panel lights up. In BIC the
fault codes from the retarder control unit can also be read.
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Design and Function
Sensor for the retarder
In order to monitor the retarder function regarding
application and temperature conditions, the retarder is
equipped with a number of sensors. The signals from
these sensors are handled by the retarder control unit.
In order to check that the actual application pressure
is equivalent to the control signal to the solenoid valve
there is a pressure sensor which continually monitors the
pressure.
In order to minimise the risk of overheating the retarder,
there is a temperature sensor which monitors the
temperature of the oil in the retarder and the coolant in the
heat exchanger. If the retarder gets too hot, the control
unit activates a deregulation function which progressively
reduces application until the retarder has cooled down to
normal operating temperature.
For further information about the retarder function please
refer to the Service Literature, Group 59.
IMPACT: Group 59, Description, Design and function,
“Hydraulic retarder”.
Group 59 Malfunction

Malfunction
Control unit
Fault codes
For fault tracing protocol SAE J1587/J1708 is used,
enlarged with Volvo-specific additions. Below are
described a number of concepts which are central to fault
tracing of the retarder control unit.

MID SID
Message Identification Description Subsystem Identification Description
(Identification of control unit) (Identification of component)
PID PSID
Parameter Identification Description Proprietary Subsystem Identification Description
(Identification of parameter) (Volvo unique identification of component)
PPID FMI
Proprietary Parameter Identification Description Failure Mode Identifier
(Volvo unique identification of parameter) (Identification of fault type)

FMI table
SAE standard
FMI Display text SAE text
0 “Value too high” Data applicable, but above normal working range.
1 “Value too low” Data applicable, but below normal working range.
2 “Data faulty” Intermittent or defective 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 break.
6 “Electrical fault” Abnormally high current or short-circuit to earth.
7 “Mechanical fault” Incorrect reply from mechanical system.
8 “Mechanical fault or Abnormal frequency.
electrical fault”
9 “Communication error” Abnormal updating rate.
10 “Mechanical fault or Abnormally high variations.
electrical fault”
11 “Unknown fault” Unidentifiable fault.
12 “Component failure” Defective 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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Test measurements
Measurements on the control unit are done with 9998543
and measurement box 9998699 which is connected to
the control unit contacts. This allows direct voltage and
resistance measurements on the control unit pins.

For further information about the special tools to be used,

please refer to

Voltage measurement at the control unit

To measure the signal between a control unit and a
component:

• Connect the measurement 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 measurement box to the cables only.

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

Resistance measurement at a component

To measure a component’s resistance:

• Connect the adapter box to the component only.

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

Voltage measurement at component

To measure the signal between a control unit and a
component:

• Connect the adapter 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 an adapter box to each end of the cable.

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

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Explanation of fault code table

For each fault code there are three tables given and
an illustration which partly gives general information
on the fault code and partly describes the appropriate
measurements which should be made in order to localise
the source of the fault.

First table, general information

Engine type: Specifies engine type on which the current fault code is implemented.
Component number: Number of the component the subsystem of which caused 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 appear with all fault types (FMI) which can occur for the
fault symptom: fault code.
Appropriate test Test in VCADS Pro which can be used to investigate the component’s
in VCADS Pro: function more closely.
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 at Instructions about the adapter to use on the component connector while
component: taking measurements.
Adapter at Instructions about the type of adapter to use on the control unit connector
control unit: while taking measurements.
Illuation: 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, fault type information

Type of fault: Indicates which different types of fault (FMI) can occur for the particular fault
code.
Symptom: Describes which fault symptoms there are for the different types of fault.
Possible reason: Gives possible faults which can be the reason for the fault code for the
particular type of fault.

Third table, measurements

There are two types of measurements, each of which has its own tables, resistance and voltage. On the left above
each measurement table, there is a figure which shows how the measurement equipment should be connected to the
component for each measurement.
Measurement: Indicates which part the measurement is intended to check.
Key position: Specifies the switch position for each measurement.
Measurement points: There are two columns under the measurement point category, measurement
box and wiring schedule. The column labelled “Measurement box” specifies the
number corresponding to a marking on measurement box 9998699. The wiring
schedule specifies what the pin is called on the component or ECU in Volvo’s
wiring schedule. The wiring schedule to be used is specified in the first table.
Expected value: Indicates with 20 % accuracy the values the measurement should give if the
part (component) is functioning normally.
Measured value: This column is where the measured value should be entered.
Miscellaneous: A note is made here if special conditions or considerations apply to this
measurement.

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MID 222 Retarder, fault codes

PID
• “MID 222 PID 110 Coolant temperature” page 11
• “MID 222 PID 120 Oil temperature, retarder” page 14
• “MID 222 PID 158 Battery voltage, ECU” page 16
PPID
• “MID 222 PPID 30 Current PWM valve, retarder” page
17
• “MID 222 PPID 31 Air pressure, retarder” page 18
• “MID 222 PPID 34 ECU +12V outlet” page 20
• “MID 222 PPID 54 ECU +5V outlet” page 21
• “MID 222 PPID 55 ECU temperature” page 22

SID
• “MID 222 SID 2 PWM valve, retarder” page 23
• “MID 222 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link” page 25
• “MID 222 SID 240 Program memory” page 26
• “MID 222 SID 250 J1708 Information link” page 27
• “MID 222 SID 253 Calibration memory” page 28
PSID
• “MID 222 PSID 1 Relay, power supply” page 29
• “MID 222 PSID 201 Data link interruption, vehicle
ECU” page 30
• “MID 222 PSID 204 Data link interruption, brake ECU”
page 31
• “MID 222 PSID 254 DIEE signal” page 32

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Group 59 Malfunction

MID 222 PID 110 Coolant temperature

Component number: A65, B903
Wiring diagram: DM
General fault symptom: Yellow lamp lights up
Appropriate test in 59222-2 Function retarder,
VCADS Pro: test
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Adapter at component: 9998534
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 0 No retarder function Defective cooling of the retarder
Reduced brake power Much driving in hilly terrain
FMI 4 Reduced brake power Defective sensor
Signal lead short-circuited to earth
FMI 5 Reduced brake power Defective sensor
Break of signal or earth cable
Signal lead short-circuited to battery voltage
FMI 13 Defective control unit

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem II 32 - 15 A32 - A15 U = U(T) See
page 13

T0011191

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Signal lead II 2–1 B903:2 – U = U(T) See
B903:1 page 13

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Group 59 Malfunction

Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem 0 32 – 15 A32 - A15 R = R(T) See
page 12

T0011165

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem 0 2–1 B903:2 – R = R(T) See
B903:1 page 12

Reference value for temperature sensor

The resistance and the voltage vary with the temperature
of the coolant for the retarder. The diagram below shows
the reference value for different temperatures.

Resistance measuring

T5011449

Resistance (
) / temperature (C)

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Measuring voltage

T5011454

Voltage (V) / temperature (C)

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MID 222 PID 120 Oil temperature, retarder

Component number: A65, B23
Wiring diagram: DM
General fault symptom: Yellow lamp lights up
Appropriate test in 59222-2 Function retarder,
VCADS Pro: test
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Adapter at component: 9998567
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 0 No retarder function Defective cooling of the retarder
FMI 4 Defective sensor
Signal lead short-circuited to earth
FMI 5 Defective sensor
Break of signal or earth cable
Signal lead short-circuited to battery voltage
FMI 13 Defective control unit

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem II 13 - 15 A13 - A15 U = U(T)
Please refer to
page 15

Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem 0 13 - 15 A13 - A15 R = R(T)
Please refer to
page 15

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Group 59 Malfunction

T0011165

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Component 0 6-7 A6 - A7 R = R(T)
Please refer to
page 15

Reference value for temperature sensor

The resistance and the voltage vary with the oil
temperature for the retarder. The diagram below shows
the reference value for different temperatures.

Resistance measuring

T5011449

Resistance (
) / temperature (C)

Measuring voltage

T5011454

Voltage (V) / temperature (C)

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Group 59 Malfunction

MID 222 PID 158 Battery voltage, ECU

Component: A65
Wiring diagram: DM
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 0 Yellow lamp lights up Faulty generator
It is possible that an abnormally high turnover Charging or assisted start with rapid
of lamps may occur charger carried out without the battery being
disconnected
FMI 1 Yellow lamp lights up Bad battery
Break or voltage drop in voltage feed to the
control unit
Faulty generator

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Supply lead II 1 - 55 A1 - A55 U = Ubat

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Group 59 Malfunction

MID 222 PPID 30 Current PWM valve, retarder

Component number: A65, Y17
Wiring diagram: DM
Appropriate test in 59242-8 Retarder PWM
VCADS Pro: valve, test
General fault Yellow lamp lights up
symptom:
Adapter at control 9998543
unit:
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 13 Yellow lamp lights up Defective control unit

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Control, PWM II 40 – 46 A40 - A46 U=0–6V Retarder not
valve retarder activated.
Connectors
40 and 41 are
connected in
parallel.
Control, PWM II 41 – 46 A40 – A46 U=0–6V Retarder not
valve retarder activated.
Connectors
40 and 41 are
connected in
parallel.

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MID 222 PPID 31 Air pressure, retarder

Component number: A65., B900
Wiring diagram: DM
Appropriate test in 59222-2 Function retarder,
VCADS Pro: test
General fault symptom: Yellow lamp lights up
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Adapter at component: 9998567
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 0 Brake power too high or brakes constant Air pressure too high
Defective PWM valve
FMI 3 Signal wire short-circuited to voltage
Supply wire short-circuited to battery voltage
Defective sensor
FMI 5 Break in sensor circuit
Sensor circuit short-circuited to earth

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem II 15 - 37 A15 - A37 U = U(P)
Please refer to
page 19

T0011167

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Supply lead II 1-4 B900:1 – U = 5 ± 0.25 V
B900:4

Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem 0 15 - chassis A15 – chassis Break
earth ground

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Reference value for the pressure sensor

The voltage varies with the air pressure in the retarder.
The diagram below shows the reference values for
different pressures.

Measuring voltage

T5011455

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MID 222 PPID 34 ECU +12V outlet

Component number: A65
Wiring diagram: DM
General fault symptom: Yellow information lamp

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 1 Information in BIC Faulty control unit
FMI 10 Yellow warning lamp is lit. Data valid but lower than normal

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MID 222 PPID 54 ECU +5V outlet

Component number: A65, B900
Wiring diagram: DM
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 0 Yellow lamp lights up Short-circuit to higher voltage
FMI 1 Yellow lamp lights up Short-circuit to earth

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
II 34 - 15 A34 - A15 U = 5.0 ± 0.25
V

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MID 222 PPID 55 ECU temperature

Component number: A65
Wiring diagram: DM
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 0 Yellow lamp lights up The control unit’s temperature is over 125 C
Too hot in the ambient around the control unit

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MID 222 SID 2 PWM valve, retarder

Component number: A65, Y17
Wiring diagram: DM
Appropriate test in 59222-2 Function retarder,
VCADS Pro: test
General fault symptom: Yellow lamp lights up
No retarder function
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Adapter at component: 9998567
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 3 As regards short-circuit in the control wire + Short-circuit to battery voltage in the PWM
side, the valve works in pulses valve circuit
A “ticking sound” is heard Defective PWM valve
FMI 4 Short-circuit through PWM valve
Defective PWM valve
Short-circuit in the cable harness, pins 40/41
to 46
FMI 5 Break in the PWM valve circuit
FMI 6 PWM valve short-circuited to earth
Defective PWM valve

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem II 40 - 46 A40 - A46 U = 0-6 V NOTE 1
Subsystem II 41 - 46 A41 - A46 U=0-6V NOTE 1
1
Retarder NOT activated.

T0011191

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Control wire II 1–2 Y17:1 – Y17:2 U=0-6V NOTE 1
PWM signal

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Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem 0 41 - 46 A41 - A46 R = 20 ± 6 At 20 C

T0011165

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Component 0 1-2 Y17:1 – Y17:2 R = 20 ± 6 At 20 C
(adapter) (adapter)

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MID 222 SID 231 SAE J1939 Control link

Component number: A65
Wiring diagram: XC
Component: Control link SAE J1939
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 2 Yellow lamp lights up Bad contact
Fault in the cable harness
FMI 12 Yellow lamp lights up Bad contact
Fault in cable harness

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
1
Control link II 50 - chassis A50 - chassis U = 2.7 ± 0.3 V
SAE J1939 earth earth
CANH
1
Control link II 51 - chassis A51 – chassis U = 2.3 ± 0.3 V
SAE J1939 earth earth
CANL
1
see Service information, Group 37. IMPACT: Group 37, Diagnostics, Data links, fault tracing, for further fault tracing.

Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Control link 0 50 - 51 A50 - A51 R = 60 Two
SAE J1939 termination
resistors.
Control link 0 50 - 51 A50 - A51 R = 120 One
SAE J1939 termination
resistor

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MID 222 SID 240 Program memory

Component number: A65
Wiring diagram: XC
Suitable action: Reprogram the control unit

T2012704

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 2 Red lamp lights up Fault in the software

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MID 222 SID 250 J1708 Information link

Component number: A65
Wiring diagram: XC
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 2 Yellow lamp lights up Bad contact
Fault in the cable harness
FMI 4 Yellow lamp lights up Short-circuit to earth

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem II 52 – 1 A52 - A1 U = 0.3 - 4.2 V The voltage
should vary
within the
interval. 1
Subsystem II 53 – 1 A53 - A1 U = 0.3- 4.2 V Should vary
within the
interval. 1
1
see Service information, Group 37. IMPACT: Group 37, Diagnostics, Data links, fault tracing, for further fault tracing.

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MID 222 SID 253 Calibration memory

Component number: A65
Wiring diagram: DM
Suitable action: Reprogram the control unit

T2012704

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 2 Red lamp lights up Unsuccessful programming of the calibration
memory

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MID 222 PSID 1 Relay, power supply

Component number: A65, K15, K16
Wiring diagram: DM
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 3 Yellow lamp lights up Control wire short-circuited to voltage
FMI 6 Yellow lamp lights up Control wire short-circuited to earth

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem II 2-1 A2 - A1 U = Ubat
20 - 1 A20 - A1
Supply lead II 55 - 1 A55 - A1 U = Ubat

Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Subsystem 0 2-1 A2 - A1 R = 200 - 300
20 - 1 A20 - A1

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Group 59 Malfunction

MID 222 PSID 201 Data link interruption, vehicle ECU

Component number: A65, A17
Wiring diagram: XC
Component: Control link SAE J1939
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 9 Yellow lamp lights up Open circuit in SAE J1939 control link between
retarder control unit and vehicle control unit.

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
1
Control link II 50 - chassis A50 - chassis U = 2.7 ± 0.3 V
SAE J1939 earth earth
CANH
1
Control link II 51 - chassis A51 – chassis U = 2.3 ± 0.3 V
SAE J1939 earth earth
CANL
1
see Service information, Group 37. IMPACT: Group 37, Diagnostics, Data links, fault tracing, for further fault tracing.

Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Control link 0 50 - 51 A50 - A51 R = 60 Two
SAE J1939 termination
resistors.
Control link 0 50 - 51 A50 - A51 R = 120 One
SAE J1939 termination
resistor

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Group 59 Malfunction

MID 222 PSID 204 Data link interruption, brake ECU

Component number: A65, A21
Wiring diagram: XC
Component: Control link SAE J1939
Adapter at control unit: 9998543
Other matters: 9998699, 9812519

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 9 Yellow lamp lights up Open circuit in SAE J1939 control link between
retarder control unit and brake control unit.

Voltage measurements

T0011163

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
1
Control link II 50 - chassis A50 - chassis U = 2.7 ± 0.3 V
SAE J1939 earth earth
CANH
1
Control link II 51 - chassis A51 – chassis U = 2.3 ± 0.3 V
SAE J1939 earth earth
CANL
1
see Service information, Group 37. IMPACT: Group 37, Diagnostics, Data links, fault tracing, for further fault tracing.

Resistance measurements

T0011164

Measurement Key position Measurement points Reference Measured Miscellane-

value value ous
Measurement Wiring
box Schedule
Control link 0 50 - 51 A50 - A51 R = 60 Two
SAE J1939 termination
resistors.
Control link 0 50 - 51 A50 - A51 R = 120 One
SAE J1939 termination
resistor

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Group 59 Malfunction

MID 222 PSID 254 DIEE signal

Component number: A65
Wiring diagram: DM
General fault symptom: Information in BIC

Type of fault: Symptom: Possible reason:

FMI 3 Information in BIC Abnormally high voltage or short-circuit to
higher voltage.

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