ABS Issue

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  1. kenworthcanuck

    kenworthcanuck Bobtail Member

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    I have a 04 Freightliner Columbia with a 465 Mercedes. I've been having problems with the ABS system for a while now, and even the mechanics do not know what could be causing the problem.

    Problem:
    ABS-136 code on dash.

    Have replaced many parts:
    1st time at mechanic: replaced abs computer, front r/s abs sensor and rear l/s abs sensor -shorted, r/s front modulator valve, rear abs harness

    2nd visit: l/s front modulator valve, l/s abs wheel sensor, abs plug (computer side), front abs harness

    now its coming up with codes again:

    SID 7 - Left Front Modulator Valve Open
    SID 1 - Left Front Wheel Sensor Open
    SID 2 - Right Front Wheel Sensor Open
    SID 8 - Right Front Modulator Valve Open

    Same code on dash.

    Light did go out for 6 hrs after they replaced everything the first time it was in shop, but has been on steady since.

    Any idea what could be causing this? all the wheel sensors have been replaced. Is it possible to blow the brand new computer in 6 hrs?

    Everything I've found online says replace the modulator valves, however they are brand new. only have 200km on them. same with all th other new parts.

    any help would be great, as they are saying I must go to the dealer now because they "give up" and cant cvi my truck until its fixed.
     
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  3. Pahrump

    Pahrump Medium Load Member

    sounds like you a bad connection somewhere,,My abs light used to come on when running in lots of rain, snow or after I had the truck washed..check and clean your wiring connections especially in the pigtail between the tractor and the trailer..
     
  4. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Just two weeks ago a 19 dollar relay cost me over two thousand dollars. Was acting very similar to yours. Get fault code, change part, get new fault codes, change more parts, rinse and repeat.
    The abs relay box for a Columbia is on the interior panel just behind the driver's seat. Good luck!
     
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  5. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    CK. your end play on wheel bearings using a dial gauge to get them right, extra play will set/off the sensor on the wheel with too much end play in them soon after you pull out of repair shop!
     
  6. kenworthcanuck

    kenworthcanuck Bobtail Member

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    I did find a document online stating fault codes with meritor wabco abs systems. its pointing to a "x2 connector". something to do with voltage in the pins.

    as for steering play, I just had the steering shaft, wheel bearings, and seals replaced. If that is what is causing this, could the codes still show up after the fix as "stored codes". I read that they have to be deleted and only active codes will show after that.

    Thanks for the ideas. I'll be sure to pass them on to the mechanic in the morning. I can't afford the $132/hr at Freightliner after being down for 3 weeks.
     
  7. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    Bad wireing on the modular valves? if its both front, check the wireing on both of those. You could swap out the rears for the fronts to see if its bad valve or bad wireng. New parts sometimes dont work and assuming all new parts work can hault your diagnostic process.
     
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