WABCO WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TP2303

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS Issued 04/2024

Only for Pneumatic ABS mBSP and E Version

Technical Bulletin
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CAUTION
• Only trained and qualified automotive technicians should
When troubleshooting and testing the ABS system do not
carry out work on the vehicles.
damage the connector terminals.
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personal injury and property damage.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR
WARNING
WARRANTY COVERAGE
To help prevent serious eye injury, always wear eye protection The following test procedures must be performed BEFORE
when you preform vehicle maintenance or service. replacing any WABCO brand speed sensor (WSS). Please be sure
to enter the proper problem code — as identified in this bulletin
— on the warranty claim form
WARNING
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the wheels to help APPLICATION
prevent the vehicle from moving. Support the vehicle with
Before testing the sensors, refer to the vehicle specification sheet
safety stands. Do not work under a vehicle supported only by to identify the type of pneumatic ABS installed on the vehicle:
jacks. Jacks can slip or fall over. Serious personal injury and MBSP or E version pneumatic ABS.
damage to components can result.
The Pro-Link® 9000 or TOOLBOXTM Software may be used to
identify the type of pneumatic ABS. TOOLBOXTM software cannot
WARNING
always be used to identify older versions of pnuematic ABS. For
This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel, further assistance, contact ZF Customer Care Center at
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and 855-228-3203.
birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information,
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
INSTRUCTIONS
The tables referenced in the following test procedures refer to
WARNING pinout tables. Refer to Table A. If sensor replacement is necessary,
Remove all pressure from the air system before you disconnect refer to the appropriate maintenance manual. Use the following
any component. Pressurized air can cause serious personal chart to determine which maintenance manual you should use.
injury and damage to components.
 USE the appropriate maintenance manual for complete
If the Type of ABS instructions.
Maintenance
Installed on the Vehicle is: Table D. If the sensor ohms readings are not within one
Manual
ohm of the readings taken at the ECU, the OEM harness
mBSP A MM1719 is at fault and must be repaired or replaced. Check
E Version Pneumtic ABS (Basic, sensor cable for broken wires or wear due to
A MM0112 interference with moving components. Make necessary
Universal or Frame-mounted)
repairs. Refer to the appropriate maintenance manual
for complete instructions.

5. The code for a sensor resistance problem is SENS1. Record or

note this code to provide to warranty.
Test 1
Sensor resistance and short to ground test (Readyings are Test 2
only valid with an existing or active fault — sensor short Sensor voltage output test (Normally associated with a
or open) (Document Fault code for Warranty, specifically stored fault — excessive air gap or erratic speed signal)
SPN or SID and FMI) (Reference Diagram A) (Reference Diagram A)
1. Turn ignition OFF. Apply the parking brakes. Chock the 1. Turn ignition OFF. Apply the parking brakes. Raise the vehicle
wheels by putting blocks under the front and rear tires to help off the ground. Chock the wheels that are still on the ground
prevent the vehicle from moving. by putting blocks under the front and rear tires to help prevent
the vehicle from moving.
2. Refence the appropriate manual or Table A is this publication
to identify the appropriate connector and pins for the sensor 2. Refence the appropriate manual or Table A is this publication
being tested. Then disconnect the appropriate harness to identify the appropriate connector and pins for the sensor
connector from the ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU). being tested. Then disconnect the appropriate harness
connector from the ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
3. Inspect the connectors and terminals for corrosion, physical
damage, or loose connections. (Document inspection for 3. Inspect the connectors and terminals for corrosion, physical
warranty) damage or loose connections. Make the necessary repairs.

4. Use a Volt-Ohm meter to measure resistance (ohms) in two 4. Release the parking brakes.
places:
5. Rotate the wheel by hand at 30 rpm (1/2 revolution per
Between the terminal pins identified in Step 2 — second).
specification must be between 900-2000 ohms. Typical
readings will be 1150 to 1250 ohms at room temperature. 6. Use a Volt-Ohm meter to measure the AC voltage across the
From each terminal pin to the chassis ground— terminal pins, identified in step 2, on the connector listed in
resistance must be infinite (open circuit). the table while spinning the appropriate wheel at 30 rpm (1/2
(See electrical checks on pages 3-4.) revolution per second). Minimum output voltage required
— 0.2 volts AC.
A. If the proper ohm measurements are in specification, If voltage is below minimum, readjust the sensor by pushing
the sensor is not the cause of the fault. Reconnect the sensor in holder until it contacts the tooth wheel. Repeat AC
harness and clear the fault. If fault cannot be cleared, voltage measurement. If voltage is still low, call
contact WABCO Customer Care Center at 855-228-
ZF Customer Care at 855-228-3203.
3203.
If voltage is greater than 0.2 volts AC, and if signal failures
B. If the ohm readings are not within the proper continue to occur when the vehicle is driven, inspect the wheel
specifications, repeat testing the harness at each bearing hub (refer to axle manufacturer’s recommendations)
additional connector until you reach the last sensor
and tooth wheel condition.
connector.
C. If the sensor ohm readings are not within the 7. The code for a sensor voltage problem is SENS2. Record or
proper specifications as measured at the sensor, note this code to provide to warranty.
record the readings and replace the sensor. Refer to
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 Connect TOOLBOXTM Software for fault
Table A: Pneumatic ABS — ECU Connector and codes, maintenance manual and other
Terminal Check Pins related information.
The electrical checks below are for Pneumatic ABS Version mBSP. For
ABS ECU Sensor Connector Pins Pneumatic ABS E-Version replace the connector and pin locations in the
LF, 1 or A X1 1 and 2 electrical checks below with the connector and pinlocations stated in
RF, 2 or B X1 10 and 11 Table A. *** Please, document all fault codes and any electrical checks
mBSP as described below for warranty submission or to provide when
LR, 3 or C X1 19 and 20
(see next contacting the ZF Customer Care Center at 855-228-3203.
pages) RR, 4 or D X1 28 and 29
SPN 789 FMI ** - Roadside(left) steer axle sensor
LR 3rd, 5 or E X3 1 and 2 (position A or position 1) (Reference Diagram A)
RR 3rd 6 or F X3 10 and 11 Turn key off, go to ECU, and unplug the x1 connector and on the harness
PABS E LF X2 - 18 PIN 12 and 15 side
Frame Mount RF X2 - 18 PIN 10 and 13 1. Measure the resistance from pin 1 to pin 2 =
With ESC LR X2 - 18 PIN 11 and 14 2. Measure the resistance from pin 1 to ground =
RR X2 - 18 PIN 17 and 18 3. Measure the resistance from pin 2 to ground =
LF X2-Black 7 and 8 Unplug the sensor.
4. Measure the resistance from pin 1 to pin 2 again =
RF X2-Black 5 and 6 At the sensor itself:
PABS E Frame LR X3-Green 1 and 2 5. Measure the resistance of the sensor across both pins =
Mount
RR X3-Green 3 and 4 6. Measure the resistance of each pin on sensor to ground =
Non-ESC
LR (3rd Axle) X4-Brown 3 and 4 KEY ON:
7. Measure voltage from pin 1 to ground =
RR (3rd Axle) X4-Brown 5 and 6
8. Measure voltage from pin 2 to ground =
LF X2 - 18 PIN 12 and 15
RF X2 - 18 PIN 10 and 13 SPN 790 FMI ** - Curbside(right) steer axle sensor
PABS E LR X2 - 18 PIN 11 and 14 (position B or position 2) (Reference Diagram A)
Universal Turn key off, go to ECU, and unplug the x1 connector and on the
Cab Mount RR X2 - 18 PIN 17 and 18
harness side
LR (3rd Axle) X3 - 15 PIN 2 and 5
1. Measure the resistance from pin 10 to pin 11 =
RR (3rd Axle) X3 - 15 PIN 11 and 14 2. Measure the resistance from pin 10 to ground =
3. Measure the resistance from pin 11 to ground =
Unplug the sensor.
4. Measure the resistance from pin 10 to pin 11 again =
At the sensor itself:
5. Measure the resistance of the sensor across both pins =
6. Measure the resistance of each pin on sensor to ground =
KEY ON:
7. Measure voltage from pin 10 to ground =
8. Measure voltage from pin 11 to ground =

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** See FMI Chart in Table B on pages 5-6 Issued 04/2024

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SPN 791 FMI ** - Roadside(left) drive axle sensor SPN 794 FMI ** - Curbside(right) intermediate axle
(position C or position 3) (Reference Diagram A) sensor (position F or position 6) (Reference Diagram A)
Turn key off, go to ECU, and unplug the x1 connector and on the If the fault is active proceed with the following checks and record
harness side exact values.
1. Measure the resistance from pin 19 to pin 20 = Turn key off, go to ECU, and unplug the x3 connector and on the
2. Measure the resistance from pin 19 to ground = harness side
3. Measure the resistance from pin 20 to ground =
Unplug the sensor. 1. Measure the resistance from pin 10 to pin 11 =
4. Measure the resistance from pin 19 to pin 20 again = 2. Measure the resistance from pin 10 to ground =
At the sensor itself: 3. Measure the resistance from pin 11 to ground =
5. Measure the resistance of the sensor across both pins = Unplug the sensor.
6. Measure the resistance of each pin on sensor to ground = 4. Measure the resistance from pin 10 to pin 11 again =
KEY ON: At the sensor itself:
7. Measure voltage from pin 19 to ground = 5. Measure the resistance of the sensor across both pins =
8. Measure voltage from pin 20 to ground = 6. Measure the resistance of each pin on sensor to ground =
KEY ON:
SPN 792 FMI ** - Curbside(right) drive axle sensor 7. Measure voltage from pin 10 to ground =
(position D or position 4) (Reference Diagram A) 8. Measure voltage from pin 11 to ground =
Turn key off, go to ECU, and unplug the x1 connector and on the
harness side
1. Measure the resistance from pin 28 to pin 29 =
2. Measure the resistance from pin 28 to ground =
3. Measure the resistance from pin 29 to ground =
Unplug the sensor.
4. Measure the resistance from pin 28 to pin 29 again =
At the sensor itself:
5. Measure the resistance of the sensor across both pins =
6. Measure the resistance of each pin on sensor to ground =
KEY ON:
7. Measure voltage from pin 28 to ground =
8. Measure voltage from pin 29 to ground =

SPN 793 FMI ** - Roadside(left) intermediate axle

sensor (position E or position 5) (Reference Diagram A)
Turn key off, go to ECU, and unplug the x3 connector and on
the harness side
1. Measure the resistance from pin 1 to pin 2 =
2. Measure the resistance from pin 1 to ground =
3. Measure the resistance from pin 2 to ground = Unplug the
sensor.
4. Measure the resistance from pin 1 to pin 2 again =
At the sensor itself:
5. Measure the resistance of the sensor across both pins =
6. Measure the resistance of each pin on sensor to ground =
KEY ON:
7. Measure voltage from pin 1 to ground =
8. Measure voltage from pin 2 to ground =

TP2303
Issued 04/2024 ** See FMI Chart in Table B on pages 5-6

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Table B - FMI Chart
FMI FAULT DESCRIPTION FAULT INDICATION REPAIR INFORMATION
An airgap failure is detected, if the voltage Check the relevant wheel speed sensor and
Air gap (not a electrical
FMI 1 amplitude is too low (depends on signal its mounting. Is the distance between pole
issue)
frequency) wheel and sensor (airgap) too wide)
+ Check for tire size mismatch.
System has detected a significant difference in + Check for correct number of tone ring
FMI 2 Incorrect Tire the proportion of tire diameter to numb of tone teeth.
ring teeth between wheel ends. 10% (+/-2%) + Verify that ECU is programmed for the
correct vehicle
+ Check wiring of relevant sensor (short
Short to Voltage (high A short circuit to UB at the wheel speed sensor circuit?)
FMI 3
voltage) (IG-H or IG-L) is detected after 150 ms. + Check relevant sensor (internal short-
circuit ?)
+ Check wiring of relevant sensor
A short circuit to GND at the wheel speed (short circuit ?)
FMI 4 Short to ground
sensor (IG-H or IG-L) is detected 150 ms. + Check relevant sensor (internal short-
circuit ?)
+ Check correct parameter settings
An interruption (open load) at the wheel speed (relevant sensor assembled ?)
FMI 5 Open circuit + Check wiring to relevant sensor
sensor (IG-H or IG-L) is detected after 140 ms.
(interruption ?)
+ Check wiring of relevant sensor
A shorted coil of the wheel speed sensor (< (short circuit ?)
FMI 6 Shot to circuit
300 Ohm) is detected after 150 ms. + Check relevant sensor (internal short-
circuit ?)
The wheel speed detection will be able to
Tooth wheel / airgap (not + Check the relevant pole-wheel (is it
FMI 7 detect insufficient and/or missing teeth defined
a electrical issue) damaged? dirty?)
within 3000 counts of teeth.
+ Check whether there are in admissible
A failure is detected, if the wheel speed signal
FMI 8 Abnormal frequency oscillation-effects at the relevant
frequency is >3500 Hz
foundation brake
+ Check for mismatch fault of another
sensor.
+ Verify correct harness location and wiring
Wires mismatched (not
FMI 9 ABS Warning Lamp for sensor.
an electrical issue)
+ Check for corroded or damaged wiring
between the ECU and the ABS wheel
speed sensor.

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 FMI FAULT DESCRIPTION FAULT INDICATION REPAIR INFORMATION
+ Adjust wheel speed sensor until it
touches the tone ring.
+ Check for loose wheel bearings or
excessive hub runout.
+ Check sensor wiring and connectors for
intermittent contact.
+ Check condition of ABS sensor head.
+ Check mounting of tone ring and
condition of teeth.
Speed Drop-Out (not an
FMI 10 ABS Warning Lamp + Check condition and retention of ABS
electrical issue)
sensor spring clip.
+ Check ABS sensor cable routing and
clipping.
+ Check for corroded or damaged wiring
between the ECU and the ABS wheel
speed sensor.
+ Turn the wheel at half a evolution per
second and verify 0.2 AC volt sensor
output voltage
The wheel speed detection will monitor
+ Check whether there are inadmissible
Plausibility check of analog input and digital input of WABA ASIC
FMI 11 oscillation-effects at the mounting of
wheel speed sensor and compare both signals whether or not they
the relevant wheel speed sensor
are consistency (plausibility check).
Failure detection ‘Over A failure is detected, if the relevant component + Check the isolation of the wheel speed
FMI 13 Equipped’ of wheel speed is not activated in the parameter setting, but it sensor wiring (high frequencies might be
sensor is nevertheless connected to the ECU. induced)
+ Check the relevant pole wheel (is it
RunOut failure of wheel
A RunOut failure will be detected if the ration damaged?)
FMI 14 speed sensor (not an
of min/max amplitudes is too high. + Check the relevant wheel bearing (is it
electrical issue)
loosened?)

Diagram A: Wheel Speed Sensor locations

(Front)

Roadside(left) steer axle sensor Curbside(right) steer axle sensor

(position A or position 1) (position B or position 2)

Roadside(left) drive axle sensor Curbside(right) drive axle sensor

(position C or position 3)* (position D or position 4)*

Roadside(left) intermediate axle Curbside(right) intermediate axle

sensor (position E or position 5)* sensor (position F or position 6)*

TP2303 *Note: Sensor position may differ from unit to unit. Ensure the proper wheel end is being tested or inspected before
Issued 04/2024
proceeding. Disconnect the opposite side sensor on the affected axle to ensure the correct sensor testing location.
Page 6 While using Toolbox check what fault becomes active.
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