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Defect Code 13



Defect Code 13:

Defect symptom:

The ASC system can not be switched off by means of the ASC button. The ASC system is constantly in standby mode.

Possible causes:

ASC button defective

Short to plus or break on the wire from the ASC button or from the ASC button to the ABS/ASC control unit.

Troubleshooting:

Measure resistance at the ABSIASC control unit between Pin 1 and Pin 54;

Nominal value: Line break

Nominal value OK:

Press ASC button and measure resistance once again.

Resistance > 1 Ohm:

Check ASC button and wires, and repair or renew if necessary

Resistance < 1 Ohm: Replace ABSIASC control unit