AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Brakes ESP Electrical Testing Owner's Manual
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Resistance measurement: Select measurement range on VAG1526 (200  )  Test 
step  VAG  
1598/20 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified 
value  Corrective action  
6   52 + 54  
 
High pressure switch 
valve -1- traction control 
-N227-      
  
  
W  
16   
- Check electrical wiring for short 
circuit to Ground (GND) or B+. 
     
 
High pressure switch 
valve -2- traction control 
-N228-        Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations   
- If the electrical wiring is OK, 
replace the hydraulic unit. 
7  
8 + 10 
1)  
9 + 10 2)  Left front ABS wheel speed 
sensor -G47-       
400  
2300   
- An infinitely high resistance 
indicates an open circuit. Check for 
this. 
 Outlets on ABS control module -J104- differ depending on installed equipment
1) Vehicles with all-wheel-drive  
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2) Vehicles with front-wheel-drive  
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Resistance measurement: Select measurement range on VAG1526 (2k  or 20 k )    
  
  
  
  
  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598/20 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified 
value  Corrective action  
8   15 + 16   Right front ABS 
wheel speed 
sensor -G45-       
- A resistance less than the specified value 
indicates a short circuit between both lines. 
Check for this. 
9   13 + 14   Left rear ABS 
wheel speed 
sensor -G46-       
400  
2300   
- Check electrical wiring for short circuit to 
Ground (GND) or B+. 
10   11 + 12   Right rear ABS 
wheel speed 
sensor -G44-         Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component Locations   - If the electrical wiring is OK, replace the 
relevant ABS wheel speed sensor. 
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Resistance measurement: Select measurement range on VAG1526 (200  )  Test 
step  VAG  
1598/20 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified 
value  Corrective action  
11  
2 + 37 
1)  
2 + 36 2)  Activation of ABS 
solenoid valve relay -
J106-       
- An infinitely high resistance indicates 
an open circuit. 
- A resistance less than the specified 
value indicates a short circuit between 
both lines. 
12   2 + 7   Activation of ABS 
return flow pump relay 
-J105-    
0W  
70   
  
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component Locations 
  - Check electrical wiring for short circuit 
to Ground (GND) or B+. - If the electrical wiring is OK, replace 
the relay. 
 Outlets on ABS control module -J104- differ depending on installed equipment
1) Vehicles with control module 4B0 907 389  2) Vehicles with control module 8D0 907 389/A/D/E  
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 Electrical test; steps 13-27
 
Function test  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598/20 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work stepsSpecified 
value  Corrective action  
13 
1)  
Bridge  
1 + 2,  
28+37 
2)  
28+36 3)  Inlet valve -N101 
and front left 
brake line 
connection   
Ignition on      
        
- for vehicles with 
automatic transmission, 
engage neutral position 
"N" 
- Bridge terminals 5 + 
28 
- Depress brake pedal 
and hold. 
Left front 
wheel can 
be rotated 
by hand - If the wheel does not rotate, check the 
other wheels for free rotation. If yes, then 
hydraulic brake lines are mixed-up 
(switched). Check brake line connections 
and coupling pieces. Make sure every 
component is OK. 
     
See continuation on next page  
 Outlets on ABS control module -J104- differ depending on installed equipment
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2) Vehicles with control module 4B0 907 389  3) Vehicles with control module 8D0 907 389/A/D/E  
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 Continuation:  Function test  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598/20 
sockets  Test of  
Test 
requirements 
- Additional work 
steps Specified value  
Corrective action  
13 
1)  
Bridge  
1 + 2,  
28+37 
2)  
28+36 3)  Inlet valve -N101 and 
front left brake line 
connection        
- If all wheels are blocked, inlet 
valve is malfunctioning   DTC 
table, DTC 00257. 
        
- Remove bridge
The left-front 
wheel remains 
locked.   
        
- Release brake 
pedal.      
 Outlets on ABS control module -J104- differ depending on installed equipment
1) This test step requires two technicians.  2) Vehicles with control module 4B0 907 389  
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3) Vehicles with control module 8D0 907 389/A/D/E  
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Function test  
Test 
step  VAG  
1598/20 
sockets  Test of  
Test requirements 
- Additional work stepsSpecified 
value  Corrective action  
14 
1)  
Bridge  
1 + 2,  
28+37 
2)  
28+36 3)  Inlet valve -N99- 
and front right 
brake line 
connection   
Ignition on      
        
- for vehicles with 
automatic transmission, 
engage neutral position 
"N" 
- Bridge terminals 26 + 
28 
- Depress brake pedal 
and hold. 
Right front 
wheel can 
be rotated 
by hand - If the wheel does not rotate, check the 
other wheels for free rotation. If yes, then 
hydraulic brake lines are mixed-up 
(switched). Check brake line connections 
and coupling pieces. Make sure every 
component is OK. 
     
See continuation on next page  
 Outlets on ABS control module -J104- differ depending on installed equipment
1) This test step requires two technicians.  2) Vehicles with control module 4B0 907 389  
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3) Vehicles with control module 8D0 907 389/A/D/E  
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