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Warning Lights -K47-, -K118- and -K155


Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) displayed by warning lights -K47-, -K118- and -K155








Warning lamps

ABS warning light -K47





- If the ABS warning light -K47- -1- does not go out after switching ignition on and completion of test sequence then the malfunction may be:

a- Voltage supply is below 10 Volt
b- There is a malfunction in the ABS

The anti-locking brake system remains switched off with an ABS malfunction -b-, but the brake system remains fully operational.

c- Since the last time the vehicle was started there was a temporary speed sensor malfunction.

In the case of a sensor malfunction -c-, the ABS warning light -K47- will extinguish after restarting the engine and attaining a speed of above 20 km/h (approximately 13 mph).

d- The connection from instrument cluster to ABS Control Module (w/EDL) -J104- is interrupted (open circuit).

e- Instrument cluster is faulty.

Warning lights -K47- and -K118





- If the ABS warning light -K47- -1- goes out but the warning light for brake system -K118- -2- remains on, then the malfunction may be:

a- The parking brake is applied.
b- There is a malfunction in the activation of the warning light for brake system -K118-.

c- The brake fluid level is too low.

If the ABS warning light -K47- -1- and the warning light for brake system -K118- -2- illuminate, the ABS system is faulty and the EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution) is not functioning.

WARNING: After the ABS warning light -K47- and warning light for brake system -K118- have illuminated, it is possible that the rear wheels will lockup earlier when braking.

ASR/ESP Control Lamp -K155





- If the ESP control lamp -K155- -3- does not go out after ignition is switched on and test sequence is completed then the malfunction may be:

a- Short to positive in ASR/ESP button -E256-.
b- There is a malfunction in the activation of the ESP control lamp -K1 55-.

c- The ASR/ESP system has been switched off via ASR/ESP button -E256-.

There is a malfunction present which only affects the safety systems of the ASR/ESP. The ABS/EDL and EBD safety systems of the vehicle remain fully functional.
If ASR/ESP control lamp -K155- flashes while driving, the ASR or ESP system is regulating the system.