AU Ford Falcon - SPUD Project



12V Accessory Power Source (Cigarette Lighter) information on the 12V accessory plug (cigarette lighter socket). Applies to EA/EB/ED/EF/EL/AU/BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territory models Antilock Braking System (ABS) Antilock Braking System (ABS) information Air Conditioner Controls - Series 1 air Conditioner controls repair information (Series 1 only) Accessory plug Information on the Mobile Office pack accessory plug. Also relevant to the BA/BF/FG Falcons and SX/SY/SZ Territorys Alternator alternator information Body Control Module (BCM) Body Control Model (BCM) information Digital Clock Information on the basic clock available on all low models Brake Switch brake switch replacement Reading Vehicle Identification Plate (Build Plate) Codes - How to read Vehicle Identification Plate A.K.A. build plate codes Crankshaft Angle Sensor basic information on the Crankshaft Angle Sensor, or CAS. Cabin Fuse Panel in-depth information on the continuity and functionality of the interior cabin fuse box PCM Catch Codes Centre Console Buttons accessory buttons (e.g. TCS, ABS, ANT.) information and pinouts Manufacturer Specific Instructions - CodeEzy Keyfob cloning instructions using a CodeEzy branded universal keyfob (Smartlock only) Common Faults common faults Credits Credits DTCs DTC (A.K.A Diagnostic Trouble Codes), and other relevant ECU/PCM Information Door Lock Actuators repair and replacement information for the door lock actuators. Also relevant for BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territorys Interior Driver Buttons information on driver-side console buttons (Lock/Boot/Fuel) Engine Number engine number information and location Exterior Door Handles Information on the replacement of the exterior door handles. 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Likely partially useful for various models of vehicle Miscellaneous Notes - Uncategorized notes not requiring a dedicated page PCM PCM (ECU equivalent) location and general information PCV PCV information and replacement instructions Parts Sharing - (partial) list of shared parts from Ford Falcons XA/XB/XC/XD/XE/XF/XG/XH/EA/EB/EF/EL/AU/BA/BF/FG/FGX, and Ford Territory SX/SY/SZ Premium Audio System Premium Audio Information Rear Lights Connector tail light/rear light assembly plug information Relays - General Information types of relays (general information) Manufacturer Specific Instructions - Remocon Keyfob cloning instructions using a Remocon branded keyfob and programmer (Smartlock only) Roof Racks roof rack installation methods and information Seatbelts replacement and repair instructions for seatbelts and B-Pillar Seatbelt trims. Partially useful for the BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territory models Series Information Series specifics information Sparkplugs spark plugs information and replacement instructions Speakers Speaker installation and wiring information. Partially applies to BA-BF Falcons and SX-SY Territory models Speedometer Reading Calculator interactive calculator for changing of speedometer reading based on transmission driven gear, diff ratio, and wheel size. Changing Differential Ratios and Tyre Sizes calculations required for changing of speedometer reading based on transmission driven gear, diff ratio, and wheel size. Steering Wheel Controls steering wheel Cruise Control and Media Control assembly information, pinout, and 3D printable model Thermo Fan Thermo fan removal instructions Thermostat thermostat replacement instructions PCM Relearn PCM Relearn procedure Reading the Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE) Plates - How to read the Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE) Plates Trailer Auxiliary plug towbar trailer connector information, including instructions on how to wire a custom trailer plug (if required). Partially applicable to BA-BF Falcons and SX-SZ Territorys Tyre Size Calculator Generic Tyre Size Calculator how to read and decode the VIN number and engine number Ford Falcon AU VIN Decoder Ford Falcon AU Interactive VIN Decoder Verification Letters how to get an official Ford Verification Letter. Will work with other similar models Wheels & Tyres information on the tyre sizes and brake dust covers. also includes general information on calculating tyre size from a tyre size Sedan audio upgrade - 6x9” Speakers

Antilock Braking System (ABS)

Antilock Braking System (ABS)

The antilock braking system, or ABS, is a basic safety system built into the AU Falcon.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Note that removing the ABS Fuse specifically will also disable headlights if they are still installed. The reason for this is unknown at this time but is assumed to be a shared circuit. Disregard if headlights have been removed as part of a track conversion or other similar modification.

Components

The components of the AU Falcon ABS System are as follows:

ABS Module

The ABS Module is the electrical heart of the ABS, containing a metal construction actuator which can individually activate brakes for each individual wheel when an ABS event is triggered. It is identifiable by the multiple brake lines coming out of the top of the module, and is located at the driver side of the engine bay, next to the Engine Bay Fuse Box

ABS Sensor

The ABS Sensors are the sensors which measure the speed of the wheels on the vehicle, in order to activate ABS should it become required.

Disabling the ABS

In some circumstances, it may be beneficial to disable and remove the ABS functionality from the car. Common reasons include track use and to bypass known issues with the ABS where it is not viable to repair the system.

Disabling the ABS is not a recommended action, and depending on your local laws, may be seen as disabling a vital safety feature. Please proceed at your own risk

In order to disable the ABS, follow the steps according to the conditions in the below table:

Condition Instructions
Headlights not required Remove the ABS Fuse
Headlights required, long-term disable Remove a front ABS Sensor
Headlights required, short-term disable Remove the ABS Module plug

Remove the ABS Fuse

  1. Disconnect the battery
  2. Open the Engine Cabin Fuse

  3. Undo the 2 clips holding the inner fuse panel in and lift the assembly from the fuse box

    Be gentle when removing the inner fuse panel, as wires for each fuse in the panel are connected to the bottom.

  4. Carefully undo and remove the 8mm bolt holding the passenger side of the ABS fuse to the inner assembly.

    Removing the Low Headlight, fuel and Fan #2 relays can assist in access to this bolt. Removal of this bolt with a phillips head screwdriver is not recommended as the phillips head is likely to round out.

  5. Carefully undo and remove the 10mm bolt holding the driver side of the ABS fuse to the inner assembly.

    A short length 1/4” ratchet and 10mm socket can assist in removal of this bolt. Removal of this bolt with a phillips head screwdriver is not recommended due to risk of rounding out the head and the tight working area.

  6. Pull the ABS fuse from the fuse panel
  7. (optional) Reinstall the 8mm and 10mm bolts to the threaded nuts inside the inner fuse housing
  8. In order to reinstall, reverse all previous steps
  9. Done

Remove a front ABS Sensor

Lack of images due to job not completed

  1. With the car running, turn the steering all the way to either the left (if removing the passenger sensor) or right (if removing the driver sensor)

  2. Reach around to the rear of the wheel hub and locate the 7mm bolt holding the sensor in, and remove it

    This bolt is quite long and will take some time to remove.

  3. Pull the sensor from the back of the wheel hub
  4. In order to replace the sensor, reverse all previous steps
  5. Done

Remove the ABS Module plug

While this is theoretically possible instructions have not been added as they have not been performed

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