Fault Code 153: ASR Hill Holder Switch
J1939: SA 3 SPN 577 FMI 9, 13, 19
Overview
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) receives the vehicle’s Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Hill Holder Switch message over the Primary Data Link. This information is used to determine transmission operation.
Detection
The TCM monitors the ASR Hill Holder Switch message. If a failure is detected the fault is set Active.
Conditions to Set Fault Code Active
FMI 9 - Abnormal Update Rate: ASR Hill Holder Switch message not received for 5 seconds.
FMI 13 - Out of Calibration: ASR Hill Holder Switch message not available for 5 seconds.
FMI 19: ASR Hill Holder Switch message invalid for 5 seconds.
Fallback
FMI 9, 13, 19:
- Amber warning lamp on
- Hill Start Aid prohibited
Conditions to Set Fault Code Inactive
FMI 9, 13, 19: ASR Hill Holder Switch message.
Possible Causes
FMI 9, 13, 19:
- Vehicle Components
- Module(s)
- ASR Hill Holder Switch
- Primary Data Link
Additional Tools
- None
Fault Code 153 Troubleshooting
Record the transmission fault codes, FMIs, occurrences, and timestamps from the Service Activity Report created during the Diagnostic Procedure.
If Fault Code 153 is Inactive and there are other Active vehicle or transmission fault codes, troubleshoot all Active fault codes. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 153 FMI 13 is Active, refer to OEM and enable vehicle ASR Hill Holder Switch SPN 2912. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 153 FMI 13 is Inactive, Go to Step V
If Fault Code 153 FMI 9 or 19 is Active or Inactive, refer to OEM guidelines regarding ASR Hill Holder Switch repair or replacement. Go to Step V
Key off.
Reconnect all connectors and verify that all components are properly installed.
Key on with engine off.
Connect ServiceRanger.
Go to “Fault Codes”.
Select “Clear All Faults”.
Operate vehicle and attempt to reset the fault code or duplicate the previous complaint.
Check for fault codes using ServiceRanger.
If no fault codes set and the vehicle operates properly, test complete.
If Fault Code 153 sets Active during operation, Go to Step A
If a fault code other than 153 sets Active, troubleshoot per Fault Code Isolation Procedure Index.