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 from a vehicle Electronic Control Unit (ECU) over the Primary Data Link (J1939A). This information is used to determine transmission operation.
Detection
The TCM monitors ASR Hill Holder Switch messages. If messages are not received or are invalid, 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 - Received Network Data in Error: ASR Hill Holder Switch messages 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 messages received and valid for 10 seconds.
Possible Causes
FMI 9, 13, 19:
- Vehicle Components
- ASR Hill Holder Switch message not enabled
- Other vehicle ECU(s) faulted
- Vehicle Harness - Primary Data Link (J1939A)
- Wiring shorted to power, shorted to ground or open
- Terminals bent, spread, corroded, or loose
Note: Refer to OEM for troubleshooting a failed system.
Additional Tools
- None
Fault Code 153 Troubleshooting
Set vehicle parking brake and chock wheels.
Record transmission fault codes, FMIs, occurrences, and timestamps from 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 9, 19 is Active or Inactive, refer to OEM guidelines for repair of the vehicle ASR Hill Holder Switch message (SPN 577). Go to Step V
If Fault Code 153 FMI 13 is Active, refer to OEM and enable vehicle ASR Hill Holder Switch message (SPN 577). Go to Step V
If Fault Code 153 FMI 13 is Inactive, Go to Step V
Key off.
Reconnect all connectors and verify 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 vehicle operates properly, test complete.
If Fault Code 153 sets Active, Go to Step A
If a fault code other than 153 sets Active, troubleshoot per Fault Code Isolation Procedure Index.