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SPN 1121 — EBS Brake Switch

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J1939 code SPN 1121. Below — how the fault is worded at the factory by Mercedes-Benz, and what the second half of the code (FMI) means in the standard.

Mercedes-Benz

FMI 2J1939 Powertrain Message (AMT – Detroit transmission) is missing
FMI 13J1939 Service Brake Switch Signal from EBC1 is missing or not available = SNA (signal not available)

What FMI means in J1939

SPN 1121 FMI 21121/2 · 1121.2data erratic or intermittent
SPN 1121 FMI 131121/13 · 1121.13calibration out of range

Can I keep driving

Do not drive. Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so — don’t keep going.

What happens if you keep driving

Time you have: Minutes

Part of the brake circuit or ABS/EBS is out of service. The pedal may still feel normal — until the first emergency stop or descent.

Next comes longer stopping distance, a skid on a slick surface, failure on a long downgrade. This is the case where "I will take it slow" does not work.

What to check on the spot

Let the air system build to working pressure and listen for leaks. Don’t drive with faulty brakes.

Nearby: brakes

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