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J1939 code SPN 1438. Below — how the fault is worded at the factory by International and Meritor (ex-WABCO), and what the second half of the code (FMI) means in the standard.
| FMI 5 | ABS/EBS Amber Warning Lamp State (Powered Vehicle) — ABS warning light malfunction |
| FMI 5 | ABS Warning Light Relay — Open or Grounded |
| SPN 1438 FMI 51438/5 · 1438.5 | current below normal or open circuit |
Do not drive. Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so — don’t keep going.
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.
Let the air system build to working pressure and listen for leaks. Don’t drive with faulty brakes.
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