AL-KO TOW ASSIST Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

Repairs and Service to the Tow Assist system must be carried out by an AL-KO authorised technician.

Brake 

Magnet 

Service 

Instructions

Check/Inspect

1.  Inspect condition of brake magnet for damage or incorrect installation.
2.  Inspect condition of brake magnet cable shielding and wire.
3.  Check the brake Magnet is correctly connected/plugged into wiring harness.
4.  Inspect condition of wiring from magnet connection to ECU for damage.
5.  Check ground connection of brake magnet return wire. (Must have a common 

ground with ECU).

Repair/Resolve Actions

1.  Damaged wiring harness should be replaced or repaired correctly. Contact 

your dealer or installer for questions about Tow Assist parts or service.

2.   Brake magnet should be replaced or installation corrected if fault persists.

3.   If fault persists once brake magnet replaced and harness is confirmed, 

contact your dealer or installer for assistance.

Wheel 

Speed 

Sensor 

Service 

Instructions

Check/Inspect

1.  Inspect condition of wheel speed sensor for damage or incorrect instillation.
2.  Check the wheel speed sensor is mounted securely.
3.  Inspect condition of tone wheel for damage or missing teeth.
4.  Check tolerance between tone wheel and wheel speed sensor.
5.  Check if wheel speed sensor is correctly plugged into wiring harness.
6.  Inspect condition of wiring from wheel speed sensor to ECU for damage. 

Repair/Resolve Actions

1.   Damaged wiring harness should be replaced or repaired correctly. Contact  

your dealer or installer for questions about Tow Assist parts or service.

2.  Wheel speed sensor should be replaced or installation corrected.
3.  Hub Drum should be replaced or repaired if damage is found.

4.  If fault persists once wheel speed sensor replaced and harness is confir

med, 

contact your dealer or installer for assistance.

Power 

Supply 

Service 

Instructions 

Check/Inspect

1.  Check power supply voltage while charging.
2.  Check power supply voltage when not being charged.
3.  Check wiring and connection between the power supply and the ECU

Repair/Resolve Actions

1.  Charge power supply to a good service level and check power supply 

response under heavy braking (100% Manual Override).

2.  Ensure all power connections are of sufficient power capacity.
3.   Ensure power supply is rates sufficiently to support all power load on trailer.

4.   Replace power supply with new batteries if unable to maintain suitable power 

supply level.

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Summary of Contents for TOW ASSIST

Page 1: ...MANUAL WARNING Read this manual before operating this product RETAIN THIS MANUAL ANTI LOCK BRAKING TRAILER SWAY MITIGATION TOWABLE ODOMETER EVASIVE ACTION CONTROL ANTI LOCK BRAKING TRAILER SWAY MITIG...

Page 2: ...Tow Assist User Manual...

Page 3: ...E SYSTEM MONITORING 4 Brake Magnets 4 Wheel Speed Sensors 4 Power Supply 4 TOW ASSIST APP 5 TOW ASSIST COMPATIBILITY GUIDELINES 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Fault Diagnosis Diagnostic Interface Method 6 Fault...

Page 4: ...mitigation is extremely effective in adapting to all trailers irrespective of the weight loading braking efficiency or wheel tire choice Evasive Action Control EAC Evasive action instability differs...

Page 5: ...Tow Assist ECU performing a self check The light will flash briefly as part of the self check After startup the Tow Assist light will remain off until a valid brake signal is detected A brake signal...

Page 6: ...ssume the Tow Assist is off and not operational Fault Monitoring Tow Assist will perform periodic system status checks On start up the system will perform a detailed review of the system and the conne...

Page 7: ...system The app is avaliable in the google Play sore or the Apple App Store The Tow Assist interface portion of the app allows users to Create and manage account Manage multiple trailers Read trailer...

Page 8: ...he light Fault Display Mode the following actions must be performed 1 The trailer must be stationary electric brake controller connected and the Tow Assist powered on 2 The electric brake controller g...

Page 9: ...3 Inspect condition of tone wheel for damage or missing teeth 4 Check tolerance between tone wheel and wheel speed sensor 5 Check if wheel speed sensor is correctly plugged into wiring harness 6 Inspe...

Page 10: ...Intensity Warning light On Reduced System Available Passthrough Braking Operations light On High Intensity Warning light On Reduced System Available ABS TSM EAC active Operations light Off Warning lig...

Page 11: ...utes then carefully drive off and stop again The system will then preform a self check If the warning light remains on see troubleshooting System fault has occurred and the system cannot offer any con...

Page 12: ...y Service Instructions Page 7 4031 Front Axle Left Wheel Speed Sensor Fault 1 2 Locate the wheel speed sensor on front axle left or right wheel brake assembly backing plate Refer to the Wheel Speed Se...

Page 13: ...ft or right wheel brake assembly backing plate Refer to the Wheel Speed Sensor Service Instructions Page 7 4092 Center Axle Left Wheel Tone Wheel or WSS Mount 5 6 Locate the brake magnet within front...

Page 14: ...Brake Magnet Fault 2 7 40F1 External Simulated Load Fault 2 9 External simulated load function is enabled but physical load not detected possibly open circuit Check Inspect 1 Check if external simulat...

Page 15: ...installer for investigation for investigation 5050 Factory Mode Enabled X X Non Serviceable fault Contact your dealer or installer for investigation 5091 General Wheel Speed Fault 1 8 1 Check ECU moun...

Page 16: ...ction between electrical brake controller and ECU Resolve Repair 1 If fault persists ECU should be returned to your dealer or installer for investigation 5137 ECU Internal hardware Fault 5 8 Check Ins...

Page 17: ...period If a defect appears in the Product before the end of the warranty period and AL KO finds the Product to be defective in materials or workmanship AL KO will in its sole discretion either replac...

Page 18: ...tions including environment temperature water fire humidity pressure stress or similar 7 the defect has arisen due to abuse misuse neglect or accident 8 the defect has arisen due to a power surge or o...

Page 19: ...es where necessary to assess or complete your claim such as suppliers or distributors of our products or to government bodies such as Vic Roads or equivalent If you do not complete all the information...

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