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Model Identity
FH12 118548924

Publish date Operation No.

Tuesday, 20 May 2008

Vehicle ECU functions

The functions below are controlled by the vehicle control unit:

Accelerator pedal

The accelerator pedal signals first go to the control unit and are then transferred via the control link to the engine
control unit.

In the event of a fault on the control link, the accelerator pedal signal then goes via the information link to the engine
control unit. The vehicle can also be driven at high idle if a break should occur in both links. If this happens the throttle
is controlled by the accelerator pedal idle switch.

Cooling fan Intelligent fan control

The cooling fan is normally controlled by the engine control unit, but it can also be controlled by the vehicle control unit.
The vehicle control unit activates the cooling fan either to cool the air coming into the air drier, to cool the engine, or to
cool the AC condenser.

Vehicle speed

The vehicle speed signals come from a sensor on the gearbox output shaft. The transfer and processing of the speed
signals varies depending on whether the vehicle has a tachograph or not.

Tachograph
The speed signals are transferred via a separate sealed cable to the tachograph. The tachograph sends signals via link
SAE J1939 or a reserve link (frequency signal) to the control unit. The signals are then sent on to the other control
units.

Speedometer
A signal is sent from the sensor via a cable to the vehicle control unit, which then sends the signal out via both data
links. The speedometer receives signals via the information link.

Cruise control

The cruise control is operated by a four-function control on the left steering wheel stalk. The vehicle control unit senses
the setting signals and sends them on to the engine control unit.

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Retarder

The vehicle control unit senses the retarder control setting when required and coordinates the function with the cruise
control.

Power take-off

The vehicle control unit only controls one power take-off. The other power take-offs are controlled by the body builder
module control unit.

Starter key function

The starter key position is sensed by the vehicle control unit, which then sends the signals to the other concerned
control units.

Engine brake

The control for exhaust brake (EPG) and where appropriate compression brake (VCB/VEB) is read by the vehicle
control unit.

Inactivate, exhaust brake

If requested by the ABS control unit, the vehicle control unit can inactivate the exhaust brake.

Range inhibitor

At a preselected speed, the vehicle control unit activates the range inhibitor, when appropriate, preventing shifting from
high to low range.

Incorrect gearshift inhibitor

At a pre-selected speed the vehicle control unit activates the incorrect gearshift inhibitor, which prevents changing from
4th to 1st gear.

Primary tank pressure

For trucks with air suspension the vehicle control unit reads the primary tank pressure and sends it out on the
information link.

Switch water in fuel

The vehicle control unit reads the "water in fuel" switch status, and forwards the signal to the engine control unit if the
switch is activated.

Other matters

Note that as an option, a vehicle can also be fitted with a special terminal block in which a body builder can connect
functions that are then controlled by the body builder module (BBM).

In order for these functions to be made available the BBM control unit must be programmed with the current VSP
parameters.

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