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SPN 3357 FMI 11ABS

ABS Trailer Interface - Root Cause Not Known

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Overview

Fault Code

SPN 3357 / FMI 11

Category

ABS

Derate Risk

No

Regen Inhibit

No

Inducement Risk

No

Component Location: The ABS trailer interface consists of the tractor-mounted ABS ECU and the electrical connection point at the rear of the tractor frame near the gladhand assembly.

Common Symptoms

  • ABS warning light illuminated on dash
  • Trailer ABS malfunction indicator active
  • Intermittent loss of trailer ABS functionality
  • Communication error between tractor and trailer ABS
  • No ABS modulation detected on trailer axles

Root Causes

  • Intermittent wiring connection in trailer ABS harness Corroded or damaged trailer ABS electrical connector Faulty trailer ABS ECU or controller Gladhand electrical connection issue Intermittent power supply to trailer ABS system

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Derate Behavior

Power Derate

No

System Interactions

SPN 3357 FMI 11 interacts with the following systems and may trigger cascading faults if not resolved promptly.

Common Diagnostic Mistakes

Replacing the sensor without verifying wiring continuity and supply voltage first.

Clearing codes without identifying and resolving the root cause — the fault will return.

Ignoring related active faults — cascading faults often share a root cause.

Skipping the connector inspection — corrosion and damaged pins are a leading cause of sensor faults.

Condemning the ECM before exhausting all wiring and component tests.

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