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SPN 3357 FMI 13Brakes

ABS ECU Calibration - Out of Calibration

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Overview

Fault Code

SPN 3357 / FMI 13

Category

Brakes

Derate Risk

No

Regen Inhibit

No

Inducement Risk

No

Component Location: ABS ECU is typically mounted on the frame rail or inside a chassis-mounted electrical enclosure near the brake system components.

Common Symptoms

  • ABS warning lamp illuminated
  • Traction control system disabled or inactive
  • Stability control system disabled or inactive
  • ABS system inoperative
  • Reduced braking performance alerts
  • Communication errors with ABS module

Root Causes

  • ABS ECU software version incompatible with vehicle configuration Corrupted ABS ECU calibration data Incorrect ABS ECU replacement without proper programming Vehicle configuration change not updated in ABS ECU ABS ECU memory fault or internal data corruption

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Derate Behavior

Power Derate

No

System Interactions

SPN 3357 FMI 13 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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