With constant advances in automotive technology and the number of electronic components in vehicles ever increasing, ABS sensors and electronics are a growing market and a huge opportunity for TRW. In the coming months it will be our priority to focus on Asian and wider European coverage - our goal is to reach an offer of 150 part numbers by the end of the year
Anti lock Braking Systems (ABS)
ABS braking systems have been around for quite a long time, so it will be rare to find a garage that doesn’t come across ABS issues – on an almost daily basis!
The most common ABS fault identified with modern service/scan tools - such as TRW’s handheld service tool for garages, TRW easycheck - is sensor failure.
During normal driving, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that controls the ABS system constantly monitors the speed of each wheel. When turning, the speed of each wheel will vary. Providing that variation remains within the allowed tolerance, the light remains off and the system working. Should anything happen to take the speed variation outside the allowed tolerances, then the light will come on and the ABS system will be disabled. Once the variation comes back into the agreed tolerance range, the light will extinguish and an intermittent fault code will be stored on the memory.
Sensors are safety critical parts and play a fundamental role in the operation of a vehicle’s ABS system. They greatly enhance driver safety by controlling brake force and allowing the vehicle to slow down as quickly, yet as safely, as possible.
ABS sensors need to be able to generate and communicate precise data in any given situation, regardless of outside movement, temperature or other extraneous variable. Therefore, the sensors are made of thermoplastic polyester or fibreglass reinforced polyamides, which also have excellent electrotechnical and electromechanical characteristics, making them incredibly robust. Because of this, the sensors and connected cables are able to withstand extremes of temperature - operating in a spectrum ranging from -40°C up to +150°C, and can ultimately provide a high level of safety.
Extension for TRW ABS Sensor Programme
Just six months since launch and TRW Automotive Aftermarket’s OE quality, ABS sensors programme is proving to be a runaway success. So much so, that the first range extension has just been announced.
- 25 new references
- Covering Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Opel, Peugeot, Seat, Skoda, Vauxhall and Volkswagen
- Total since launch - 90 references
- Range accompanied by dedicated catalogue, number: XDB 920.
TRW’s Anna-Maria Langenbach, said: “With constant advances in automotive technology and the number of electronic components in vehicles ever increasing, ABS sensors and electronics are a growing market and a huge opportunity for TRW.” In the coming months it will be our priority to focus on Asian and wider European coverage - our goal is to reach an offer of 150 part numbers by the end of the year."