Case IH 14118 – Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU) or Advanced Display Instrument Cluster (ADIC) / Cab Controller: ABS present but not configured

This is a configuration mismatch error. The tractor's Controller Area Network (CAN bus) is actively detecting an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module or receiving ABS-related CAN messages, but the vehicle's central configuration file does not have the ABS option enabled.

• MAXXUM T4E
• VESTRUM CVX
• Puma
• Optum
• Magnum
• Steiger

1. 1

   Physically inspect the tractor's axles and brake lines to determine if it is actually equipped with an ABS module and wheel speed sensors.

2. 2

   If the tractor does not have ABS, check the CAN bus network for a module that is incorrectly broadcasting ABS data. This can happen if a module (like a TECU or brake controller) was recently replaced with an incorrectly programmed unit.

3. 3

   Use the CNH Electronic Service Tool (EST) to review the tractor's current configuration file to see if the ABS option was accidentally disabled, or if the VECU suffered a memory corruption/voltage drop that reset its configuration.

1. 1

   Connect diagnostic tool

   Connect the CNH Electronic Service Tool (EST) to the tractor's diagnostic port.

2. 2

   Turn ignition ON

   Turn the ignition key to the ON position (engine off).

3. 3

   Read configuration and codes

   Open the EST software and read the current vehicle configuration and active fault codes.

4. 4

   Configure ABS (if equipped)

   If the tractor IS equipped with ABS: Navigate to the vehicle configuration menu. Locate the ABS option and change its status to "Installed" or "Enabled". Save and write the updated configuration to the VECU/Cluster.

5. 5

   Reconfigure offending module (if not equipped)

   If the tractor IS NOT equipped with ABS: Identify which module on the CAN bus is erroneously broadcasting ABS signals. Reflash or reconfigure the offending module so it matches the tractor's actual build data.

6. 6

   Clear fault codes

   Clear the fault codes using the EST.

7. 7

   Verify repair

   Cycle the ignition key (turn off, wait 30 seconds, turn back on) to verify that fault code 14118 does not return.