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DSC unit

The DSC unit consists of the DSC control unit and a hydraulic unit. With electronic activation from the DSC control unit, the hydraulic unit controls the DSC hydraulically.

Fig 1: Identifying DSC Control Unit, Hydraulic Unit And Plug Connection
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Item Explanation
1 Hydraulic unit
2 DSC control unit
3 Plug connection
4 Pump motor

The DSC unit contains a brake pressure sensor. This brake pressure sensor picks up the braking pressure applied via the brake pedal and the brake servo. The brake pressure sensor has a measuring range of 0 to 250 bar. Its zero point is only synchronized during driving. The DSC must detect that there is no deceleration.

The fuse carrier in the engine compartment supplies the DSC unit with voltage. Terminal 30 once for the return pump, terminal 30 once for the solenoid valves. The junction box electronics (JBE) supply the DSC control unit with terminal 30.