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1. Wiring harnesses for wheelbase extensions
1.1 Procedure
Rear-axle control units and sensors are to be moved together with the axle if wheelbase extensions are to be carried out.
CAN wiring harnesses must never be cut or extended. MAN therefore offers wiring harness extensions with a corrugated pipe length of 1,500mm. If these extensions prove inadequate, two such wiring harnesses can be plugged together. Only when the method described here is used can the movement of control units and sensors be considered as approved.
1.2 Rear-axle related control units and sensors
Basic equipment on all TG vehicles:
• EBS pressure control module (one module for all rear axles)
• Parking brake warning lamp switch
If the rear axle(s) has air suspension, the following are also fitted:
• Travel sensor (left and right)
• ECAS valve block
Depending on design and equipment, the following cables are also present:
• Plug connection for differential lock
Cable extensions from the EBS pressure control module to sensors on the respective wheel (speed sensor, brake lining wear sensors) are not required if the EBS pressure control module is moved along with the rear axle assembly.
1.3 Performing the work
Some cable extensions require minor rework to the connector on the original wiring harness. A detailed description follows, which includes the required incidental items such as connector housing, catches and adapters with code designations.
The corresponding order numbers are itemised in Table 1.
Table 1: Itemised code numbers for incidental items
| Code | Designation | MAN item number | Supplier | Supplier No. |
| AW64 | Adapter | 81.25433.0184 | Schlemmer | 7807 029 K |
| AW65 | Adapter | 81.25433.0182 | Schlemmer | 7807 025 K |
| BA20 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0337 | Grote&Hartmann | 18169 000 001 |
| BA21 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0338 | Grote&Hartmann | 18170 000 001 |
| BA28 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0347 | Grote&Hartmann | 18166 000 001 |
| BA70 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0434 | Grote&Hartmann | 18385 000 001 |
| BA71 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0433 | Grote&Hartmann | 18286 000 001 |
| BA72 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0436 | Grote&Hartmann | 18284 000 001 |
| BB68 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0435 | Grote&Hartmann | 18515 000 001 |
| BB69 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0437 | Grote&Hartmann | 18516 000 001 |
| BB70 | Connector housing | 81.25432.0438 | Grote&Hartmann | 18514 000 001 |
| GV10 | Catch slide | 81.25435.0994 | Grote&Hartmann | 14816 660 636 |
| GV12 | Catch slide | 81.25435.0996 | Grote&Hartmann | 14818 660 636 |
| SS1 | Shrinkdown plastic tube | 81.96503.0008 | Raychem | RBK 85KT 107 A 0 |
Table 2: Wiring harness extensions
| Range | Moved unit / sensor | Item no. Extension, qtyl | Description/rework |
| TGA | EBS pressure control module on rear axle Y264 | 81.25453.6306
1 x 4-pin |
Unplug 4-pin green connector (BA28) on frame wiring harness from EBS pressure control module on rear axle. Remove catch (GV12), eject contacts and push in a new housing (BB69) with identical pin socket collar. Replace catch GV12. Connect corrugated pipe and connector(BB69) using adapter 81.25433.0184 (AW 64). Alternatively: Attach existing housing and wiring harness extension with shrinkdown plastic tube (e.g. SS1) to corrugated pipe. |
| TGL TGM | EBS pressure control module on rear axle Y264 | 81.25453.6305
1 x 4-pin |
Unplug the standard connector from the pressure control module.
Plug the extension into the connecting cable. Plug the extended harness into the pressure module. Note: On the TGL and TGA the same adapter is usedfor extending wiring harness 81.25453.6305 from: EBS pressure control module, differential lock, travel sensors on left and right and the ECAS valve block.. |
| TGA | Parking brake warning lamp switch B369 | 81.25453.6305
1 x 4-pin |
Unplug 4-pin DIN bayonet connection from Parking brake warning lamp switch and lengthen using extension wiring harness. |
| TGL TGM | Parking brake warning lamp switch B369 | 85.25413.6345
1 x 4-pin |
Table 3: Equipment-dependent wiring harness extensions
| TGA | Differential lock X637 | 81.25453.6307
1 x 4-pin |
Split at point of separation X637 and insert extension in between. |
| TGL TGM | Differential lock S185 | 81.25453.6305
1 x 4-pin |
Same wiring harness for extending EBS pressure control module, travel sensors and ECAS valve block. |
Table 4: Wiring harness extensions for air suspension on rear axles or on all axles
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Travel sensor on rear axle, left B129
right B130 |
81.25453.6305
2 x 4-pin (One each on L and R) On TGA 4x2 tractor unit only one travel sensor |
On the TGL and TGM the same adapter is used for extending wiring harness 81.25453.6305 from:
EBS pressure control module and differential lock. |
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Valve block ECAS Y132
Twin-axle leaf/air |
81.25453.6305
1 x 4-pin |
|
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Valve block ECAS Y132/61
and Y132/62 Twin axle, air/air |
81.25453.6305
2 x 4-pin (per valve block) |
|
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Valve block ECAS Y161/I
and Y161/II > 2 axle, leaf/air and air/air |
81.25453.6305
2 x 4-pin (per valve block) |
Each of the speed and brake lining wear sensors itemised in Table 5 below are plugged into the corresponding EBS pressure control module on the rear axles.
The associated cabling does not need to be extended when extending the wheelbase because the pressure control module is moved together with the rear axle.
For reasons of completeness and for special designs, extension wiring harnesses for speed and brake lining wear sensors are nevertheless available.
Table 5: Wiring harness extensions for special cases
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Speed sensor, drive axle
left B121 |
81.25453.6377
1 x 2-pin |
Unplug 2-pin connector (grey BA20 left, black BA21 right)from pressure control module on rear axle. Dismantle catch (GV10), eject contacts and push in a new housing with identical pin socket collar (BA70 left, BA71 right). Replace catch (GV10). Connect corrugated pipe and connector (BA70/BA71) using adapter 81.25433.0184 (AW 64) (e.g. SS1).Alternatively: Attach existing housing and wiring harness extension with shrinkdown plastic tube (e.g. SS1) to corrugated pipe. |
| Speed sensor, drive axle
right B122 |
81.25453.6378
1 x 2-pin |
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| TGA
TGL TGM |
Brake lining sensor B335,
drive axle 2, rear left |
81.25453.6387
1 x 4-pin |
Unplug 4-pin connector (black BA72 left, orange BB70 right) from EBS pressure control module on rear axle. Connect corrugated pipe and connector with adapter (AW64) and extend brake lining sensor with extension81.25453.6387 left / 81.25453.6388 right.Insert connector of extension (black left, orange right) intoEBS pressure control module on rear axle. |
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Brake lining sensor B334,
right drive axle Applies to drive axle on 4x2,6x2/2, 6x2-4, 6x2/4, rear drive axle on 4x4 and rear axle 1 for all other wheel formulae |
81.25453.6388
1 x 4-pin |
|
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Brake lining sensor B335,
left drive axle |
81.25453.6387
1 x 4-pin |
Unplug 4-pin connector (black BA72 left, orange BB70right) from BVS distributor (brake lining wear sensor, left X2431, right X2432) and insert extension 81.25453.6387 left / 81.25453.6388right in between. |
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Brake lining sensor B334,
right drive axle Applies to drive axle 2 rear right on 6x4, 6x6, 8x4, 8x6 and 8x8 |
81.25453.6388
1 x 4-pin |
|
| TGA
(TGL TGM) |
Brake lining sensor B530,
left rear additional axle |
81.25453.6385
1 x 4-pin |
Unplug 4-pin connector (green BB69 left, grey BB68 right) from distributor BVS (brake lining wear sensor, left X2431, right X2432) and insert extension 81.25453.6385 left /81.25453.6386 right in between.
As at: 5-2006:Additional axles are in planning for TGL and TGM. |
| TGA
(TGL TGM) |
Brake lining sensor B529,
right rear additional axle Applies to leading/trailing axle on 6x2/2, 6x2-4, 6x2/4 |
81.25453.6386
1 x 4-pin |
2. Wiring harness for tail lights, additional tail lights, trailer tow sockets, side marker lights and additional ABS sockets
The possible applications for these cable extensions are:
• Wiring harness extension for tail lights and trailer tow sockets as a result of extending the overhang
• Connection of additional tail lights via T-distributor
• Connection of additional sockets via T-distributor – potential applications: Mounting of 15-pin and type 24N/24S 7-pin sockets or mounting of sockets behind
cab on tractor units and trailer tow sockets on the frame end.
• Wiring harness extensions for side marker lights
To extend wiring harnesses or fit additional lights/sockets, only the wiring harnesses described here may be used so as to ensure the correct functioning of the CAN data network.
Table 6: Extension cable wiring harness, tail lights
| Range | Designation | Length in meters | MAN item number |
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Extension wiring harness for tail lights (per light) | 1 | 81.25428.6975 |
| Extension wiring harness for tail lights (per light) | 1,5 | 81.25428.6982 |
Table 7: Extension wiring harness, trailer tow sockets
| Range | Designation | Plug color | Length in meters | MAN item number |
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Extension wiring harness for trailer tow socket | black | 1 | 81.25428.6971 |
| Extension wiring harness for trailer tow socket | black | 1,5 | 81.25428.6972 | |
| Extension wiring harness for trailer tow socket | brown | 1 | 81.25428.6973 | |
| Extension wiring harness for trailer tow socket | brown | 1,5 | 81.25428.6974 |
Pin assignment depends on the plug colour of the wiring harness:
Table 8: Assignment of socket to plug colour of the cable
| Socket | Application | Standard | Plug |
| Typ 24 N | 24 V 7-pin N=normal | DIN ISO 1185 | 1 x black |
| Typ 24 S | 24 V 7-pin S=supplementary | DIN ISO 3731 | 1 x brown |
| 15 pin | 24 V 15-pin | DIN ISO 12098 | 1 x black + 1 x brown |
Adapter wiring harnesses for tail lights and trailer tow sockets are available for fitting additional lights and sockets (T-distributor).
The operating principle is shown in Figure 1.
Table 9: Adapter wiring harness (T-distributor) for additional tail lights
| Range | Designation | Length in meters | MAN item number |
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Adapter wiring harness for tail lights | 1,1 | 81.25432.6164 |
| Adapter wiring harness for tail lights | 1,6 | 81.25432.6165 |
Fig. 1: Operating principle of T-distributor (example: additional lights)

Table 10: Adapter wiring harness (T-distributor) for additional trailer sockets
| Adapter wiring harness (T-distributor) for additional trailer tow sockets | Plug colour | Length in meters | MAN item number |
| Adapter wiring harness, symmetrical T-piece | black | Approx. 0,25 | 81.25432.6157 |
| Adapter wiring harness, symmetrical T-piece | brown | Approx. 0,25 | 81.25432.6160 |
| Adapter wiring harness, asymmetrical T-piece | black | Approx. 0,7 | 81.25432.6173 |
| Adapter wiring harness, asymmetrical T-piece | brown | Approx. 0,7 | 81.25432.6174 |
Depending upon the body design it may also be necessary to reposition the side marker lights (the statutory regulations applicable to the lighting system must be observed). If the connection cables are too short, various lengths of wiring harness extension are available. Only original MAN side marker lights using LED technology are permitted. Use of any other lights will result in the partial operating permit for the lighting system to become invalid. Side marker lights with incandescent bulbs will damage the ZBR.
Table 11: Extensions for side marker lights
| Range | Designation | Length in meters | MAN item number |
| TGA
TGL TGM |
Wiring harness extension | 0,5 | 81.25417.6685 |
| Wiring harness extension | 1,0 | 81.25417.6686 | |
| Wiring harness extension | 2,0 | 81.25429.6294 | |
| Wiring harness extension | 3,0 | 81.25429.6295 |
An adapter wiring harness also enables individual cables to be tapped (e.g. to connect an additional license plate light). Individual connector plugs with individual cables are to be made up using Seal connectors, Figure 2 shows how to make up an individual connector plug.
Fig. 2: Making up an individual connector plug

Additional ABS sockets are available for alternating use as a socket behind the cab on tractor units and trailer sockets at
the frame end. However, this does not function with T-distributors but with an extension cable, see Figure 3.
Fig. 3: Use of ABS-extension cable

In this way the ABS socket may be mounted either behind the cab (tractor unit) or at the frame end (truck).
The cable lengths available conform with the wheelbases of the respective MAN tractor unit (see Table 12).
Table 12: ABS extension cables
| Item no. | 81.25453.6288 | 81.25453.6290 | 81.25453.6291 | 81.25453.6292 |
| Cable length (total) | 4.700mm | 5.400mm | 6.100mm | 6.800mm |
| Application
Wheelbase R |
Tractor unit 4x2, 4x4 R <= 3.900 |
Tractor unit 6x2 R <= 3.200+1.350 |
Tractor unit 6x4, 6x6 R <=3.600+1.350 |
Tractor unit 6x4, 6x6 R <= 3.600+1.350 |
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3. Tapping the speed signal
Caution! In order to avoid control unit error messages always switch off the ignition prior to carrying out any work on the tachograph!
It is possible to tap the speed signal from the tachograph. This will ensure that the load on the corresponding pin does not exceed 1mA! This is generally equates to the equivalent of two connected peripheral units. Should this option for tapping the signal be inadequate then the following output multipliers bearing the MAN codes can be connected:
81.25311-0022 (3 • v-pulse output, max. load 1mA for each output) or
88.27120-0003 (5 • v-pulse output, max. load 1mA for each output).
Option for tapping the ‘B7 signal’ = speed signal:
1) At connector B / Pin 7 on the back of the tachograph
2) At the 8-pole plug connection X1536 / contact 5. The plug connection is located behind a cover on the driver side A-pillar in the area around the driver’s footwell.
3) At the factory-fitted interface with customer-specific control module from STEP1 (see Chapter 4.3)
4. Interfaces for intermediate speed control
4.1 Abbreviations and terms used
The text below and the detailed description of the interfaces contains several abbreviations and MAN-specific terms, which Table 13 explains in alphabetical order.
Table 13: Abbreviations used and MAN-specific terms
| Term/abbreviation | Explanation |
| A-CAN | Set-up-CAN (CAN = Controller Area Network) |
| AUS | Switch-off of FGR/FGB/ZDR functions |
| CAN | Controller Area Network (= databus, digital network) |
| DBG | Engine speed limiter |
| DE | Digital input |
| EMV | Electromagnetic compatibility |
| FIN | Vehicle identification number |
| FFR | Vehicle management computer |
| FGR/FGB/ZDR | Vehicle speed control/vehicle speed limiter/intermediate speed control |
| FMS | Fleet Management System |
| GETRIEBE-N | Neutral position of gearbox |
| GMT | Greenwich Mean Time |
| HGB | Maximum speed limiter |
| High-side-Schalter | Output switching downstream of Terminal 30 (+UBAT) |
| HP | ZF automatic gearbox HP... |
| KS | Short circuit |
| KSM | Customer-specific control module |
| LED | Light emitting diode |
| Low-side-Schalter | Output switching downstream of Terminal 31 (-UBAT) |
| M3135 | MAN works number (M+Number 3 - 4 digit) |
| MAN-CATS II | Computer diagnostic system used in MAN workshops (CATS = computer aided testing system) |
| MBG | Torque limiter |
| MDB | Torque/speed limiter |
| MEMORY | Stored function/value |
| NA | Power take-off |
| NMV | Power take-off prefitted depending on engine |
| PIN | Plug contact |
| PTO | Power take off |
| PWM | Pulse width modulation |
| R-Gang | Reverse gear |
| SET+ | Increase and set speed and/or accelerate |
| SET- | Reduce and set speed and/or decelerate |
| SG | Control unit |
| T-CAN | Power train-CAN (CAN = Controller Area Network) |
| +UBAT | Pulse voltage of batteries |
| -UBAT | Minus voltage of batteries |
| UTC | Universal Time Code |
| VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
| ZBR | Central on-board computer |
| ZDR | Interim speed control/regulator |
4.2 Interface mounting location
The ZDR interfaces are located behind the front panel and can be accessed from outside after unlocking the front panel and removing the housing cover
(see Figure 4).
Fig. 4: Mounting location of ZDR-interfaces

4.3 Description
The retrofit KSM interface is available in 2 versions to-date and these are both upwards compatible (fitting new version in a used vehicle) and downwards compatible (fitting new version in used vehicle and older version can be fitted into new vehicle).
The fleet management interface can only be fitted together with the KSM interface STEP05 or later (fitted ex-works since March 2002).
Table14: Interface descriptions
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This document describes the interface for intermediate speed control on the vehicle management computer (FFR), the interface is fitted on all TG chassis and tractor units. It is however, only enabled if either intermediate speeds, a power take-off with intermediate speeds or a power take-off preparation has been ordered ex-works. Retrospective enabling or disabling of the interface is possible in authorised workshops. The general and industry-specific factory settings for the interface have been circulated to all MAN workshops via a service bulletin. |
(fitted ex-works to March 2002) |
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This document describes the interface on the customer-specific control module, the interface is available as a special equipment item for all TG. It is possible to retrofit the interface and modify its functions in authorised workshops. This version of the interface does not support the manufacturer-independent Fleet Management Standard (FMS). For the FMS interface, a KSM of generation STEP05 or later is required
(= Item no. 81.25806.7004). |
(fitted ex-works since March 2002 = 81.25816.7004) |
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This document describes the interface for the customer-specific control module of Generation Step 05, recognisable by Item No. 81.25816.7004 affixed to the housing. This interface is available as a special equipment item for all TG vehicles. It is possible to retrofit the interface and modify its functions in authorised workshops. |
(fitted ex-works since March 2002 = 81.25816.7004) |
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This document describes the implementation of the manufacturer-independent Fleet Management Standard Interface (FMS) for all TG vehicles. Additional information is available at www.fms-standard.com. The FMS interface is integrated into customer-specific control modules (= KSM) Step05 and later (= item number 81.25816.7004) and this is the reason why this special equipment item is a pre-requisite for connection to the FMS interface. It is possible to retrofit the interface and modify its functions in authorised workshops. |
(fitted ex-works since August 2003 = 81.25816.7005) |
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This document describes the interface for the customer-specific control module of Generation Step 1, recognisable by Item No. 81.25816.7005 affixed to the housing. This interface is available as a special item for all TG vehicles.
It is possible to retrofit the interface and modify its functions in authorised workshops.* * Requires a central on-board computer with code ZBR 81.25806.7033 or higher item number and vehicle management computer FFR 81.25805.7015.. |
(fitted ex-works since August 2003 = 81.25816.7005) |
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This document describes the implementation of the manufacturer-independent Fleet Management Standard Interface (FMS) for all TG vehicles. Additional information is available at www.fms-standard.com. The FMS-interface is integrated into the customer-specific control module
(= KSM) STEP05 and later (= item number 81.25816.7005), which is why this special equipment item is a pre-requisite for connection to the FMS interface. It is possible to retrofit the interface and modify its functions in authorised workshops.* * Requires a central on-board computer with code ZBR 81.25806.7033 or higher item number and vehicle management computer FFR 81.25805.7015. |