2014/11/30 Sensor Supply - Test (UENR0955)

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Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical system if a problem is suspected with a sensor
supply. Use this procedure if any one of the diagnostic codes in Table 1 is active or easily repeated.

Note: Some of the following codes may not be applicable for certain applications.

Diagnostic Codes Table

J1939 CDL
Code Description Comments
Code Code
The code is logged.
3528- Atmospheric Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted
108-21 The 5 VDC supply to the
21 Low
sensor has been lost.
678-3 41-3 8 VDC Supply : Voltage Above Normal The code is logged.
678-4 41-4 8 VDC Supply : Voltage Below Normal The code is logged.
The code is logged.
3358- 3385- EGR Intake Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted
The 5 VDC supply to the
21 21 Low
sensor has been lost.
The code is logged.
5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Voltage
3509-3 262-3 All sensors are set to default
Above Normal
values.
The code is logged.
5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Voltage
3509-4 262-4 All sensors are set to default
Below Normal
values.
The code is logged.
2131-3 5 v Sensor DC Power Supply #2 : Voltage
3510-3 Engine power may be
Above Normal
derated.
The code is logged.
2131-4 5 v Sensor DC Power Supply #2 : Voltage
3510-4 Engine power may be
Below Normal
derated.
The code is logged.
3563- 1785- Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor : Data
The 5 VDC supply to the
21 21 Drifted Low
sensor has been lost.
The code is logged.
3609- 3464- DPF #1 Intake Pressure Sensor : Data
The 5 VDC supply to the
21 21 Drifted Low
sensor has been lost.
The code is logged.
3837- 3493- Aftertreatment #1 Secondary Air Pressure
The 5 VDC supply to the
21 21 Sensor : Data Drifted Low
sensor has been lost.
The code is logged.
5578- 289- Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter :
The 5 VDC supply to the
21 21 Data Drifted Low
sensor has been lost.
The code is logged.
5580- 460- Fuel Pressure Sensor - After Fuel Filter : Data
The 5 VDC supply to the
21 21 Drifted Low
sensor has been lost.

Table 1

System Operation

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) supplies a regulated voltage of 5.0 ± 0.2 VDC to the sensors.

The supply voltage for the sensors is routed from the ECM to terminal 1 of each sensor connector.
The sensor return for the sensors is routed from the ECM to terminal 2 of each sensor connector.
The ECM provides short circuit protection for the internal power supply. A short circuit to the battery
will not damage the internal power supply.

Note: The sensors are not protected from overvoltage. A short from the supply line to the +Battery
may damage the sensors. If any of the diagnostic codes are active, a sensor may have been
damaged. Repair the sensor supply and check for any active sensor diagnostic codes in order to
determine if a sensor has been damaged.

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Sensor connector
(1) 5 V or 8 V sensor supply
(2) Sensor return
(3) Signal

Sensor
Sensor Supply ECM Location
Supply
Sensor Supply Sensors on A4:E4 engine ECM J2 connector or A5:E2 aftertreatment controller
#1 J2 connector
Sensor Supply
Sensors on A4:E4 engine ECM J1 connector
#2

Table 2

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Note: The diagram above is a simplified schematic of the ECM - relay circuit. The schematic is
electrically correct. However, not all of the possible sensors or harness connectors are shown.
Refer to the latest revision of the Electrical Schematic for the complete schematic for your
application.

Complete the procedure in the order in which the steps are listed.

Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

1. Determine the Code

Result: A -3 or -4 code is present.
A. Connect Cat® ET to the service tool
Note which ECM is reporting the active
connector. Refer to Troubleshooting,
sensor supply code.
"Electronic Service Tools", if necessary.
Diagnostic
Codes Proceed to Test Step 2.
B. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
Result: A -21 code is present.
C. Determine if a diagnostic trouble code
is present.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
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 Result: The suspect sensor supply active
2. Check for a Failed Sensor code changes to logged when a sensor is
unplugged.
A. Connect to Cat ET.
Repair: Replace the failed sensor.
B. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
Verify that the repair resolved the
C. Disconnect a sensor on the suspect
problem.
sensor supply circuit.
Result: The suspect sensor supply active
D. Monitor Cat ET while the sensor is Failed
code remains active after all sensors on
disconnected to see if the active code Sensor
the sensor supply circuit have been
changes to logged.
checked.
E. Connect the suspect sensor to the
Repair: A failed wiring harness has been
wiring harness
detected. Repair or replace the wiring
harness.
F. Repeat steps C through E for each
sensor on the suspect sensor supply.
Verify that the repair resolved the
problem.

Result: A -4 code is activated on the

suspect sensor supply.

3. Check the Sensor Supply Remove the sensor. Check the sensor
passage for a blockage or obstruction.
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position. Also, check for moisture frozen in the
lines.
B. Unplug the suspect sensor from the
wiring harness. Repair: If blockage is not found, replace
the sensor.
C. Place a jumper wire between pin 1 and
pin 2 on the suspect sensor wiring Diagnostic Verify that the repair resolved the
harness connector. Codes problem.

D. Connect to Cat ET. Result: A -4 code is not activated on the

suspect sensor supply.
E. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
Repair: The problem is in the wiring from
F. Monitor the diagnostic codes using Cat the ECM to the sensor connector. Repair
ET. the wiring or replace the wiring.

Verify that the repair resolved the

problem.

Table 3

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