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TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS SRT CODE
STEP 1: Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A: Check for SIM NO J1939 DATA fault. Is SIM NO J1939 DATA fault active?
STEP 2: Check the VIP connections.
STEP 2A: Check the connection between the
engine-to-VIP harness and the VIP.
The engine-to-VIP harness is
correctly connected?
STEP 3: Check the ECM.
STEP 3A: Verify the ECM (Engine Control
Module) is powered on and
responding to keyswitch.
The fuel lift pump becomes active
during the first 30 seconds of the
key cycle?
STEP 4: Check the J1939 circuits.
STEP 4A: Inspect the J1939 + and - circuit
connections in the following
harnesses: Engine Harness and
Engine-To-VIP Extension Harness.
Dirty or damaged pins?
STEP 4B: Check for an open circuit in the
J1939 + and - circuit connections in
the following harnesses: Engine
Harness and Engine-To-VIP
Extension Harness.
Less than 10 ohms?
STEP 4C: Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit
in the J1939 + and - circuit
connections in the following
harnesses: Engine Harness and
Engine-To-VIP Extension Harness.
Greater than 100K ohms?
STEP 4D: Inspect the VIP electrical
connections.
Dirty or damaged pins or improper
mechanical connection?
STEP 4E: Check for an open circuit in the VIP. Less than 10 ohms?
STEP 4F: Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit
in the VIP.
Greater than 100 K ohms?
STEP 4G: Verify the resistance across the
J1939 + and - circuits.
50 to 70 ohms?
STEP 4H: Verify the ECM is communicating. Is the ECM communicating
properly?
STEP 5: Check the on-engine termination resistor.
STEP 5A: Verify the resistance of the on-
engine termination resistor.
108 to 132 ohms?
STEP 5B: Verify the resistance of the internal
VIP harness termination resistor.
108 to 132 ohms?
STEP 6: Clear the fault code.
STEP 6A: Cycle the keyswitch. Is SIM NO J1939 DATA fault
inactive?
STEP 6B: Clear the inactive fault codes. All fault codes cleared?
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TROUBLESHOOTING STEP
STEP 1: Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A: Check for SIM NO J1939 DATA fault.
Condition:
Keyswitch ON.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for an active fault code.
Use the display or electronic service tool to read
the fault codes
Is SIM NO J1939 DATA fault active?
YES
2A
Is SIM NO J1939 DATA fault active?
NO
Use the
following
procedure for
inactive or
intermittent
fault codes.
Refer to
Procedure
019-362 in
Section 19.
STEP 2: Check the VIP connections.
STEP 2A: Check the connection between the engine-to-VIP harness and the VIP.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Verify the engine-to-VIP harness is connected
correctly and fully seated between the VIP and the
engine harness connector.
The engine-to-VIP harness is correctly
connected?
YES
3A
The engine-to-VIP harness is correctly
connected?
NO
Repair:
Connect the engine-to-VIP harness correctly.
6A
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STEP 3: Check the ECM.
STEP 3A: Verify the ECM (Engine Control Module) is powered on and responding to keyswitch.
Condition:
Keyswitch ON.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
QSB, QSC, and QSL
Verify whether or not the fuel lift pump becomes
active during the first 30 seconds of the key cycle.
QSD
Verify that the ECM can communicate to the
CDS service tool.
QSM11
Use J1708 protocol in INSITE electronic
service tool to verify that the ECM can
communicate.
Is the ECM responding to keyswitch?
YES
4A
Is the ECM responding to keyswitch?
NO
Reference
the
appropriate
electronic
engine
manual in the
section
regarding
ECM
keyswitch
power and
ECM - open
unswitched
+12 volt
supply for
further
information
on how to
troubleshoot
this issue.
STEP 4: Check the J1939 circuits.
STEP 4A: Inspect the J1939 + and - circuit connections in the following harnesses: Engine Harness and Engine-
To-VIP Extension Harness.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the Engine-To-VIP Extension Harness from the engine harness connector on the VIP and the engine-
to- VIP harness connector on the engine.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Inspect the J1939 + and - circuit pins in each of
the disconnected harness connectors.
Loose connector
Corroded pins
Bent or broken pins
Pushed back or expanded pins
Moisture in or on the connector
Missing or damaged connector seals
Dirt or debris on or in the connector pins
Connector shell broken
Wire insulation damage
Damaged connector locking tab.
Use the following procedure for general inspection
techniques.Refer to Procedure 019-361 in Section
19.
Dirty or damaged pins?
YES
Repair:
A damaged connection has been detected in
the CAN + and - circuits.
Clean the connector and pins.
Repair or replace the damaged harness,
connector, or pins, if possible.
Establish a proper mechanical connection.
6A
Dirty or damaged pins?
NO
4B
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STEP 4B: Check for an open circuit in the J1939 + and - circuit connections in the following harnesses: Engine
Harness and Engine-To-VIP Extension Harness.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the engine-to-VIP extension harness from the engine harness connector on the VIP and the engine-
to- VIP harness connector on the engine.
Disconnect the engine harness from the ECM on the engine.
Disconnect the J1939 termination resistor from the engine harness.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Measure the resistance.
Measure the resistance in the J1939 + and -
circuits in the engine-to-VIP harness and the
engine harness.
Less than 10 ohms?
YES
4C
Less than 10 ohms?
NO
Repair:
An open circuit has been detected in the CAN
+ or - circuits. Repair or replace the harness
or connector.
6A
STEP 4C: Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit in the CAN J + and - circuit connections in the following harnesses:
Engine Harness and Engine-To-VIP Extension Harness.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the engine-to-VIP extension harness from the engine harness connector on the VIP and the engine-
to- VIP harness connector on the engine.
Disconnect the engine harness from the ECM on the engine.
Disconnect the J1939 termination resistor from the engine harness.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Measure the resistance.
Measure the resistance between the J1939 + and
- circuit pins and all other circuit pins in the engine-
to-VIP harness and the engine harness.
Greater than 100K ohms?
YES
4D
Greater than 100K ohms?
NO
Repair:
A pin-to-pin short circuit has been detected in
one of the J1939 circuits.
Repair or replace the harness.
6A
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STEP 4D: Inspect the VIP electrical connections.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the VIP to engine harness from the VIP
Open the VIP.
Disconnect the harness from the SIM containing the J1939 circuits.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Inspect the connections.
Inspect the VIP electrical connections from the
SIM connector to the VIP to engine harness
connector. Inspect the electrical connections for
the following:
Loose connector
Corroded pins
Bent or broken pins
Pushed back or expanded pins
Moisture in or on the connector
Missing or damaged connector seals
Dirt or debris on or in the connector pins
Connector shell broken
Wire insulation damage
Damaged connector locking tab.
Use the following procedure for general inspection
techniques. Refer to Procedure 019-361 in Section
19.
Dirty or damaged pins or improper mechanical
connection?
YES
Repair:
A damaged connection has been detected
between the SIM connector and the VIP to
engine harness connector.
Clean the connector and pins.
Repair or replace the VIP.
Repair or replace the damaged harness,
connector, or pins, if possible.
Establish a proper mechanical connection.
6A
Dirty or damaged pins or improper mechanical
connection?
NO
4E
STEP 4E: Check for an open circuit in the VIP.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the VIP to engine harness from the VIP
Open the VIP.
Disconnect the harness from the SIM containing the J1939 circuits.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Measure the resistance.
Measure the resistance in the J1939 + and -
circuits from the SIM connector to the engine
harness connector in the VIP.
Less than 10 ohms?
YES
4F
Less than 10 ohms?
NO
Repair:
An open has been detected in the J1939 + or
- circuits in the VIP.
Repair or replace the VIP.
6A
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STEP 4F: Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit in the VIP.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the VIP to engine harness from the VIP
Open the VIP.
Disconnect the harness from the SIM containing the J1939 circuits.
Disconnect the J1939 termination resistor in the VIP.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Measure the resistance.
Measure the resistance between the J1939 + and
- circuits in the engine harness connector in the
VIP and all other circuits in the VIP.
Greater than 100 K ohms?
YES
4G
Greater than 100 K ohms?
NO
Repair:
A pin-to-pin short circuit has been detected in
the J1939 + or - circuits in the VIP.
Repair or replace the VIP.
6A
STEP 4G: Verify the resistance across the J1939 + and - circuits.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Connect the previously disconnected harnesses and components.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Measure the resistance.
Measure the resistance across J1939 + and -
either the VIP diagnostic port) or on the engine
diagnostic port
50 to 70 ohms?
YES
4H
50 to 70 ohms?
NO
5A
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STEP 4H: Verify the ECM is communicating.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Connect all the previously disconnected harnesses and components.
Keyswitch ON.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Verify that the ECM is communicating properly.
Use INSITE electronic service tool or CDS to
verify that the ECM is communicating properly.
For QSB, QSC, QSL, and QSM engines use
INSITE electronic service tool and for QSD use
CDS electronic service tool to verify that the ECM
is communicating properly.
Is the ECM communicating properly?
YES
Repair:
The module hardware has failed or software
has been corrupted.
Repair: Reflash the module with the latest
software. Replace the System Integration
Module (SIM) if reflash does not correct the
issue
Refer to
Procedure
015-038 in
Section 15.
Is the ECM communicating properly?
NO
Reference
the engine
troubleshooti
ng and repair
manual for
information
regarding
ECM
communicati
on
troubleshooti
ng.
STEP 5: Check the on-engine termination resistor.
STEP 5A: Verify the resistance of the on-engine termination resistor.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the on-engine termination resistor (blue cap) from the mating connector.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Measure the resistance across the on-engine
termination resistor.
108 to 132 ohms?
YES
6A
108 to 132 ohms?
NO
Repair:
Repair the termination resistor connector or
replace the termination resistor.
6A
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STEP 5B: Verify the resistance of the internal VIP harness termination resistor.
Condition:
Keyswitch OFF.
Disconnect the on-engine J1939 termination resistor from the mating connector.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Measure the resistance across the on-engine
termination resistor mating connector (on engine
termination resistor removed).
108 to 132 ohms?
YES
5B
108 to 132 ohms?
NO
Repair:
Repair the termination resistor connector or
replace the termination resistor.
6A
STEP 6: Clear the fault code.
STEP 6A: Cycle the keyswitch.
Condition:
Connect all components.
Keyswitch ON.
Read error messages from the display panel or electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Clear the fault code.
Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position for 30
seconds.
Turn the keyswitch ON.
Use the display or an electronic service tool to
verify the fault code is inactive.
Is SIM NO J1939 DATA fault inactive?
YES
6B
Is SIM NO J1939 DATA fault inactive?
NO
Repair:
Return to the troubleshooting steps or contact
a Cummins Authorized Repair Location if all
steps have been completed and checked
again.
1A
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STEP 6B: Clear the inactive fault codes.
Condition:
Connect all components.
Keyswitch ON.
Read error messages from the display or electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Clear the inactive fault code display history.
Use the display or electronic service tool to clear
the inactive fault codes.
All fault codes cleared?
YES
Repair
complete
All fault codes cleared?
NO
Repair:
Troubleshoot any remaining active fault
codes.
Reference
the
appropriate
troubleshooti
ng tree for
any
remaining
faults.
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