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Fault Code 143

Engine Oil Rifle Pressure - Data Valid But Below Normal Operational Range - Moderately
Severe Level

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 143 Engine Oil Rifle Pressure - Data Possible reduced engine performance.
PID(P), SID(S): P100 Valid But Below Normal
SPN: 100 Operational Range - Moderately
FMI: 18 Severe Level. Engine oil pressure
Lamp: Amber signal indicates engine oil
SRT: pressure is below the engine
protection warning limit.

Engine Oil Rifle Pressure Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description:
The engine control module (ECM) provides a 5 volt supply to the engine oil pressure sensor on the sensor supply
circuit. The ECM also provides a ground on the sensor return circuit. The engine oil pressure sensor provides a signal
to the ECM on the engine oil pressure sensor signal circuit. This sensor signal voltage changes based on the pressure
in the oil rifle. The ECM will detect a low signal voltage at operating conditions when the oil pressure may be slightly
lower. The ECM will detect a high signal voltage during high engine speeds or operating conditions when the oil
temperature is low.

Component Location:
The engine oil pressure sensor is located in the oil rifle.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics:

This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes:

The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the engine oil pressure was less than the engine protection limits for more
than 5 seconds.

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Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active:
• The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.

Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code:

• To validate the repair, perform a key cycle, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
• The fault code status displayed by INSITE™ electronic service tool will change to INACTIVE immediately after the
diagnostic runs and passes.
• The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
• The Reset All Faults command in INSITE™ electronic service tool can be used to clear active and inactive faults, as
well as extinguish the MIL for OBD applications.

Shop Talk:
This fault code goes active when the engine oil pressure drops below the engine protection limit. Troubleshoot the
engine for low oil pressure.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 143.

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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 25-Jan-2013