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Fault Code 4737

Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Temperature - Root Cause Not Known

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 4737 Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Exhaust None on performance.

PID(P), SID(S): Fluid Tank Temperature - Root
SPN: 3031 Cause Not Known. An unknown
FMI: 11/11 error has been detected with the
Lamp: Amber aftertreatment diesel exhaust
SRT: fluid tank temperature sensor.

Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank temperature Sensor

Circuit Description:
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the
aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid inside the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Component Location:
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor is located in the diesel exhaust fluid tank. Location of
the tank and temperature sensor is OEM dependent. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics:

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

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes:

The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the SAE J1939 datalink message received from the aftertreatment diesel
exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor was NOT valid.

Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active:

• The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp and/or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) immediately
when the diagnostic runs and fails.

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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.
• For On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) engines, the ECM will extinguish the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after three
consecutive trips where 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:
Possible causes of this fault code include:
• A malfunctioning aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 4737.

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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: 19-Aug-2014