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Fault Code 3911

Aftertreatment 1 SCR Intermediate NH3 Sensor - Abnormal Update Rate

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 3911 Loss of communication with the Possible reduced engine performance.
PID(P), SID(S): aftertreatment SCR intermediate
SPN: 5848 NH3 sensor.
FMI: 9/9
Lamp: Amber
SRT:

Aftertreatment SCR Intermediate NH3 Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description:
The aftertreatment SCR intermediate NH3 (ammonia) sensor is a smart device that communicates with the engine
control module via the J1939 data link. The aftertreatment intermediate NH3 sensor performs its own internal
diagnostics and reports malfunctions back to the primary engine control module using the J1939 data link. The
aftertreatment intermediate NH3 sensor is used to measure the ammonia in the aftertreatment system.

Component Location:
The aftertreatment SCR intermediate NH3 sensor is located in the middle of the aftetreatment SCR catalyst.

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 a loss of communication with the aftertreatment SCR intermediate NH3
sensor.

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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.
• Diesel exhaust fluid injection into the aftertreatment system is disabled.
Engine torque will be severely reduced.
Vehicle speed will be limited to 8 km [5 mi] per hour after extended engine operation with the fault code active.

Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code:

• To validate the repair, start and operate the engine to raise exhaust temperatures. This can be done by either
driving the vehicle or initiating a stationary regeneration using the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool
or equivalent.
• The aftertreatment SCR intermediate temperature must be above 170 C [338 F] for 5 seconds before the
aftertreatment SCR intermediate NH3 sensor can run its internal diagnostics.
• The fault code status displayed by the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent 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 the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent 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:
Low battery voltage supply to the aftertreatment SCR intermediate NH3 sensor
Incorrect terminating resistance of the SAE J1939 datalink circuit
• A malfunctioning SAE J1939 datalink circuit
Intermittent communication from the aftertreatment SCR intermediate NH3 sensor

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 3911 .

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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: 26-Oct-2019