FAULT CODE 1242 - Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 - Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

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FAULT CODE 1242 - Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 - Data

Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect
TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch™/AMP™/Metri-Pack™ test lead.
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS SRT CODE

STEP 1: Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A: Check the fault codes. Fault Codes 131, 132, 1239, or
1241 active?
STEP 2: Check the accelerator pedal position sensor readings.
STEP 2A: Inspect the accelerator pedal Dirty or damaged pins?
position sensor and connector
pins.
STEP 2B: Check the circuit response. Fault Codes 132 and 1241 both
active?
STEP 2C: Check the accelerator pedal 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC?
position 1 sensor supply voltage
and return circuit.
STEP 2D: Check the accelerator pedal 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC?
position 2 sensor supply voltage
and return circuit.
STEP 2E: Check the fault codes. Fault Code 1242 inactive?
STEP 3: Check the engine control module (ECM) and original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) harness.
STEP 3A: Inspect the ECM and OEM Dirty or damaged pins?
harness connector pins.
STEP 3B: Check for a pin-to-pin short Greater than 100k ohms?
circuit in the OEM harness.
STEP 3C: Check for a pin-to-pin short Greater than 100k ohms?
circuit in the OEM harness.
STEP 4: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.
STEP 4A: Check if an ECM calibration If a calibration update for this
update is available. fault code is available, does the
ECM contain that revision or
higher?
STEP 4B: Disable the fault code. Fault code inactive?
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TROUBLESHOOTING STEP
STEP 1: Check the fault codes.

STEP 1A: Check the fault codes.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for active fault codes. Fault Codes 131, 132, 1239, or 1241 active? Appropriate
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to read YES fault code
the fault codes. troubleshooti
ng tree
Fault Codes 131, 132, 1239, or 1241 active? 2A

NO
STEP 2: Check the accelerator pedal position sensor readings.

STEP 2A: Inspect the accelerator pedal position sensor and connector pins.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor from the OEM harness.
Inspect the OEM harness and accelerator pedal Dirty or damaged pins? 4A
sensor connector pins for the following: YES
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins Repair:
• Bent or broken pins A damaged connection has been detected in
• Pushed back or expanded pins the sensor or harness connector.
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged connector seals Clean the connector and pins.
• Dirt or debris on or in the connector pins Repair the damaged harness, connector or
• Connector shell broken pins, if possible.
• Wire insulation damage
• Damaged locking tab connector. Refer to Procedure 019-071 in Section 19.
Use the following procedure for general

Dirty or damaged pins? 2B
inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure
019-361 in Section 19. NO
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STEP 2B: Check the circuit response.
Condition:
Check for the appropriate ECM response after Fault Codes 132 and 1241 both active? 2C
30 seconds. YES
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to read
the fault codes.
Fault Codes 132 and 1241 both active? Appropriate
NO fault code
troubleshooti
Repair: ng tree
If Fault Code 132 did not go active, follow
Fault Code 132 troubleshooting tree.
If Fault Code 1241 did not go active, follow
Fault Code 1241 troubleshooting tree.
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STEP 2C: Check the accelerator pedal position 1 sensor supply voltage and return circuit.
Condition:
Check the sensor supply voltage and return 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC? 2D
circuit. YES
Measure the voltage from the accelerator pedal
position 1 sensor +5 volt SUPPLY pin to the 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC? Fault Code
accelerator pedal position 1 sensor RETURN pin 132
at the sensor connector of the OEM harness. NO
troubleshooti
Reference the circuit diagram or wiring diagram Repair: ng tree
for connector pin identification. Low sensor supply voltage has been
Use the following procedure for general detected.
multimeter usage techniques. Refer to Procedure See Fault Code 132 troubleshooting tree.
019-359 in Section 19.
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STEP 2D: Check the accelerator pedal position 2 sensor supply voltage and return circuit.
Condition:
Check the sensor supply voltage and return 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC? 2E
circuit. YES
Measure the voltage from the accelerator pedal
position 2 sensor +5 volt SUPPLY pin to the 4.75 VDC to 5.25 VDC? Fault Code
accelerator pedal position 2 sensor RETURN pin 1241
at the sensor connector of the OEM harness. NO
troubleshooti
Reference the circuit diagram or wiring diagram Repair: ng tree
for connector pin identification. Low sensor supply voltage has been
Use the following procedure for general detected.
multimeter usage techniques. Refer to Procedure See Fault Code 1241 troubleshooting tree.
019-359 in Section 19.
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STEP 2E: Check the fault codes.
Condition:
• Connect the accelerator pedal to the OEM harness.
Check for the appropriate ECM response after Fault Code 1242 inactive? 4A
30 seconds. YES
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to read
the fault codes. Repair:
None. The removal and installation of the
connector corrected the fault.
Fault Code 1242 inactive? 3A

NO
STEP 3: Check the ECM and OEM harness.

STEP 3A: Inspect the ECM and OEM harness connector pins.
Condition:
• Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM connector.
Inspect the OEM harness ECM connector pins Dirty or damaged pins? 4A
for the following: YES
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins Repair:
• Bent or broken pins A damaged connection has been detected in
• Pushed back or expanded pins the ECM or OEM harness connector.
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged connector seals Clean the connector and pins.
• Dirt or debris on or in the connector pins Repair the damaged harness, connector or
• Connector shell broken pins, if possible.
• Wire insulation damage
• Damaged connector locking tab. Refer to Procedure 019-071 in Section 19.

Dirty or damaged pins? 3B
inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure
019-361 in Section 19. NO
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STEP 3B: Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit in the OEM harness.
Condition:
• Disconnect the accelerator pedal from the OEM harness.
Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit. Greater than 100k ohms? 3C

• Measure the resistance between the YES
accelerator position 1 sensor SIGNAL pin in
the OEM harness ECM connector and all
other pins in the OEM harness ECM Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
connector. NO
Reference the circuit diagram or wiring diagram Repair:
for connector pin identification.
A pin-to-pin short circuit on the SIGNAL wire
Use the following procedure for general has been detected in the OEM harness.
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to
Repair or replace the OEM harness.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19.
Refer to Procedure 019-071 in Section 19.
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STEP 3C: Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit in the OEM harness.
Condition:
• Disconnect the accelerator pedal from the OEM harness.
Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit. Greater than 100k ohms? 4A

• Measure the resistance between the YES
accelerator position 2 sensor SIGNAL pin in
the OEM harness ECM connector and all Repair:
other pins in the OEM harness ECM A damaged accelerator pedal has been
connector. detected.
Reference the circuit diagram or wiring diagram Replace the accelerator pedal. See
for connector pin identification. equipment manufacturer service information.
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
NO
Repair:
A pin-to-pin short circuit on the SIGNAL wire
has been detected in the OEM harness.
Repair or replace the OEM harness.
See equipment manufacturer service
information.
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STEP 4: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.

STEP 4A: Check if an ECM calibration update is available.
Condition:
• Connect all components.
Compare the ECM code and revision number in If a calibration update for this fault code is 4B
the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the available, does the ECM contain that revision
ECM Calibration Revision History for applicable or higher?
changes related to this fault code. YES
Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to find the
present ECM code and revision number in the If a calibration update for this fault code is 4B
ECM. The ECM code and revision number are available, does the ECM contain that revision
found in the Calibration Information section of or higher?
System ID and Dataplate in Features and
Parameters. NO
Repair:
If necessary, calibrate the ECM. Refer to
STEP 4B: Disable the fault code.

Condition:
• Connect all components.
Disable and clear the fault code. Fault code inactive? Repair
• Operate the engine within the "Conditions for YES complete
Clearing the Fault Code" found in the
Overview section of this troubleshooting
procedure. Fault code inactive? 1A
NO
Repair:
Return to the troubleshooting steps or
contact a Cummins® Authorized Repair
Location if all steps have been completed
and checked again.
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FAULT CODE 1242 - Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 - Data

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS SRT CODE

STEP 1: Check the fault codes.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Fault Codes 131, 132, 1239, or 1241 active? 2A

STEP 2: Check the accelerator pedal position sensor readings.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Use the following procedure for general

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Fault Code 1242 inactive? 3A

STEP 3: Check the ECM and OEM harness.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Use the following procedure for general

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit. Greater than 100k ohms? 3C

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit. Greater than 100k ohms? 4A

STEP 4: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

STEP 4B: Disable the fault code.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

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