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FAULT CODE 334

Engine Coolant Temperature - Data Erratic, Intermittent,
or Incorrect
Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 334 Engine Coolant Temperature - Data Erratic, The ECM will
PID: P110 Intermittent, or Incorrect. The engine coolant estimate engine
SPN: 110 temperature reading is not changed with coolant temperature.
FMI: 2 engine operating conditions.
LAMP: Amber
SRT:

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Circuit Description

The engine coolant temperature sensor is used by the electronic control module (ECM) to
monitor the engine coolant temperature. The ECM monitors the voltage on the signal pin
and converts this to a temperature value. The engine coolant temperature value is use by
the ECM for the engine protection system and engine emission control.

Component Location

The engine coolant temperature sensor is located on the thermostat housing. Refer to
Procedure 100-002 for a detailed component location view.

Shop Talk

Two different failure modes of the engine coolant temperature sensor can trigger this fault
code. Either the sensor is not reading ambient air temperature after an extended period
with the engine not running or the engine coolant temperature is not changing with engine
operating conditions.

Possible causes of this fault code include:

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z Stuck in-range engine coolant temperature sensor.

z High resistance in the engine coolant temperature sensor signal or return lines.

Troubleshooting Steps

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check for sensor circuit fault
codes.
STEP 1A. Check for Fault Codes Fault Code 144 and 145 is active?
144 and 145.
STEP 2. Check the engine coolant
temperature sensor and circuit.
STEP 2A. Inspect the engine Dirty or damaged pins?
coolant temperature sensor and
connector pins.
STEP 2B. Check the circuit Fault Code 144 active?
response.
STEP 2C. Check the circuit Fault Code 145 active?
response.
STEP 3. Check the ECM and engine
harness.
STEP 3A. Inspect ECM and Dirty or damage pins?
engine harness connector pins.
STEP 3B. Check the circuit Fault Code 144 active?
response.
STEP 3C. Check the circuit Fault Code 145 active?
response.
STEP 4. Clear the fault code.
STEP 4A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 334 inactive?
STEP 4B. Clear the inactive fault All faults cleared?
codes.

Guided Step 1 - Check for sensor circuit fault codes.

Guided Step 1A - Check for Fault Codes 144 and 145.

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Conditions

z Turn keyswitch ON.

z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for active fault codes.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes

Fault Code 144 or 145 is active? Fault Code 144 or 145 is active?
YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Fault Code 144 or 145 troubleshooting
Go to 2A
tree.

Guided Step 2 - Check the engine coolant temperature

sensor and circuit.

Guided Step 2A - Inspect the engine coolant temperature sensor and

connector pins.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine coolant
temperature sensor and connector
pins.

Action

Inspect the engine harness and engine

collant temperature sensor connector
pins for the following:

z Corroded pins
z Bent or broken pins
z Pushed back or expanded pins
z Wire insulation damaged

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z Moisture in or on the connector

z Missing or damaged connector
seals
z Connect shell broken
z Dirt or debris in or on the
connector pins.

For general inspection techniques refer

to Component Connector and Pin
Inspection Procedure 019-361.

dirty or damage pins? Dirty or damaged pins?

YES NO
A defective connection has been detected No Repair
in the sensor or harness connector.

Clan the connector and pins.

Repair the damaged harness, connector or

pins if possible.

Refer to Procedure 019-071.

Go to 4A Go to 2B

Guided Step 2B - Check the circuit response.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine coolant
temperature sensor from the
engine harness.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Inspect the engine harness and engine

collant temperature sensor connector
pins for the following:

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool, read the fault codes.

Fault Code 144 active? Fault Code 144 active?

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YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Go to 2C Go to 3A

Guided Step 2C - Check the circuit response.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine
coolant temperature sensor
from the engine harness.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™
electronic service tool.

Action

Place a jumper wire between the

engine coolant temperature
signal pin and the engine coolant
temperature return pin at the
engine coolant temperature
connector of the engine harness.

Check for the appropriate circuit

response after 30 seconds.

z Use INSITE™ electronic

service tool to read the
fault codes.

Fault Code 145 active? Fault Code 145 active?

YES NO
Replace the engine coolant No Repair
temperature sensor.

Refer to Procedure 019-019.

Go to 4A Go to 3A

Guided Step 3 - Check the ECM and engine harness.

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Guided Step 3A - Inspect ECM and engine harness connector pins.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine harness
from the ECM connector.

Action

Inspect the engine harness and ECM

connector pins for the following:

z Corroded pins
z Bent or broken pins
z Pushed back or expanded pins
z Wire insulation damaged
z Moisture in or on the connector
z Missing or damaged connector
seals
z Connector shell broken
z Dirt or debris in or on the
connector pins.

For general inspection techniques refer

to Component Connector Pin Inspection
Procedure 019-361.

dirty or damaged pins? Dirty or damaged pins?

YES NO
A defective connection has been detected No Repair
in the ECM connector or engine harness
connector.

Clean the connector and pins.

Repair the damaged harness, connector or

pins if possible.

Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 4A Go to 3B

Guided Step 3B - Check the circuit response.

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Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine harness
from the ECM.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for the appropriate ECM

response after 30 seconds.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 144 active? Fault Code 144 active?

YES NO
No Repair Call for pre-authorization.

Replace the ECM.

Refer to Procedure 019-031.

Go to 3C Go to 4A

Guided Step 3C - Check the circuit response.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine harness
from the ECM.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Place a jumper wire between the Engine

Coolant Temperature SIGNAL pin and
Engine Coolant Temperature RETURN
pin at the ECM engine connector.

Check for the appropriate ECM

response after 30 seconds.

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z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 145 active? Fault Code 145 active?

YES NO
High resistance or a short circuit has been Call for pre-authorziation.
detected in the engine harness.
Replace the ECM.
Repair or replace the engine harness.
Refer to Procedure 019-031.
Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 4A Go to 4A

Guided Step 4 - Clear the fault code.

Guided Step 4A - Disable the fault code.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

z Coolant temperature must be
equal to ambient air temperature.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Disable the fault code.

z Start the engine with coolant

temperature near ambient air
temperature.
z Operate the engine until coolant
temperature reaches thermostat
opening temperature.
z Use INSITE™ electronic service
tool, to verify that the fault code is
inactive.

Note: Coolant temperature must be very

close to ambient air temperature before

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starting the engine. This diagnostic must

see a change in coolant temperature
before the fault will go inactive.

Fault Code 334 inactive? Fault Code 334 inactive?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Go to 4B Go to 1A

Guided Step 4B - Clear the inactive fault codes.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Clear the inactive fault codes.

z UseINSITE™ electronic service

tool to erase the inactive fault
codes.

All faults cleared? All Faults cleared?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Repair complete. Appropriate troubleshooting steps.

Last Modified: 22-Nov-2004

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Cummins, Inc.
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