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Fault Code 1851

Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 — Abnormal Rate of Change

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 1851 Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 — Default temperature value used for catalyst
PID(P), SID(S): Abnormal Rate of Change. The outlet temperature.
SPN: 3249 catalyst outlet temperature sensor
FMI: 10 is not responding to a change in
Lamp: Amber engine operating conditions.
SRT:

Circuit: Exhaust Gas Temperature 2

Circuit Description:
The exhaust gas temperature #2 sensor is used by the electronic control module (ECM) to monitor the engine exhaust
temperature entering the catalyst unit. The ECM monitors the voltage on the signal pin and converts this to a temperature
value.

Component Location:
The catalyst inlet temperature #2 sensor is located in the aftertreatment system. It is located between the turbocharger
exhaust and the catalyst unit exhaust in the exhaust system.

Shop Talk:
The exhaust gas temperature #2 is monitored during engine warm-up. If the exhaust gas temperature 2 reading is not
changing to match the engine operating conditions, the exhaust gas temperature 2 sensor is then determined to be stuck
in-range and this fault code is logged. The ECM must not see engine speed for a period of eight hours before this
diagnostic will run.
Possible causes of this fault code include:
• Stuck in-range exhaust gas temperature #2 sensor reading
• High resistance in the exhaust gas temperature #2 sensor signal or return lines.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Information (Euro 4 and Euro 4 Stage 1+ Certified Engines):

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• The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic
runs and fails.
• The ECM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs
and does not fail. The MIL lamp and fault code can also be cleared using the INSITE™ service tool.
• The fault code will be cleared from memory after 40 consecutive drive cycles where the diagnostic runs and passes.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-1851

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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: 08-Jul-2010