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Water in Fuel - Test (UENR0629-70)

SMCS - 1263, 1439 i09652221

For a 97-15 or 97-16 code, refer to Troubleshooting, "Fuel Contains Water" before
returning to this procedure.
PSP
202 -0007
Use this procedure when the water-in-fuel sensor is suspect. This procedure also covers the
following diagnostic code:

Table 1
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Diagnostic Trouble Code for the Water-in-Fuel Sensor

J1939
Code
CDL
code
Code Description
N
© 2 R06 02:00
(code descriptions
may vary
Comments

024 29 The ECM detects the following conditions:

Cat An open circuit in the Water-In-Fuel (WIF) sensor

Water In Fuel Indicator erp circuit.

97-3
3547-
3
: Voltage Above
illa
The ECM has been powered for less than 5 seconds.
Normal
r In
The warning lamp will stay on when the "indicator

c.
lamp self check" has been completed. The ECM will
disable the function to detect water in fuel while the
code is active.

Water-in-Fuel Sensor Operation

The WIF sensor is a normally open sensor. During normal operation, there will be no signal sent
from the WIF sensor to the ECM. If water is detected in the fuel, the sensor will send a signal to the
ECM. If the signal remains constant for 45 seconds, a 97-15 (E232-1) diagnostic code will become
active. If the signal remains constant for 1 hour, a 97-16 (E232-2) diagnostic code will become
active. These diagnostic codes can also be caused by a short in the WIF sensor circuit.

Water-in-Fuel Sensor Self Check

When the ignition keyswitch is turned to the ON position, the switch in the WIF sensor will close for
5 seconds. If the ECM does not detect a signal from the WIF sensor during this period, a 97–3
(3547-3) diagnostic code will become active.

Table 2

Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

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1. Inspect Electrical Connectors
and Wiring
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
B. Thoroughly inspect the connector
for the WIF sensor and the P1/J1
ECM connector. Refer to
Troubleshooting, "Electrical
Connectors - Inspect".
C. Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on
each of the wires that are associated
with the WIF sensor.
D. Check the screw for the ECM
connector for the correct torque of
6 N·m (53 lb in).
E. Check the harness for abrasions,
for pinch points, and for corrosion.
2. Check For Active Diagnostic
Codes
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
B. Connect the electronic service
tool to the diagnostic connector.
C. Turn the keyswitch to the ON
position. If the engine will start, then
run the engine.
D. Wait for at least 1 minute.
E. Monitor the active diagnostic code
screen on the electronic service tool.
Check and record any active
diagnostic codes.
3. Check the Supply Voltage at the Between 11
Sensor Connector VDC and 13
VDC for a 12
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Result: There is a fault in a connector or
the wiring.
Repair: Repair any faulty connectors or
replace the wiring harness. Ensure that
all the seals are properly in place and
ensure that the connectors are correctly
coupled.
Loose
connection or Use the electronic service tool to clear all
damaged wire logged diagnostic codes and verify that
the repair eliminates the fault.
Result: All connectors, pins, and sockets
are correctly coupled and/or inserted.
The harness is free of corrosion,
abrasion, and pinch points.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
Result: There are no active diagnostic
codes for the WIF sensor.
There may be an intermittent fault.
Repair: Refer to Troubleshooting,
"Electrical Connectors - Inspect" to
identify intermittent faults.
Result: A 97-15 (E232 (1)) or 97-16
(E232 (2)) diagnostic code is active.
Diagnostic
codes
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Fuel Contains
Water" before continuing with this
procedure.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Result: A 97-3 (3547-3) diagnostic code
is active.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Result: The voltage is not within the
expected range. The fault is in the sensor
supply wire or the return wire .
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Note: Refer to the Electrical
Schematic for the application to
determine the sensor supply voltage.
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
B. Disconnect the WIF sensor
connector.
C. Turn the keyswitch to the ON
position.
D. Measure the voltage between the
sensor supply and sensor return
terminals on the harness connector
for the WIF sensor.
E. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position.
4. Check that the Diagnostic Code
is Still Active
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
B. Connect the electronic service
tool to the diagnostic connector.
C. Turn the keyswitch to the ON
position. Wait for at least 1 minute.
D. Monitor the active diagnostic code
screen on the electronic service tool.
Check and record any active
diagnostic codes.
5. Create a Short Circuit at the
Sensor Connector
A.Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
B. Disconnect the WIF sensor from
the harness.
C. Fabricate a jumper wire that is
150 mm (6 inch) long.
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VDC system.
Repair: Repair the faulty sensor
Between 22 connector or replace the faulty harness.
VDC and 26
VDC for a 24 Use the electronic service tool to clear all
VDC system. logged diagnostic codes and verify that
the repair eliminates the fault.
Between 7.5
VDC and 8.5 Result: The voltage is within the
VDC for an 8 expected range.
VDC supply
Reconnect the WIF sensor to the
harness. Proceed to Test Step 4.
Result: A 97-3 (3547-3) diagnostic code
is active.
Proceed to Test Step 5.
Result: A 97-15 (E232 (1)) diagnostic
Diagnostic code code is active.
Proceed to Test Step 7.
Result: No diagnostic code is active.
Return the unit to service.
Open circuit Result: A 97-3 (3547-3) diagnostic code
was active before installing the jumper. A
97-15 (E232 (1)) code was active with
the jumper installed. There is an open
circuit in the WIF sensor.
Repair: Install a replacement sensor.
Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Water Separator and Fuel Filter
(Primary) - Remove and Install" for the
correct procedure.
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D. Use the jumper to connect the
sensor signal terminal to the sensor
return terminal on the harness
connector for the WIF sensor.
E. Turn the keyswitch to the ON
position. Wait for at least 1 minute.
F. Monitor the active diagnostic code
screen on the electronic service tool.
Check and record any active
diagnostic codes.
6. Check the Harness for an Open
Circuit
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
B. Disconnect the connector for the
water-in-fuel sensor and P1
connector.
C. Use a multimeter to check the
resistance of the sensor signal wiring
between the sensor connector and
the P1 connector.
Note: Refer to the Electrical
Schematic for the application for the
correct terminals.
D. Install the removed connectors.
7. Create an Open Circuit at the
Sensor Connector
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
B. Disconnect the WIF sensor from
the harness.
C. Turn the keyswitch to the ON
position.
D. Monitor the active diagnostic code
screen on the electronic service tool.
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Use the electronic service tool to clear all
logged diagnostic codes and verify that
the repair eliminates the fault.
Result: There is still an active 97-3
(3547-3) diagnostic code with the jumper
installed. The sensor is OK.
Proceed to Test Step 6.
Result: The measured resistances are
greater than 2 Ohms. There is an open
circuit in the harness.
Repair: Repair the sensor connector or
replace the harness.
Less than 2 Use the electronic service tool to clear all
Ohms. logged diagnostic codes and verify that
the repair eliminates the fault.
Result: The measured resistance is less
than 2 Ohms. There may be a short
circuit in the harness.
Proceed to Test Step 7.
Short circuit Result: A 97-15 (E232 (1)) diagnostic
code is active with the WIF sensor
connected. A 97-3 (3547-3) diagnostic
code was active after disconnecting the
WIF sensor. There is a short in the WIF
sensor.
Install a replacement sensor. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Water
Separator and Fuel Filter (Primary) -
Remove and Install" for the correct
procedure.
Use the electronic service tool to clear all
logged diagnostic codes and verify that
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Check and record any active the repair eliminates the fault.
diagnostic codes.
Result: The 97-15 (E232(1)) diagnostic
code is still active with the WIF sensor
disconnected. The WIF sensor is OK.

Proceed to Test Step 8.

8. Check the Harness for a Short

Circuit
Result: The measured resistances are
less than 100 Ohms. There is a short in
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
the harness.
position. Wait for at least 30 seconds
for the ECM to fully shut down.
Repair: Repair the faulty sensor
connector or replace the faulty harness.
B. Disconnect the WIF sensor from
the harness. Disconnect the P1
Use the electronic service tool to clear all
connector. Greater than
logged diagnostic codes and verify that
100 Ohms
the repair eliminates the fault.
C. Use a multimeter to measure the
resistance between the WIF sensor
Result: The measured resistance is
signal terminal on the P1 connector
greater than 100 Ohms. There is a fault
and all other terminals on P1.
in the ECM.

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D. Reconnect the WIF sensor to the
(DSN).
harness. Reconnect the P1
connector.

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