Circuit DescriptionThe aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid inside the diesel exhaust fluid tank. The diesel exhaust fluid controller monitors the voltage on the SIGNAL pin, converts this to a temperature value, and communicates this value to the engine ECM.
Component LocationThe aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid temperature sensor is located in the diesel exhaust fluid tank. Location of the tank and temperature sensor is OEM dependent. Refer to the OEM service manual.
Conditions for Running the DiagnosticsThe engine must be turned OFF for period of 10 hours before this diagnostic will run. This diagnostic runs when the keyswitch is turned to the ON position after an 10 hour cold soak.
Conditions for Setting the Fault CodesThe ECM detects that the difference between the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor reading and ambient temperature sensor reading is more than 30?C or 54?F at initial key ON.
Action Taken When the Fault Code is ActiveThe ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE light and/or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.Engine torque will be reduced if the engine is operated for an extended period of time with this fault active.Conditions for Clearing the Fault CodeTo validate the repair, the engine must be shut down with the keyswitch in the OFF position for 10 hours. After the 10 hour cold soak, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.The fault code status displayed by INSITE? electronic service tool will change to INACTIVE immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp after the diagnostic runs and passes.For On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) engines, the ECM will turn off the MIL after three consecutive trips where the diagnostic runs and passes.The ?Reset All Faults? command in INSITE? electronic service tool can be used to clear active and inactive faults, as well as extinguish the MIL for OBD applications.
Shop TalkPossible causes of this fault code include:
In-range failure of the diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensorMalfunctioning ambient air temperature sensorDamaged wiring harnessMalfunctioning aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller.The type of diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature and level sensor used can vary depending on the vehicle OEM. As a result, the physical and/or electrical sensor configuration may vary slightly from what is shown in the troubleshooting and wiring diagram information.
Reference the appropriate OEM wiring diagram when troubleshooting circuits that utilize wiring supplied by the OEM.
For intermittent power supply and datalink communication issues with Aftertreatment Components, it is highly recommended that the OEM Power Distribution Center fuses and relays be thoroughly checked for loose, missing or intermittent connections.
Possible Cause:1) Ambient air temperature sensor failure2) Aftertreatment DEF controller failure3) ECM calibration