Circuit DescriptionThe aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid inside the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Component LocationThe aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank 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 DiagnosticsThis diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position or when the engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the Fault CodesThe Engine Control Module (ECM) detected a loss of communication with the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor.

Action Taken When the Fault Code is ActiveThe ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp and/or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.Diesel exhaust fluid injection into the aftertreatment system is disabled.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, perform a key cycle, 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 immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.For On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) engines, the ECM will extinguish the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (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:

Incorrect terminating resistance of the SAE J1939 datalink circuitIntermittent communication from the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensorAn open or short circuit in the SAE J1939 datalink circuit

Possible Cause:1) ECM calibration