MBE 4000 DDEC VI Troubleshooting – Section 99.1 SPN 2797/FMI 3

Section 99.1
SPN 2797/FMI 3

This diagnosis is typically injector #1, 2, or 3 needle control valve circuit has a short to battery/power.‪

Section 99.1.1
Short to Battery/Power Check

Check as follows:‪

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the MCM 120–pin connector.
  3. Using the J-48475 breakout box and appropriate overlay, connect the MCM side of the harness ONLY.
  4. Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
  5. Measure the voltage between pin 27 of the J-48475 breakout box and ground.
    1. If voltage is greater than 0.5 V, contact the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center at 313–592–5800.
    2. If no voltage is present, go to the next step.
  6. Turn the ignition OFF.
  7. Connect the Engine Harness side of the J-48475 breakout box.
  8. Remove the cylinder #1 valve cover.
  9. Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
  10. Disconnect the #1 adaptor frame connector.
  11. Measure the voltage between pin 26 of the MCM 120–pin connector and ground.
    1. If voltage is present, repair the short to power between pin 26 of the MCM 120–pin connector and the #1 adaptor frame connector. See Figure "Injectors #1, 2, and 3" . Refer to "99.1.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
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      Figure 1. Injectors #1, 2, and 3

    3. If no voltage is present, go to the next step.
  12. Remove the cylinder #2 valve cover.
  13. Disconnect the #2 adaptor frame connector.
  14. Measure the voltage between pin 22 of the MCM 120–pin connector and ground.
    1. If voltage is present, repair the short to power between pin 22 of the MCM 120–pin connector and the #2 adaptor frame connector. See Figure "Injectors #1, 2, and 3" . Refer to "99.1.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
    2. If no voltage is present, go to the next step.
  15. Remove the cylinder #3 valve cover.
  16. Disconnect the #3 adaptor frame connector.
  17. Measure the voltage between pin 24 of the MCM 120–pin connector and ground.
    1. If voltage is present, repair the short to power between pin 24 of the MCM 120–pin connector and the #3 adaptor frame connector. See Figure "Injectors #1, 2, and 3" . Refer to "99.1.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
    2. If no voltage is present, repair the short to power between pins 23, 25, and/or 27 of the MCM 120–pin connector and adaptor frame connector(s) 1, 2, or 3. Refer to "99.1.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
Section 99.1.1.1
Verify Repairs

Verify repairs as follows:‪

  1. Turn ignition OFF.
  2. Reconnect any electrical connections that were disconnected to perform the diagnosis.
  3. Clear codes with DDDL 7.0 or latest version.
  4. Start and bring engine up to operating temperature (over 140°F/60°C).
  5. Verify operation is satisfactory and no warning lamps illuminate. If warning lamps illuminate, troubleshoot the codes. If assistance is required, call the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center at 313–592–5800.


EPA07 MBE 4000 DDEC VI Troubleshooting Guide - 6SE568
Generated on 10-13-2008

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