Engine Control Module - Critical Internal Failure

FAULT CODE 111

Engine Control Module - Critical Internal Failure

Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 111 Engine Control Module - critical internal failure. Error Engine may not start.
PID: S254 internal to the ECM related to memory hardware
SPN: 629 failures or internal ECM voltage supply circuits.
FMI: 12/12
LAMP: Red
SRT:

ECM Microprocessor

Circuit Description

The ECM is a computer that is responsible for engine control, diagnostics, and user features.

Component Location

The ECM is located on the fuel system side of the engine. It is attached at the cylinder head

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between cylinders 2 and 3. Refer to Procedure 100–002 in Section E for a detailed

component location view.

Shop Talk

This fault code can only be caused by an internal ECM problem. Repairs are not possible for
the ECM.

Cautions and Warnings

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault codes
must be investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

Troubleshooting Steps

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS

STEP 1. Check the ECM

STEP 1A. Check the ECM Fault Code 111 inactive?

STEP 1B. Check the inactive Less than 3 counts?

counts of Fault Code 111

STEP 2. Clear the fault codes

STEP 2A. Disable the fault code Fault Code 111 inactive?

STEP 2B. Clear the inactive All fault codes cleared?

fault codes

Guided Step 1 - Check the ECM

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Guided Step 1A - Check the ECM

Conditions

Connect all components

Action

check the ecm.

Turn keyswitch OFF and wait 5

seconds.
Start the engine and let it idle for 1
minute.

Is Fault Code 111 inactive? Is Fault Code 111 inactive?

YES NO

No Repair Replace the ECM.

Call for authorization.

Go to 1B Go to 2A

Guided Step 1B - Check the inactive counts of Fault Code 111

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Conditions

Turn keyswitch ON.

Action

check the inactive counts of fault code 111.

Read the inactive counts of Fault

Code 111 using INSITE.

Are there less than 3 counts? Are there less than 3 counts?

YES NO

No Repair Replace the ECM.

Call for authorization.

Go to 2B Repair complete

Guided Step 2 - Clear the fault codes

Guided Step 2A - Disable the fault code

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Conditions

Connect all components.

Connect the INSITE electronic
service tool.

Action

disable the fault code.

Start the engine and let it idle for 1

minute.
Using the INSITE electronic
service tool, verify that the fault
code is inactive.

Fault Code 111 inactive? Fault Code 111 inactive?

YES NO

No Repair Return to the troubleshooting steps or contact

your local Cummins authorized Repair Location
if all the steps have been completed and checked
again.

Go to 2B Go to 1A

Guided Step 2B - Clear the inactive fault codes

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Conditions

Connect all components.

Turn keyswitch ON.
Connect the INSITE electronic
service tool.

Action

clear the inactive fault codes.

Erase the inactive fault codes using

the INSITE electronic service tool.

All fault codes cleared? All fault codes cleared?

YES NO

No Repair No Repair

Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting steps

Last Modified: 30-Jun-2004

Copyright 2004
Cummins, Inc.
All rights reserved

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