NUMBER: 10 6–09 S.M. REF.

: Listed in Table ENGINE: DD Platform DATE: October 2009

SUBJECT: SPN 4259

ADDITIONS, REVISIONS, OR UPDATES

Publication Number Platform Section Title Change Page Number(s)
DDC-SVC-MAN-0029 DDC-SVC-MAN-0029 SPN 4259/FMI 4 Added New Step 1 Add section as stated
DD Platform
NOTE: Page numbers are based on the most recent version of the individual publication and may be adjusted throughout the annual print cycle.
SPN 4259/FMI 4
This diagnosis is typically injector #4, 5, or 6 amplifier control valve circuit has a short to ground.

Check as follows:
1. Verify MCM software is V13.x or higher.
[a] If MCM software is v13.x or higher, go to step 2.
[b] If the MCM software version is not 13.x or higher, reprogram the MCM to latest software
version. After reprogramming, start engine and increase rpm to 1500 for two minutes, if
fault does not re-occur, release vehicle. If fault becomes active during the test, proceed
with troubleshooting.
2. Disconnect the Rear Injector Harness 14-pin connector.
3. Inspect the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin connector for bent or spread pins, inspect the
connector seal for damage (signs of water or oil intrusion).
[a] If the water or oil intrusion, bent or spread pins are found, repair as necessary. Verify
Repairs .
[b] If connector shows no signs of damage, go to the next step.
 4. Measure the resistance between pin 5 on the valve cover side of the Rear Injector Harness
14–pin connector and ground. If you are using J-48671–10, measure between injector #4 pin
1 and ground.

[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, go to step 12.

[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, go to the next step.
5. Remove the upper valve cover.
6. Disconnect injector #4.
7. Measure the resistance between pin 5 on the valve cover side of the Rear Injector Harness
14–pin connector and ground. If you are using J-48671–10, measure between injector #4 pin
1 and ground.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, replace injector #4. Verify Repairs .
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, go to the next step.
8. Disconnect injector #5.
9. Measure the resistance between pin 5 on the valve cover side of the Rear Injector Harness
14–pin connector and ground. If you are using J-48671–10, measure between injector #5 pin
1 and ground.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, replace injector #5. Verify Repairs .
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, go to the next step.
10. Disconnect injector #6.
11. Measure the resistance between pin 5 on the valve cover side of the Rear Injector Harness
14–pin connector and ground. If you are using J-48671–10, measure between injector #6 pin
1 and ground.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, replace the #6 injector. Verify Repairs .
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, replace the under valve cover injector harness. Verify
Repairs .
12. Disconnect the 120–pin MCM connector.
13. Measure the resistance between pin 5 of the harness side of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin
connector and ground.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, go to the next step.
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, repair the short to ground between pin 7 of the MCM
120–pin connector and pin 5 of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin connector. Verify
Repairs .
14. Measure the resistance between pin 8 of the harness side of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin
connector and ground.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, go to the next step.
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, repair the short to ground between pin 4 of the MCM
120–pin connector and pin 8 of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin connector. Verify
Repairs .
15. Measure the resistance between pin 9 of the harness side of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin
connector and ground.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, go to the next step.
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, repair the short to ground between pin 8 of the MCM
120–pin connector and pin 9 of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin connector. Verify
Repairs .
16. Measure the resistance between pin 12 of the harness side of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin
connector and ground.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, replace the MCM.
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, repair the short between pin 6 of the MCM 120–pin
connector and pin 12 of the Rear Injector Harness 14–pin connector.
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