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FAULT CODE 135 (Automotive Application)

Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit - Voltage Above Normal, or
Shorted to High Source
Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 135 Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit - Voltage None on performance.
PID: P100 Above Normal, or Shorted to High Source. No engine protection for
SPN: 100 High signal voltage detected at the engine oil pressure.
FMI: 3 oil pressure circuit.
LAMP: Amber
SRT:

Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description

The engine oil pressure sensor is used by the electronic control module (ECM) to monitor
the lubricating oil pressure. The ECM monitors the voltage on the signal pin and converts
this to a pressure value.

Component Location

The engine oil pressure sensor is located on the left side of the engine block. Refer to
Procedure 100-002 for a detailed component location view.

Shop Talk

The oil pressure sensor shares supply and return wires in the engine harness with other
sensors. Opens and shorts in the engine harness can cause multiple fault codes to be
active. Before troubleshooting Fault Code 135, check for multiple faults.

Possible causes of this fault code include:

z Open return circuit in the harness, connectors, or sensor

z Signal circuit shorted to sensor supply or battery voltage.

Cautions and Warnings

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

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following
test leads when taking a measurement:
Part Number 3164596 - male Framatome test lead
Part Number 3822917 - female Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Troubleshooting Steps

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A. Check for sensor Fault Code 386 active?
supply fault codes.
STEP 1B. Check for an inactive Fault Code 135 inactive?
fault code.
STEP 2. Check the oil pressure sensor and
circuit.
STEP 2A. Inspect the oil pressure Dirty or damaged pins?
sensor and connector pins.
STEP 2B. Check the circuit Fault Code 141 active and Fault Code
response. 135 inactive?
STEP 2C. Check the sensor 4.75 to 5.25 VDC?
supply voltage and return circuit.
STEP 2D. Check the fault codes Fault Code 221 active?
and verify sensor condition.
STEP 3. Check the engine control module
and engine harness.
STEP 3A. Inspect engine control Dirty or damaged pins?
module and engine harness
connector pins.

STEP 3A-1. Check the engine

control module response.
STEP 3A-2. Check for an active
fault code.
STEP 3B. Inspect engine control Dirty or damaged pins?

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module and engine harness

connector pins.

STEP 3B-1. Check the sensor

supply voltage and return circuit.
STEP 3B-2. Check for an active
fault code.
STEP 4. Clear the fault code.
STEP 4A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 135 inactive?
STEP 4B. Clear the inactive fault All fault codes cleared?
codes.

Guided Step 1 - Check the fault codes.

Guided Step 1A - Check for sensor supply fault codes.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch ON.

z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for sensor supply fault codes.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 386 active? Fault Code 386 active?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Refer to Fault Code 386 Go to 1B

Guided Step 1B - Check for an inactive fault code.

Conditions

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z Turn keyswitch ON.

z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for an inactive fault code.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 135 inactive? Fault Code 135 inactive?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Inactive or Intermittent Fault Code,
Go to 2A
Procedure 019-362

Guided Step 2 - Check the oil pressure sensor and

circuit.

Guided Step 2A - Inspect the oil pressure sensor and connector pins.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the oil pressure sensor
from the engine harness.

Action

Inspect the engine harness and oil

pressure sensor connector pins for the
following:

z Loose connector
z Corroded pins
z Bent or broken pins
z Pushed back or expanded pins
z Moisture in or on the connector
z Dirt or debris in or on the
connector pins
z Missing or damaged connector

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seals
z Wire insulation damage
z Connector shell broken
z Damaged locking tab connector.

For general inspection techniques, refer

to Component Connector and Pin
Inspection, Procedure 019-361.

Dirty or damaged pins? Dirty or damaged pins?

YES NO
A defective connection has been detected No Repair
in the sensor or harness connector.

Clean the connector and pins.

Repair the damaged harness, connector or

pins, if possible.

Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 4A Go to 2B

Guided Step 2B - Check the circuit response.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the oil pressure sensor
from the engine harness.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for the appropriate circuit

response after 30 seconds.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 141 active and Fault Code Fault Code 141 active and Fault Code
135 inactive? 135 inactive?
YES NO

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No Repair No Repair
Go to 2C Go to 3A

Guided Step 2C - Check the sensor supply voltage and return circuit.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the oil pressure
sensor from the engine
harness.
z Turn keyswitch ON.

Action

Check the supply voltage and

return circuit.

z Measure the voltage from

the oil pressure +5 volt
SUPPLY pin to the oil
pressure RETURN pin at
the sensor connector of the
engine harness.

Refer to the wiring diagram for

connector pin identification.

4.75 to 5.25 VDC? 4.75 to 5.25 VDC?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Go to 2D Go to 3B

Guided Step 2D - Check the fault codes and verify sensor condition.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Connect the oil pressure sensor to
the engine harness.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic

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service tool.

Action

Check the appropriate circuit response

after 30 seconds.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 135 active? Fault Code 135 active?

YES NO
A defective sensor has been detected. None. The removal and installation of the
connector corrected the failure.
Replace the oil pressure sensor.

Refer to Procedure 019-066.

Go to 4A Go to 4A

Guided Step 3 - Check the engine control module and

engine harness.

Guided Step 3A - Inspect engine control module and engine harness

connector pins.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine harness
from the ECM.

Action

Inspect the engine harness and engine

control module engine connector pins for
the following:

z Loose connector
z Corroded pins
z Bent or broken pins
z Pushed back or expanded pins
z Moisture in or on the connector

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z Dirt or debris in or on the

connector pins
z Missing or damaged connector
seals
z Wire insulation damage
z Connector shell broken
z Damaged locking tab connector.

For general inspection techniques, refer

to Component Connector and Pin
Inspection, Procedure 019-361.

Dirty or damaged pins? Dirty or damaged pins?

YES NO
A defective connection has been detected No Repair
in the engine control module engine
connector or engine harness connector.

Clean the connector and pins.

Repair the damaged harness, connector or

pins, if possible.

Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 4A Go to 3A-1

Guided Step 3A-1 - Check the engine control module response.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine harness
from the ECM.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for the appropriate circuit

response after 30 seconds.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 141 active and Fault Code Fault Code 141 active and Fault Code

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135 inactive? 135 inactive?

YES NO
No Repair Call for pre-authorization.

Replace the ECM.

Refer to Procedure 019-031.

Go to 3A-2 Go to 4A

Guided Step 3A-2 - Check for an active fault code.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for the appropriate circuit

response after 30 seconds.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 135 inactive? Fault Code 135 inactive?

YES NO
None. The removal and installation of the A pin-to-pin short circuit has been detected
connector corrected the failure. on the signal line of the engine harness.

Repair or replace the engine harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 4A Go to 4A

Guided Step 3B - Inspect engine control module and engine harness

connector pins.

Conditions

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z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the engine harness
from the ECM.

Action

Inspect the engine harness and engine

control module engine connector pins for
the following:

z Loose connector
z Corroded pins
z Bent or broken pins
z Pushed back or expanded pins
z Moisture in or on the connector
z Dirt or debris in or on the
connector pins
z Missing or damaged connector
seals
z Wire insulation damage
z Connector shell broken
z Damaged locking tab connector.

For general inspection techniques, refer

to Component Connector and Pin
Inspection, Procedure 019-361.

Dirty or damaged pins? Dirty or damaged pins?

YES NO
A defective connection has been detected No Repair
in the engine control module engine
connector or engine harness connector.

Clean the connector and pins.

Repair the damaged harness, connector or

pins, if possible.

Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 4A Go to 3B-1

Guided Step 3B-1 - Check the sensor supply voltage and return circuit.

Conditions

z Turn

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keyswitch
OFF.
z Disconnect
the engine
harness from
the engine
control
module
engine
connector.
z Turn
keyswitch
ON.

Action

Check the supply

voltage and return
circuit.

z Measure the
voltage from
the oil
pressure +5
volt SUPPLY
pin to the oil
pressure
RETURN pin
at the engine
control
module
engine
connector.

Refer to the wiring

diagram for
connector pin
identification.

4.75 to 5.25 VDC? 4.75 to 5.25 VDC?

YES NO
No Repair Call for pre-authorization.

Replace the ECM.

Refer to Procedure 019-031.

Go to 3B-2 Go to 4A

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Guided Step 3B-2 - Check for an active fault code.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Check for the appropriate circuit

response after 30 seconds.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Fault Code 135 inactive? Fault Code 135 inactive?

YES NO
None. The removal and installation of the An open RETURN circuit has been
connector corrected the failure. detected in the engine harness.

Repair or replace the engine harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 4A Go to 4A

Guided Step 4 - Clear the fault code.

Guided Step 4A - Disable the fault code.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Disable the fault code.

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z Start the engine and let it idle for 1

minute.
z Use INSITE™ electronic service
tool to verify the fault code is
inactive.

Fault Code 135 inactive? Fault Code 135 inactive?

YES NO
No Repair Return to the troubleshooting steps or
contact a local Cummins Authorized Repair
Location if all steps have been completed
and checked a second time.

Go to 4B Go to 1A

Guided Step 4B - Clear the inactive fault codes.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Action

Clear the inactive fault codes.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to erase the inactive fault
codes.

All fault codes cleared? All fault codes cleared?

YES NO
No Repair Troubleshoot any remaining active fault
codes.

Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting steps

Last Modified: 30-Jan-2006

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