Service Bulletin

Volvo Truck Corporation

Trucks

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Göteborg, Sweden

Date Group No. Release Page

6.08 284 108 01 1(20)

MID 128 Engine control unit, fault codes

MID 128 Engine control unit, fault codes

T0009739

Contents
• “MID 128 Engine control unit, fault codes” page 2

• “Engine control unit, check” page 9

• “SCRT, fault tracing” page 19

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MID 128 Engine control unit, fault codes

PID26

PID45
Fan speed

Pre-heater relay
FMI

8
3
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More information about fault codes is available in Guided Diagnostics
Fault code Function Fault
Signal not available
Short-circuit+, signal cable
Short-circuit-, signal cable
Open-circuit, signal cable
Open-circuit, earth cable
Interference in the signal cable.
Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
PID84 Vehicle speed 9 Signal absent from VECU (MID144)
PID85 Cruise control status 9 Signal absent from CC
PID91 Pedal message 9 Signal absent from VECU (MID144)
PID94 Fuel pressure 1 Pressure critically low
Short-circuit+
Signal cable
3
Open-circuit
Earth cable
Open-circuit, 5V supply cable
5 Short-circuit-, signal cable
Open-circuit, signal cable
7 Low pressure
PID97 Water in the fuel sensor 3 Short-circuit+, signal cable
4 Short-circuit-, signal cable
PID98 Oil level 1 Below the range
4 Short-circuit-, positive side
Short-circuit+, positive side
5 Open-circuit, positive side
Open-circuit, negative side
PID100 Oil pressure 1 Below the range
Short-circuit+, signal cable
3
Open-circuit, earth cable
Open-circuit, 5V supply cable
5 Short-circuit-, signal cable
Open-circuit, signal cable
PID 102 Charge pressure 0 Below the range
2 Incorrect
Short-circuit+, signal cable
3
Open-circuit, earth cable
Open-circuit, 5V supply cable
5 Short-circuit-, signal cable
Open-circuit, signal cable
PID105 Charge air temperature 2 Incorrect
4 Short-circuit-, signal cable
Short-circuit+, signal cable
5
Open-circuit
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Fault code

PID107

PID108
Function

Air filter indicator

Ambient pressure
FMI
10
0
3
4
5
2
3
4
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Fault
Stuck
Critically above the range
Short-circuit+, signal cable
Short-circuit-, signal cable
Open-circuit
Within range
Short-circuit+, signal cable
Short-circuit-, signal cable
PID110 Coolant temperature 0 Critically above the range
4 Short-circuit-, signal cable
Short-circuit+, signal cable
5
Open-circuit
Below the range
PID111 Coolant level 1
Short-circuit-, signal cable
3 Short-circuit+, signal cable
5 Open-circuit
PID153 Crankcase pressure 0 Above range
2 Within range
Short-circuit+, signal cable
3
Open-circuit, earth cable
Open-circuit, 5V supply cable
5 Short-circuit-, signal cable
Open-circuit, signal cable
PID158 Battery voltage 4 TOO LOW
3 TOO HIGH
PID171 Ambient air temperature 9 Signal absent from IC (MID140)
PID173 Exhaust temperature 4 Short-circuit-
Short-circuit+
5
Open-circuit
PID175 Oil temperature 0 Above range
4 Short-circuit-, signal cable
Short-circuit+, signal cable
5
Open-circuit
PID190 Engine rpm 0 Above range
PID224 Immobilizer 2 Incorrect data from IMMO (MID163)
12 No response from IMMO (MID163)
PID228 Calibration factor (K) 11 Signal absent from VECU (MID144)
PID245 Total mileage 9 Signal absent from IC (MID140)
PID251 Time data failed 9 Exceeded time limit
PID252 Date data failed 9 Exceeded time limit
SID
Injector 1/2/3/4/5/6 3 Short-circuit+, low side
1/2/3/4/5/6
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Fault code

SID18
Function

Water in the fuel sensor

FMI

7
12
14
3
4
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Fault
Short-circuit+
Short-circuit-
Open-circuit, high side
Short-circuit-, low side
Clock calibration
Low holding current, injector
Special instructions
Short-circuit+
Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
SID21 CAM speed sensor 2 Phase error
Signal absent from camshaft sensor
3
(Short-circuit+, short-circuit-, open-circuit)
8 Interference in the signal cable.
SID22 Crankcase speed sensor 2 Intermittent or weak signal
Signal absent from crankcase sensor
3
(Short-circuit+, short-circuit-, open-circuit)
8 Interference in the signal cable.
SID32 Waste gate 3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
7 Stuck closed
SID33 Engine cooling fan control 3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
SID39 Starter motor output 0 Starter motor overheat
3 Short-circuit+
5 Open-circuit
7 Gearbox not in neutral
10 Gear synchronisation
14 Power take-off engaged
SID70 Pre-heating sensor 1 3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
SID78 Fuel evacuation pump 3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
SID211 5V supply 2 3 Above range
4 Below the range
SID230 Buffered IVS 3 Short-circuit+
Short-circuit-
5
Open-circuit
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Fault code

SID231

SID232

SID240

SID253
Function

CAN1 J1939 communications

link

5V supply 1

Program memory

Data memory
FMI

3
4
2
7
11
2
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Fault
Short-circuit+
Short-circuit- or open-circuit on one or other of the
cables
Above range
Below the range
Checksum fault
Development SW
Cell test position
Checksum fault
12 Checksum fault supplier
14 Checksum fault on E2
SID254 RAM/Watchdog 3 RAM addressing failed.
8 WD reset of CPU does not work.
12 Write to RAM does not work
Electronic control unit,
PPID55 4 Short-circuit-, signal cable
temperature
Short-circuit+, signal cable
5
Open-circuit
PPID109 Throttle disc EPG 3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
PPID122 VCB 1 Below the range
3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
PPID123 ON/OFF EPG 3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-
5 Open-circuit
PPID124 EPG/ Wastegate PWM 3 Short-circuit+
4 Short-circuit-

5 Open-circuit

NOx sensor
PPID270 2 Within range
Set by MID233 SCRT
3 Short-circuit NOx signal
5 Open-circuit, NOx signal
9 Abnormal update
12 Incorrect value
13 Range control
14 Signal absent from sensor due to Vbatt.
AdBlue pressure
PPID273 1 Leakage
Set by MID233 SCRT
2 Within range
4 Short-circuit to earth
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Fault code

PPID274
Function

AdBlue tank temperature

Set by MID233 SCRT
FMI
5
7
13
14

4
5
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Fault
Open-circuit
Build up failed
Electrical fault
Heating failed

Temperature too low

Short-circuit to earth
Open-circuit
AdBlue filter temperature
PPID275 0 Temperature too high
Set by MID233 SCRT
1 Temperature too low, electrical heating not possible
2 Outside operating range
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
AdBlue level
PPID278 1 Level low, coolant capacity limited
Set by MID233 SCRT
3 Short-circuit high
Open-circuit
5
Short-circuit low
13 Sensor voltage supply outside range
14 Level low, stop dosing
AdBlue ECU voltage
PPID385 3 TOO HIGH
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 TOO LOW
12 Internal supply fault
14 Internal supply critical fault

Exhaust temperature sensor

Incorrect
PPID386 upstream of SCR cat. 2
Stuck
Set by MID233 SCRT

4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit

Exhaust temperature sensor Incorrect

PPID387 2
Set by MID233 SCRT Stuck

4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
PPID435 Effective torque 0 Above range
1 Below the range
PSID40 Inadequate reagent quality 1 Critically too low
14 TOO LOW
PSID41 Reagent consumption 1 Critically too low
14 TOO LOW
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Fault code
PSID42
PSID45

PSID75

PSID77
Function
Interrupted dosage activity
High NoX level

AdBlue tank heating valve

Set by MID233 SCRT

AdBlue ECU EEPROM

Set by MID233 SCRT
FMI
14
0
14

4
5

3
D
Fault
No dosing
Above limit value, critical fault
Above limit value

Short-circuit to battery

Short-circuit to earth
Open-circuit

ECU internal supply high

4 ECU internal supply low

12 Checksum, communication or write
AdBlue internal filter heater
PSID82 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
AdBlue hose heater
PSID84 (BACKFLOW OUTLET) 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
AdBlue ECU main relay
PSID85 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
6 Shut-off too late
AdBlue pump motor speed
PSID87 0 Above speed
Set by MID233 SCRT
1 Below speed
10 No signal from pump
AdBlue dosage valve
PSID89 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
7 Valve or hose blocked
10 Valve stuck
14 Frozen too many times
SCR system capacity
PSID90 1 Dosage fault
Set by MID233 SCRT
11 Underlying cause not known
14 Major functional fault
AdBlue consumption
PSID91 0 Level change in tank too great
Set by MID233 SCRT
1 Level change in tank too small
PSID98 Charge pressure system 0 TOO HIGH
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Fault code

PSID101

PSID102
Function

Control valve for AdBlue cooling

Set by MID233 SCRT

AdBlue hose heater (INLET)

Set by MID233 SCRT
FMI
1

4
5
7

4
D
Fault
TOO LOW

Short-circuit to battery

Short-circuit to earth
Open-circuit
Mechanical problem

Short-circuit to battery

Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
AdBlue hose heater
PSID103 (BACKFLOW INLET) 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
AdBlue hose heater (OUTLET)
PSID104 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
AdBlue directional valve
PSID105 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
7 Mechanical problem
AdBlue system
PSID106 7 Mechanical problem
Set by MID233 SCRT
12 Faulty component
AdBlue external filter heater
PSID107 3 Short-circuit to battery
Set by MID233 SCRT
4 Short-circuit to earth
5 Open-circuit
PSID115 Empty reagent tank 1 TOO LOW
PSID161 VIN check 1 12 Defective device
PSID162 VIN check 2 2 Unreliable data
CAN1 J1939 communication
PSID201 9 No contact with VECU (MID144)
pause
CAN1 J1939 communication
PSID202 9 No contact with ECU (MID140)
pause
CAN1 J1939 communication
PSID205 9 No contact with TECU (MID130)
pause
CAN parameters from UDS
PSID229 9 Pause
Set by MID233 SCRT
11 Underlying cause not known
Short circuit
CAN2 J1939 communications
PSID232 2 Short-circuit- or open-circuit on one or other of the
link
cables.
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28108-3
Engine control unit, check
Step 1: Checking the system.
Conditions:

•
•
•
•
Adapter 9990014 and breakout box 9998699
connected between the control unit and the cable
harness.
Control unit connected
Ignition key in drive position
Engine switched off
Measurement position voltage DC with multimeter
9812519.
• Ubat = Battery voltage
• > = More than
• < = Less than
• ≈ = Approximately equal to

Note: If the values in general do not agree, check the

common earth terminals EA11, EB18, EB58, EB59,
EB61 and EA57.

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Note.

tion points

EA3 (D13, ≈ 0.8 * Ubat (inactive)

Drain valve, primary filter EA3 - EA57
D9B) ≈ 0 V (active)
≈ 0.8 * Ubat (inactive)
EA3 (D16) Fuel pump EA3 - EA57
≈ 0 V (active)
EA7 Supply to sensor (5 V) EA7 - EA57 4.80 - 5.15 V
EA21 EGR pressure EA21 - EA11 0.5 V
EA22 Charge pressure sensor, signal EA22 - EA11 1.1±0.7 V (at sea level)
EA30 EGR temperature sensor, signal EA30 - EA11 ≈ 4.9 V (+20 C)
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Connec-
tion

EA31

EA35
Signal type

Oil temperature sensor, signal

Fan speed sensor

points

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Measurement

EA31 - EA11

EA35 - EA39
Expected value

≈ 3.0 V (+20 C)
≈ 0.4 V (+100 C)

0–5V
Note.

Spin the fan by hand.

The value should
oscillate between 0 -
5 V.
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Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Note.
tion points
EB11 Oil pressure sensor, signal EB11 - EB18 ≈ 0.5 V (with engine shut-off)
< 4 V (inactive)
EB15 Buffered idle switch EB15 - EB59 > 8 V (active, i.e. with
depressed accelerator)
EB16 Fuel pressure sensor, signal EB16 - EB18 ≈ 0.5 V (with engine shut-off)
EB17 Supply to sensor (5 V) EB17 - EB18 ≈5V
Normally “open” with
≈ 0.9 * Ubat (open)
EB23 Coolant level sensor, signal EB23 - EB10 the starter key in
≈ 0 V (closed)
drive position.
EB24 EGR position 1 EB24 - EB18 ≈ 0.2 - 0.8 V (valve closed)
Ubat (open)
EB25 Pre-heater relay EB25 -EB59
0 V (closed)

EB27
Coolant temperature sensor,
EB27 - EB18 ≈ 3.0 V (+20 C)
signal ≈ 0.6 V (+85 C)
EB28 Crankcase pressure sensor EB28 - EB18 2.9±0.6 V (at sea level) Engine stationary
Normally “inactive”
Ubat (inactive)
EB30 VCB EB30 - EB61 with the ignition key
0 V (active)
in drive position.
EB33

Note: Ubat (inactive)

Drain valve, primary filter EB33 - EB61
Only 0 V (active)
(D16E)
Normally “inactive”
≈ Ubat (inactive)
EB38 EPG EB38 - EB59 with the ignition key
≈ 0 V (active)
in drive position.
The fan is engaged
when the fan
coupling relay is
≈ Ubat (inactive)
EB49 Fan control EB49 - EB59 inactive.
≈ 0 V (active)
The fan is off when
the fan coupling
relay is active.
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EB50

EB51
EB55
EB57
EB60
Waste gate

SAE J1939 (CAN high)

SAE J1939 (CAN low)
Power supply, control unit
Power supply, control unit
EB50–EB59

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EB51 - EB61
EB55 - EB61
EB57 - EB59
EB60 - EB61
≈ Ubat (inactive)
≈ 0 V (active)

2.5 - 4.0 V
0 - 2.5 V
Ubat
Ubat
Normally “inactive”
with the ignition key
in drive position.
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Step 2: Function check (Cable harness and circuit)
Conditions:

•
•
•
•
Adapter 9990014 and breakout box 9998699
connected to the cable harness.
Control unit disconnected
Ignition key in stop position
Measurement position resistance with multimeter
9812519.

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Note.

tion points
EA3 Fuel pump EA3 - EA57 > 10

EA12 Unit injector cylinder 2 (injector) EA12 - EA62 0.9 - 5.2 (20 C)
1.5 - 5.8 (100 C)
Unit injector cylinder 2 (return 1.1 - 5.8 (20 C)
EA16 EA16 - EA59
valve) 1.9- 6.2 (100 C)
Unit injector cylinder 1 (needle 0.9 - 5.2 (20 C)
EA20 EA20 - EA62
control valve) 1.5 - 5.8 (100 C)

EA24 Unit injector cylinder 1 (spill valve) EA24 - EA59 1.1 - 5.8 (20 C)
1.9- 6.2 (100 C)

EA28 Unit injector cylinder 3 (injector) EA28 - EA62 0.9 - 5.2 (20 C)
1.5 - 5.8 (100 C)
EA30 EGR temperature sensor EA30 - EA11 30 – 45k

EA31 Oil temperature sensor, signal EA31 - EA11 ≈ 1.9 k (+20 C)

≈ 100 (+100 C)
Unit injector cylinder 3 (return 1.1 - 5.8 (20 C)
EA32 EA32 - EA59
valve) 1.9- 6.2 (100 C)

EA36 Unit injector cylinder 6 (injector) EA36 - EA61 0.9 - 5.2 (20 C)
1.5 - 5.8 (100 C)
EA37 Tachometer sensor, flywheel, + EA37 - EA38 775 - 945
Unit injector cylinder 6 (return 1.1 - 5.8 (20 C)
EA40 EA40 - EA60
valve) 1.9- 6.2 (100 C)
EA41 Tachometer turbo EA41 - EA42 0.8 - 1 k
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EA44

EA45

EA47

EA48

EA52

EA56
Unit injector cylinder 5 (injector)

Camshaft sensor, +
Charge air temperature sensor,
signal

Unit injector cylinder 5 (return

valve)

Unit injector cylinder 4 (injector)

Unit injector cylinder 4 (return

EA44 - EA61

EA45 - EA46

EA47 - EA11

EA48 - EA60

EA52 - EA61

EA56 - EA60
D0.9 - 5.2
1.5 - 5.8
775 - 945

≈ 2.4k
≈ 1.1k

1.1 - 5.8

1.5 - 5.8

1.1 - 5.8
(20 C)
(100 C)

(+20 C)
(+40 C)

(20 C)
1.9- 6.2 (100 C)

0.9 - 5.2 (20 C)

(100 C)

(20 C)
valve) 1.9- 6.2 (100 C)

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Note.

tion points
EB3 Oil level sensor EB3 - EB4 11.7 - 12.9 (≈ +22 C)
EB13 EGR valve 1, engine EB13 - EB9 1 - 10
> 100 k (open) normal
EB23 Coolant level sensor, signal EB23 - EB10 level
< 5.0 (closed) low level
Coolant temperature sensor, 1.9 k (20 C)
EB27 EB27 - EB18
signal 160 (185 C)
EB49 Fan control EB49 - EB57 < 50
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D Conditions:

•
•
•
Adapter 9990014 and breakout box 9998699
connected between the control unit and the cable
harness.
Control unit connected
Ignition key in stop position
Measurement position resistance with multimeter
9812519.

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Note.

tion points
When there is no
terminal resistor
EB51 SAE J1939 EB51 - EB55 60 120 (or when
the contact EA is
disconnected)
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•
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Step 3: Function check (engine control unit)
Conditions:

• Control unit connected

Measurement via the data link connector

DC no. = Connection in data link connector

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Note.

tion points
DC3 SAE J1587/1708 DC3 - DC2 0-5V
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D Conditions:

•
•
•
•
Adapter 9990014 and breakout box 9998699
connected to cable harness EA
Control unit connector EA disconnected
Ignition key in stop position
Measurement position resistance with multimeter
9812519.

DC no. = Connection in data link connector

Connec- Signal type Measurement Expected value Note.

tion points
EA33 SAE J1587–/1708 (CAN high) EA33 - DC3 0-5
EA34 SAE J1587–/1708 (CAN low) EA33 - DC2 0-5
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•
•
•D
Conditions:

• Adapter 9990014 and breakout box 9998699

connected to cable harness EB
Control unit connector EB disconnected
Ignition key in stop position
Measurement position resistance with multimeter
9812519.

DC no. = Connection in data link connector

Connec- Signal type Measurement points Expected value Note.

tion
SAE J1939 (CAN high)/1939 (CAN
EB51 EB51 - EB55 120
low)
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SCRT, fault tracing

Step 1: Checking the system.
Conditions:

•
•
•
•
Adapter 88890052 and breakout box 9998699
connected between the control unit and the cable
harness.
Control unit connected
Ignition key in drive position
Engine switched off
Measurement position voltage DC with multimeter
9812519.
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• Ubat = Battery voltage
• > = More than
• < = Less than
• ≈ = Approximately equal to

Connection Signal type Measurement Expected value

points
Tank level sensor/temperature sensor
A6 A6 - A17 4.75-5.25 V
supply

A8
Catalytic converter temperature sensor,
A8 - A19 ≈ 0.9 V (25 C)
upstream, signal ≈ 1.5 V (300 C)

A10
Catalytic converter temperature sensor,
A10 - A11 ≈ 0.9 V (25 C)
downstream, signal ≈ 1.5 V (300 C)
A18 Tank level sensor, signal A18 - A17 0.30-4.75 V
A12 Supply voltage from F10 (DR signal) A:12 - A:22 Ubatt
A33 Supply voltage from F94 A:33 - A:22 Ubatt
A32 Supply voltage from F94 A:32 - A:22 Ubatt
A31 SAE J1939-7 (CAN high) A:31 - A:22 2.5-4.0 V
A30 SAE J1939-7 (CAN low) A:30 - A:22 0-2.5 V
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Step 2: Function check (Cable harness and circuit)

Conditions:

•
•
•
•
Adapter 88890052 and breakout box 9998699
connected to the cable harness.
Control unit disconnected
Ignition key in stop position
Measurement position resistance with multimeter
9812519.
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Connection Signal type Measurement Expected value
points

A7 Tank temperature sensor, signal A7 - A17 ≈ 15.0 k (0 C)

≈ 4.7 k (25 C)

A8
Exhaust temperature sensor, upstream,
A8 - A19 ≈ 220 (25 C)
signal ≈ 350 (200 C)

A10
Exhaust temperature sensor, downstream,
A10 - A11 ≈ 220 (25 C)
signal ≈ 350 (200 C)
A21 Earth A21 - Earth ≈0
A22 Earth A22 - Earth ≈0
A31 SAE J1939-7 (CAN high) A31 - A30 120
A13 Tank heating valve A13 - A35 40 -55
A24 Dosing valve A24 - A25 1.5 -5.0
Filter heater Not possible to measure
A14 Hose heater 1 A14 - A34 10 -15
A4 Hose heater 2 A4 - A34 8 -15
A2 Hose heater 3 A2 - A35 8 -13
A1 Hose heater 4 A1 - A35 11 -15
A3 External filter heater A3 - A35 30 -70