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FAULT CODE 286

SAE J1939 Multiplexing Configuration Error - Out of
Calibration
Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 286 SAE J1939 Multiplexing Configuration Error - At least one
PID: S231 Out of Calibration. The ECM expected multiplexed devices
SPN: 639 information from a multiplexed device but only will not operate
FMI: 13 received a portion of the necessary information. properly.
LAMP: Amber
SRT:

SAE J1939 Multiplexing Configuration

Circuit Description

Normally, switches, accelerators and other components are connected to the engine ECM
directly through individual wires. Multiplexing allows those same components to be hard
wired to an OEM Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU) or Transmission ECU in the cab.
Then component values and states from components such as sensors, accelerators and
switches can be transmitted from the OEM VECU to the Cummins engine ECM over the
SAE J1939 datalink.

Messages sent from OEM VECU's or Transmission ECU's are received by the Cummins
engine ECM and used for controlling the engine. The Cummins ECM and OEM VECU(s)
must be configured properly so that proper operation of the multiplexed components will
occur.

Component Location

The engine ECM is located on the intake side of the engine. The J1939 datalink wiring and
VECU location varies by OEM.

Shop Talk

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This fault can occur when the ECM is set up properly (components enabled and OEM
VECU source addressed correctly) to receive information from an OEM VECU, but the
OEM VECU is actually transmitting a message that says that component is not available
for multiplexing.

It is possible to use INSITE™ to monitor multiplexed components.

Troubleshooting Steps

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check for ECM communication
with INSITE™.
STEP 1A. Check for ECM Is communication between INSITE™
communication with INSITE™. and the ECM possible?
STEP 2. Check the fault codes.
STEP 2A. Check for an active Fault Code 286 is active?
fault code.
STEP 3. Check the OEM VECU and engine
ECM for proper multiplexing
configuration.
STEP 3A. Determine which VECU Does the ECM multiplexing
multiplexed components configuration match the OEM VECU
(switches, accelerators, or multiplexing configuration?
sensors) are enabled for
multiplexing over the J1939
datalink to the engine ECM and
compare to the engine ECM
configuration.
STEP 4. Check the service datalink
harness.
STEP 4A. Inspect the service Dirty or damaged pins?
datalink harness and connector
pins.
STEP 4B. Check for an open or 50 ohms to 70 ohms?
short circuit in the J1939 datalink
harness.
STEP 5. Check the OEM harness.
STEP 5A. Check the ECM and Dirty or damaged pins?
OEM harness connector pins.
STEP 5B. Check for an open or 50 ohms to 70 ohms?
short circuit in the ECM J1939
datalink harness.
STEP 5C. Check for a short circuit Greater than 100k ohms?
in the ECM J1939 datalink

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harness.
STEP 5D. Check for an inactive Fault Code 286 inactive?
fault code.
STEP 6. Clear the fault code.
STEP 6A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 286inactive?
STEP 6B. Clear the inactive fault All faults cleared?
codes.

Guided Step 1 - Check for ECM communication with

INSITE™.

Guided Step 1A - Check for ECM communication with INSITE™.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch ON.

z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Is communication between INSITE™ Is communication between INSITE™

and the ECM possible? and the ECM possible?
YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Go to 2A Go to 4A

Guided Step 2 - Check the fault codes.

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

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch ON.

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z Connect INSITE™ electronic

service tool.

Action

check for an active fault code.

z Using INSITE™, read the fault

codes.

Fault Code 286 is active? Fault Code 286 is active?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Inactive or Intermittent Fault Code,
Go to 3A
Procedure 019-362

Guided Step 3 - Check the OEM VECU and engine ECM

for proper multiplexing configuration.

Guided Step 3A - Determine which VECU multiplexed components

(switches, accelerators, or sensors) are enabled for multiplexing over the
J1939 datalink to the engine ECM and compare to the engine ECM
configuration.

Conditions

z Determine proper OEM VECU

multiplexing configuration
component enables and OEM
VECU source addresses from the
appropriate OEM information, or
from a saved job image.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic
service tool.

Does the ECM multiplexing Does the ECM multiplexing

configuration match the OEM VECU configuration match the OEM VECU
multiplexing configuration? multiplexing configuration?
YES NO

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An OEM issue has been detected. An incorrect setup has been detected in
the Cummins ECM.
Contact the OEM for further repair
instructions. It is still possible that there is a Enable the proper components for
VECU, VECU setup, or VECU to datalink multiplexing on the applicable OEM
connection issue. application and ensure the OEM VECU
source addresses for each component are
correct.

Go to 6A Go to 6A

Guided Step 4 - Check the service datalink harness.

Guided Step 4A - Inspect the service datalink harness and connector pins.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the datalink adapter
from the service datalink
connector.

Action

inspect the service data link 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 Missing or damaged connector
seals
z Dirt or debris in or on the
connector pins
z Wire insulation damage
z Connector shell broken.

For general inspection techniques, refer

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

Dirty or damaged pins? Dirty or damaged pins?

YES NO

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A defective connection has been detected No Repair

in the service datalink cable or connector.

Clean the connector and pins.

Repair the damaged harness, connector,

or pins, if possible.

Refer to Procedure 019-071.

Go to 6A Go to 4B

Guided Step 4B - Check for an open or short circuit in the J1939 datalink
harness.

Conditions

z Turn
keyswitch
OFF.
z Disconnect
the datalink
adapter from
the service
datalink
connector.

Action

check for an open

or short circuit.

z Measure the
resistance
between the
SAE J1939
Datalink (+)
wire and the
SAE J1939
Datalink (-)
wire on the
service
datalink
connector.

Refer to the wiring

diagram for
connector pin
identification.

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For general
resistance
measurement
techniques, refer
to Resistance
Measurements
Using a Multimeter
and Wiring
Diagram,
Procedure 019-
360.

50 ohms to 70 50 ohms to 70 ohms?

ohms?
YES NO
No Repair An open or short has been detected on the service datalink
connector or harness connection to the J1939 datalink backbone.

Repair or replace the datalink harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-071.

Go to 5A Go to 6A

Guided Step 5 - Check the OEM harness.

Guided Step 5A - Check the ECM and OEM harness connector pins.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

z Disconnect the OEM harness from
the ECM.

Action

inspect the ecm data link harness

connector pins for the following:

z Loose connector
z Corroded pins
z Bent or broken pins
z Pushed back or expanded pins

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z Moisture in or on the connector

z Missing or damaged connector
seals
z Dirt or debris in or on the
connector pins
z Wire insulation damage
z Connector shell broken.

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 to the Cummins No Repair
ECM has been detected in the J1939
datalink connector or harness.

Clean the connector and pins.

Repair the damaged harness, connector or

pins, if possible.

Refer to Procedure 019-071.

Go to 6A Go to 5B

Guided Step 5B - Check for an open or short circuit in the ECM J1939
datalink harness.

Conditions

z Turn
keyswitch
OFF.
z Disconnect
the OEM
harness from
the ECM.

Action

check for an open

or short circuit.

z Measure the
resistance

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between the
SAE J1939
Datalink (+)
wire and the
SAE J1939
Datalink (-)
wire on the
appropriate
Cummins
ECM OEM
connection
to the J1939
datalink
harness
connector.

Refer to the wiring

diagram for
connector pin
identification.

For general
resistance
measurement
techniques, refer
to Resistance
Measurements
Using a Multimeter
and Wiring
Diagram,
Procedure 019-
360.

50 ohms to 70 50 ohms to 70 ohms?

ohms?
YES NO
No Repair An open or short has been detected in the OEM harness.

Repair or replace the OEM harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-071.

Go to 5C Go to 6A

Guided Step 5C - Check for a short circuit in the ECM J1939 datalink
harness.

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Conditions

z Turn
keyswitch
OFF.
z Disconnect
the OEM
harness from
the ECM.
z Disconnect
the datalink
adapter from
the service
datalink
connector.

Action

check for a pin to

pin short circuit.

z Measure the
resistance
and check
for a short
circuit
between the
SAE J1939
Datalink (+)
wire and the
SAE J1939
Datalink (-)
wire on the
Cummins
ECM OEM
connection
to all other
pins in the
OEM
connector.

NOTE: Disregard
any resistance
between 50 and
70 ohms between
the SAE J1939
Datalink (+) and
the SAE J1939
Datalink (-) pins.

Refer to the wiring

diagram for

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connector pin
identification.

For general
resistance
measurement
techniques, refer
to Resistance
Measurements
Using a Multimeter
and Wiring
Diagram,
Procedure 019-
360.

Greater than 100k Greater than 100k ohms?

ohms?
YES NO
No Repair A short has been detected in the OEM harness.

Repair or replace the OEM harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-071.

Go to 5D Go to 6A

Guided Step 5D - Check for an inactive 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 Using INSITE™, read the fault

codes.

Fault Code 286 inactive? Fault Code 286 inactive?

YES NO

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None. The removal and installation of the A communication issue between the ECM
connector corrected the failure. and the datalink, or a defective ECM or
calibration is causing the fault code.

Refer to the appropriate ECM No

Go to 6A
Communication symptom tree

Guided Step 6 - Clear the fault code.

Guided Step 6A - Disable the fault code.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

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

Action

disable the fault code.

z Start the engine and let it idle for 1

minute.
z Using the INSITE™, verify that the
fault code is inactive.

Fault Code 286 inactive? Fault Code 286 inactive?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Go to 6B Go to 1A

Guided Step 6B - Clear the inactive fault code.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ electronic

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service tool.

Action

clear the inactive fault codes.

z Erase the inactive fault codes

using the INSITE™.

All fault codes cleared? All fault codes cleared?

YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting steps

Last Modified: 07-Mar-2003

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Cummins, Inc.
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