Overview
| CODE | REASON | EFFECT |
| Fault Code: 144 PID: P110 SPN: 110 FMI: 3/3 LAMP: Amber SRT: |
High signal voltage or open circuit detected at engine coolant temperature circuit.
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Fan will stay ON if controlled by the engine control module (ECM). |
Circuit Description
The coolant temperature sensor is a variable resistor sensor and is used to measure the temperature of the coolant of the engine. The engine control module (ECM) supplies 5 volts to the coolant temperature signal circuit. The ECM monitors the change in voltage caused by changes in the resistance of the sensor to determine the coolant temperature.
Component Location
The engine coolant temperature sensor is located on the thermostat housing.
Conditions for Running the Diagnostics
This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position or when the engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes
The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the engine coolant temperature signal voltage was out of range high.
Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active
- The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp and/or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.
- A default value is used for the engine coolant temperature reading.
Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code
- To validate the repair, perform a key cycle, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
- The fault code status displayed by the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent will change to INACTIVE immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
- The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
- For On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) engines, the ECM will extinguish the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after three consecutive trips where the diagnostic runs and passes.
- The “Reset All Faults” command in the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent can be used to clear active and inactive faults, as well as extinguish the MIL for OBD applications.
Shop Talk
The engine coolant temperature sensor shares return wires in the engine harness with other sensors. An open return can cause multiple fault codes to be active.
Before troubleshooting Fault Code 144, check for multiple fault codes.
Possible causes of this fault code include:
- Open return circuit in the harness, connectors, or sensor
- Open signal circuit or shorted to a voltage source.
- Malfunctioning engine coolant temperature sensor
Troubleshooting Summary
Solution: S00011103
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
Specification
- Proceed to the Repair section if the Technical Service Bulletin is applicable.
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
- Complete the action outlined in the Technical Service Bulletin.
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
Solution: S00000128
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor from the engine wiring harness.
Action
- Inspect the pins and connectors for damage.
- Place a jumper wire between the engine coolant temperature sensor SIGNAL pin and the engine coolant temperature sensor RETURN pin at the sensor connector of the engine wiring harness.
- Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for connector pin identification.
- Turn keyswitch ON.
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Wait 30 seconds before checking the circuit response.
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to read the fault codes.
Specification
- A malfunctioning engine coolant temperature sensor has been detected if the following fault code become active with the jumper wire in place: 145
Linked Solutions
- None
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
Solution: S00000175
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector from the ECM.
Action
- Inspect the pins and connectors for damage.
- Place a jumper wire between the engine coolant temperature sensor SIGNAL pin and the engine coolant temperature sensor RETURN pin at the ECM.
- Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for connector pin identification.
- Turn keyswitch ON.
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Wait 30 seconds before checking the circuit response.
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to read the fault codes.
Specification
- A malfunctioning ECM has been detected if the following fault code does not become active with the jumper wire in place: 145
- A malfunctioning engine wiring harness has been detected if the following fault code became active with the jumper wire in place: 145
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
Repair or replace only the components that were found to be out of specification.
- Replace the ECM.
- Repair or replace the engine wiring harness.
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
If all steps have been completed and no root cause has been identified, then follow the technical escalation process.