15 FLASH CODE 15 - TEMP SENSOR LOW

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15.1 DESCRIPTION OF FLASH CODE 15 ...................................................... 15-3

15.2 SAE J1587 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR FLASH CODE 15 .................... 15-3
15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING FLASH CODE 15 ................................................ 15-4
Figure 15-1 Coolant Temperature Sensor (Oil Temperature Sensor similar)

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15.1 DESCRIPTION OF FLASH CODE 15

Flash Code 15 indicates that the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS), or Oil Temperature Sensor
(OTS), see Figure 15-1, input to the ECM has dropped below 5% (normally < 0.25 volts) of
the sensor supply voltage.
This diagnostic condition is typically:
Sensor signal is shorted to the sensor return circuit or to ground

15.2 SAE J1587 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR FLASH CODE 15

The SAE J1587 equivalent codes for Flash Code 15 are:

p 110/4 - coolant temperature circuit low
p 175/4 - oil temperature circuit low

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15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING FLASH CODE 15

The following procedure will troubleshoot Flash Code 15.

15.3.1 Code Check

Perform the following steps to check for codes.

1. Turn vehicle ignition ON.
2. Plug in diagnostic data reader (DDR) and determine which code is logged.
[a] If codes PID 110-FMI 4 are logged, refer to section 15.3.2.
[b] If codes PID 175-FMI 4 are logged, refer to section 15.3.3.

15.3.2 Coolant Temperature Sensor Check

Perform the following steps to check the coolant temperature sensor (CTS).
1. Turn vehicle ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect (unplug) CTS connector.
3. Start and run the engine for eight minutes.
4. Read active codes with engine still running.
[a] If code 110/4 or any other codes are logged, refer to section 15.3.4.
[b] If any codes except code 110/4 are logged, refer to section 15.3.6.

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15.3.3 Oil Temperature Sensor Check

Perform the following steps to check the oil temperature sensor (OTS).
1. Turn vehicle ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect OTS connector. See Figure 15-2.
3. Start and run the engine for eight minutes.
4. Read active codes with engine running.
[a] If code 175/4 is logged, refer to section 15.3.7.
[b] If any codes except code 175/4 are logged, refer to section 15.3.5.

Figure 15-2 Temperature Sensor Circuits

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15.3.4 Check Coolant Temperature Sensor Connectors

Perform the following steps to check the CTS connectors.

1. Check terminals at the CTS connector (both sensor and harness side) for damage; bent,
corroded and unseated pins or sockets. See Figure 15-3.
[a] If terminals and connectors are in good condition, replace the CTS.
Refer to section 15.3.10.
[b] If the terminals and connectors are damaged, repair them. Refer to section 15.3.10.

Figure 15-3 Temperature Sensor Circuits

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15.3.5 Check Oil Temperature Sensor Connectors

Perform the following steps to check the OTS connectors.

1. Check terminals at the OTS connector (both sensor and harness side) for damage: bent,
corroded and unseated pins or sockets. See Figure 15-4.
[a] If terminals or connectors are damaged, repair them. Refer to section 15.3.10.
[b] If terminals and connectors are not damaged, replace the OTS.
Refer to section 15.3.10.

Figure 15-4 Temperature Sensor Circuits

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15.3.6 Check for Short

Perform the following steps to check for a short.

1. Turn ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the engine harness connector at the ECM.
3. Measure resistance between sockets P3 (#133) and Y2 (#452) on the engine harness
connector. See Figure 15-5.
4. Measure resistance between socket P3 and a good ground.
[a] If the resistance measurement between sockets P3 and Y2, or P3 and battery ground,
is less than or equal to 5 , the signal line (#133) is shorted to the return line (#452)
or battery ground. Repair the short. Refer to section 15.3.10.
[b] If the resistance measurement between sockets P3 and Y2 is greater than 5 or open,
and the resistance measurement between sockets P3 and a good ground is greater
than or equal to 5 or open, refer to section 15.3.8.

Figure 15-5 ECM Engine Harness Connector

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15.3.7 Check for Short

Perform the following steps to check for a short.

1. Turn ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the engine harness connector at the ECM.
3. Measure resistance between sockets R2, (#120) and Y2 (#452) on the engine harness
connector. See Figure 15-6.
4. Measure resistance between socket R2 and a good ground.
[a] If the resistance measurement between sockets R2 and Y2, or R2 and battery (-) is
less than or equal to 5 , the signal line (#120) is shorted to the return line (#452) or
battery ground. Repair the short. Refer to section 15.3.10.
[b] If the resistance measurement between socket R2 and Y2 is greater than 5 or open,
and the resistance measurement between socket R2 and a good ground is greater than
or equal to 5 or open, refer to section 15.3.9.

Figure 15-6 ECM Engine Harness Connector

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15.3.8 Check ECM Connectors

Perform the following steps to check the ECM connectors.

1. Check terminals at the ECM engine harness connector (both ECM and harness side)
for damage: bent, corroded and unseated pins or sockets. Check terminals P3 and Y2
of the ECM connector. See Figure 15-7.
[a] If terminals or connectors are damaged, repair them. Refer to section 15.3.10.
[b] If terminals and connectors are not damaged, reprogram the ECM.
Refer to section 15.3.10.

Figure 15-7 ECM Engine Harness Connector

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15.3.9 Check ECM Connectors

Perform the following steps to check the ECM connectors.

1. Check terminals at the ECM engine harness connector (both ECM and harness side)
for damage: bent, corroded and unseated pins or sockets. Check terminals R2 and Y2
of the ECM connector. See Figure 15-8.
[a] If terminals or connectors are damaged, repair them. Refer to section 15.3.10.
[b] If terminals and connectors are not damaged, reprogram the ECM. Contact Detroit
Diesel Technical Service Group. Refer to section 15.3.10.

Figure 15-8 ECM Engine Harness Connector

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15.3.10 Verify Repairs

Perform the following steps to verify repairs.

1. Turn vehicle ignition OFF.
2. Reconnect all connectors.
3. Turn vehicle ignition ON.
4. Clear codes
5. Start and run the engine for one minute.
6. Stop engine.
7. Check DDR for codes.
[a] If no codes are logged, troubleshooting is complete.
[b] If code 110 or 175/4 and any other codes are logged, all system diagnostics are
complete. Review this section to find the error. Refer to section 15.3.1.
[c] If any codes except code 110 or 175/4 are logged, refer to section 9.1.

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