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Fault Code 4731

Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Temperature Sensor - Out of Calibration

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 4731 Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Possible reduced engine performance.
PID(P), SID(S): Fluid Tank Temperature Sensor -
SPN: 3031 Out of Calibration. The received
FMI: 13/13 datalink message was not valid.
Lamp: Amber
SRT:

Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Level Sensor

Circuit Description:
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the
aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid inside the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Component Location:
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor is located in the diesel exhaust fluid tank. Location of
the tank and temperature sensor is OEM dependent. Refer to the OEM service manual.

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 SAE J1939 datalink message received from the aftertreatment diesel
exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor was NOT valid.

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.
• Diesel exhaust fluid injection into the aftertreatment system is disabled.
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• Engine torque will be reduced if the engine is operated for an extended period of time with this fault active.

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 INSITE™ electronic service tool 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 INSITE™ electronic service tool can be used to clear active and inactive faults, as
well as extinguish the MIL for OBD applications.

Shop Talk:
Possible causes of this fault code include:
• A malfunctioning aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank temperature sensor

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 4731.

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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 21-Oct-2014