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FAULT CODE 73 - ESS FAULT

Fig 1: DDEC III/IV ECU (Front Side)

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Fig 2: Engine Harness Connections (Left Side)

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Fig 3: g Vehicle Harness (OEM) Connections (Right Side)

Code Description: PID 107 FMI 0

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 PID 107 FMI 0

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

PID 107 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 0 FMI 0 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

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SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, diesel engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for diesel engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR DIESEL ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Description

73 SID 107/FIM 0 Air filter restriction high

73 SID 227/FIM 2 Shift knob data erratic, intermittent or incorrect

73 SID 227/FIM 3 Shift knob voltage above normal or shorted high

73 SID 227/FIM 4 Shift knob voltage below normal or shorted low

73 SID 226/FIM 11 Neutral / in-gear switch fault

73 SID 151/FIM 14 Stuck in gear detected

Cause

PID 107/FMI 0: Air Filter Restriction High

Effect

Code Description: SID 77 FMI 0

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 77 FMI 0

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 77 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 0 FMI 0 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, gas engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for gas engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR GAS ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Gas Valve Position

73 A## SID 77/FMI 0 Above normal range

73 A## SID 77/FMI 1 Below normal range

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73 A## SID 77/FMI 3 Input voltage high

73 A## SID 77/FMI 4 Input voltage low

Cause

SID 77/FMI 0: Gas Valve Position Above Normal Range

Effect

Code Description: SID 77 FMI 1

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 77 FMI 1

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 77 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 1 FMI 1 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, gas engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for gas engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR GAS ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Gas Valve Position

73 A## SID 77/FMI 0 Above normal range

73 A## SID 77/FMI 1 Below normal range

73 A## SID 77/FMI 3 Input voltage high

73 A## SID 77/FMI 4 Input voltage low

Cause

SID 77/FMI 1: Gas Valve Position Below Normal Range

Effect

Code Description: SID 77 FMI 3

Code Types

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FAULT CODE 73 SID 77 FMI 3

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 77 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 3 FMI 3 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, gas engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for gas engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR GAS ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Gas Valve Position

73 A## SID 77/FMI 0 Above normal range

73 A## SID 77/FMI 1 Below normal range

73 A## SID 77/FMI 3 Input voltage high

73 A## SID 77/FMI 4 Input voltage low

Cause

SID 77/FMI 3: Gas Valve Position Input Voltage High

Effect

Code Description: SID 77 FMI 4

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 77 FMI 4

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 77 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 4 FMI 4 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

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When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, gas engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for gas engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR GAS ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Gas Valve Position

73 A## SID 77/FMI 0 Above normal range

73 A## SID 77/FMI 1 Below normal range

73 A## SID 77/FMI 3 Input voltage high

73 A## SID 77/FMI 4 Input voltage low

Cause

SID 77/FMI 4: Gas Valve Position Input Voltage Low

Effect

Code Description: SID 77 FMI 7

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 77 FMI 7

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 77 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 7 FMI 7 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

Cause

SID 77/FMI 7: Gas Metering Valve Not Responding

Effect

Code Description: SID 151 FMI 14

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Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 151 FMI 14

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 151 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 14 FMI 14 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, diesel engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for diesel engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR DIESEL ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Description

73 SID 107/FIM 0 Air filter restriction high

73 SID 227/FIM 2 Shift knob data erratic, intermittent or incorrect

73 SID 227/FIM 3 Shift knob voltage above normal or shorted high

73 SID 227/FIM 4 Shift knob voltage below normal or shorted low

73 SID 226/FIM 11 Neutral / in-gear switch fault

73 SID 151/FIM 14 Stuck in gear detected

Cause

SID 151/FMI 14: ESS Transmission Stuck in Gear

Effect

Code Description: SID 226 FMI 11

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 226 FMI 11

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 226 SPN Fault Code 73

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FMI 11 FMI 11 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, diesel engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for diesel engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR DIESEL ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Description

73 SID 107/FIM 0 Air filter restriction high

73 SID 227/FIM 2 Shift knob data erratic, intermittent or incorrect

73 SID 227/FIM 3 Shift knob voltage above normal or shorted high

73 SID 227/FIM 4 Shift knob voltage below normal or shorted low

73 SID 226/FIM 11 Neutral / in-gear switch fault

73 SID 151/FIM 14 Stuck in gear detected

Cause

SID 226/FMI 11: ESS Transmission Neutral Switch Failure (ESS Transmission)

Effect

Code Description: SID 227 FMI 2

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 227 FMI 2

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 227 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 2 FMI 2 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

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SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, diesel engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for diesel engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR DIESEL ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Description

73 SID 107/FIM 0 Air filter restriction high

73 SID 227/FIM 2 Shift knob data erratic, intermittent or incorrect

73 SID 227/FIM 3 Shift knob voltage above normal or shorted high

73 SID 227/FIM 4 Shift knob voltage below normal or shorted low

73 SID 226/FIM 11 Neutral / in-gear switch fault

73 SID 151/FIM 14 Stuck in gear detected

Cause

SID 227/FMI 2: Aux Analog Input Data Erratic, Intermittent, Or Incorrect (ESS Transmission)

Effect

Code Description: SID 227 FMI 3

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 227 FMI 3

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 227 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 3 FMI 3 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, diesel engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for diesel engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR DIESEL ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Description

73 SID 107/FIM 0 Air filter restriction high

73 SID 227/FIM 2 Shift knob data erratic, intermittent or incorrect

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73 SID 227/FIM 3 Shift knob voltage above normal or shorted high

73 SID 227/FIM 4 Shift knob voltage below normal or shorted low

73 SID 226/FIM 11 Neutral / in-gear switch fault

73 SID 151/FIM 14 Stuck in gear detected

Cause

SID 227/FMI 3: Aux Analog Input #1 Voltage High (ESS Transmission)

Effect

Code Description: SID 227 FMI 4

Code Types

FAULT CODE 73 SID 227 FMI 4

J1587 / J1708 J1939 OEM

MID 128 SA 0

SID 227 SPN Fault Code 73

FMI 4 FMI 4 Check Engine Light

Code Description

Fault Code 73 is used for several faults.

When used with Engine Synchronous Shift (ESS) system on diesel engines, code indicates a
fault was detected by ECM by input from shift knob or Neutral Switch. It also indicates limits for
maximum air inlet restriction have been exceeded . See Fig 1 through Fig 3.
In a gas-fueled engine, code is for gas valve position fault.

SAE J1587 equivalent code for fault code 73, diesel engines, are listed in fault code 73 equivalent
codes for diesel engines .
FAULT CODE 73 EQUIVALENT CODES FOR DIESEL ENGINES

Fault SAE Codes Description

73 SID 107/FIM 0 Air filter restriction high

73 SID 227/FIM 2 Shift knob data erratic, intermittent or incorrect

73 SID 227/FIM 3 Shift knob voltage above normal or shorted high

73 SID 227/FIM 4 Shift knob voltage below normal or shorted low

73 SID 226/FIM 11 Neutral / in-gear switch fault

73 SID 151/FIM 14 Stuck in gear detected

Cause

SID 227/FMI 4: Aux Analog Input #1 Voltage Low (ESS Transmission)

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Effect

Testing

For diagnosis diesel engines, determine SAE code . For diagnosis gas engines, inspect switch light
status .

Determine SAE Code

Connect scan tool. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Record stored codes.

If codes 226/11 or 151/14 are stored, inspect switch light status .

If code 227 is stored, and codes 226/11 or 151/14 aren't stored, inspect for open .
If code 107/0 is stored, air filter restriction high .

Air Filter Restriction High

Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect DT (diagnostic tool). Read ECM software level (under
engine configuration).

If ECM software is level less than 29.00, reprogram ECM.

If ECM software level is 29.00 or higher, service air inlet system - change air filter.

Inspect Switch Light Status

See appropriate WIRING DIAGRAMS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect scan tool. Select SWITCH LIGHT STATUS.

2. Move transmission shift lever to neutral position; then shift into gear.
1. If switch light status changes when transmission is in gear vs neutral (in neutral
Status=ON), and if scan tool BREAK TORQUE, SYSTEM SW and SHIFT INTENT status
change (ON/OFF) when positions are changed, then condition is corrected. Road test
vehicle and return to service. This could be an intermittent problem.
2. If switch light status does not change when transmission is in gear vs in neutral, and if scan
tool BREAK TORQUE, SYSTEM SW and SHIFT INTENT status do not change (ON/OFF)
when switch positions are changed, test in-gear and in-neutral wiring .

In-Gear And In-Neutral Wiring Test

1. Locate in-gear and in-neutral switch at transmission. Disconnect 4-pin connector.

2. Install fused jumper wire between terminals A-B. Turn ignition switch to ON position.

3. Connect scan tool. Find in-gear and in-neutral terminal assignments.

4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect vehicle 30-pin connector.

5. Measure resistance between in-neutral terminal and ground.

1. If resistance is 5 ohms or less, inspect neutral switch .
2. If resistance exceeds 5 ohms, input wire is open. Repair open and test operation .

Inspect Neutral Switch

1. Place fused jumper wire at 4-pin connector and place it between D-C terminals.

2. Measure resistance between in-gear terminal and ground.

1. If resistance is 5 ohms or less, replace switch. (A Rockwell component.) Test operation .
2. If resistance exceeds 5 ohms, repair open circuit. Test operation .

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Inspect For Open

1. Disconnect 2-pin connector at shift knob. Disconnect vehicle harness 30-pin connector.

2. Install a fused jumper wire between 2-pin connector terminals A-B. Measure resistance between
terminal A3-D3 at 30-pin connector.
1. If resistance is 5 ohms or less, inspect for short .
2. If resistance exceeds 5 ohms, one or both of input wires are open. Repair open circuit. Test
operation .

Inspect For Short

Remove fused jumper wire. Measure resistance between terminal A3-D3.

If reading is less than 10,000 ohms, wires are shorted to each other. Repair and test
operation .
If reading exceeds 10,000 ohms, test sae codes 227/2, 227/3, 227/4, shift knob .

SAE Codes 227/2, 227/3, 227/4, Shift Knob Test

Plug 2-pin connector back in, and proceed as follows.

1. Place shift knob system to ON. Set shift intent switch to: Position 2, Break Torque-Up.

2. Disconnect vehicle interface connector. Measure resistance between terminal A3-D3 of vehicle
connector.
1. If reading is between 42,000 and 45,000 ohms, test shift knob .
2. If reading isn't between 42,000 and 45,000 ohms, replace shift knob assembly. (A Rockwell
component.) Test operation .

Shift Knob Test (Part 1)

1. Set shift knob switch to ON. Set shift intent switch to: Position 4, Break Torque-Down.

2. Measure resistance between terminal A3-D3 of vehicle connector.

1. If reading is between 9,000 and 11,000 ohms, test shift knob (part 2) .
2. Test operation .

Shift Knob Test (Part 2)

1. Set shift knob switch to OFF. Set shift intent switch to Position 1 (Upshift).

2. Measure resistance between terminal A3-D3 of vehicle connector.

1. If reading is between 124,000 and 128,000 ohms, shift knob test (part 3) .
2. If reading is not 124,000-128,000 ohms, replace shift knob assembly (Rockwell
component). Test operation .

Shift Knob Test (Part 3)

1. Set shift knob switch to OFF, DOWN INTENT. Set shift intent switch to: Position 2 (DOWN).

2. Measure resistance between terminal A3-D3 of vehicle connector.

1. If resistance is 91,000-95,000 ohms, replace ECM. Test operation .
2. If resistance isn't 91,000-95,000 ohms, replace shift knob assembly (Rockwell component).
Test operation .

Test Operation

1. Reconnect any connections disconnected during diagnosis.

2. Perform vehicle road test and check all functions of ESS system.

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1. If ESS system operates as designed, diagnosis is complete.

2. If ESS system does not operate as designed, contact Rockwell or Detroit Diesel.

Gas Engine Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting procedure is to be determined. It is currently not used.

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