ENGINE OVERSPEED CIRCUIT

CUMMINS

FAULT CODE: 234

PID: P190
SPN: 190
FMI: 0

Engine Overspeed Circuit

DESCRIPTION
The engine speed sensor provides engine speed information to the
electronic control module (ECM). The sensor must be powered up
by +5 VDC to operate. The sensor generates its signals by sensing
the movement of target teeth cast into a tone wheel that is
mounted to the crankshaft. The tone wheel has 35 teeth and a gap
where the 36th tooth would be placed. This missing tooth indicates
that cylinder No. 1 (and No. 6) is at top dead center.
COMPONENT LOCATION
The engine speed sensor is located on the intake side of the engine
block, at crankshaft level, between cylinders No. 4 and No. 5.

TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS
Step 1A) Turn key switch OFF and check for proper operating conditions. Check if the engine was motoring
downhill when the fault was logged.

Not motoring downhill?

Yes - Go to 1B No - Electronics are OK. Check the engine for

damage due to overspeed condition.
Go to 2A

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Step 1B) Turn key switch OFF and check for an alternate fuel source. Check if the driver reported a fuel-
controlled event where the engine rapidly accelerated to or past overspeed limit without accelerator input to
cause speed increase, then followed by a sharp engine cutout. Check the intake manifold for sources of
flammable vapors, and check the turbocharger seals to verify there are no oil leaks.

No alternate fuel source?

Yes - Go to 1C No - Locate any alternate fuel sources, such as

operating the engine near flammable vapors, blown
turbocharger seals, and so forth. Inspect the base
engine for damage due to the overspeed condition
Go to 2A

Step 1C) Run the engine. Connect service tool to the vehicle datalink and check the rpm with the monitor
mode. Monitor the engine using diagnostic tool.
NOTE: Compare the engine speed reading on diagnostic tool to a mechanical tachometer or dash
tachometer.
Correct RPM reading?

Yes - Go to 1D No - check the engine speed sensor as outlined for

Fault Code 115. Inspect the engine for damage due
to the overspeed condition.
Go to 2A

Step 1D) Turn key switch ON and check for an active fault code at low rpm. Check for active Fault Code 234
when the engine is not running above 3700 rpm.

Inactive fault code at low rpm?

Yes - Go to 2A No - Replace the ECM

Go to 2A

Step 2A) Connect all components and turn key switch ON. Disable the fault code. Start the engine, and
operate in the condition that previously exhibited the overspeed condition. Verify Fault Code 234 is inactive.

Fault Code 234 inactive?

Yes - Go to 2B No - Return to the troubleshooting steps or contact

local Cummins Authorized Repair Location if all
steps have been completed and checked again
Go to 1A

Step 2B) Connect all components and turn key switch ON. Clear the inactive fault codes using the
diagnostic tool.

All fault codes cleared?

Yes - Repair is complete No - Troubleshoot any remaining active fault codes

with appropriate troubleshooting steps.

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