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Fault Code 1663

Catalyst Inlet Temperature Sensor Swapped with Outlet - Condition Exists.

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 1663 Catalyst Inlet Temperature Sensor Catalyst solution injection into the
PID(P), SID(S): Swapped with Outlet — Condition aftertreatment system is disabled.
SPN: 3241 Exists. The inlet and outlet catalyst
FMI: 11/31 temperature sensor connections
Lamp: Amber are swapped.
SRT:

Circuit

Circuit Description:
The catalyst temperature sensors are used to monitor the temperatures of the exhaust gas entering and exiting the
catalyst.

Component Location:
The inlet and exhaust temperature sensors are located in the aftertreatment system. The inlet temperature sensor is
located before the catalyst and the exhaust temperature sensor is located at the outlet of the exhaust.

Shop Talk:
Both inlet and outlet exhaust gas temperature sensors have the same part number, so it is possible to get the sensors
connected backwards to the engine harness. This fault code is activated when the ECM determines that the temperature
reading from the inlet and outlet sensors are reading backwards. The most likely cause of this fault code is that the inlet
and exhaust temperature sensor connectors are swapped at the engine harness. Disconnect the inlet and outlet
temperature sensors from the engine harness and swap the connectors. The catalyst temperature sensors must be
reading ambient temperature and the engine must be off for a period of eight hours before this diagnostic will run.
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Information:
• The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails
• The ECM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs
and does not fail. The MIL lamp and fault code can also be cleared using the INSITE™ service tool
• The fault code will be cleared from the memory after 40 consecutive drive cycles when the diagnostic runs and passes.

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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: 08-Jul-2010