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Electronic Control System Signature, ISX and QSX15 Engines – FAULT CODE 218

Wet Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit


Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 218
PID: P046
SPN: 46
FMI: 2/2
LAMP: Yellow
SRT: 

Voltage at wet tank pressure signal indicates wet tank pressure is too high or too low.

Air compressor will run continuously.
Wet Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit
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Circuit Description

The wet tank pressure sensor provides the wet tank pressure sensor signal to the electronic control module (ECM).

Component Location

The wet tank pressure sensor is located on the air compressor. It is part of the electronic air governor and is nonserviceable.

Shop Talk

This fault indicates that the pressure in the wet tank is lower or higher than specifications.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-218.

Last Modified:  26-Oct-2010
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