Electronic Control System Signature, ISX and QSX15 Engines – FAULT CODE 338

Idle Shutdown Vehicle Accessory/Ignition Bus Relay Circuit


Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 338
PID: S087
SPN: 1267
FMI: 3/3
LAMP: Yellow
SRT: 

Voltage detected on the idle shutdown vehicle accessory/ignition bus relay circuit when no voltage was being supplied by the ECM or an open circuit was detected.

Vehicle accessories or ignition bus loads controlled by the idle shutdown vehicle accessory relay will not power up.

Idle Shutdown Vehicle Accessory/Ignition Bus Relay Circuit
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Circuit Description

The idle shutdown vehicle accessory/ignition bus relay is a device used to control vehicle accessories or ignition bus loads. Vehicle accessories or ignition bus loads will be shut down when the ECM shuts down the engine for excessive idle time.

Component Location

The location of the relay is dependent on the OEM. Use the OEM troubleshooting and repair manual.

Shop Talk

Typically, this fault code indicates a short circuit to battery or an open circuit.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-338.

Last Modified:  26-Oct-2010