Electronic Control System Signature, ISX and QSX15 Engines – FAULT CODE 378

Actuator Circuit


Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 378
PID: S018
SPN: 633
FMI: 5/5
LAMP: Yellow
SRT: 

Low current or open circuit detected at front fueling actuator circuit.

Engine will run using only the rear three cylinders.

Front Fueling Actuator Circuit
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Circuit Description

The fuel actuators are actuated by the electronic control module (ECM)
to control fuel metering. Each fuel actuator is connected to the ECM by a supply and a return wire. An electrical pulse is sent to the fuel actuator from the ECM on the supply wire and returns to the ECM on the return wire. Each solenoid valve is normally closed, and it is only opened by an electrical pulse from the ECM during metering.

Component Location

The front fueling actuator is mounted on the fuel delivery housing. It is the actuator closest to the front of the engine.

Shop Talk

The possible failure modes are open circuit, short circuit to ground, high actuator resistance, supply wire shorted to battery, and loss of boost voltage inside of ECM.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-378.

Last Modified:  26-Oct-2010