CM871 and CM876 Electronic Control Systems, ISX and ISM Engines – FAULT CODE 2738

Start Enable Device 1 Circuit (Ether Injection) – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source


Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 2738
PID: S237
SPN: 626
FMI: 3/3
LAMP: Amber
SRT: 

Start Enable Device 1 Circuit (Ether Injection) – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source. High signal voltage or open circuit detected at the ether start solenoid circuit.

Ether start functionality will be disabled.

ISX and ISM – Ether Injection Start Circuit
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Circuit Description

The ether injection circuit is a device used by the engine to control the ether injection operation.

The ether injection circuit utilizes a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. A PWM signal is a pulsed voltage signal between 0 VDC and system voltage. The frequency of the pulsed voltage signal is dependent on the application requirement.

Component Location

The ether injection solenoid location varies by OEM. Refer to the appropriate OEM troubleshooting and repair manual to determine the location.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics

This diagnostic runs when the keyswitch is in the ON position and when the PWM device is activated. In some cases the diagnostic can also run at some fixed intervals.

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes

The ether injection circuit PWM signal is detected to be greater than 0-VDC when the PWM signal is turned off by the ECM.

Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active

  • The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE light immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.
  • The ether injection operation will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code

The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE light and the fault code state will become inactive immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes. The fault code can also be cleared using INSITE™ electronic service tool.

Shop Talk

Verify the electronic control module (ECM) calibration is correct. Check the calibration revision history found on QuickServe® Online for applicable fixes to the calibration stored in the ECM. If necessary, recalibrate the ECM. Refer to Procedure 019-032 (ECM Calibration Code) in Section 19 in the corresponding Troubleshooting and Repair Manual for the engine being serviced.

Possible causes of this fault include:

  • An open circuit in the engine harness or ether injection solenoid.
  • A short circuit to voltage source in the OEM harness.
  • A malfunctioning ECM.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-2738

Last Modified:  09-Jul-2010