CM871 and CM876 Electronic Control Systems, ISX and ISM Engines – FAULT CODE 343

Electronice Control Module Warning Internal Hardware Failure – Bad Intelligent Device or Component


Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 343
PID: S254
SPN: 629
FMI: 12/12
LAMP: Amber
SRT: 

Electronic Control Module Warning Internal Hardware Failure – Bad Intelligent Device or Component. ECM power supply errors have been detected.

Possible no noticeable performance effects or engine dying or hard starting. Fault information, trip information, and maintenance monitor data can be inaccurate.

ISX and ISM – Unswitched Battery Supply
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Circuit Description

The electronic control module (ECM) receives constant voltage from the batteries through the unswitched battery wires that are connected directly to the positive (+) battery post. The ECM receives switched battery input through the vehicle keyswitch wire when the vehicle keyswitch is turned on.

Component Location

The ECM is connected to the battery by the OEM power harness through the ECM battery supply stub. This provides a constant power supply for the ECM. The location of the battery will vary with the OEM. Refer to the OEM troubleshooting and repair manual for location.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics

This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes

This fault code is triggered when the internal ECM diagnostics detect a read or write error internal to the module.

Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active

  • The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE light immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.

Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code

The ECM will turn off the amber STOP ENGINE light immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.

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.

Make sure the ECM unswitched battery supply is coming directly from the battery and not the starter. If unswitched power is coming from the starter, it is possible for the battery voltage to drop low enough during cranking to set this fault active.

This fault can also be caused by resistance in the ECM battery supply (+) or (-) circuits. Resistance in these circuits can cause the voltage level at the ECM input to drop low enough to set Fault Code 343 active.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-343

Last Modified:  09-Jul-2010