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    Coolant Level Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source Page 1 of 11

    FAULT CODE 196


    Coolant Level Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or
    Shorted to Low Source
    Overview

    CODE REASON EFFECT


    Fault Code: 196 Coolant Level Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below None on
    PID: P111 Normal or Shorted to Low Source. Low signal performance.
    SPN: 111 voltage detected at the engine coolant level circuit.
    FMI: 4/4
    LAMP: Amber
    SRT:

    Engine Coolant Level Sensor Circuit

    Circuit Description

    The engine coolant level sensor monitors the engine coolant level within the coolant system
    and passes information to the electronic control module (ECM) through the OEM harness.

    Component Location

    The engine coolant level sensor is typically located in the radiator top tank or surge tank.
    Refer to the OEM troubleshooting and repair manual for location.

    Shop Talk

    Possible causes of this fault code include:

    z Signal circuit shorted to ground or return in the harness, sensor or connectors.

    Cautions and Warnings

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    CAUTION
    To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault
    codes must be investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

    CAUTION
    To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following
    test leads when taking a measurement:
    Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

    Troubleshooting Steps

    STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
    STEP 1. Check the fault codes.
    STEP 1A. Check for an active Fault Code 196 active?
    fault code.
    STEP 2. Check the engine coolant level
    sensor and circuit.
    STEP 2A. Inspect the engine Dirty or damaged pins?
    coolant level sensor and
    connector pins.
    STEP 2B. Check the circuit Fault Code 195 active and Fault Code
    response. 196 inactive?
    STEP 2C. Check the fault codes Fault Code 196 is active?
    and verify sensor condition.
    STEP 3. Check the OEM harness.
    STEP 3A. Inspect the ECM and Dirty or damaged pins?
    OEM harness connector pins.
    STEP 3B. Check for a pin-to-pin Greater than 100k ohms?
    short circuit in the OEM harness.
    STEP 3C. Check for a pin short Greater than 100k ohms?
    circuit to ground in the OEM
    harness.
    STEP 3D. Check for an inactive Fault Code 196 inactive?
    fault code.
    STEP 4. Clear the fault code.
    STEP 4A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 196 inactive?
    STEP 4B. Clear the inactive fault All fault codes cleared?
    code.

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    Guided Step 1 - Check the fault codes.

    Guided Step 1A - Check for an active fault code.

    Conditions

    z Turn keyswitch ON.


    z Connect INSITE™ electronic
    service tool.

    Action

    Check for an active fault code.

    z Use INSITE™ electronic service


    tool to read the fault codes.

    Fault Code 196 active? Fault Code 196 active?


    YES NO
    No Repair No Repair
    Inactive or Intermittent Fault Code,
    Go to 2A
    Procedure 019-362

    Guided Step 2 - Check the engine coolant level sensor


    and circuit.

    Guided Step 2A - Inspect the engine coolant level sensor and connector
    pins.

    Conditions

    z Turn keyswitch OFF.


    z Disconnect the engine coolant
    level sensor from the OEM
    harness.

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    Action

    Inspect the OEM harness and sensor


    connector pins for the following:

    z Loose connector
    z Corroded pins
    z Bent or broken pins
    z Pushed back or expanded pins
    z Moisture in or on the connector
    z Missing or damaged connector
    seals
    z Dirt or debris in or on the
    connector pins
    z Wire insulation damage
    z Connector shell broken.

    For general inspection techniques, refer


    to Component Connector and Pin
    Inspection, Procedure 019-361.

    Dirty or damaged pins? Dirty or damaged pins?


    YES NO
    A defective connection has been detected No Repair
    in the sensor or harness connector.

    Clean the connector and pins.

    Repair the damaged harness, connector or


    pins, if possible.

    Refer to Procedure 019-071.

    Go to 4A Go to 2B

    Guided Step 2B - Check the circuit response.

    Conditions

    z Turn keyswitch OFF.


    z Disconnect the engine coolant
    level sensor from the OEM
    harness.
    z Turn keyswitch ON.
    z Connect INSITE™ electronic
    service tool.

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    Action

    Check for an appropriate ECM response


    after 1 minute.

    z Use INSITE™ electronic service


    tool to read the fault codes.

    Fault Code 195 active and Fault Code Fault Code 195 active and Fault Code
    196 inactive? 196 inactive?
    YES NO
    No Repair No Repair
    Go to 2C Go to 3A

    Guided Step 2C - Check the fault codes and verify sensor condition.

    Conditions

    z Turn keyswitch OFF.


    z Connect the engine coolant level
    sensor to the OEM harness.
    z Turn keyswitch ON.
    z Connect INSITE™ electronic
    service tool.

    Action

    Check for the appropriate circuit


    response after 30 seconds.

    z Use INSITE™ electronic service


    tool to read the fault codes.

    Fault Code 196 is active? Fault Code 196 is active?


    YES NO
    A defective engine coolant level sensor has None. The removal and installation of the
    been detected. connector corrected the failure.

    Replace the engine coolant level sensor.

    Refer to Procedure 019-017.

    Go to 4A Go to 4A

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    Guided Step 3 - Check the OEM harness.

    Guided Step 3A - Inspect the ECM and OEM harness connector pins.

    Conditions

    z Turn keyswitch OFF.


    z Disconnect the OEM harness from
    the ECM.

    Action

    Inspect the OEM harness and ECM


    connector pins for the following:

    z Loose connector
    z Corroded pins
    z Bent or broken pins
    z Pushed back or expanded pins
    z Moisture in or on the connector
    z Missing or damaged connector
    seals
    z Dirt or debris in or on the
    connector pins
    z Wire insulation damage
    z Connector shell broken.

    For general inspection techniques, refer


    to Component Connector and Pin
    Inspection, Procedure 019-361.

    Dirty or damaged pins? Dirty or damaged pins?


    YES NO
    A defective connection has been detected No Repair
    in the sensor or harness connector.

    Clean the connector and pins.

    Repair the damaged harness, connector or


    pins, if possible.

    Refer to Procedure 019-071.

    Go to 4A Go to 3B

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    Guided Step 3B - Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit in the OEM harness.

    Conditions

    z Turn
    keyswitch
    OFF.
    z Disconnect
    the OEM
    harness from
    the ECM.
    z Disconnect
    the engine
    coolant level
    sensor from
    the OEM
    harness.

    Action

    Check for a pin to


    pin short.

    z Measure the
    resistance
    and check
    for a short
    circuit
    between the
    engine
    coolant level
    SIGNAL pin
    at the OEM
    harness
    ECM
    connector
    and all other
    pins in the
    connector.

    Refer to the circuit


    diagram or wiring
    diagram for
    connector pin
    identification.

    For general
    resistance
    measurement
    techniques, refer
    to Resistance

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    Measurements
    Using a Multimeter
    and Wiring
    Diagram,
    Procedure 019-
    362.

    Greater than 100k Greater than 100k ohms?


    ohms?
    YES NO
    No Repair A short circuit between pins has been detected in the OEM
    harness.

    Repair or replace the OEM harness.

    Refer to Procedure 019-071.

    Go to 3C Go to 4A

    Guided Step 3C - Check for a pin short circuit to ground in the OEM
    harness.

    Conditions

    z Turn
    keyswitch
    OFF.
    z Disconnect
    the OEM
    harness from
    the ECM.
    z Disconnect
    the engine
    coolant level
    sensor from
    the OEM
    harness.

    Action

    Check for a pin


    short to ground.

    z Measure the
    resistance
    and check
    for a short

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    circuit
    between the
    engine
    coolant level
    sensor
    SIGNAL pin
    at the OEM
    harness
    ECM
    connector
    and engine
    block
    ground.

    Refer to the circuit


    diagram or wiring
    diagram for
    connector pin
    identification.

    For general
    resistance
    measurement
    techniques, refer
    to Resistance
    Measurements
    Using a Multimeter
    and Wiring
    Diagram,
    Procedure 019-
    360.

    Greater than 100k Greater than 100k ohms?


    ohms?
    YES NO
    No Repair A short circuit to ground has been detected in the OEM harness.

    Repair or replace the OEM harness.

    Refer to Procedure 019-071.

    Go to 3D Go to 4A

    Guided Step 3D - Check for an inactive fault code.

    Conditions

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    z Connect all components.


    z Turn keyswitch ON.
    z Connect INSITE™ electronic
    service tool.

    Action

    Check for the appropriate ECM


    response after one minute.

    z Use INSITE™ electronic service


    tool to read the fault codes.

    Fault Code 196 inactive? Fault Code 196 inactive?


    YES NO
    None. The removal and installation of the Call for pre-authorization.
    connector corrected the failure.
    Replace the ECM.

    Refer to Procedure 019-031.

    Go to 4A Go to 4A

    Guided Step 4 - Clear the fault codes

    Guided Step 4A - Disable the fault code.

    Conditions

    z Connect all components.


    z Connect INSITE™ electronic
    service tool.

    Action

    Disable the fault code.

    z Start the engine and let it idle for


    one minute.
    z Use INSITE™ electronic service
    tool, verify that the fault code is
    inactive.

    Fault Code 196 inactive? Fault Code 196 inactive?

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    YES NO
    No Repair Return to the troubleshooting steps or
    contact a local Cummins Authorized Repair
    Location if all steps have been completed
    and checked a second time.

    Go to 4B Go to 1A

    Guided Step 4B - Clear the inactive fault codes.

    Conditions

    z Connect all components.


    z Turn keyswitch ON.
    z Connect INSITE™ electronic
    service tool.

    Action

    Clear the inactive fault codes.

    z Use INSITE™ electronic service


    tool to erase the inactive fault
    codes.

    All fault codes cleared? All fault codes cleared?


    YES NO
    No Repair No Repair
    Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting steps

    Last Modified: 30-Jan-2006

    Copyright© 2006
    Cummins, Inc.
    All rights reserved

    11:05:20 2007-07-20

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