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FAULT CODE 341

Engine Control Module Data Lost - Data Erratic,
Intermittent or Incorrect
Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 341 Engine Control Module Data Possible no noticeable performance
PID: S253 Lost - Data Erratic, effects, engine dying or hard starting.
SPN: 630 Intermittent or Incorrect. Fault information, trip information, and
FMI: 2/2 Severe loss of data from the maintenance monitor data can be
LAMP: Amber ECM. inaccurate.
SRT:

Unswitched Battery Supply Circuit

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.
There is a single 30-ampere fuse in the unswitched battery wires to protect the engine
harness from overheating. In marine applications this is a 25 ampere fuse on 12 VDC
systems and a 15 ampere fuse on 24 VDC systems. The ECM receives switched battery
input through the vehicle keyswitch wire when the vehicle keyswitch is turned on. The
battery return wires are connected directly to the negative (-) battery post. Pins 2 and 3 are
optional circuits possibly not used by the OEM. In marine applications only circuits 1 and 3
are use for unswitched battery. Refer to the OEM circuit diagram or wiring diagram for
detailed information on these circuit.

Component Location

The ECM is located on the left side of the engine, near the front of the engine. The ECM is
connected to the battery by the ECM power harness. This direct link 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.

Cautions and Warnings

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

CAUTION
To avoid pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
Part No. 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Troubleshooting Steps

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A. Check for an active Are other fault codes active?
fault code.
STEP 2. Check the batteries and the power
harness connector.
STEP 2A. Check the resistance of Less than 10 ohms?
the battery supply circuit.
STEP 2B. Check the battery Normal conditions: At least (+) 12
voltage. VDC? (During cranking: At least (+)
6.2 VDC)?
STEP 2C. Check the battery Connections are tight and corrosion-
connections. free?
STEP 3. Check the OEM fuses.
STEP 3A. Verify that the OEM Fuses installed correctly?
fuses are installed correctly.
STEP 3B. Verify that the OEM Fuses not blown?
fuses are not blown.
STEP 4. Check the power connector.
STEP 4A. Check the add-on or No damaged wires?
the accessory wiring at the
positive (+) terminal of the battery.
STEP 5. Clear the fault codes.
STEP 5A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 341 inactive?
STEP 5B. Clear the inactive fault All fault codes cleared?
codes.

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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 to read the fault codes.

Action

Check for an active fault code.

z Use INSITE™ electronic service

tool to read the fault codes.

Are other fault codes active? Are other fault codes active?
YES NO
Troubleshoot the active fault codes. No Repair
Go to appropriate fault code
Go to 2A
troubleshooting tree.

Guided Step 2 - Check the batteries and the power

connector.

Guided Step 2A - Check the resistance of the battery supply circuit.

Conditions

z Turn
keyswitch
OFF.
z Disconnect
the power
harness

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connector
from the
ECM.

Action

Check the
resistance of the
battery supply
circuit.

z Use a
multimeter to
measure the
resistance
between the
ECM battery
SUPPLY (+)
pin of the
power
harness
ECM
connector
and the
positive (+)
battery
terminal.
z Use a
multimeter to
measure the
resistance
between the
ECM battery
SUPPLY (-)
pin of the
power
harness
ECM
connector
and the
engine block
ground.

Refer to the circuit

diagram or wiring
diagram for
connector pin
identification.

For general
resistance
measurement

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techniques, refer
to the Resistance
Measurements
Using a Multimeter
and Wiring
Diagram,
Procedure 019-
360.

Less than 10 Less than 10 ohms?

ohms?
YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Go to 2B Go to 3A

Guided Step 2B - Check the battery voltage.

Conditions

z Turn
keyswitch
ON.

Action

Check the battery

voltage.

z Place the
positive (+)
probe of the
multimeter
on the
positive
battery
terminal.
Touch the
negative (-)
probe of the
multimeter to
the negative
battery
terminal
while trying
to start the
engine.

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Normal conditions: Normal conditions: At least (+) 12 VDC? (During cranking: At

At least (+) 12 VDC? least (+) 6.2 VDC)?
(During cranking:
At least (+) 6.2
VDC)?
YES NO
No Repair Charge or replace the battery.

Refer to the OEM troubleshooting and repair manual.

Go to 2C Go to 5A

Guided Step 2C - Check the battery connections.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

Action

Check the battery connections.

z Inspect the battery terminal

connections.

Are connections tight and corrosion- Are connections tight and corrosion-
free? free?
YES NO
No Repair Tighten the loose connections and clean
the terminals.

Refer to the OEM troubleshooting and

repair manual.

Go to 4A Go to 5A

Guided Step 3 - Check the OEM fuses.

Guided Step 3A - Verify that the OEM fuses are installed correctly.

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Conditions

z Turn
keyswitch
OFF.

Action

Inspect the OEM

fuses for correct
installation.

Are fuses installed Are fuses installed correctly?

correctly?
YES NO
No Repair Install the fuses correctly.

Refer to Procedure 019-198.

Go to 3B Go to 5A

Guided Step 3B - Verify that the OEM fuses are not blown.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

Action

Verify that the OEM fuses are not blown.

Are any fuses blown? Are any fuses blown?

YES NO
Replace the fuses. Repair or replace the OEM harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-071.

Go to 5A Go to 5A

Guided Step 4 - Check the power connector.

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Guided Step 4A - Check the add-on or the accessory wiring at positive (+)
terminal of the battery.

Conditions

z Turn keyswitch OFF.

Action

Check the add-on or the accessory

wiring at positive (+) terminal of the
battery.

z Starting at the positive (+) terminal,

follow any add-on or accessory
wiring and examine wire(s) for
damaged insulation or an
installation error that can cause the
supply wire to be shorted to the
engine block.

Are any wires damaged? Are any wires damaged?

YES NO
Repair or replace the damaged wiring. Verify the OEM power supply wiring to the
Electronic Control Module (ECM) is correct.
Refer to the Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) wiring diagram.

Go to 5A Go to 5A

Guided Step 5 - Clear the fault codes.

Guided Step 5A - Disable the fault code.

Conditions

z Connect all components.

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

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Action

Disable the fault code.

z Turn keyswitch OFF and wait 30

seconds.
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Use INSITE™ electronic service
tool to verify Fault Code 341 is
inactive.

Fault Code 341 inactive? Fault Code 341 inactive?

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

Go to 5B Go to 1A

Guided Step 5B - 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 Troubleshoot any remaining active fault
codes

Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting steps

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Last Modified: 30-Jan-2006

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