Overview
| CODE | REASON | EFFECT |
| Fault Code: 3568 PID: SPN: 5394 FMI: 7/7 LAMP: Amber SRT: |
A mechanical malfunction has been detected in the DEF dosing valve.
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Possible reduced engine performance. |
Circuit Description
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve is controlled by the ECM. When the engine control module (ECM) commands DEF dosing, the ECM sends a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to the dosing valve, which opens the dosing valve and allows DEF to be sprayed into the exhaust stream.
Component Location
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve is installed in the exhaust system. It is mounted directly to the aftertreatment decomposition tube, before the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst. Installation position will vary, based on the aftertreatment architecture and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Conditions for Running the Diagnostics
This diagnostic runs when the diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve is being commanded on.
Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes
The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve is mechanically stuck.
Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active
- The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after the diagnostic fails on two consecutive trips.
- Diesel exhaust fluid injection into the aftertreatment system is disabled.
- Engine torque will be reduced if the engine is operated for an extended period of time with this fault active.
Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code
- To validate the repair, perform the “Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override Test” found under “ECM Diagnostic Tests” in the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- The fault code status displayed by the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent will change to INACTIVE immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
- The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
- For On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) engines, the ECM will extinguish the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after three consecutive trips where the diagnostic runs and passes.
- The “Reset All Faults” command in the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent can be used to clear active and inactive faults, as well as extinguish the MIL for OBD applications.
Shop Talk
Possible causes of this fault code include:
- Malfunctioning or damaged aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve.
- High resistance in the DEF dosing valve signal or return wires.
Contamination of the DEF can be a possible cause for this fault code.
Troubleshooting Summary
- Check for primary fault codes
- Technical Service Bulletin is available
- Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override test
- Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve is malfunctioning
- Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Unit Circuit Load Test
- Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve circuit pin to pin short
- ECM calibration revision history check
Solution: S00000306
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch ON.
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
Action
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to read the fault codes.
Specification
Before troubleshooting this fault code, troubleshoot any fault code that is active or has more than one inactive count within the last 25 engine operating hours from the following list:
- Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid system: 3565, 3566, 3567, 3575
- Aftertreatment differential pressure: 3571, 3572
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
- Perform a search on the appropriate fault codes.
Validation
- None
Solution: S00007558
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
Specification
- Proceed to the Repair section if the Technical Service Bulletin is applicable.
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
- Complete the action outlined in the Technical Service Bulletin.
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
Solution: S00011483
Verification
Conditions
- Reconnect all aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid lines and electrical connectors to the dosing unit and aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank if they have been previously disconnected during troubleshooting.
Action
- Perform the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override Test.
The Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override test can only be ran twice before a key cycle needs to be performed.
Specification
- Proceed to the Linked Solutions section and perform the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve is malfunctioning check if the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override Test does not meet specification.
- Proceed to the Linked Solutions section and perform the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Circuit Load Test if the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override Test does not start or complete.
Linked Solutions
- Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve is malfunctioning
- Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Unit Circuit Load Test
Repair
- No additional action is required for this solution.
Validation
- None
Solution: S00002764
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
Action
- Clean the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve.
- Turn keyswitch ON.
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Perform the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override Test.
Specification
- If the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override Test is not within specification, then proceed to the Repair section.
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
Repair or replace only the components that were found to be out of specification.
- Replace the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve.
- Replace aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit.
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
Solution: S00011451
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
Action
- Perform the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Unit Circuit Load Test.
Specification
- A malfunctioning OEM wiring harness has been detected if the Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Unit Circuit Load Test is not within specification.
Linked Solutions
- None
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
Solution: S00011449
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
- Disconnect the OEM wiring harness connector from the ECM.
- Disconnect the aftertreatment 1 diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve from the OEM wiring harness.
Action
- Inspect the pins and connectors for damage.
- Measure the resistance between the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid dosing valve SIGNAL pin in the OEM wiring harness ECM connector and all other pins in the connector.
- Diagnostic circuit art is available.
Refer to Service Bulletin 6497138
- Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for connector pin identification.
Specification
- A malfunctioning OEM wiring harness has been detected if the resistance is less than the following specification: 100k Ω
Linked Solutions
- None
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
Solution: S00000443
Verification
Conditions
- Connect all components.
- Turn keyswitch ON.
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
Action
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to read the fault codes.
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revision listed in the ECM calibration revision history for applicable changes.
Specification
- If a calibration update for this fault code is available, the ECM calibration revision must be that revision or higher.
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
- Prior to downloading the ECM calibration, check to see that all job images and all other troubleshooting has been documented as downloading an ECM calibration will remove the fault codes on the ECM.
- Download the updated ECM calibration code.
Validation
- Connect all components
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Disable the fault code.
- Operate the engine within the “Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code” found in the Overview section of the troubleshooting procedure.
- Verify that the fault code is no longer active.
- Check ECM Calibration Revision History
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to find the current ECM code and revision number in the ECM.
- Compare the ECM code and revision number in the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the ECM Calibration Revision History Database for applicable changes related to this fault code.
- Refer to ECM Calibration Revision History Database.
If all steps have been completed and no root cause has been identified, then follow the technical escalation process.