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Fault Code 154

Intake Manifold 1 Temperature Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low
Source

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 154 Intake Manifold 1 Temperature Engine power derate.

PID(P), SID(S): P105 Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below
SPN: 105 Normal or Shorted to Low
FMI: 4/4 Source. Low signal voltage
Lamp: Amber detected at intake manifold air
SRT: temperature circuit.

Intake Manifold Pressure/Temperature Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description:
The ECM supplies 5 volts to the intake manifold temperature signal circuit, and monitors the change in voltage caused
by changes in the resistance of the sensor to determine the intake manifold temperature. When the intake air is cold,
the sensor (or thermistor) resistance is high. The ECM signal voltage only pulls down a small amount through the
sensor to a ground. Therefore, the ECM senses a high signal voltage or low temperature. When the intake air is warm,
the sensor resistance is low. The signal voltage pulls down a large amount. Therefore, the ECM senses a low signal
voltage, or a high temperature.

Component Location:
The intake manifold 1 pressure/temperature sensor is located in the air intake horn.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics:

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

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes:

The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the intake manifold temperature signal voltage was less than 0.41-VDC
for more than 10 seconds.

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Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active:
• The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp and/or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) immediately
when the diagnostic runs and fails.
• A default value is used for the intake manifold temperature reading.
• 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 a key cycle, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
• •This fault code can not be cleared with INSITE™ electronic service tool.
• The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
Use INSITE electronic service tool to verify the fault code is inactive.
• The inactive fault code will be cleared from the memory after 9600 hours of engine operation without a
reoccurrence.

Shop Talk:
The intake manifold temperature sensor shares return wires in the engine harness with other sensors. Opens and
shorts in the engine harness can cause multiple fault codes to be active. Check fault codes with multiple counts first.
Possible causes of this fault code include:
• Signal circuit shorted to ground in the harness
• Signal circuit shorted to return or ground in the sensor.
• Malfunctioning intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 154.

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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 25-Jan-2013