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Fault Code 4769

Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Level Sensor - Abnormal Rate of Change

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 4769 Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Exhaust Possible reduced engine performance.
PID(P), SID(S): Fluid Tank Level Sensor -
SPN: 1761 Abnormal Rate of Change. A
FMI: 10/10 valid diesel exhaust fluid tank
Lamp: Amber level reading has NOT been
SRT: received.

SAE J1939 Datalink Circuit

Circuit Description:
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank level sensor is used to monitor the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid level
inside the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Component Location:
The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank level sensor is located in the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Location of the tank and level sensor is OEM dependent. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics:

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

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes:

The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank level sensor reading was
invalid for an extended period of time.

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.

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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, and leave the key in the ON position for 2 hours.
• The fault code status displayed by INSITE™ electronic service tool 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 INSITE™ electronic service tool 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:
A malfunctioning aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank level sensor
Tampering of the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid tank level sensor

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 4769.

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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: 21-Aug-2017