NHTSA ID Number: 10056582
Manufacturer Communication Number: SIB-SPN-171
TSB/Document Date: 2015-01-07
Summary
DETROIT: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED EITHER HIGH OR LOW, AND INPUT IS SHORTED OPEN OR HIGH OR SHORTED TO GROUND. *PE
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SUBJECT
DATE
SPN 171/FMI 3, 4 (CPC)(GHG14)
July 2014
Additions, Revisions, or Updates
Publication Number / Title
Platform
Section Title
Change
DDC-SVC-MAN-0084
DD Platform
SPN 171/FMI 3, 4 - GHG14
These are new sections.
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SPN 171/FMI 3 - GHG14
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failed High
Table 1.
SPN 171/FMI 3
Description
Ambient Temperature input is shorted high or open.
Monitored Parameter
Ambient Temperature
Typical Enabling Conditions
Always Enabled
Monitor Sequence
None
Execution Frequency
Always Enabled
Typical Duration
2 Seconds
Dash Lamps
CEL
Engine Reaction
None
Verification
Key Cycle - 5 Minutes off - Engine Idle (2 minute)
Check as follows:
1. Connect DiagnosticLink ®.
2. Has the CPC been recently reprogrammed?
a. Yes; Check for proper configuration of the CPC against the server information. To verify repair, Go to step 3.
b. No; Go to step 4.
3. Clear fault codes. Turn ignition OFF and disconnect DiagnosticLink. Wait five minutes for all modules to power down.
Verify repair.
4. Disconnect the CPC #3 21-pin connector.
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5. Inspect the CPC #3 harness connector for signs of damaged, bent, spread, corroded or unseated (pushed out) pins and
signs of moisture in the connector or wire damage near the connector. Is any damage found?
a. Yes; repair as necessary. Verify repairs.
b. No; Go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
7. Measure the voltage between pin 15 of the CPC connector #3 harness side and ground. Is any voltage present?
a. Yes; repair the short to power on the ambient air sensor harness. Refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) literature for schematic information Verify repairs.
b. No; Go to step 8.
8. Turn ignition OFF.
9. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) literature.
10. Inspect the ambient air temperature sensor harness connector for signs of damaged, bent, spread, corroded or unseated
(pushed out) pins and signs of moisture in the connector or wire damage near the connector. Is any damage found?
a. Yes; repair as necessary. Verify repairs.
b. No; Go to step 11.
11. Measure the resistance between pin A of the ambient air sensor connector, harness side and pin 15 of the CPC #3
connector harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
a. Yes; Go to step 12.
b. No; repair the open wire between pin A of the ambient air sensor connector and pin 15 of the CPC #3 connector.
12. Measure the resistance between pin B of the ambient air sensor connector, harness side and ground. Is the resistance
less than 5 ohms?
a. Yes; replace the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) literature. Go
to step 13. to verify repairs.
b. No; repair the open wire between pin B of the ambient air sensor connector and ground.
13. Clear fault codes. Turn ignition OFF and disconnect DiagnosticLink. Wait five minutes for all modules to power down.
Verify repair. Does fault code return?
a. Yes; replace CPC. Verify repairs.
b. No; release vehicle.
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SPN 171/FMI 4 - GHG14
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failed Low
Table 2.
SPN 171/FMI 4
Description
Ambient Temperature input is shorted to ground.
Monitored Parameter
Ambient Temperature
Typical Enabling Conditions
Always Enabled
Monitor Sequence
None
Execution Frequency
Always Enabled
Typical Duration
2 Seconds
Dash Lamps
CEL
Engine Reaction
None
Verification
Key Cycle - 5 Minutes off - Engine Idle (2 minute)
Check as follows:
1. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) literature.
2. Inspect the ambient air temperature sensor harness connector for signs of damaged, bent, spread, corroded or unseated
(pushed out) pins and signs of moisture in the connector or wire damage near the connector. Is any damage found?
a. Yes; repair as necessary. Verify repairs.
b. No; Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
4. Using DiagnosticLink ®, monitor fault code SPN 171/ FMI 4 with the ambient air sensor disconnected. Does the fault
code change or go inactive?
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6.
7.
8.
9.
a. Yes; replace the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) literature.
Verify repair.
b. No; Go to step 5.
Turn the ignition OFF.
Disconnect the CPC #3 21-pin connector. Refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) literature for schematic
information.
Inspect the CPC #3 harness connector for signs of damaged, bent, spread, corroded or unseated (pushed out) pins and
signs of moisture in the connector or wire damage near the connector. Is any damage found?
a. Yes; repair as necessary. Verify repairs.
b. No; Go to step 8.
Measure the resistance between pins A and B of the ambient air sensor connector, harness side. Is the resistance greater
than 10K ohms?
a. Yes; Go to step 9.
b. No; repair the short between pin A and pin B of the ambient air sensor harness. Verify repairs.
Measure the resistance between pin A of the ambient air sensor connector, harness side and ground. Is the resistance
greater than 10K ohms?
a. Yes; replace the CPC. Refer to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) literature. Verify repairs.
b. No; repair the wire shorted to ground between pin A of the ambient air sensor connector and pin 15 of the CPC
#3 connector.
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