NHTSA ID Number: 10130434
Manufacturer Communication Number: K84412328
TSB/Document Date: 2018-03-19
Summary
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P249C Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Non-Common Rail) Chassis, Changed repair instructions to reflect OBD16 software release
Solution K84412328
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:35:59 PM CET
Solution
Title (customer effect)
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P249C Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction
Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Non-Common Rail Fuel System)
Chassis
Cause
OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Year 2016 and 2017) Chassis may log
DTC P249C under High RPM and Light load conditions
Solution
Overview
Vehicles may display the MIL and P249C - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop
Reductant Injection Control.
The code and warning lamp will likely set when the chassis is running at high RPMs
with a light load. Aside from the warning lamp there will be no effects on driveability or
performance.
Repair Information
Verify the chassis emissions level
• Details can be found in the Product Details box on the Product tab in PTT as seen
below:
For OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Chassis:
- Software improvements have been released to address this code. If P249C is
present and there are no other symptoms to indicate a physical issue, software
should be checked and updated as necessary.
- One or two modules can be affected by this update. Ensure the proper
instructions are followed:
- If the chassis has had containment software loaded previously:
• Reprogram the Engine Control Module ( EMS ) ONLY
- If the chassis has not had software containment
• Reprogram the following modules in the order listed.
1. Engine Control Module ( EMS )
2. Aftertreatment Control Module ( ACM )
- If the chassis returns for frequent recurrence of the code following the software
update, normal Guided Diagnostic procedures will need to be followed.
Solution visibility
Dealer distribution
Function(s)/component(s) affected
Function affected
Documentation , TT
, engine , 1 1 0 EMS , EECU , Diagnostic tool
Function Group
Function Group
2841 Electronic Control Unit , 381 combined instrument
Customer effect
Main customer effect
calibration/programming/pairing/missing operation , diagnostics/methodology , fault
code/display
Fault code(s)
OBD 2013 Diagnostic
Trouble Codes
POWERTRAIN , P249C
Conditions
Vehicle operating mode
when driving , when stationary
Administration
Author
A241298
Last modified by
RU4469V
Creation date
16-01-2017 18:01
Date of last update
07-02-2018 21:02
Review date
25-01-2018 00:01
Status
Published
NA_MACK_Vehicle_Range
NA_MACK_Vehicle_Ran
ge
Conventional , CHU , CXU , GU , TD
NA_VOLVO_Vehicle_Range
NA_VOLVO_Vehicle_Ra
nge
Conventional , VNX , VNL , VNM , VHD , VAH
Engine family
Engine family
Volvo
, 11L Engine , 13L Engine , 16L Engine , Mack , MP7 , MP8 , MP10
Emission Standard
Emission Standard
US16 , US15
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MFR Communication Date: 2018-02-07
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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