Overview
| CODE | REASON | EFFECT |
| Fault Code: 3383 PID: SPN: 3058 FMI: 0/16 LAMP: Amber SRT: |
Measured EGR flow is higher than commanded.
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Possible reduced engine performance. |
Circuit Description
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) differential pressure sensor has two ports that sense exhaust pressure. The sensor outputs a voltage which represents the pressure difference between the two ports located across an orifice in the EGR tube. The engine control module (ECM) uses this pressure to determine how much exhaust gas is flowing in the EGR connection tube to the intake manifold. This information is used to control the EGR valve for correct emission levels.The ECM provides a 5 volt supply to the EGR differential pressure sensor on the sensor supply circuit. The ECM also provides a ground on the sensor return circuit. The EGR differential pressure sensor provides a signal to the ECM on the EGR differential pressure sensor signal circuit. This sensor signal voltage changes, based on the differential pressure in the EGR crossover tube.The EGR differential pressure sensor measures the exhaust gas pressure drop across the EGR differential pressure orifice. This pressure drop is used to calculate the amount of EGR flow into the intake manifold.
Component Location
The EGR Valve and EGR Differential Pressure Sensor location varies depending on engine model.
Conditions for Running the Diagnostics
This diagnostic runs continuously when the engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes
The Engine Control Module (ECM) detected the measured EGR flow was greater than what was being commanded based on the present engine.
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.
Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code
- To validate the repair using a Diagnostic Road Test, utilize a route that incorporates both stop and go city type driving and steady state highway type driving. It may be necessary to load the unit for certain diagnostics in the ECM to run.
- To validate the repair using a Chassis Dynamometer, utilize a routine that incorporates acceleration and motoring events, steady state highway type operation, and load. This will simulate normal driving and allow the diagnostics in the ECM to run.
- 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:
Blockage, restrictions, or leaks in the EGR differential pressure sensor ports
Leaking EGR valve
Stuck open EGR valve
Malfunctioning EGR differential pressure sesnor.
Troubleshooting Summary
- Check for primary fault codes
- Leaking EGR differential pressure sensor mounting surface
- Plugged EGR differential pressure sensor supply ports
- EGR valve restricted
- Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Test
- ECM calibration revision history check
- EGR differential pressure sensor is malfunctioning
Solution: S00000295
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:
- EGR: 1228, 1896, 2272, 2349, 2351, 2352, 2353
- EGR differential pressure: 1866, 2273, 2274
- Turbocharger: 1898, 2387, 3616
- Intake manifold: 124, 125
- Intake throttle: 175, 176, 177, 3539, 3541, 3542
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
- Perform a search on the appropriate fault codes.
Validation
- None
Solution: S00001114
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
Action
- Remove the EGR differential pressure sensor.
- Inspect the o-rings between the EGR differential pressure sensor and the mounting surface.
- Inspect the EGR differential pressure sensor.
Leaks can be easily noted by traces of soot, however, the sensor will need to be removed to inspect the o-rings between the EGR differential pressure sensor and the mounting surface.
Specification
- If leaks are detected at the EGR differential pressure sensor mounting surface, then proceed to the Repair section.
- If any carbon buildup is found, then proceed to the Repair section.
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
Repair or replace only the components that were found to be out of specification.
- Clean or replace the EGR differential pressure sensor.
- Clean the EGR differential pressure sensor mounting surface.
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: S00000795
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
Action
- Remove the EGR mass measurement flow assembly.
- Visually inspect the EGR differential pressure sensor flow port cross-drillings for soot blockage.
- Visually inspect the exhaust gas entrance ports for soot blockage.
Specification
- If plugging or damage is found, then proceed to the Repair section.
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: S00000681
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
Specification
- If debris is found, then proceed to the Repair section.
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: S00003823
Verification
Conditions
- Reconnect previously disconnected components.
- Turn keyswitch ON.
- Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
Action
- Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- Perform the Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Test.
- Verify the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent has a version that supports this test.
Specification
- If the Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Test does not pass, then reset the search to Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Did Not Pass. Only select the solution title that matches the error messages in the recommend Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
- If the Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Test will not start, then reset the search to Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Did Not Start.
- If the Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Test does not complete, then reset the search to Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Analyzer Did Not Complete.
Linked Solutions
- None
Repair
- No additional action is required for this solution.
Validation
- None
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.
Solution: S00003480
Verification
Conditions
- Turn keyswitch OFF.
Action
- Verify all preceding solution verifications for this fault code have been performed.
Specification
- If the fault code is still active or inactive with more than one count within the last 25 engine hours and all the preceding solution verifications have been performed, then proceed to the Repair section.
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.
If all steps have been completed and no root cause has been identified, then follow the technical escalation process.