Overview

 

CODEREASONEFFECT
Fault Code: 3736
PID: 
SPN: 3360
FMI: 11/11
LAMP: Amber
SRT:

 

Unexpected data link communications between the ECM and the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller have occurred.

 

 

Possible reduced engine performance.

Circuit Description

The aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller is the central control for the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) diesel exhaust fluid dosing system, and handles the dosing activity, tank level sensing, tank temperature sensing, line heating, and tank heating. The diesel exhaust fluid controller communicates to the engine control module (ECM) via the J1939 data link connection.

Component Location

The location of the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller varies by application and OEM. The controller will typically be mounted to the vehicle frame or suitable rigid bracket using three or four capscrews. Refer to the OEM service manual for a more detailed component location description.

 

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) sent an unexpected message via the data link to the diesel exhaust fluid controller and the message could not be interpreted.

Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active

The ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE lamp immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.

  • Diesel exhaust fluid injection into the aftertreatment system is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code

  • To validate the repair, perform a key cycle, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
  • 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.
  • 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:

Incorrect data link termination resistance

  • Open or short circuit on J1939 data link.

Malfunctioning engine ECM

Corrupted engine calibration

Malfunctioning diesel exhaust fluid controller

Corrupted diesel exhaust fluid controller calibration

Solution: S00001528

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:

  • Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid system: 3597

Linked Solutions

  • None

Repair

  • Perform a search on the appropriate fault codes.

Validation

  • None

Solution: S00003238

Verification

Conditions

  • Turn keyswitch OFF.
  • Disconnect the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller wiring harness 53-pin connector from the aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller.

Action

  • Turn keyswitch ON.
  • Keyswitch OFF 1 minute.
  • Turn keyswitch ON.
  • Connect the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent.
  • Use the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent to read the fault codes.

As a result of this check, Fault Codes from the following list may become active: 1669, 1678, 3258, 3261, 3425, 3429, 3571, 3576, 3579.

Specification

  • A malfunctioning ECM has been detected if the following fault code does not become active: 3597

Linked Solutions

  • None

Repair

  • Replace the ECM.

Refer to Procedure 019-031

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: S00002906

Verification

Conditions

  • None

Action

  • Verify all preceding solution verifications for this fault code have been performed.

Specification

  • If the fault code is still active after all the preceding solution verifications have been performed, then a malfunctioning aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller has been detected.

Linked Solutions

  • None

Repair

  • Replace aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid controller.

Refer to Procedure 011-057

Validation

  • None

If all steps have been completed and no root cause has been identified, then follow the technical escalation process.