2.2.206. SPN 4342, FMI 4, DEF backflow line heater: Heater short circuit to GROUND.ΒΆ

Description

The EEM4 monitoring system has detected a short circuit on the DEF backflow line heater control circuit.

Possible causes are:

  • The DEF backflow line heater wiring is defective (Shorted to ground).
  • The DEF heater relay.
  • The DEF backflow line is defective.

Reaction in EEM

The FC is stored and the warning lamp is activated. The CAN message indicates an active fault.

NOTE: The present fault is classified as an emission related fault. Engine power is reduced after a certain time which is defined by an authority.

Solution

First save the error log and then do the procedure that follows:

  • Examine the DEF backflow line heater wiring, the connectors and the contact surfaces of the connector pins (possible oxidation).
  • Examine the DEF heater relay wiring, the connectors and the contact surfaces of the connector pins (possible oxidation).
  • Try the operation with another DEF backflow line heater to see if the DEF backflow line heater is defective.