Volvo
Volvo
Service Manual
Trucks
Group 28, 36, 43
Fault Code Guide
2007 Emissions
VN, VHD VERSION2, VT
PV776-20180137
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Foreword
Descriptions and instructions in this handbook are based on design and
method studies up to and including 1.2007.
The products are under continual development. Values and repair
methods may therefore differ on vehicles and components manufactured
after this date.
This service information uses the following observation and warning levels:
Note! Indicates a situation, use or circumstance that should
be emphasized.
Important! Indicates a situation, where a special service hint or
technique is used.
Caution! Indicates a situation that, unless avoided, can lead to
physical damage to the product.
Warning! Indicates a dangerous situation that, unless avoided, can
led to personal injury.
Danger! Indicates a dangerous situation that, unless avoided, can
lead to serious personal injury or death.
Order number: PV776-20180137
2007 Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., Greensboro, NC USA
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Group 28 Design and Function
Group 28
Design and Function
Engine Control System
The Premium Tech Tool (PTT) is the preferred tool for
performing diagnostic work. Contact your local dealer
for more information.
System Overview
Five electronic control modules are used; the Engine
Management System (EMS) Module, Instrument Cluster
Module (ICM), Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU),
Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU) and
the Gear Selector Electronic Control Unit (GSECU).
Together, these modules operate and communicate
through the J1939 high speed serial data line to control
a variety of engine and vehicle cab functions. The
Engine Management System (EMS) Module controls
fuel timing and delivery, fan operation, engine protection
functions, engine brake operation, the EGR valve, and the
turbocharger nozzle. The Vehicle Electronic Control Unit
(VECU) controls cruise control functions, accessory relay
controls and idle shutdown functions. The Instrument
Cluster Module (ICM) primarily displays operational
parameters and communicates these to the other ECUs.
All have the capability to communicate over the J1587
normal speed data lines primarily for programming,
diagnostics and data reporting.
In addition to their control functions, the modules
have on-board diagnostic capabilities. The on-board
diagnostics are designed to detect faults or abnormal
conditions that are not within normal operating
parameters. When the system detects a fault or abnormal
condition, the fault will be logged in one or both of the
modules memory, the vehicle operator will be advised
that a fault has occurred by illumination a malfunction
indicator lamp and a message in the driver information
display, if equipped. The module may initiate the engine
shutdown procedure if the system determines that the
fault could damage the engine.
In some situations when a fault is detected, the system
will enter the "limp home" mode. The limp home mode
allows continued vehicle operation but the system may
substitute a sensor or signal value that may result in
poor performance. In some instances, the system will
continue to function but engine power may be limited to
protect the engine and vehicle. Fault codes logged in the
system memory can later be read, to aid in diagnosing
the faults, with a diagnostic computer or through the
instrument cluster display, if equipped. When diagnosing
an intermittent code or condition, it may be necessary
to use a diagnostic computer connected to the Serial
Communication Port.
Additional data and diagnostic tests are available
when a diagnostic computer is connected to the Serial
Communication Port.
For diagnostic software, contact your local dealer.
The Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU) is mounted
on a panel below the top dash access panel in the center
of the dash on conventional models. The VECU is a
microprocessor based controller programmed to perform
several functions, these include:
Driver controls
Starter control
Cab power
Idle controls
Powertrain CAN
11 Powerdrivers
Inclination Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high
Missing signal
from Fan Speed
Sensor
Short Circuit +,
Measuring line
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Open Circuit,
Measuring line
Open Circuit,
Ground line
Higher fuel
consumption
Will work as
on/off fan,
100%fan speed
if cooling is
needed
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high
Short Circuit +,
Measuring line
Start problems in
cold climate
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Induction air is
hot
Preheat relay
is impossible to
turn off
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit
Preheat relay not
activated
Start problems in
cold climate
Faulty harness
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PID 81 Particulate Filter
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Moderately high
pressure
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Sensor is not
rational
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
Short to battery
on the metering
side
Open in the
ground line
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
Open in 5 volt
supply line
Short to ground
in metering line
Open in metering
line
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
FMI 12
Bad intelligent
device or
component
Particulate Trap
Pressure (PTP)
Sensor signal
high or low but
still within range
Engine derate
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is
damaged, filled with soot or missing
MID 128 PID 84 Vehicle Speed
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Missing signal
from VECU
Engine derate
J1708 vehicle speed message does
not exist, (VECU error)
MID 128 PID 85 Cruise Control Status
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Missing (Cruise
Control) signal
from VECU
Cruise Control
does not work
Abnormal update
rate
Missing signal
from VECU
N/A
J1708 pedal information not
available
MID 128 PID 94 Fuel Delivery Pressure
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 1
Pressure critically
low
EMS module
detects a low fuel
pressure reading
Rough idle
Uneven running
Engine derate
Voltage high/open
Low Fuel
Pressure (FP)
Sensor signal
line voltage
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Open circuit.
FMI 5
Current low/open
Low Fuel
Pressure (FP)
Sensor signal
line voltage
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Current low/open
Drop in fuel
pressure
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage high/open
N/A
Undetected
water in fuel
supply
Uneven running
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Open circuit
FMI 4
Voltage low
N/A
Undetected
water in fuel
supply
Uneven running
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Short to ground
Open circuit
Faulty sensor
MID 128 PID 98 Engine Oil Level
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 1
Moderately
below range
Critically below
range
N/A
Low oil level Leakage
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -
Positive side
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short Circuit +,
Positive side
Open Circuit +,
Positive side
Open Circuit-
Negative side
Faulty harness
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PID 100 Engine Oil Pressure
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 1
Critically below
range
Engine derate
Low pressure
Oil leakage
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit +,
Measuring line
Open Circuit,
Ground line
Oil pressure
shows 0 in the
cluster, engine is
running
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit +,
5V Supply line
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Open Circuit,
Measuring line
Oil pressure
shows 0 in the
cluster, engine is
running
Faulty harness
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PID 102 Intake Manifold Pressure
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Intake Manifold
Pressure Sensor
output is high
Intake Manifold
Pressure is
indicating an
unphysical value
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Intake Manifold
Pressure Sensor
is indicating an
unphysical value
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Intake Manifold
Pressure Sensor
output is too high
or too low
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
A short to battery
in the metering
circuit
An open in
the ground
circuit of the
Intake Manifold
Pressure Sensor
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Current below
normal or open
circuit
A short to ground
in the harness
An open in the 5
volt supply circuit
An open in the
metering circuit
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Intake Manifold
Pressure Sensor
output is too high
or low
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Turbocharger
speed is at least
25% greater than
the target wheel
speed for the
measured boost
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Miss detection
Turbocharger
speed is at least
25% less than
the target wheel
speed for the
measured boost
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Miss detection
Abnormal update
rate (missing
sensor signal)
A fault is logged if
the Turbo Speed
Sensor signal is
lost
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
The Intake
Manifold
Temperature
Sensor is
indicating an
unphysical value
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
The Boost
Temperature
Sensor is
indicating an
unphysical value
Minor engine
derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
The Intake
Manifold
Temperature
Sensor output is
too high or too
low
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
N/A
Difficult to start
in cold climates
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Short circuit
Current below
normal or open
circuit
A short to battery
An open in the 5
volt supply circuit
Difficult to start
in cold climates
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Abnormal rate of
change
The Boost
Temperature
Senor output
is showing a
constant value
Engine derate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Atmospheric
Pressure Sensor
output is too
high or too low
(abnormal value)
Minor engine
derate
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short to battery
on the metering
side
N/A
Internal fault in the Engine
Management System (EMS) Module
Voltage below
normal or shorted
to low source
A short to ground
on the metering
side
N/A
Internal fault in the Engine
Management System (EMS) Module
The Engine
Coolant
Temperature
(ECT) Sensor
is indicating an
unphysical value
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Malfunctioning fan
Blocked radiator
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
The Engine
Coolant
Temperature
(ECT) Sensor
output is too high
or too low
May affect
driveability in
extreme cases
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
N/A
Difficult to start
in cold climates
Idle run
regulation is
deteriorated
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Current below
normal or open
circuit
N/A
Difficult to start
in cold climates
Idle run
regulation is
deteriorated
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Abnormal rate of
change
The Engine
Coolant
Temperature
(ECT) Sensor
output is showing
a constant value
May affect
vehicle
driveability
Moderately
below range
Critically below
range
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Engine derate
Coolant level below range
Faulty harness
Engine shutdown
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short Circuit +
Measuring line
Faulty harness
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit
Coolant level can
not be detected
Faulty harness
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PID 153 Crankcase Pressure
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Out of range,
max voltage,
illegal
Critically Above
Range
Forced idle
Engine shut
down
N/A
Crankcase Pressure Sensor out of
range
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Plausibility
N/A
The crankcase pressure is showing
either too high or too low value
(abnormal value)
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short Circuit +,
Measuring line
Open Circuit,
Ground line
N/A
Crankcase Pressure Sensor failure
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit +,
5V Supply Line
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Open Circuit,
Measuring line
N/A
Crankcase Pressure Sensor failure
Faulty harness
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PID 171 Ambient Temperature
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal Update
Rate
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Exhaust Gas
Temperature is
too high
Engine derate
Poor driveability
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Sensor is not
rational
Poor driveability
Harness connected to incorrect
sensor
Sensor failure
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short to ground
on the metering
side of the circuit
Poor driveability
Sensor failure
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short to battery
on the metering
side of the circuit
Open in the
metering side of
the circuit
Open in the
ground side of
the circuit
Poor driveability
Faulty harness
Sensor failure
FMI 10
Abnormal rate of
change
Sensor is stuck
Poor driveability
Sensor failure
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PID 175 Engine Oil Temperature
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Moderately
Above range
Critically Above
Range
Engine derate
Extreme driving conditions
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Plausibility
In some cases
may have
an effect on
driveability
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
N/A
Engine Oil Temperature (EOT)
sensor failure
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short Circuit +,
Measuring line
Open Circuit
N/A
Engine Oil Temperature (EOT)
sensor failure
Faulty harness
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PID 354 Relative Humidity
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short to battery
in the metering
circuit of
the Relative
Humidity Sensor
Open in the
ground circuit
of the Relative
Humidity Sensor
Turbocharger
noise
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty connector
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open in the
metering circuit
of the Relative
Humidity Sensor
Open in the 5
volt supply circuit
of the Relative
Humidity Sensor
Short to ground
in the metering
circuit of
the Relative
Humidity Sensor
Turbocharger
noise
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty connector
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
EGR differential
pressure sensor
output is too high
or too low
Uneven running
Engine derate
EGR leakage
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short to battery
in metering line
Open in the
ground circuit
Engine responds
poorly
Engine derate
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short to ground
in metering line
Open in the
metering line
Engine responds
poorly
Engine derate
N/A
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short to ground
on the metering
side of the EGR
Sensor circuit
Engine responds
poorly
Engine power
will be derated
according to the
error torque map
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short to battery
in the metering
side of the EGR
Sensor circuit
Open in the
metering side of
the EGR Sensor
circuit
Open circuit in
the ground line of
the EGR Sensor
circuit
Engine responds
poorly
Engine derate
Abnormal rate of
change
EGR sensor
is showing a
constant value
that will not
change
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Poor driveability
Faulty EGR system
Poor driveability
Faulty EGR system
VGT SRA
temperature is
moderately too
high
Engine derate
Coolant system malfunction
Below range
No Volvo
Compression
Brake (VCB)
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short Circuit +
Volvo
Compression
Brake (VCB) can
not be turned on
Engine brake
function derated
Gear shift
performance
derated for
some automatic
transmission
boxes
Faulty harness
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -
Volvo
Compression
Brake (VCB) can
not be turned off
Engine stops
running
Engine
impossible to
restart
Faulty harness
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit
Volvo
Compression
Brake (VCB) can
not be turned on
Engine brake
function derated
Gear shift
performance
derated for
some automatic
transmission
boxes
Faulty harness
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PPID 270 NOx Sensor
MID 233 Fault code sent by MID 128 Engine
control unit.
Type of
fault
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Removed
Plausibility
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short Circuit,
NOx signal
N/A
Faulty cabling between NOx sensor
and NOx sensor ECU
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit,
NOx signal
N/A
Faulty cabling between NOx sensor
and NOx sensor ECU
Abnormal update
rate (missing
sensor signal
Abnormal update
N/A
Missing signal from NOx sensor
FMI 10
Abnormal rate of
change
Stuck
N/A
Exhaust system leakage
Bad Intelligent
Device or
Component
Incorrect value
N/A
Faulty NOx sensor
FMI 13
Out of calibration
Range check
N/A
Faulty NOx sensor
FMI 14
Special
instructions
Missing signal
from sensor due
to battery voltage
N/A
Voltage to NOx sensor is too high
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PPID 272 Air Pressure Compensation
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
to low source
Short Circuit -
Possible turbo
noise
Faulty harness
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short Circuit +
Open Circuit
Possible turbo
noise
Faulty harness
Moderately high
soot load
Medium to high
engine derate
Critically high
soot load
High engine
derate
Engine derate
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Circuit shorted to
battery
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
Actuator failure
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Circuit shorted to
ground
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
Actuator failure
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open circuit
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
Actuator failure
FMI 7
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
After Treatment
Fuel Injector
stuck closed
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Special
instructions
After Treatment
Fuel Injector
leaking
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Circuit shorted to
battery
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
Injector failure
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Circuit shorted to
ground
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
Injector failure
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open circuit
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Faulty harness
Injector failure
FMI 7
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
After treatment
fuel injector
clogged
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Special
instructions
After Treatment
Fuel Injector
leaking
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short circuit +
On/off valve cant
be activated
Regeneration
not possible
High engine
braking without
request
Driveability
affected
Faulty harness
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short circuit-
Valve constantly
activated
Major engine
derate
Exhaust manifold
overheating
Engine shut
down
Faulty harness
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open circuit
On/off valve cant
be activated
Regeneration
not possible
High engine
braking without
request
Driveability
affected
Faulty harness
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
Mechanically
Stuck
Regeneration
not possible
High engine
braking without
request
Driveability
affected
Valve constantly
activated
Major engine
derate
Exhaust manifold
overheating
Engine shut
down
Leaking pipes
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Sensor is not
rational
Poor driveability
Harness connected to incorrect
sensor
Sensor failure
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short to ground
on the metering
side of the circuit
Poor driveability
Faulty harness
Sensor failure
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short to battery
on the metering
side of the circuit
Open in the
metering side of
the circuit
Open in the
ground side of
the circuit
Poor driveability
Faulty harness
Actuator failure
FMI 10
Abnormal rate of
change
Sensor is stuck
Poor driveability
Sensor failure
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PPID 436 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Sensor is not
rational
Poor driveability
Harness connected to incorrect
sensor
Sensor failure
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short to ground
on the metering
side of the circuit
Poor driveability
Faulty harness
Sensor failure
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Short to battery
on the metering
side of the circuit
Open in the
metering side of
the circuit
Open in the
ground side of
the circuit
Poor driveability
Faulty harness
Actuator failure
FMI 10
Abnormal rate of
change
Sensor is stuck
Poor driveability
Sensor failure
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PPID 437 Aftertreatment Injector Fuel Pressure Sensor
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Sensor is not
rational
N/A
Faulty shut off valve
Sensor failure
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short to battery
on the metering
side
Open in the
ground line
N/A
Faulty harness
Sensor failure
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open circuit in
the 5 volt supply
Short circuit to
ground in the
metering line
Open circuit in
the metering line
N/A
Faulty harness
Sensor Failure
FMI 10
Abnormal rate of
change
After treatment
injector fuel
pressure sensor
stuck
N/A
Sensor
Injector failure
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Group 28 Troubleshooting
MID 128 PSID 47 Particulate Trap Regeneration
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Plausability, too
high
Regeneration
not possible
Plausability, too
low
Regeneration
not possible
Abnormal
frequency, pulse
width or period
Regeneration
period too long
N/A
N/A
FMI 12
Bad Intelligent
Device or
Component
Regeneration
efficiency too low
N/A
Clogged After Treatment Injector
Boost pressure
is too high
Turbocharger
surge
Boost pressure
is too low
Engine derate
Engine slow to
respond
Mechanical system
not responding, or
out of adjustment
Mechanical
problem
Regeneration
not possible
Engine derate
Engine shut
down
Thermostat
blocked closed
The Coolant
Temperature
Sensor is
indicating a
high coolant
temperature.
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Clogged radiator
FMI 12
Thermostat
blocked open
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage high/open
EMS module
detects a short
circuit to battery
on the low side
of the Spill Valve
(SV)/Needle
Control Valve
(NCV).
Loss of power
Uneven running
Running on 3 to
5 cylinders
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Open circuit
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
EMS detects a
short circuit to
battery positive,
a short circuit
to ground, or an
open circuit on
the high side of
the SV/Needle
Control Valve
(NCV) or a Short
Circuit to ground
on the low side of
the SV/NCV.
Loss of power
Uneven running
Running on 3 to
5 cylinders
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Mechanical system
not responding
Cylinder
balancing data is
above the limit
Erratic engine
idle speed
Poor Compression
Failed Device
(Low injector hold
current)
Injector or
harness
resistance too
high
Loss of power
Uneven running
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Special
instructions
Cylinder
compression
is low.
Loss of power
Uneven running
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Poor compression
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MID 128 SID 18 Drain Valve, Water Separator
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short Circuit +
Measuring line
Valve constantly
shut
Broken wire
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
High fuel
consumption due
to fuel leakage
Broken wire
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit
Valve constantly
shut
Broken wire
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MID 128 SID 21 Engine Position Timing Sensor
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Phase Error
- Incorrect
correlation
between CAM
and Crank
Sensor
Increased fuel
consumption
Faulty connector
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
Missing Signal
from Engine
Position Timing
Sensor
Open in the
Engine Position
Timing Sensor
Circuit
Short to battery
in the Engine
Position Timing
Sensor Circuit
Short to ground
in the Engine
Position Timing
Sensor Circuit
Increased
engine start time
Loss of engine
power
Abnormal
frequency, pulse
width or period
Noisy Signal
from Engine
Position Timing
Sensor
Open in the
Engine Position
Timing Sensor
Circuit
Increased
engine start time
Loss of engine
power
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Intermittent or
weak signal
Increased fuel
consumption
Imprecise engine
timing
Increased fuel
consumption
Uneven cylinder
balancing
Power loss
Smoke
Faulty connector
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
Missing Signal
from Engine
Speed Sensor
Open in the
Engine Speed
Sensor Circuit
Short to battery
in the Engine
Speed Sensor
Circuit
Short to ground
in the Engine
Position Timing
Sensor Circuit
Increased
engine start time
Vehicle may be in
limp home mode
Loss of engine
power
Abnormal
frequency, pulse
width or period
Erratic or
intermittent
signal from
Engine Speed
Sensor
Open in the
Engine Speed
Sensor
Increased fuel
consumption
Imprecise engine
timing
Increased fuel
consumption
Uneven cylinder
balancing
Power loss
Smoke
Data erratic,
intermittent or
incorrect
Smart remote
actuator has
not seen a valid
command on
CAN2
Incorrect data
Low boost
Low power
Nozzle opens
Smoke from
engine
Voltage below
normal, or shorted
to low source
Short to ground
Nozzle will open
resulting in low
power and low
boost
SRA will
continue to
attempt and
maintain target
nozzle position
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
Mechanical
problem with
the VGT SRA
Possible engine
derate
Power loss in
some cases
when actuator
motor has been
disabled
Abnormal update
rate
Engine derated
(major)
EGR valve
closed
VGT actuator
Out of calibration
Failed self-
calibration
N/A
Smart remote actuator
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MID 128 SID 33 Fan Control
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
To high source
Short to positive
in the Cooling
Fan control
circuit
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage below
normal, or shorted
to low source
Short to ground
in the Cooling
Fan control
circuit
Output voltage
is 1/3 the supply
voltage
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open in the
Cooling Fan
control circuit
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short Circuit +,
Measuring line
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Shorting wire
may break
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit
May get start
problems in cold
climate
Broken wire
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MID 128 SID 71 Preheater Element 2
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Short Circuit +,
Measuring line
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Short Circuit -,
Measuring line
Shorting wire
may break
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open Circuit
May get start
problems in cold
climate
Broken wire
MID 128 SID 146 EGR Valve 1
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
To high source
Stuck EGR
Control Valve
EGR Control
Valve circuit
shorted to
positive
EGR Control
Valve circuit
shorted to
ground
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Engine derate
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Open EGR
Control Valve
Circuit
Malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminated
Engine derate
Mechanical
System Not
Responding or
Out Of Adjustment
Engine derate
Faulty EGR Valve
FMI 12
Bad Intelligent
Device or
Component
Engine derate
Faulty EGR Valve
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MID 128 SID 211 5 Volt DC Supply
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
To high source
N/A
Strange
information
displayed on
cluster
Poor driveability
Voltage Below
Normal, or Shorted
To Low Source
N/A
Strange
information
displayed on
cluster
Poor driveability
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
IVS signal
shorted to
voltage
No IVS limp
home function
for pedal position
Faulty connector
Faulty VECU
Current Below
Normal or Open
Circuit
IVS signal
shorted to
ground or open
No IVS limp
home function
for pedal position
Faulty connector
Faulty VECU
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
N/A
Strange
information
displayed on
cluster
Poor driveability
Poor driveability
Voltage below
normal or shorted
to low source
N/A
Strange
information
displayed on
cluster
Poor driveability
Voltage
above
normal, or
shorted to
high source
Status from
ASIC is short
circuit to U-BATT
N/A
FMI 5
Current
below
normal or
open circuit
Status from
ASIC is open
circuit
N/A
FMI 6
Current
above
normal or
grounded
circuit
Status from
ASIC is short
circuit to ground
N/A
FMI 13
Calibration
value out of
range
The checksum
in NVRAM is not
correct or, the
sensor has not
been calibrated.
Cranking is inhibited
N/A
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MID 130 PID 32 Split Cylinder, Position
Type of
fault:
FMI
Description:
Fault Condition: Possible Symptoms: Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage
above
normal, or
shorted to
high source
Status from
ASIC is short
circuit to U-BATT
N/A
FMI 5
Current
below
normal or
open circuit
Status from
ASIC is open
circuit
N/A
FMI 6
Current
above
normal or
grounded
circuit
Status from
ASIC is short
circuit to ground
N/A
FMI 13
Calibration
value out of
range
The checksum
in NVRAM is not
correct or, the
sensor has not
been calibrated.
Cranking is inhibited
N/A
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MID 130 PID 33 Clutch Cylinder, Position
Type of
fault:
FMI
Description:
Fault Condition: Possible Symptoms: Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent,
or incorrect
The difference
between clutch
positions
indicated by
the sensor signal
(SEPoC) and
the inverted
sensor signal
(SEPoCINV)
is to large and
both signals are
within normal
range
Slow clutch
performance
Rough shifting at
start and at slow
speed
N/A
FMI 3
Voltage
above
normal, or
shorted to
high source
Sensor signal is
short circuit to
UBATT or sensor
supply when: at
least one of the
sensor signals
is above normal
range
Slow clutch
performance
Rough shifting at
start and at slow
speed
N/A
FMI 5
Current
below
normal or
open circuit
Open circuit
on any of the
sensor signals is
detected when:
one of the sensor
signals is within
normal range
and the other
sensor signal is
below normal
range
Open circuit
on ground
is detected
when both the
sensor signals
are within the
normal range
and the sum
of the sensor
signals is above
a specific value
Slow clutch
performance
Rough shifting at
start and at slow
speed
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI
Description:
Fault Condition: Possible Symptoms: Possible Cause:
FMI 12
Faulty
device or
component
Both sensor signals
are below normal
when:
Status of the
sensor ASIC is
internal fault on
the sensor or
Short circuit to
ground on any
of the sensor
signals or
Open circuit on
supply or
Short circuit
between the two
sensor signals
Slow clutch
performance
Rough shifting at
start and at slow
speed
N/A
FMI 13
Calibration
value out of
range
The checksum
in NVRAM is not
correct or, the
sensor has not
been calibrated.
Cranking is inhibited
N/A
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MID 130 PID 36 Clutch Wear, Status
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Yellow lamp is
sent
If active for a
long period of
time the clutch
may completely
wear out and fail
N/A
MID 130 PID 37 Air Pressure, Transmission
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Sensor signal is
in normal range
Pressure is
above 145 PSI
(10.0 bar)
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow clutch
performance
N/A
FMI 1
Sensor signal is
in normal range
Pressure is
below 72.5 PSI
(5.0 bar)
Yellow lamp is
sent
Gear changes
may be absent
Slow clutch
performance
N/A
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The sensor
signal is above
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The sensor
signal is below
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
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MID 130 PID 65 Brake Switch
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 14
Special
Instructions
White lamp is
sent together
with pop up
message
The transmission
will not engage
the selected gear
(stays in neutral)
N/A
MID 130 PID 158 Control Unit, Battery Voltage
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
12 Volt System:
Voltage is above
19V
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 1
12 Volt System:
Voltage is below
9 V and the
engine has been
running for 5 s
Yellow lamp is
sent
Reduced
transmission
performance
N/A
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MID 130 PID 160 Main Shaft, Rotation Speed
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 1
The sensor
signal is within
normal range
and,
A gear (not
neutral) is
engaged in the
transmission
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Rough gear
changes
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 1 (Continued)
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
The sensor
indicates wrong
direction
The following
conditions must
be fulfilled for a
time of 2,0 s in
order to activate:
The input
shaft speed
calculated from
the countershaft
speed sensor
(SECS) is above
300 rpm and the
clutch is engaged
or
The input
shaft speed
calculated from
the countershaft
speed sensor
(SECS) is above
600 rpm and the
clutch position is
more engaged
than the slip point
and the engine
speed is received
from the engine
ECU and above
600 rpm
A forward gear is
engaged in the
transmission
and the
mainshaft speed
sensor (SESM)
indicates reverse
movement or
A reverse gear is
engaged and the
mainshaft speed
sensor (SESM)
indicates forward
movement
There is no other
active fault on
the sensor for the
main shaft speed
(SEMS)
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
Signal or supply
voltage is above
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Rough gear
changes
N/A
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
Signal and
supply voltage
is below normal
range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Rough gear
changes
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Signal voltage
is below normal
range
Supply voltage
is in the normal
range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Rough gear
changes
N/A
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MID 130 PID 161 Input Shaft, Rotation Speed
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 1
The sensor
signal is within
normal range
and,
A gear (not
neutral) is
engaged in the
transmission
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Transmission
brake up-shifts
cannot be used
Engagement
point not
functioning
properly
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 1 (Continued)
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
The sensor
signal is below
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Transmission
brake up-shifts
cannot be used
Engagement
point not
functioning
properly
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The sensor
signal is above
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Transmission
brake up-shifts
cannot be used
Engagement
point not
functioning
properly
N/A
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MID 130 PID 177 Oil Temperature, Transmission
Note: FMI 0 has three levels of severity, low, medium and
high. All times are reset when the key is switched off.
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
(Low)
Data valid but
above normal
operational range
The sensor
signal is in
normal range
Temperature is
above 100 C
(212 F) during
18000 s
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 0
(Medium)
Data valid but
above normal
operational range
The sensor
signal is in
normal range
Temperature is
above 120 C
(248 F) during
600 s
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 0
(High)
Data valid but
above normal
operational range
The sensor
signal is in
normal range
Temperature is
above 140 C
(284 F) during
30 s
N/A
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal or shorted
low
The sensor
signal is below
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The sensor
signal is above
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
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MID 130 PPID 10 Gear Selector Cylinder 1, Position
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 13
Calibration value
out of range
The checksum
in NVRAM is not
correct or
The sensor
has not been
calibrated
Yellow lamp is
sent
Cranking is
inhibited
Engine cannot
start
N/A
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MID 130 PPID 11 Gear Selector Cylinder 2, Position
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 13
Calibration value
out of range
The checksum
in NVRAM is not
correct or
The sensor
has not been
calibrated
Yellow lamp is
sent
Cranking is
inhibited
Engine cannot
start
N/A
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MID 130 PPID 50 Clutch, Pre-load
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
The calculated
stored energy is
above 200 kJ
The energy
calculation is
time based
for VTNA and
physical for
others
Yellow lamp is
sent
The clutch is
overheated
The clutch is
slowly engaged
N/A
FMI 11
Clutch
protection active
(unidentifiable
error)
Clutch slip
more than 8.0
s with vehicle
movement less
than 0.8 m (e.g.
hill holding event)
Yellow lamp is
sent
The clutch is
slowly engaged
N/A
FMI 14
Special
instructions
Attempt to start
in high range in
manual position
White lamp is
sent
Not possible to
start
N/A
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MID 130 PPID 51 Clutch Disc, Pull Position
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 13
Calibration value
out of range
The checksum
in NVRAM is not
correct
Yellow lamp is
sent
It is not possible
to drive the
vehicle
N/A
MID 130 PPID 54 ECU +5V Output
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Voltage is above
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 1
Voltage is below
normal range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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MID 130 PPID 55 ECU, Temperature
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Temperature is
above 125 C
(257 F)
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
MID 130 PPID 140 Inclination Angle
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
The sensor
signal is above
or below normal
range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Gear selection
performance
might be reduced
Downhill
and uphill
gear change
performance
may be reduced
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 1 PWM Valve, Quick Engagement
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
and
There is no active
fault code for
short circuit to
U-BATT on VAF-
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 2 PWM Valve, Slow Engagement
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
and
There is no active
fault code for
short circuit to
U-BATT on VAS-
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 3 PWM Valve, Quick Disconnection
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
and
There is no active
fault code for
short circuit to
U-BATT on VAF-
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 4 PWM Valve, Slow Disconnection
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
and
There is no active
fault code for
short circuit to
U-BATT on VAS-
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 5 Ground, Quick PWM Valves
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The low-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The low-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
and
There is no active
fault code for
short circuit to
ground on VAFE
or VAFD
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Slow clutch
performance
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 6 Ground, Slow PWM Valves
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The low-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The low-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
and
There is no active
fault code for
short circuit to
ground on VASE
or VASD
Yellow lamp is
sent
Erratic clutch
performance
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 12 Solenoid Valve, Gear Selector Cylinder 1, Inner
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 13 Solenoid Valve, Gear Selector Cylinder 1, Outer
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 14 Solenoid Valve, Gear Selector Cylinder 2, Inner
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 15 Solenoid Valve, Gear Selector Cylinder 2, Outer
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 20 Solenoid Valve, Power Take-off 1
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Rough gear
changes
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 21 Solenoid Valve, Power Take-off 2
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Rough gear
changes
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 22 Solenoid Valve, Brake, Counter Shaft
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
The transmission
will be damaged
if the vehicle
drives
The propshaft
has to be
removed to move
the vehicle
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 23 Split Engagement System
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Unintentional
disengagement
of indirect split
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 1
Unintentional
disengagement
of direct split
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 2
Unintentional
disengagement
of neutral split
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 7
Blocked
engagement of
neutral split
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 11
Blocked
engagement of
indirect split
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
Incorrect gear
selection
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 12
Blocked
engagement of
direct split
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
Incorrect gear
selection
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 24 Range Engagement System
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Unintentional
disengagement
of low range
The range
cylinder leaves
the low range
position
The range
cylinder valves
are inactive
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 1
Unintentional
disengagement
of high range
The range
cylinder leaves
the high range
position
The range
cylinder valves
are inactive
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 11
Blocked
engagement of
low range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 12
Blocked
engagement of
high range
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 25 Gears 1/R Engagement System
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Unintentional
disengagement
of first gear
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 1
Unintentional
disengagement
of reverse gear
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 2
Unintentional
disengagement
of neutral
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 7
Blocked
engagement of
neutral
Not possible to
engage neutral
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 11
Blocked
engagement of
first gear
There is no active
fault code on the
SEPo1R and,
There is no active
fault code for low
air pressure and,
There is no active
fault code on any
of the 1:st and
reverse gear
cylinder valves
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 12
Blocked
engagement of
reverse gear
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 26 Gears 2/3 Engagement System
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Unintentional
disengagement
of second gear
The cylinder
valves are
inactive
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 1
Unintentional
disengagement
of third gear
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
N/A
FMI 2
Unintentional
disengagement
of neutral
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 7
Blocked
engagement of
neutral
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 11
Blocked
engagement of
second gear
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 12
Blocked
engagement of
third gear
Yellow lamp is
sent
Loss of torque
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 27 Clutch System
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 0
Unintentional
disengagement
of the clutch
The clutch
disengages
when not
commanded
and,
There is no active
fault code on the
SEPoC and,
There is no active
fault code for low
air pressure and,
There is no active
fault code on any
of the clutch
cylinder valves
and,
The PCB
temperature is
above a specific
limit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Slow clutch
performance
N/A
FMI 1
Unintentional
engagement of
the clutch
The clutch
engages when
not commanded
and,
There is no active
fault code on the
SEPoC and
There is no active
fault code for low
air pressure and
There is no active
fault code on any
of the clutch
cylinder valves
and,
The PCB
temperature is
above a specific
limit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Erratic clutch
performance
N/A
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Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 7
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
The clutch
does not dis-
engage/engage
properly when
commanded
and,
There is no active
fault code on the
SEPoC and,
There is no active
fault code for low
air pressure and,
There is no active
fault code on any
of the clutch
cylinder valves
and,
The PCB
temperature is
above 10 C
(50 F)
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
Erratic clutch
performance
N/A
FMI 11
Clutch drag
The clutch
transfers too
much torque in
the disengaged
position
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 12
Unintentional
clutch slip
The clutch
cannot transfer
a specific torque
without slipping
Yellow lamp is
sent
The engine
torque is reduced
so that the
clutch does not
continue to slip
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 28 Transmission Brake
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 7
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
The transmission
brake does not
brake when the
valve is activated
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes at
standstill
N/A
MID 130 PSID 200 Communication Interference, Data Link, Engine
Control Unit
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Message missing
on J1939 from
the following
control unit:
Engine Control
Unit (EECU)
Yellow lamp is
sent
If there is
no POWER-
TRAIN_CAN,
automatic gear
selection en-
ters backup
mode with gear
changes only at
certain vehicle
speeds
If there is
no POWER-
TRAIN_CAN and
if the engine
does not receive
messages from
the TECU, the
gear changes
will be slow
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 201 Communication Interference, Data Link, Vehicle
Control Unit
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 8
Abnormal
frequency, pulse
width, or period
Signal from
vehicle control
unit indicates
fault in the
accelerator pedal
position or the
brake pedal
switch
Yellow lamp is
sent
If pedal position
undefined,
automatic
gear selection
enters backup
mode with gear
changes only at
certain vehicle
speeds
Uneven shifting
at start and at
slow speed
If service brake
undefined,
automatic
gear selection
enters backup
mode with gear
changes only at
certain vehicle
speeds
N/A
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Message missing
on J1939 from
the following
control unit:
Engine Control
Unit (EECU)
Yellow lamp is
sent
Automatic
gear selection
enters backup
mode with gear
changes only at
certain vehicle
speeds
Rough shifting at
start and at slow
speed
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 204 Communication Interference, Data Link, Brake
Control Unit
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 8
Abnormal
frequency, pulse
width, or period
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow gear
changes
N/A
MID 130 PSID 207 Communication Interference, Data Link, Gear
Selector Control Unit
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Yellow lamp is
sent
Slow response
on manual gear
changes and
slow response
when buttons on
the gearlever are
pressed.
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 210 J1939 Data Link Interruption, Lighting ECU
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Yellow lamp is
sent
Automatic
gear selection
performance
might be reduced
a certain time
after start
Automatic gear
selection perfor-
mance might be
reduced a cer-
tain time after a
trailer has been
connected/dis-
connected
N/A
MID 130 PSID 211 J1939 Data Link Interruption, Adaptive Cruise
Control ECU
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
ACC is installed
Yellow lamp is
sent
The retarder
ACC function
does not work
N/A
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MID 130 PSID 232 Powertrain CAN
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
Note: This fault code is valid for vehicles where a POWERTRAIN_CAN link exists between the TECU and the engine
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
CAN
communication
does not work
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Message missing
on J1939 from
the following
control unit:
Engine Control
Unit (EECU)
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
MID 130 PSID 254 DIEE Signal
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
Yellow lamp is
sent
Cranking is
inhibited
Engine cannot
start
All
communication
with the control
unit is disabled
except for
programming
of MSW
N/A
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MID 130 SID 35 Solenoid Valve, High Range
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 SID 36 Solenoid Valve, Low Range
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 SID 37 Solenoid Valve, High Split
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Indirect and
neutral split
gears are
missing
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 SID 38 Solenoid Valve, Low Split
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal or shorted
high
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to U-BATT
Yellow lamp is
sent
The valve is
activated
Direct and
neutral split
gears are
missing
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 5
Current below
normal or open
circuit
The high-side
drive is open
circuit
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
FMI 6
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
The high-side
drive is short
circuit to ground
Yellow lamp is
sent
Incorrect gear
selection
N/A
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MID 130 SID 231 J1939 Control Link
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
CAN
communication
does not work
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
MID 130 SID 240 Program Memory
Note: The boot program only sets this fault code during
power-up. The boot program does not save any fault
codes.
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
Faulty data in
program memory
Yellow lamp is
sent
Cranking is
inhibited
Engine cannot
start
N/A
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MID 130 SID 250 J1708 Information Link
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Yellow lamp is
sent
Fault codes
cannot be read
On-vehicle
tests cannot be
performed
N/A
MID 130 SID 253 Calibration Memory EEPROM
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 13
Calibration value
out of range
Flash checksum
dataset error
Program code
missing
Yellow lamp is
sent
Cranking is
inhibited
Engine cannot
start
N/A
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Vehicle Control Unit, Fault Tracing
The Premium Tech Tool (PTT) is the preferred tool for
performing diagnostic work. Contact your local dealer
for more information.
The control units on the information link communicate
according to the SAE J1587 standard. The standard
has been extended with Volvos own supplement
(PPID, PSID). The fault codes set by the control units
contain information that is described by the following
abbreviations.
MID Message Identification Description:
Identification of a control unit.
PID Parameter Identification Description:
Identification of a parameter (value).
PPID Proprietary Parameter Identification
Description Volvo:
Unique identification of a parameter
(value).
SID Subsystem Identification Description:
Identification of a component.
PSID Proprietary Subsystem Identification
Description Volvo:
Unique identification of a component.
FMI Failure Mode Identifier:
Identification of fault types.
FMI Table
FMI Display Text SAE Text
0 Value to high Data valid, but above the normal working range
1 Value too low Data valid, but below the normal working range
2 Incorrect data Intermittent or incorrect data
3 Electrical fault Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to higher voltage
4 Electrical fault Abnormally low voltage or short circuit to lower voltage
5 Electrical fault Abnormally low current or open circuit
6 Electrical fault Abnormally high current or short circuit to ground
7 Mechanical fault Incorrect response from a mechanical system
8 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormal frequency
9 Communication fault Abnormal update rate
10 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormally strong vibrations
11 Unknown fault Non-identifiable fault
12 Component fault Faulty unit or component
13 Incorrect calibration Calibration values outside limits
14 Unknown fault Special instructions
15 Unknown fault Reserved for future use
Note: When performing diagnostic test on intermittent
faults, gently wiggle the wires and connectors to help find
the intermittent faults.
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MID 144 Control Unit, Fault Codes
PID
MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle Speed page 111
MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator Pedal Position (Percentage) page 112
PPID
MID 144 PPID 61 Engine Brake Switch page 113
MID 144 PPID 69 Buffered Idle Validation Switch page 113
MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal Switches, Supply page 113
MID 144 PPID 71 Cruise Control and Engine Brake, Switch Supply page 114
MID 144 PPID 72 Accelerator Pedal and Engine Brake, Sensors Supply page 114
MID 144 PPID 73 Second Accelerator Pedal, Supply Sensors page 115
MID 144 PPID 265 Vehicle Speed Sensor Supply page 115
PSID
MID 144 PSID 2 Idle Validation Switch 2 page 116
SID
MID 144 SID 230 Idle Validation Switch 1 page 116
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MID 144 PID 84 Vehicle Speed
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data Erratic,
Intermittent or
Incorrect
Intermittent faulty
data
Speed
signal from
speedometer
and ABS differs
too much
Speed signal
from VSS and
ABS differs too
much
N/A
VSS Harness
VSS Sensor
VECU
VECU harness
FMI 14
Special
instructions
Intermittent faulty
data
Speed signal
from VSS
was updated
incorrectly
N/A
Faulty information from tachometer
Wiring harness
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MID 144 PID 91 Accelerator Pedal Position (Percentage)
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 3
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
Abnormally high
voltage
Voltage below
normal, or shorted
to low source
Abnormally low
voltage
Current below
normal or open
circuit
Abnormally low
current
Input is
not correct
compared to
IVS 1 & IVS 2
Current above
normal or
grounded circuit
Abnormally high
current
Input is
not correct
compared to
IVS 1 & IVS 2
Special
Instructions
Supply error
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
Engine retarder
brake will not
activate
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
Abnormally high
voltage or short
to higher voltage
N/A
Signal shorted high
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal, or shorted
to low source
Abnormally low
voltage or short
to ground
N/A
Signal shorted low
MID 144 PPID 70 Pedal Switches, Supply
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal, or shorted
to low source
N/A
N/A
Faulty connector
Faulty harness
Voltage below
normal or shorted
to low source
N/A
Engine will not
supply requested
fuel increase
Faulty connector
Faulty harness
Voltage above
normal or shorted
to high source
Abnormally high
voltage
Requested fuel
not supplied to
engine
Engine brake
retarder is
disabled
Voltage below
normal or shorted
to low source
Abnormally low
voltage
Requested fuel
not supplied to
engine
Engine brake
retarder is
disabled
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
Abnormally high
voltage
Engine brake
retarder is
disabled
Voltage below
normal, or shorted
to low source
Abnormally low
voltage
Engine brake
retarder is
disabled
Voltage above
normal, or shorted
to high source
Abnormally high
voltage
N/A
VSS harness shorted high
Faulty VSS
FMI 4
Voltage below
normal, or shorted
to low source
Abnormally low
voltage
N/A
VSS harness shorted low
Faulty VSS
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MID 144 PSID 2 Idle Validation Switch 2
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 7
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
Faulty reading
from IVS #2
IVS connector
IVS harness
MID 144 SID 230 Idle Validation Switch 1
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 7
Mechanical system
not responding or
out of adjustment
Faulty reading
from IVS #1
IVS connector
IVS harness
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Gear Selector Control Unit, Fault Tracing
The Premium Tech Tool (PTT) is the preferred tool for
performing diagnostic work. Contact your local dealer
for more information.
The control units on the information link communicate
according to the SAE J1587 standard. The standard
has been extended with Volvos own supplement
(PPID, PSID). The fault codes set by the control units
contain information that is described by the following
abbreviations.
MID Message Identification Description:
Identification of a control unit.
PID Parameter Identification Description:
Identification of a parameter (value).
PPID Proprietary Parameter Identification
Description Volvo:
Unique identification of a parameter
(value).
SID Subsystem Identification Description:
Identification of a component.
PSID Proprietary Subsystem Identification
Description Volvo:
Unique identification of a component.
FMI Failure Mode Identifier:
Identification of fault types.
FMI Table
FMI Display Text SAE Text
0 Too high value Data valid, but above the normal work range
1 Too low value Data valid, but below the normal work range
2 Incorrect data Data erratic, Intermittent or incorrect
3 Electrical fault Voltage above normal or shorted high
4 Electrical fault Voltage below normal or shorted low
5 Electrical fault Current below normal or open circuit
6 Electrical fault Current above normal or grounded circuit
7 Mechanical fault Mechanical system not responding properly
8 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormal frequency, pulse width or period
9 Communication fault Abnormal update rate
10 Mechanical or electrical fault Abnormal rate of change
11 Unknown fault Failure mode not identifiable
12 Component fault Bad intelligent device or component
13 Incorrect calibration Out of calibration
14 Unknown fault Special instructions
15 Unknown fault Reserved for future assignment by SAE Data Formal Subcommittee
Note: When performing diagnostic test on intermittent
faults, gently wiggle the wires and connectors to help find
the intermittent faults.
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MID 223 Control Unit, Fault Tracing
PSID
MID 223 PSID 9 Gear Selector, Position page 119
MID 223 PSID 36 Relay Power Supply page 120
MID 223 PSID 42 Signals, Key page 121
MID 223 PSID 200 Communication Interference, Data Link, Engine Control Unit page 122
MID 223 PSID 201 Communication Interference, Data Link, Vehicle Control Unit page 122
MID 223 PSID 205 Communication Interference, Data Link, Transmission Control Unit page 123
MID 223 PSID 214 No Data From BBM page 123
SID
MID 223 SID 231 J1939 Control Link page 124
MID 223 SID 240 Program Memory page 125
MID 223 SID 250 J1708 Information Link page 125
MID 223 SID 253 Calibration Memory EEPROM page 126
MID 223 SID 254 Hardware Fault page 126
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MID 223 PSID 9 Gear Selector, Position
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 12
Faulty device or
component
The sensor
signals do not
correspond with
valid value
Yellow lamp is
sent
It is not possible
to select gear
N/A
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MID 223 PSID 36 Relay Power Supply
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 7
Mechanical system
not responding
properly
Yellow lamp is
sent
Fault displayed
after ignition OFF
Risk of battery
discharge if main
circuit breaker
is not opened
when vehicle is
not used
N/A
FMI 12
Faulty device or
component
0 voltage at Pin 1
It is not possible
to drive the
vehicle
N/A
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MID 223 PSID 42 Signals, Key
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
Inconsistency
between
hard-wired
ignition signal
and ignition
signal read on
network
Yellow lamp is
sent
Transmission
supplied and
Optidriver fully
functional until
main circuit
breaker is
opened
Risk of battery
discharge if main
circuit breaker
not opened when
vehicle not used
Transmission
not supplied
and vehicle
immobilized
after main circuit
breaker has been
cycled
N/A
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MID 223 PSID 200 Communication Interference, Data Link, Engine
Control Unit
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Message missing
on J1939 from
the following
control unit:
Engine Control
Unit (EECU)
Yellow lamp is
sent
Downhill help
disabled
N/A
MID 223 PSID 201 Communication Interference, Data Link, Vehicle
Control Unit
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Message missing
on J1939 from
the following
control unit:
Vehicle Control
Unit (VECU)
Yellow lamp is
sent
Temporary
manual mode
disabled
Downhill help
disabled
Return to drive
disabled
N/A
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MID 223 PSID 205 Communication Interference, Data Link,
Transmission Control Unit
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Message missing
on J1939 from
the following
control unit:
Transmission
Control Unit
(TECU)
Yellow lamp is
sent
No memorization
during 1.5 sec of
direction change
requests when
vehicle is moving
Temporary
manual mode
disabled
N/A
MID 223 PSID 214 No Data From BBM
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
Message missing
on J1939 from
the following
control unit:
Bodybuilder
Yellow lamp is
sent
N/A
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MID 223 SID 231 J1939 Control Link
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
CAN
communication
does not work
Yellow lamp is
sent
Gear lever
commands
slower (J1587)
No memorization
during 1.5 sec of
direction change
requests when
vehicle is moving
Temporary
manual mode
disabled
Downhill help
disabled
Return to drive
disabled
N/A
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MID 223 SID 240 Program Memory
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 2
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
Fault data in
program memory
Yellow lamp is
sent
GSECU: No
function except
supply the relay
Unable to shift
out of neutral
position
N/A
MID 223 SID 250 J1708 Information Link
Type of
fault:
FMI Description: Fault Condition: Possible
Symptoms:
Possible Cause:
FMI 9
Abnormal update
rate
The information
link SAE
J1587/J1708
is not working
Yellow lamp is
sent
Data erratic,
intermittent, or
incorrect
Fault in main
software
Yellow lamp is
sent
Use of default
values of
parameters
Faulty device or
component
Internal fault in
control unit
Yellow lamp is
sent
It is not possible
to drive the
vehicle