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FAULT CODE 197
Coolant Level - Data Valid but Below Normal
Operational Range - Moderately Severe Level
Overview
CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 197 Coolant Level - Data Valid but Below Normal None on
PID: P111 Operational Range - Moderately Severe Level. Low performance.
SPN: 111 engine coolant level detected.
FMI: 1/18
LAMP: Amber
SRT:
Engine Coolant Level
Circuit Description
The engine coolant level sensor monitors the engine coolant level within the coolant system
and passes information to the electronic control module (ECM) through the OEM harness.
Component Location
The engine coolant level sensor is typically located in the radiator top tank or surge tank.
Refer to the OEM troubleshooting and repair manual for the location.
Shop Talk
This fault code goes active when the coolant level inside the radiator top tank or surge tank
drops below the sensor level. Fill the top tank with coolant.
Troubleshooting Steps
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
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STEP 1. Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A. Check for Fault Code Active or inactive counts of Fault Code
197. 197?
Guided Step 1 - Check the fault codes.
Guided Step 1A - Check for Fault Code 197.
Conditions
z Turn keyswitch ON.
z Connect INSITE™ the electronic
service tool.
Action
Check for fault codes.
z Use INSITE™ the electronic
service tool to read the fault codes.
Active or inactive counts of Fault Code Active or inactive counts of Fault Code
197? 197?
YES NO
Add coolant to the engine. Refer to No Repair
Procedure 008-018 in the ISC, QSC8.3,
ISL, and QSL9 Troubleshooting and Repair
Manual, Bulletin 4021418 or ISBe and ISB
(Common Rail Fuel System) Series
Engines, Bulletin 4021271.
Repair complete. Repair complete
Last Modified: 07-Mar-2005
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Cummins, Inc.
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