9-165 Data Link Circuit, SAE J1939

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General Information
Resistance Check
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The OEM J1939 datalink circuit is

located in the OEM wiring harness.

The purpose of this datalink is to allow

communication with vehicle control-
operated systems such as transmission
controllers, traction control system, etc.
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The traditional OEM J1939 datalink
circuit is described as a shielded twisted
pair and includes the wires connected to Next
the J1939 datalink positive (+) pin, the
J1939 datalink negative (-) pin, and the
J1939 (shield) pin in the OEM harness.

On newer vehicles and equipment,

OEM's can utilize an OEM J1939
datalink circuit that is described as an
unshielded twisted pair (UTP). The
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) J1939
datalink does not include the J1939
(shield) pin and only includes the J1939
datalink positive (+) pin and the J1939
datalink negative (-) pin in the OEM
harness.

With the keyswitch in the ON position,

public datalink messages will be
broadcast on the OEM J1939 datalink.
The broadcast will stop when the
keyswitch is turned to the OFF position.

The Society of Automotive Engineers

(SAE) J1939 has strict guidelines
that must be followed for successful
communication. Understanding some
fundamentals about SAE J1939 will help
make sure these guidelines are followed.

The main component of an SAE J1939 SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

system is a backbone harness. The harness
can be up to 40 meters [131 feet] in length.
The backbone harness is terminated at each Previous Next
end with a 120 ohm resistor.

A maximum of thirty different devices can

be attached to the SAE J1939 backbone at
once. Each device, such as the datalink
adapter, is connected to the backbone
through a stub, which can be up to 1 meter
[3.3 ft] in length. The stub connector is a 3-
pin plug.

The terminating resistor caps (1) must be in

place on the OEM backbone harness plugs
(2) to maintain proper communication. Each
resistor is 120 ohms and can be located in a
removable cap.

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Some OEMs will choose to provide a
complete SAE J1939 backbone harness. If
this is supplied, connection to the INSITE™
electronic service tool is accomplished by a
9-pin datalink connector (1), Part Number
3162848.

NOTE: Some OEM's place a 9-pin SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

connector in the cab, but do not connect
all of the pins to support J1939 protocol.
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Para comprobar si la columna vertebral del
OEM J1939, gire el interruptor de llave a la
posición OFF. Mida la resistencia del enlace
de datos positivos (+) pin SAE J1939 a la
negativa de enlace de datos SAE J1939 (-)
pines del conector de 9 pines Deutsch ™.

El multímetro debe leer entre 50 y 65

ohmios para la herramienta de servicio
electrónico INSITE ™ para poder establecer
la comunicación.

Si el fabricante no suministra el arnés

troncal J1939 al conector de 9 pines, la
única forma de establecer la comunicación
J1939 es a través de ya sea la configuración
de la comunicación de banco o por el
módulo de control del motor a través de la
configuración de las comunicaciones del
motor. Consulte el Procedimiento 022-999.

NOTE: The typical SAE J1939 connector

will be a 9-pin connector.
 Pin Signal

A Ground

B Unswitched Battery
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C J1939 datalink (+)
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D J1939 datalink (-)

E J1939 datalink (shield) (if available)

F J1708 datalink (+)

G J1708 datalink (-)

H Open

J Open

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WARNING

Batteries can emit explosive gases. To

reduce the possibility of personal
injury, always ventilate the
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 compartment before servicing the Previous Next
batteries. To reduce the possibility of
arcing, remove the negative (-) battery
cable first and attach the negative (-)
battery cable last.

CAUTION

Proper leads and/or a Cummins®

approved circuit testing tool must be
used when working with electrical
connectors to prevent pin expansion
and damage to the connector.

Gire el interruptor de llave a la posición

OFF.

Desconecte las baterías.

Desconecte el conector de mazo del

OEM de la ECU.

Inserte un cable de prueba en el enchufe

positivo de enlace de datos (+) pines del
conector del arnés del OEM SAE J1939,
y conectarlo a la sonda multímetro.
Inserte el otro cable de prueba en el
enchufe positivo de enlace de datos (+)
pines del conector de 9 pines Deutsch ™
SAE J1939, y conéctelo al multímetro.

Mida la resistencia. El multímetro debe

mostrar un circuito cerrado (10 ohmios o
menos).

Si el circuito no está cerrado, reparar o

reemplazar el arnés del OEM. Consulte
la resolución de problemas OEM y
manual de reparaciones para los
procedimientos.
Introduzca la punta de un multímetro en
el SAE J1939 datalink negative (-) of the
OEM harness connector. Touch the other
lead to the SAE J1939 datalink negative
(-) pin of the 9-pin Deutsch™ connector.
Measure the resistance. The
multimeter must show a closed circuit
(10 ohms or less)

Si el circuito no está cerrado, reparar o

reemplazar el arnés del OEM. Consulte
la resolución de problemas OEM y
manual de reparaciones para los
procedimientos.

Si los valores son correctos, el circuito

aún debe ser revisado por un corto
circuito a tierra y cortocircuitos de pin a
pin.

Retire el cable del terminal negativo de

enlace de datos SAE J1939 (-) pines del
conector del arnés del OEM y la inserta
en el enlace de datos SAE J1939
(escudo) pin, si el pin escudo está
disponible.

Si el circuito de enlace de datos J1939 es

un par trenzado sin blindaje (UTP), no
será proporcionado terminal shield.

Si se proporciona el pin escudo, medir la

resistencia del enlace de datos SAE
J1939 (escudo) pines del conector del
arnés del OEM para el enlace de datos
SAE J1939 (escudo) pines del conector
de 9 pines Deutsch ™.

El multímetro debe mostrar un circuito

cerrado (10 ohmios o menos). Si el
circuito no está cerrado, reparar o
reemplazar el arnés del OEM. Consulte
la resolución de problemas OEM y
manual de reparaciones para los
procedimientos.

Si se proporciona el (escudo) pin, medir

la resistencia del enlace de datos SAE

J1939 ( escudo) pines del conector de 9
pines Deutsch ™ al bloque del motor o
de la tierra del chasis . El escudo de
enlace de datos SAE J1939 debe
conectarse a tierra a la tierra de la batería
del vehículo. El multímetro debe mostrar
un circuito cerrado ( 10 ohmios o menos
) . Si el circuito no está cerrado ,
consulte la solución de problemas del
OEM y manual de reparaciones para la
instrucción de reparación.

Si más de 10 ohmios se miden en

cualquiera de estos pasos , no puede
haber un circuito abierto en el sentido
positivo de enlace de datos ( +) pin SAE
J1939 , el negativo de enlace de datos
SAE J1939 ( -) pin, o el pasador SAE
J1939 ( escudo) , o la polaridad no es
correcta. También puede haber un
circuito abierto del pasador de enlace de
datos ( escudo) para tierra de la batería
del vehículo.

Si los valores son correctos, el enlace de

datos positivos ( +) pin SAE J1939 y el
negativo de enlace de datos ( -) pin
todavía deben ser revisados por un corto
circuito a tierra. Lo positivo de enlace de
datos ( +) pin SAE J1939 , el negativo de
enlace de datos ( -) pin, y el enlace de
datos ( escudo) pinmust todavía ser
verificada por un corto circuito de pin a
pin .
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CAUTION

Proper leads and/or a Cummins®

approved circuit testing tool must be
used when working with electrical
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connectors to prevent pin expansion
and damage to the connector.
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Disconnect the OEM harness connector

from the ECU. Insert a test lead into the
SAE J1939 datalink positive (+) pin of
the OEM harness connector and connect
it to a multimeter probe. Touch the other
multimeter probe to the engine block or
chassis ground.

Measure the resistance. The

multimeter must show an open circuit
(100k ohms or more).

If the circuit is not open, repair or

replace the OEM harness. Refer to the
OEM troubleshooting and repair manual.

Remove the test lead from the SAE

J1939 datalink positive (+) pin and insert
it into the SAE J1939 datalink negative
(-) pin. Measure the resistance from the
SAE J1939 datalink negative (-) pin of
the OEM harness connector to the
engine block or chassis ground. The
multimeter must show an open circuit
(100k ohms or more).

If the circuit is not open, repair or

replace the OEM harness. Refer to the
OEM troubleshooting and repair manual.

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Pin

CAUTION

Proper leads and/or a Cummins®

approved circuit testing
tool must be used when working
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with electrical connectors to
prevent pin expansion and
damage to the connector. Previous Next

Disconnect the OEM harness

connector from the ECU.

Insert a test lead into the SAE J1939

datalink positive (+) pin of the OEM
harness connector and connect it to
the multimeter probe. Insert the
other test lead into another pin in the
connector of the OEM harness and
connect it to the other multimeter
probe.

Measure the resistance from the

SAE J1939 datalink positive (+) pin
to the first pin in the connector. The
multimeter must show an open
circuit (100k ohms or more).

If the circuit is not open, repair or

replace the OEM harness. Refer to
the OEM troubleshooting and repair
manual.

Measure the resistance from the

SAE J1939 datalink positive (+) pin
of the OEM harness connector to all
other pins in the connector, one at a
time. The multimeter mustshow an
open circuit (100k ohms or more) at
all pins, except the J1939 datalink
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If the circuit is not open, repair or

replace the OEM harness. Refer to Previous Next
the OEM troubleshooting and repair
manual.

Remove the test lead from the J1939

datalink positive (+) pin and insert it
into the J1939 datalink (shield) pin
of the OEM harness connector, if
the shield pin is available

NOTE: If the J1939 datalink

circuit is an unshielded twisted SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
pair (UTP), the (shield) pin
will not be provided. If the shield
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pin is not provided, the datalink
negative (-) pin must still be
checked for a short circuit to the
other pins.

Insert the other test lead into another

pin in the connector. Measure the
resistance.

The multimeter must show an open

circuit (100k ohms or more).

If the circuit is not open, repair or

replace the OEM harness. Refer to
the OEM troubleshooting and repair
manual.

Measure the resistance from the

SAE J1939 datalink (shield) pin, if
available, to all other pins in the
connector, one at a time. The
multimeter must show an open
circuit (100k ohms or more).

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replace the OEM harness. Refer to
the OEM troubleshooting and repair
manual. Previous Next

Remove the test lead from the SAE

J1939 datalink (shield) pin and
insert it into the SAE J1939 datalink
negative (-) pin of the OEM harness
connector. Insert the other test lead
into another pin in the connector.
Measure the resistance.
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The multimeter must show an open
circuit (100k ohms or more).
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If the circuit is not open, repair or
replace the OEM harness. Refer to
the OEM troubleshooting and repair
manual.
Measure the resistance from the
SAE J1939 datalink negative (-) pin
of the OEM harness connector to all
other pins in the connector. The
multimeter must show an open
circuit (100k ohms or more) at all
pins, except the J1939 datalink
positive (+) pin. SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

If the circuit is not open, repair or

replace the OEM harness. Refer to Previous
the OEM troubleshooting and repair
manual.

Connect all the components after the

repair is complete.

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9-Pin Data link Cable, Part Number 3165159

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9-Pin In-Cab Data link Connector

  A. Ground
 B. Battery (+)
 C. J1939 data link (+)
 D. J1939 data link (-)
 E. J1939 data link shield
 F. J1708 data link (+)
 G. J1708 data link (-)
 H. Open
 J. Open

Mida la resistencia de las clavijas de A, B, C, D, E, F y G en el conector

de 9 pines a la ubicación correspondiente en el conector de 25 pines,
como se muestra. El multímetro debe mostrar un circuito cerrado (10
ohmios o menos). Si un circuito cerrado IsNot, sustituya el cable de
enlace de datos

CAUTION

To avoid the possibility of damage to connector pins, use male test lead,
Part Number 3824811, on the 6-pin Deutsch™ connector. Use male test
lead, Part Number 3822758, on the 25-pin connector.

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6-Pin Data link Cable, Part Number 3165160

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6-Pin In-Cab Data link Connector

A. J1708 data link (+)

B. J1708 data link (-)
C. Battery (+)
D. Open
E. Ground
F. Open.

Mida la resistencia de las clavijas de A, B, C, y E en el conector de 6

pines a la ubicación correspondiente en el conector de 25 pines, como se
muestra. El multímetro debe mostrar un circuito cerrado (10 ohmios o
menos). Si se notclosed un circuito, cambiar el cable de enlace de datos

CAUTION
To avoid the possibility of damage to the connector pins, use male test
lead, Part Number 3822758, on the 25-pin connector. Use female test
lead, Part Number 3823994, on the 3-pin connector. Use male test lead,
Part Number 3822995, on the 2-pin power connector.

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3-Pin Data link Cable, Part Number 3165141

Mida la resistencia de las clavijas de A, B y C en el conector de 3-pin a la

ubicación correspondiente en el conector de 25 pines, como se muestra.
Mida la resistencia de los pines D y E en el conector de alimentación de 2
pines a la ubicación correspondiente en el conector de 5 pines como se
muestra. El multímetro debe mostrar un circuito cerrado (10 ohmios o
menos). Si un circuito no está cerrado, sustituya el cable de enlace de
datos.
 CAUTION

To avoid the possibility of damage to connector pins, use two male test
leads, Part Number 3823993, on each 3-pin connector.

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Mini Backbone Cable, Part Number 3163096

Medir la resistencia de clavija A en un extremo del cable principal a la

clavija A en el extremo opuesto del cable principal. Repetir para los pines
B y C. El multímetro debe mostrar un circuito cerrado (10 ohmios o
menos). Si un circuito no está cerrado, sustituya el cable principal. Medir
la resistencia entre los pines A y B en cada extremo del cable para medir
la resistencia de terminación. El valor de la resistencia de terminación
debe medir entre 50 a 70 ohms.
 CAUTION

To avoid the possibility of damage to connector pins, use two female test
leads, Part Number 3823994, on each 3-pin connector.

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Gender Changer Cable, Part Number 3163597

Mida la resistencia de clavija A en un extremo del cable de cambiador de

género a la clavija A en el extremo opuesto del cable de cambiador de
género. Repetir para los pines B y C. El multímetro debe mostrar un
circuito cerrado (10 ohmios o menos). Si un circuito no está cerrado,
sustituya el cable del cambiador de género.