Circuit Description
The engine control module (ECM) controls engine brakes on cylinders 4, 5, and 6 by sending a signal on the engine brake solenoid number 2 signal circuit. A 2-pin Weather Packâ„¢ connector is located near the number 3 injector pass-through connector at the back of the engine. There is a jumper harness from this connector to the engine brake pass-through connectors on the rocker lever housing.
Component Location
The engine brake solenoids are located under the valve cover. The engine brake solenoids are controlled through the engine harness from the ECM.
Conditions for Running the Diagnostics
This diagnostic runs when the keyswitch is in the ON position and when the pulse width modulated (PWM) device is being energized or de-energized. In some cases the diagnostics can also run at some fixed intervals.
Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes
The engine brake 2 circuit PWM signal is detected to be system voltage when the PWM signal is turned off.
Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active
– ECM illuminates the amber CHECK ENGINE light and/or the MIL immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails.
-The engine brake solenoid 2 can not be energized.
Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code
-To validate the repair, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
-The ECM will turn off the amber CHECK ENGINE light and the fault code will go inactive immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
-This fault code can also be cleared with INSITE electronic service tool.
Shop Talk
The engine brake fault code will only become active once the engine brakes are activated and will remain active until the ECM is powered down. Once the ECM is powered down, the fault code will be inactive until the engine brakes are activated again if the circuit interruption is still present. This tree is designed to troubleshoot an inactive fault code.
Possible Causes
-An open circuit in the engine harness, brake harness, or engine brake solenoids.
-A short to voltage source in the engine harness.
-A damaged ECM.
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