944e-42 ecm diagnostic system, Section 9.8.2, “944e-42 ecm diagnostic system – Lull 944E-42 Service Manual User Manual
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Electrical System
9.28
Model 644E-42/944E-42
Rev. 6/04
The text discusses each circuit and component, as well 
as component function and replacement. Many of the 
circuits have a separate diagram specific to that circuit’s 
function which can be used for troubleshooting purposes. 
Those same circuits also have their own troubleshooting 
flow chart. Keep in mind that the various systems on the 
vehicle include both electrical and hydraulic components. 
What at first may appear to be an electrical problem may 
turn out to be a hydraulic problem.
Note: All of the main electrical schematics in this 
section are shown in the OFF position. The individual 
circuit diagrams are shown in the ON position.
9.8.2
944E-42 ECM Diagnostic System
Advanced diagnostics are included to make this 
Cummins engine straight forward to repair and service. 
Diagnostic examination of a fault or maintenance 
condition can occur through onboard or offboard 
systems.
Onboard Diagnostics
• Extensive fault detection fault capability within
the ECM
• Flash-out of fault codes
• Engine function indicator light located on the left side
of the dash to indicate warning/stop
• Maintenance lamp
Offboard Diagnostics
• INSITE™, a Windows®-based reporting program
used as a service tool for this engine. It is used to 
help troubleshoot and repair the engine. This tool is 
capable of doing diagnostics and programming. This 
tool is available from your local Cummins Distributor. 
Call the Cummins Customer Assistance Center at 
1-800-343-7357.
Onboard Diagnostics
a. Fault Detection
Faults are detected while the key switch is in the RUN 
position, during the operation of the vehicle itself. If a fault 
becomes active (currently detected) at this time, a fault is 
logged in memory and a snapshot of engine parameters 
is logged. In addition, certain faults may illuminate the 
warning lamp (amber) or the stop lamp (red) depending 
upon the severity of the active fault.
b. Flash-Out of Fault Codes
Fault flash-out mode can be entered through the use of a 
diagnostic switch or the accelerator pedal. To enter the 
fault flash-out mode, the key switch must be in the RUN 
position with the engine not running. 
When a diagnostic switch is used to enter the fault 
flash-out mode, the ECM will automatically flash the first 
fault code after the switch is turned to the RUN position. 
The diagnostic increment/decrement is used to sequence 
forward or backwards through the active faults. 
To enter fault flash-out mode using the accelerator pedal, 
fully depress and release the pedal 3 times. Once in 
diagnostic mode, cycling the accelerator pedal will 
sequence forward through the active faults. The following 
graphic depicts the pattern of the fault code flash-out 
scheme as indicated by the stop lamp.
Stop Lamp (1) - The stop lamp provides critical operator 
messages. These messages require immediate and 
decisive operator response. The stop lamp is also used 
to diagnose flash-out fault codes.
Warning Lamp (2) - The warning lamp provides 
important operator messages. These messages require 
timely operator attention. The warning lamp is also used 
to delineate diagnostic fault codes.
There is a laminated Wiring Diagram and Fault Code 
Information Chart available from your local Cummins 
Distributor. Call the Cummins Customer Assistance 
Center at 1-800-343-7357.
