Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Specifications Specifications Climate Unit, Signal Description Connection between the control unit and cable harness Conditions: • Breakout box 9998699 connected to adapter 9998596 between the control unit and cable harness. • Breakout box 9998699 connected to adapter 9990025 between the control unit and cable harness.
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Specifications Termi- Measurement Nominal value Signal type Other points V ≈ B+ BSA9 Power supply, ignition key in BSA9 - BSA15 driving position BSA10 V ≈ B+ BSA11 Supply voltage BSA11 - BSA15 V ≈ B+ BSA12 Magnetic clutch, air BSA12 - BSA15...
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Specifications Connected to the cable harness Conditions: • Breakout box 9998699 with adapter 9990025 connected to cable harness. • Breakout box 9998699 with adapter 9998596 connected to cable harness. • Control unit disconnected. R = resistance in ohms ( ) T8008832 W8003419 1 BSA (15 pin)
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Specifications Termi- Measurement Nominal value Signal type Other points BSA13 BSA14 R ≈ 0 BSA15 Ground connection BSA15 - Ground BSB1 BSB2 BSB3 BSB4 BSB5 R ≈ 2 BSB6 Sensor, system pressure BSB6 - BSB3 2 bar R ≈...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Tools Tools Special Equipment For special tools and other special equipment ordering instructions, see tool information in group 08. Special tools 9990025 9998534 9998596 AC Adapter 4 pin DIN adapter AC Adapter 9998699 Breakout box...
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Tools Other special equipment 85105675 85104410 J-39200 Overlay used with 9998596 Overlay used with 9990025 Digital Multimeter...
Yellow lamp lights up • The compressor "cycles" 20 s active, 60 s inactive Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 2 Temperature Sensor Evaporator, Check” page 12 FMI 4 Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage T8008560 Conditions for fault code:...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-01 MID 146 SID 2 Temperature Sensor Evaporator, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a...
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting Signal cable Conditions: • Measuring voltage using the J-39200 Digital Multimeter. • Engine with increased idle speed approx. 1000 rpm. • Measurement to the control unit. • Control unit connected. • Air conditioning (A/C) system active. Measurement points Nominal value V ≈...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting MID 146 SID 5 Stepper Motor, Fresh Air and Recirculation General information The stepper motor opens and closes the shutter for the fresh air and recirculation. The stepper motor is located on the front edge of the climate control unit.
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-02 MID 146 SID 5 Stepper Motor Fresh Air-recirculation, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a more detailed description of fault-tracing cables and connectors, see service information group 371.
Noticeable external symptoms: • Yellow lamp lights up • No control of Fresh air / Recirculation SID 6 Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 6 Stepper Motor Air Distribution, T8008562 Component: A34 Climate Control Unit, E32 Climate Check” page 17 unit...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-03 MID 146 SID 6 Stepper Motor Air Distribution, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a more detailed description of fault-tracing cables and connectors, see service information group 371.
No control of air mixture / heat control • ECC- Impaired control of air mixture • T8008563 MCC/BAS- Impaired heat control Component: A34 Climate Control Unit, E32 Climate Appropriate check: unit • See “MID 146 SID 9 Stepper Motor, Air Mix/Heat Control, Check ” page 19...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-04 MID 146 SID 9 Stepper Motor, Air Mix/Heat Control, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a more detailed description of fault-tracing cables and connectors, see service information group 371.
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting MID 146 SID 11 Solenoid Clutch, Compressor General information The magnetic clutch mechanically engages and disengages the compressor. The magnetic clutch is part of the compressor. Fault code FMI 4 Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage Conditions for fault code: •...
Component: A34 Climate Control Unit, E32 Climate unit, F33 Fuse ECC climate unit Noticeable external symptoms: • Yellow lamp lights up • No heat from the climate control unit Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 12 Water Control Valve, Check” page 22...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-05 MID 146 SID 12 Water Control Valve, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699, 9998596 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a...
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting Power supply cable Conditions: • Measuring voltage using the J-39200 Digital Multimeter. • Ignition key in the drive position. • Measurement to the control unit. • Control unit connected. Measurement points Nominal value V ≈...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting MID 146 SID 13 Temperature Sensor, Heat Exchanger Possible cause: • Connector to sensor disconnected • Signal cable short-circuited to higher voltage • Ground lead short-circuited to higher voltage • An ECC control unit was mistakenly installed in place...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-06 MID 146 SID 13 Temperature Sensor Heat Exchanger, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a...
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting Signal cable Conditions: • Measuring voltage using the J-39200 Digital Multimeter. • Engine with increased idle speed approx. 1000 rpm. • Measurement to the control unit. • Control unit connected. • Air conditioning (A/C) system active. Measurement points Nominal value V ≈...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting MID 146 SID 14 Circulation Fan, Temperature Sensor, Cab General information The fan draws air into the cab temperature sensor so that the sensor retains the current cab temperature. The fan is built into the cab temperature sensor and is located in the center of the dashboard.
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting MID 146 SID 15 Engine Fan Request General information The climate control unit sends a ground request to the Vehicle electronic control unit (VECU) for engine fan to control the A/C system pressure. The (VECU) sends the request to the Electronic engine control unit (EECU) via datalink to turn on the fan to cool the condensor.
None of the stepper motors for Fresh air / Recirculation, Air distribution or Air mixture (SID 5, 6, 9) can be controlled Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 16 Stepper Motor Phase 1, Check” page 30 T8008569 Component: A34 Climate Control Unit, E32 Climate Unit...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-07 MID 146 SID 16 Stepper Motor Phase 1, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a more detailed description of fault-tracing cables and connectors, see service information group 371.
None of the stepper motors for Fresh air / Recirculation, Air distribution or Air mixture (SID 5, 6, 9) can be controlled Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 17 Stepper Motor Phase 2, Check” page 32 T8008570 Component: A34 Climate Control Unit, E32 Climate Unit...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-08 MID 146 SID 17 Stepper Motor Phase 2, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a more detailed description of fault-tracing cables and connectors, see service information group 371.
None of the stepper motors for Fresh air / Recirculation, Air distribution or Air mixture (SID 5, 6, 9) can be controlled Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 18 Stepper Motor Phase 3, Check” page 34 T8008571 Component: A34 Climate Control Unit, E32 Climate Unit...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-09 MID 146 SID 18 Stepper Motor Phase 3, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a more detailed description of fault-tracing cables and connectors, see service information group 371.
None of the stepper motors for Fresh air / Recirculation, Air distribution or Air mixture (SID 5, 6, 9) can be controlled Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 19 Stepper Motor Phase 4, Check” page 36 T8008572 Component: A34 Climate Control Unit, E32 Climate Unit...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-10 MID 146 SID 19 Stepper Motor Phase 4, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a more detailed description of fault-tracing cables and connectors, see service information group 371.
Yellow lamp lights up • No cooling effect Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 22 Pressure Sensor Refrigerant High Pressure Side, Check ” page 38 FMI 4 Abnormally low voltage or short-circuit to lower voltage Conditions for fault code: T8009496 •...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-11 MID 146 SID 22 Pressure Sensor Refrigerant High Pressure Side, Check Special tools: 9998534 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a...
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting Checking component Conditions: • The component connector disconnected. • Measuring resistance using a J-39200 Digital Multimeter. • Measurement to the component. Measurement Nominal value points R ≈ 2 2 - 4 (2 bar, 29 psi) R ≈...
Noticeable external symptoms: • Yellow lamp lights up • No air conditioning (A/C) function • Only temperature control in the extreme positions; maximum heat or maximum cooling Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 SID 232 5 Volt Supply Sensors, Check” page 41...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-12 MID 146 SID 232 5 Volt Supply Sensors, Check Special tools: 9998534 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting MID 146 SID 250 J1708 Information Link General information Diagnostic signals along with general information are sent on the SAE J1587/1708 data link. In case of failure this information link serves as a back up to the SAE J1939 control data link.
Yellow lamp lights up • Considerably reduced temperature control Appropriate check: • See “MID 146 PID 170 Temperature Sensor Cab, Check” page 44 • Check control unit part numbers for correct installation. Wrongly installed parts may appear to function correctly, but will give very poor cooling/heating performance.
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting 8730-21-02-13 MID 146 PID 170 Temperature Sensor Cab, Check Special tools: 9990025, 9998596, 9998699 Other special equipment: J-39200 NOTE • Check all relevant connectors. Check for loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation. For a...
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Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting Checking component Conditions: • The component connector disconnected. • Measuring resistance using a J-39200 Digital Multimeter. • Measurement to the component. Measurement Nominal value points R ≈ 52.75 - 57.46 k 3 - 4 (-10 C, 14 F) R ≈...
Group 87 Climate Control, Fault Codes Troubleshooting MID 146 PID 171 Temperature Sensor, Ambient Temperature Error code FMI 3 Abnormally high voltage or short-circuit to higher voltage. Conditions for error code: • If the control unit detects a voltage higher than 4.9V the control unit interprets this as an error and a fault code is stored.
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