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Signal too low

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status ECM-8400 Power supply 5volt. Signal too low

Reading off diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status ECM-8400
Note! When reading off the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status, other stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and their status will be listed.

- Read off the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status. Check the status of the relevant diagnostic trouble code (DTC).





Was the status of the relevant diagnostic trouble code (DTC) permanent?

Yes - Checking wiring

No - Intermittent fault

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Intermittent fault





Signal too low. Intermittent fault

Checking wiring

Check the cables between
- control module terminal #A57 and camshaft position (CMP) sensor terminal #1
- control module terminal #A58 and manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor terminal #3
- control module terminal #A58 and air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor terminal #3
- control module terminal #B10 and fuel tank pressure sensor terminal #3.
Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground.

Other information
- To connect the breakout box and access the control module, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- To access the control module, see Engine control module (ECM), replacing Service and Repair
- To access or replace the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, see Mass air flow (MAF) sensor, replacing Service and Repair
- To access or replace air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor, see
- To access or replace the fuel tank pressure sensor, see Fuel tank pressure sensor, replacing Service and Repair
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification
- Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults.






Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - Fault Found

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Attempt New Test - Checking wiring

FAULT FOUND - DONE

DONE - DONE

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DONE - DONE

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Checking wiring

Note! The 5 volt supply for the various components is common internally in the control module. Therefore the control module cannot identify which of the outputs are short-circuited to ground. Consequently all the affected outputs must be checked. Check for a short-circuit to ground.

Check the cables between
- control module terminal #A57 and camshaft position (CMP) sensor terminal #1
- control module terminal #A58 and manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor terminal #3
- control module terminal #A58 and air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor terminal #3
- control module terminal #B10 and fuel tank pressure sensor terminal #3.
Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- To connect the breakout box and access the control module, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- To access or replace the control module, see Engine control module (ECM), replacing Service and Repair
- To access or replace the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, see Mass air flow (MAF) sensor, replacing Service and Repair
- To access or replace air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor, see
- To access or replace the fuel tank pressure sensor, see Fuel tank pressure sensor, replacing Service and Repair
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.






Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off.
- Reinstall connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Read off the 5 volt power supply to the sensors.





Is the voltage OK?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - Fault Found

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

YES: Troubleshooting is complete for this DTC
NO: Repeat Procedure.

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