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FAULT CODE 346

Electronic Control Module (ECM) Powerdown Error
Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 346 ECM powerdown Powerdown data are lost. Powerdown data
PID: S253 internal data store include maintenance monitoring, present ECM
SPN: 630 error. and engine delta times, and past fault data.
FMI: 12
LAMP: Yellow
SRT: 00-366

Battery Power and Ground Circuit

Circuit Description

The ECM is a computer that is responsible for engine control, diagnostics, and user features.

Component Location

The ECM is bolted to the control valve body on the left side of the engine.

Shop Talk

This is a fault with the internal memory of the ECM. This fault can be caused by a power
interruption to the ECM or a total loss of battery power.

Fault Code 346 can be caused by not following the correct engine shutdown procedure.
If a master disconnect switch is being used, you must turn the keyswitch OFF, wait 30
seconds, then disconnect the batteries using the master disconnect switch. If the
operator does not wait 30 seconds before disconnecting the batteries, Fault Code 346
will be logged.

If Fault Code 346 is active, turn the keyswitch ON, then turn it to OFF and wait 30
seconds. Repeat this step three times with a 30-second delay between each key cycle.

Cautions and Warnings

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault
codes must be investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

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CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following
test lead when taking a
measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Troubleshooting Steps

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check the equipment battery ?
system.
? STEP 1A. Inspect the battery cable No damaged connections
connections.
? STEP 1B. Check the battery 17.3 to 34.7 VDC (24-VDC system)
voltage.
STEP 2. Check the OEM harness. (The ?
following steps have been
constructed for generic OEM
troubleshooting of the OEM circuit.
Refer to the OEM manual for more
details.)
? STEP 2A. Inspect the OEM No damaged connections
harness fuse connections.
? STEP 2B. Check the OEM harness Less than 10 ohms
fuse.
? STEP 2C. Inspect the OEM No damaged pins
harness and ECM connector pins.
? STEP 2D. Check for an open circuit Less than 10 ohms
in the unswitched battery supply
circuit.
? STEP 2E. Check for a short circuit More than 100k ohms
from pin to pin in the unswitched
battery supply circuit.
STEP 3. Check the engine harness. ?
? STEP 3A. Check the engine No damaged connections
harness ground connection.
? STEP 3B. Inspect the engine No damaged pins
harness and ECM connector pins.

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? STEP 3C. Check for an open circuit Less than 10 ohms

in the block ground circuit.
STEP 4. Clear the fault codes. ?
? STEP 4A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 346 inactive
? STEP 4B. Clear the inactive fault All fault codes cleared
codes.
STEP 5. Download calibration. ?
? STEP 5A. Download calibration. Download successful
? STEP 5B. Cycle keyswitch three Fault Code 346 inactive
times.
? STEP 5C. Clear the inactive fault All fault codes cleared
codes.

Guided Step 1 - Check the equipment battery system.

Guided Step 1A - Inspect the battery cable connections.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Action

inspect the battery cable connections for

the following:

Corrosion

Loose connection.

OK NOT OK
No damaged connections Repair the damaged connections. Refer to
the OEM manual.

Go to 1B Go to 4A

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Guided Step 1B - Check the battery voltage.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Action

check the battery voltage as follows:

Measure the battery voltage with a

multimeter.

OK NOT OK
17.3 to 34.7 VDC (24-VDC system) Refer to Procedure 019-087 the Battery
Voltage Low symptom tree in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, QSK19
Series Engines, Bulletin 3666098, the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, QSK23
Series Engines, Bulletin 4021375,the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, QSK45
and QSK60 Series Engines, Bulletin
3666261, or the Troubleshooting and Repair
Manual, QSK78 Series Engines, Bulletin
3666727.

Go to 2A Go to 4A

Guided Step 2 - Check the OEM harness. (The following

steps have been constructed for generic OEM
troubleshooting of the OEM circuit. Refer to the OEM
manual for more details.)

Guided Step 2A - Inspect the OEM harness fuse connections.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the two 10-amp fuses

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from the OEM interface harness.

Action

inspect the oem harness fuse connections

for the following:

Corroded fuses

Loose fuses.

OK NOT OK
No damaged connections Repair damaged connections

Repair the OEM interface harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-195 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the OEM interface harness.
Refer to Procedure 019-072 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Go to 2B Go to 4A

Guided Step 2B - Check the OEM harness fuse.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the two 10-amp fuses
from the OEM interface harness.

Action

check the oem interface harness fuses.

Measure the resistance of the fuses.

OK NOT OK
Less than 10 ohms Replace the fuses. Refer to Procedure 019-
198 in the Troubleshooting and Repair

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Manual, QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series

Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Go to 2C Go to 4A

Guided Step 2C - Inspect the OEM harness and the ECM connector pins.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault
codes must be investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the OEM interface
harness from the ECM.

Action

inspect the oem interface harness and

ecm connector pins for the following: ?

Corroded pins

Bent or broken pins

Pushed back or expanded pins

Moisture in or on the connector

Missing or damaged connector seals

Dirt or debris in or on the connector
pins.

OK NOT OK
No damaged pins Repair the damaged pins. Flush the dirt,
debris, or moisture from the connector pins.
Repair or replace the OEM interface
harness, or replace the ECM, whichever has
the damaged pins.

Flush the dirt, debris, or moisture from

the connector pins using electronic
contact cleaner, Part Number 3824510.

Install the appropriate connector seal if
it is missing or damaged.

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Repair the OEM interface harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-204 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the OEM interface harness.
Refer to Procedure 019-072 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the ECM. Refer to Procedure
019-031 in the Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual, QSK Fuel System
QSK19 Series Engines, Bulletin
3666113.

Go to 2D Go to 4A

Guided Step 2D - Check for an open circuit in the unswitched battery supply
circuit.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following
test lead when taking a
measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the OEM interface
harness from the ECM.

Disconnect the OEM harness from
the battery.

Action

check for an open circuit in the unswitched

battery supply circuit.

Measure the resistance from pin 3 of

the OEM interface harness ECM
connector to the battery connection

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(ring terminal) on the OEM harness.

Measure the resistance from pin 4 of
the OEM interface harness ECM
connector to the battery connection
(ring terminal) on the OEM harness.

Measure the resistance from pin 5 of
the OEM interface harness ECM
connector to the battery connection
(ring terminal) on the OEM harness.

OK NOT OK
Less than 10 ohms Repair or replace the OEM interface harness

Repair the OEM interface harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-204 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the OEM interface harness.
Refer to Procedure 019-072 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Go to 2E Go to 4A

Guided Step 2E - Check for a short circuit from pin to pin in the unswitched
battery supply circuit.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following
test lead when taking a
measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the OEM interface
harness from the ECM.

Disconnect the OEM harness from

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the battery.

Action

check for a short circuit from pin to pin in

the unswitched battery supply as follows:

Measure the resistance from pin 3 of

the OEM interface harness ECM
connector to all other pins in the
connector, except pins 4 and 5.

Measure the resistance from pin 4 of
the OEM interface harness ECM
connector to all other pins in the
connector, except pins 3 and 5.

Measure the resistance from pin 5 of
the OEM interface harness ECM
connector to all other pins in the
connector, except pins 3 and 4.

OK NOT OK
More than 100k ohms Repair or replace the OEM harness or OEM
interface harness

Repair the OEM interface harness.

Refer to Procedure 019-204 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the OEM interface harness.
Refer to Procedure 019-072 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Repair the OEM harness. Refer to the
OEM manual.

Replace the OEM harness. Refer to
the OEM manual.

Go to 3A Go to 4A

Guided Step 3 - Check the engine harness.

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Guided Step 3A - Check the engine harness ground connection.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the engine harness from
the engine block at the ground
connection.

Action

check the engine harness ground

connection for the following:

Broken connections

Corroded connections

Loose connections

Excessive paint, oil, or dirt.

OK NOT OK
No damaged connections Repair or replace engine harness

Repair the engine harness. Refer to

Procedure 019-197 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Go to 3B Go to 4A

Guided Step 3B - Inspect the engine harness and ECM connector pins.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault
codes must be investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

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Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the engine harness from
the ECM.

Action

inspect the engine harness and ecm

connector pins for the following: ?

Corroded pins

Bent or broken pins

Pushed back or expanded pins

Moisture in or on the connector

Missing or damaged connector seals

Dirt or debris in or on the connector
pins.

OK NOT OK
No damaged pins Repair the damaged pins. Flush the dirt,
debris, or moisture from the connector pins.
Repair or replace the engine harness, or
replace the ECM, whichever has the
damaged pins.

Flush the dirt, debris, or moisture from

the connector pins using electronic
contact cleaner, Part Number 3824510.

Install the appropriate connector seal if
it is missing or damaged.

Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-204 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the ECM. Refer to Procedure
019-031 in the Troubleshooting and
Repair Manual, QSK Fuel System
QSK19 Series Engines, Bulletin
3666113.

Go to 3C Go to 4A

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Guided Step 3C - Check for an open circuit in the block ground circuit.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following
test lead when taking a
measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Conditions

Turn keyswitch OFF.

Disconnect the engine harness from
the ECM.

Disconnect the engine harness from
the battery.

Action

check for an open circuit in the block

ground circuit.

Measure the resistance from pin 7 of

the engine harness ECM connector
to the engine block ground
connection on the engine harness.

Measure the resistance from pin 8 of
the engine harness ECM connector
to the engine block ground
connection on the engine harness.

OK NOT OK
Less than 10 ohms Repair or replace the engine harness

Repair the engine harness. Refer to

Procedure 019-197 or 019-204 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series
Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual,
QSK Fuel System QSK19 Series

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Engines, Bulletin 3666113.

Go to 4A Go to 4A

Guided Step 4 - Clear the fault codes.

Guided Step 4A - Disable the fault code.

Conditions

Connect all components.

Turn keyswitch ON.

Action

disable the fault code. ?

Cycle the keyswitch three times.

Start engine and let it idle for 1
minute.

Verify that Fault Code 346 is
inactive.

OK NOT OK
Fault Code 346 inactive Download the correct calibration.

Go to 4B Go to 5A

Guided Step 4B - Clear the inactive fault codes.

Conditions

Connect all components.

Turn keyswitch ON. ?

Action

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clear the inactive fault codes.

Erase the inactive fault codes using

INSITE?.

OK NOT OK
All fault codes cleared Troubleshoot any remaining active fault
codes.

Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting charts

Guided Step 5 - Download calibration.

Guided Step 5A - Download calibration.

Conditions

Connect all components.

Action ?

download calibration.

Refer to Procedure 019-032.

OK NOT OK
Download successful Check communication connections and retry
download

Repair complete Go to 5B

Guided Step 5B - Cycle keyswitch three times.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault

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codes must be investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

Conditions

Connect all components.

Action ?

cycle keyswitch three times.

Cycle keyswitch three times.

OK NOT OK
Fault Code 346 inactive Replace the ECM. Refer to Procedure 019-
031.

Go to 5C Go to 5A

Guided Step 5C - Clear the inactive fault codes.

Conditions

Connect all components.

Turn keyswitch ON.

Action ?

clear the inactive fault codes.

Erase inactive fault codes with

INSITE?.

OK NOT OK
All fault codes cleared Troubleshoot any remaining active fault
codes.

Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting chart

Last Modified: 19-Nov-2003

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