Truck has Cummins ISX. I'm having electrical issues. Flip the turn signal today and the dash went dark - truck died. I turned the key off and started it again. Run rough. Cut it off and looked at the codes. Is anyone familiar with this on the LCM: Potentiometer Signal MID 216, PSID -, FMI 5? Recurring issue but seems to be getting worse. Also threw MID 216, PSID 49 , FMI 5 under the LCM. The ECU shows MSID 144, PSID 230 and FMI 4. Any guidance would be appreciated.
2009 Volvo VNL 630
Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by JCAshley, Jun 24, 2016.
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-MID 216, PSID 49 , FMI 5 - Tractor roof marker/clearance lamps - electrical fault - current below normal or open circuit
-MID 216, PSID -, FMI 5 - light control module - electrical fault - current below normal or open circuit
-MSID 144, PSID 230 and FMI 4 - vehicle ecu - software fault - voltage below normal or shorted to low source
you should load test your batteries, check battery connections for any loose connectors(connection from cable into connector as well for looseness) and the nut for the posts, cleanup all of them real good, make sure the alternator is putting out 13.6 volts. see if the codes clear up, if not then you need to perform further diagnostics, we can cross that bridge when you get there. if you dont mind take a picture of your batteries before disconnecting everything, i want to see them, as well as reference for you to put it back together -
Thanks. I've had several mechanics look at the truck but I don't think the batteries have been loaded tested. Will do that on tomorrow.
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If your truck is equipped with a battery cut off switch. Have them check that. They get exposed to the elements and sometimes cause weird issues.
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also check the cab power circuit very likely you have a bad connection or even a losse battery and when you turn on the lights the draw is to much and it shuts of dash, eventually it will shut off everything and even truck once it breaks off
JCAshley Thanks this. -
Checked each battery and they are good. Alt is putting out about 14 volts, all nuts on posts are clean and tight. Any other suggestions?
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No battery cutoff. Low voltage cables running to cab are disconnected.
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It does seems like too much power is being drawn. The dash flickers (at times) when the brakes are depressed, turn signal flipped, head lights turn on, or a/c turned on. Everything in the battery is clean and tight. System is charging just fine. There's a disconnect (sometimes) between what the volts of mechanical components are putting out as compared to what the dash is reading. Sometimes on dash volts will drop to under 11 while the alternator is putting out 14. Have not been ever to see a constant pattern other, it's erratic.
BTW the dash was replaced and programmed last week by a shop. Was told for sure that was the problem.
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You should have a 120a fuse on top of batteries with cable going straight to the can check to make sure I've seen the connection break off
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The cable is half the gauge of the battery cable that's the only other power and ground besides the starter cables
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