Need help!! Freightliner with Cat 3406e got me stumped

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  1. 2tonchevy

    2tonchevy Bobtail Member

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    The cat guys kept saying the truck was supposed to supply 5v to a couple pins on the datalink and that would allow the ecm to turn on. I dont have 5v to those pins. But im.not sure i understood them correctly
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

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    If you could find a way to give it the 12V supply, 12V ignition, and battery ground, then see if you have any sensor supply voltage out. Should verify quick if the female terminals coukd be your issue
     
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  4. 2tonchevy

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    Ok,

    So turn the key on with ecm plugged in and check the sensor plug (top) for sensor output voltage?

    This will verify what?
     
  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I meant with the vehicle harness off of the ecm, and give 12v and ground to 4, 5, 6, and see if yoy have sensor voltage.
     
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    2tonchevy Bobtail Member

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    Ok

    Where would i check for sensor voltage?
     
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    2tonchevy Bobtail Member

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    And what does sensor voltage mean if i have it?
     
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    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    If it does have sensor voltage that way, but not with the vehicle harness connected, the 4, 5, or 6 terminal of the vehicle harness would seem the problem.
     
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  9. Big Road Skateboard

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    Check for the 5v signal at your coolant level sensor, that's on pin 36. That 5v signal comes out of the ECM.

    It won't be there if ypur ECM isn't powering up. Then if you hotwire it on 4, 5, and 6, and you have 5v at pin 36, your harness pins are your problem
     
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  10. 2tonchevy

    2tonchevy Bobtail Member

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    Ok ill check that asap and report back.
     
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    2tonchevy Bobtail Member

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    The bottom plug on my ecm goes into the truck cab....the top plug goes to the engine sensors.

    So how does pin 36 on the bottom plug (schematic) go to the coolant sensor??
     
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