Section 100.3
SPN 2798/FMI 5
This diagnosis is typically injector #4, 5, or 6 spill control valve circuit is shorted to battery/power.
Section 100.3.1
Short to Battery/Power Check
Check as follows:
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the MCM 120–pin connector.
- Using the J-48475 breakout box and appropriate overlay, connect the MCM side of the harness ONLY.
- Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
- Measure the voltage between pin 5 of the J-48475 breakout box and ground.
- If voltage is greater than 0.5 V, contact the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center at 313–592–5800 for authorization to replace the MCM..
- If no voltage is present, go to the next step.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Connect the Engine Harness side of the J-48475 breakout box.
- Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
- Disconnect the #4 unit pump.
- Measure the voltage between pin 4 of the MCM 120–pin connector and ground.
- If voltage is present, repair the short circuit to power between pin 4 of the MCM 120–pin connector and the #1 unit pump. See Figure "Unit Pumps #4, 5, and 6" . Refer to "100.3.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
- If no voltage is present, go to the next step.

Figure 1. Unit Pumps #4, 5, and 6
- Disconnect the #5 unit pump.
- Measure the voltage between pin 8 of the MCM 120–pin connector and ground.
- If voltage is present, repair the short circuit to power between pin 8 of the MCM 120–pin connector and the #5 unit pump. See Figure "Unit Pumps #4, 5, and 6" . Refer to "100.3.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
- If no voltage is present, go to the next step.
- Disconnect the #6 unit pump.
- Measure the voltage between pin 6 of the MCM 120–pin connector and ground.
- If voltage is present, repair the short circuit to power between pin 6 of the MCM 120–pin connector and the #6 unit pump. See Figure "Unit Pumps #4, 5, and 6" . Refer to "100.3.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
- If no voltage is present, repair the short circuit to power between 11, 13 and/or 15 of the MCM 120–pin connector and unit pumps #4, 5, or 6. See Figure "Unit Pumps #4, 5, and 6" . Refer to "100.3.1.1 Verify Repairs" .
Section 100.3.1.1
Verify Repairs
Verify repairs as follows:
- Turn ignition OFF.
- Reconnect any electrical connections that were disconnected to perform the diagnosis.
- Clear codes with DDDL 7.0 or latest version.
- Start and bring engine up to operating temperature (over 140°F/60°C).
- Verify operation is satisfactory and no warning lamps illuminate. If warning lamps illuminate, troubleshoot the codes. If assistance is required, call the Detroit Diesel Customer Support Center at 313–592–5800.
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