3 Recommended Steps to Diagnosing a Fault Code (3-Minute Read) In this week's blog post we break it down for you, so that you can understand what steps to take when a fault code comes up on your dashboard. What is a fault code? An issue that occurs triggers what is called a “fault code.” This is basically an error message. Your vehicle is telling you that there is an issue that is going on and you need to get it diagnosed and repaired. With over 1,000 fault codes available on a late-model vehicle you need to take the right approach to ensure you are not causing additional harm to your engine by ignoring fault codes. Step 1 The first step...
What is Volvo CE EATS Failure?First, let’s define what EATS stands for. EATS stands for Engine Aftertreament System. Volvo construction equipment (CE) have been globally equipped with aftertreatment components since 2011 to ensure all emission regulations have been met. The aftertreatment system on your piece of equipment is very complex and we are here to break it down for you. Let’s talk about the EATS Failure The simple way to describe this failure is that there is a notification that comes up on your display panel, or HMICU, which indicates that the aftertreatment system has a failure. There are many components that make up this entire system depending on the emission standards. An easy way to remember which emission...
The OTR+Care is designed to give you peace of mind with your DTC + AFT Reset Tool purchase. With OTR+Care you get a 5-year warranty, free overnight shipping for your replacement Reset Tool, and one vehicle transfer. You can purchase OTR+Care at the same time as your Reset Tool or within one year of purchasing your Reset Tool. Why did we create this care plan? A customer who purchased a Detroit Diesel Reset Tool sold his Freightliner truck and bought a Volvo truck with a Volvo D13 engine. His tool was out of the 30-day return policy and he was wondering what we could do for him in terms of a replacement tool. Since each Reset Tool is designed for a specific make, engine, and manufacture,...
What Happens If Your Truck Can No Longer Regen? ________________________________________________________________________ Essential Takeaways Failure of a regen may lead to an engine shut down. Pay attention to your CEL (Check Engine Light) as this may disable a DPF regen process. There are multiple reasons that may prevent a DPF regen. These include, but are not limited to, a clogged DPF filter, EGR fault codes, your VGT turbo operation. ________________________________________________________________________ Regeneration, or regen, of the DPF filter is the process that burns the soot accumulation that is inside the DPF filter. If you can no longer start a regen then you will eventually get stuck in a derate which will then lead to an engine shut down. The regen process and how it works...
What is an AHI Dosing Module on Volvo / Mack engines? (3-minute read) Essential Takeaways The AHI module’s purpose is to regulate and control the amount of fuel that goes to the 7th injector during the DPF regeneration process. The AHI module goes through various self-checks during the operation of the engine. If the system detects an issue, it will automatically cause an active fault code related to the AHI module or 7th injector. If you have a failed AHI module, passive, active, and forced DPF regens will all fail. You cannot bypass the AHI module to do a forced regen. The truck requires all of the emission components to be in proper working order for the truck to start a forced...
