Fault Code 186: Engine Default Idle Torque Limit
J1939: SA 3 SPN 7828 FMI 12, 13, 19
Overview
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) sends and receives the Engine Default Idle Torque Limit (EDITL) message from the Engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU) over the Primary Data Link. This message is used by the TCM to confirm the Engine ECU is receiving and responding to the requested idle torque limit.
Detection
The TCM monitors the EDITL message. If the message is not received or invalid, the TCM sets the fault code active.
Conditions to Set Fault Code Active
FMI 12 – Bad Intelligent Device: EDITL message does not match SPN 1845 – Transmission Communications Failure Idle Torque Limit (TCFITL) message for 30 seconds.
FMI 13 – Out Of Calibration: EDITL message not available for 30 seconds.
FMI 19 – Received Network Data In Error: EDITL message was received but in error for 30 seconds.
Fallback
All FMIs:
- Amber warning lamp on
Note: Vehicle may have additional fallback modes.
Conditions to Set Fault Code Inactive
FMI 12: EDITL and TCFITL messages match for 10 seconds.
FMI 13, 19: EDITL message available and valid for 10 seconds.
Possible Causes
All FMIs
- Vehicle Components
- Engine ECU software configuration incompatible
Note: Refer to OEM for troubleshooting a failed system.
Additional Tools
- None
Fault Code 186 Troubleshooting
Set the vehicle parking brake and chock wheels.
Record the transmission fault codes, FMIs, occurrences, and timestamps from the Service Activity Report created during the Diagnostic Procedure.
If Fault Code 186 is Inactive and there are other Active vehicle or transmission fault codes, troubleshoot all Active fault codes. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 186 FMI 13 is Active, refer to OEM and enable vehicle Engine Default Idle Torque Limit SPN 7828. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 186 FMI 13 is Inactive, Go to Step V
If Fault Code 186 FMI 12 is Active or Inactive, Contact Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies for further diagnostic instructions. For Help Line phone numbers, go to Contact Information. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 186 FMI 19 is Active or Inactive, there is a fault with the Engine Default Idle Torque Limit message sent from a vehicle module. Contact OEM for further diagnostic instructions. Go to Step V
Key off.
Reconnect all connectors and verify that all components are properly installed.
Key on with engine off.
Connect ServiceRanger.
Go to “Fault Codes”.
Select “Clear All Faults”.
Operate vehicle and attempt to reset the fault code or duplicate the previous complaint.
Check for fault codes using ServiceRanger.
If no fault codes set and the vehicle operates properly, test complete.
If Fault Code 186 sets Active during operation, Go to Step A
If a fault code other than 186 sets Active, go to Fault Code Isolation Procedure Index.