Fault Code 150: ASR Engine Control Active
J1939: SA 3 SPN 561 FMI 13, 19
Overview
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) receives the vehicle’s Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Engine Control Active message from a vehicle Electronic Control Unit (ECU) over the Primary Data Link (J1939A). This information is used to determine transmission operation.
Detection
The TCM monitors ASR Engine Control Active messages. If messages are not received or are invalid, the fault is set Active.
Conditions to Set Fault Code Active
FMI 13 - Out of Calibration: ASR Engine Control Active message not available for 5 seconds.
FMI 19 - Received Network Data in Error: ASR Engine Control Active messages invalid for 5 seconds.
Fallback
FMI 13, 19:
- Amber warning lamp on
- Engine commanded features prohibited
Conditions to Set Fault Code Inactive
FMI 13, 19: ASR Engine Control Active messages available and valid for 10 seconds.
Possible Causes
FMI 13, 19:
- Vehicle Components
- ASR Engine Control Active message not enabled
- Other vehicle ECU(s) faulted
- Vehicle Harness - Primary Data Link (J1939A)
- Wiring shorted to power, shorted to ground or open
- Terminals bent, spread, corroded, or loose
Note: Refer to OEM for troubleshooting a failed system.
Additional Tools
- None
Fault Code 150 Troubleshooting
Record transmission fault codes, FMIs, occurrences, and timestamps from Service Activity Report created during the Diagnostic Procedure.
If Fault Code 150 is Inactive and there are other Active vehicle or transmission fault codes, troubleshoot all Active fault codes. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 150 FMI 13 is Active, refer to OEM and enable vehicle ASR Engine Control Active message (SPN 561). Go to Step V
If Fault Code 150 FMI 13 is Inactive, Go to Step V
If Fault Code 150 FMI 19 is Active or Inactive, refer to OEM guidelines for repair of the vehicle ASR Engine Control Active message (SPN 561). Go to Step V
Key off.
Reconnect all connectors and verify 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 vehicle operates properly, test complete.
If Fault Code 150 sets Active, Go to Step A
If a fault code other than 150 sets Active, troubleshoot per Fault Code Isolation Procedure Index.