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Fault Code 134

Remote Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or
Shorted to Low Source

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 134 Remote Accelerator Pedal or Remote accelerator will not operate.
PID(P), SID(S): P372 Lever Position Sensor 1 Circuit -
SPN: 974 Voltage Below Normal or Shorted
FMI: 4/4 to Low Source. Low voltage
Lamp: Red detected at remote accelerator
SRT: position signal circuit.

Remote Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description:
The remote accelerator position sensor is a potentiometer attached to the remote accelerator lever. The remote
accelerator position sensor varies the signal voltage to the engine control module (ECM) as the remote accelerator
lever is depressed and released. Low signal voltage is received by the ECM when the remote accelerator lever is at 0
percent. A high signal voltage is received by the ECM when the remote accelerator is at 100 percent. The remote
accelerator pedal position circuit contains a remote accelerator pedal position 5 volt supply, remote accelerator pedal
position return, and remote accelerator pedal position signal.

Component Location:
The remote accelerator pedal or lever location varies with each original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Refer to the
OEM service manual.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics:

This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes:

The ECM detects that the remote accelerator pedal signal voltage was less than a calibratible value for more than 1
second.

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Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active:
• The ECM illuminates the red STOP ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and fails.

Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code:

• To validate the repair, perform a key cycle, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
• The fault code status displayed by INSITE™ electronic service tool will change to INACTIVE immediately after the
diagnostic runs and passes.
• The ECM will turn off the red STOP ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
• The Reset All Faults command in INSITE™ electronic service tool can be used to clear active and inactive faults, as
well as extinguish the MIL for OBD applications.

Shop Talk:
If troubleshooting an intermittent accelerator problem:
The remote accelerator pedal or lever position sensor signal voltage can be monitored with INSITE™ electronic
service tool, while flexing the harness to locate the intermittent connection. Intermittent connections will show up as
abrupt changes in signal voltage displayed by INSITE™ electronic service tool.
Possible causes of this fault include:
• Remote accelerator pedal or lever position signal shorted to engine ground or return wires in the OEM harness or
sensor
• Damaged remote accelerator pedal or lever position sensor
• Open circuit in the remote accelerator signal, supply, or return wire in the harness or connectors.
NOTE: The three wires in the remote accelerator position sensor circuit must be twisted together.
Reference the appropriate OEM wiring diagram when troubleshooting circuits that utilize wiring supplied by the OEM.
For intermittent power supply and datalink communication issues with Aftertreatment Components, it is highly
recommended that the OEM Power Distribution Center fuses and relays be thoroughly checked for loose, missing or
intermittent connections.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 134.

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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 25-Jan-2013