Diesel Engine - White Smoke/Surge at Idle/Hard Start: Overview
NUMBER: 14-003-06 REV. AGROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Approval Pending
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-003-06, DATED MAY 5, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Cummins Diesel Diagnostics
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides diagnostic procedures for the fuel injection system.
MODELS:
2003 - 2007 (DR/DH/D1/DC) Ram Truck (2500 / 3500)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.9L Cummins 24-valve diesel engine (sales code ETH or ETC).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Revised diagnostic procedures are available for the following Symptom/Conditions:
^ White smoke and/or misfire after starting when the engine temperature is below 66° C (150° F).
^ Engine surges at idle
^ Engine sounds
^ Engine cranks for a long time or will not start.
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
DIAGNOSIS:
CAUTION:
Do NOT disconnect the Electronic Fuel Control (EFC) actuator or the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor while the engine is running. Damage to the rail pressure relief valve may occur.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Usage of these labor operations must follow the guidelines outlined in the Global Warranty Administration Manual.
NOTE:
The following diagnostic labor operations can only be used in conjunction with the main (prime) repair labor operation that corrected the condition.
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.