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SUBJECT DATE
SPN 2791/FMI 0,2,3,4,5,7,11,12,14, and 31 October 2012

Additions, Revisions, or Updates

Publication Number / Title Platform Section Title Change

SPN 2791/FMI 0 - GHG14

These are new sections.
SPN 2791/FMI 2 - GHG14

SPN 2791/FMI 3 - ALL YEARS Procedure has been updated.

SPN 2791/FMI 4 - ALL YEARS

Modification in Step 4
SPN 2791/FMI 5 - ALL YEARS
DDC-SVC-MAN-0084 DD Platform
SPN 2791/FMI 7 - ALL YEARS
Modification in Step 12
SPN 2791/FMI 11 - ALL YEARS

SPN 2791/FMI 14 - ALL YEARS Modification in Step 7

SPN 2791/FMI 31 - ALL YEARS Modification in Step 12

SPN 2791/FMI 12 -GHG14 This is a new section.

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This diagnostic is typically the result of high load operation in high ambient temperatures. No action is necessary; this is a
'silent' fault where the fan will be turned on.

NOTE: This fault is a concern only if the fan-on times are excessive but coolant temperatures are in the normal
operating range.

1. Check for multiple codes:

a. If SPN 110/FMI 0 is also present, repair the cooling system first. Verify repairs.
b. If only SPN 2791/FMI 0 is present, Go to step 2.
2. Visually inspect for signs of exhaust leaks in the area of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve actuator.
a. If exhaust leaks are present, repair as necessary. Verify repairs.
b. If no exhaust leaks are present, Go to step 3.
3. Remove and inspect the actuator cooler lines and fittings.
a. If the coolant lines or fittings are kinked or plugged, repair or replace any damaged component.
b. If no restrictions are present, Go to step 4.
4. Blow through the actuator and make sure nothing is stuck in the coolant passage.
a. If the actuator is plugged, repair or replace component.
b. If no problem found, verify repairs. Call Support Center at 800-445-1980.

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This diagnostic is typically the result of high load operation in high ambient temperatures. No action is necessary; this is a
"silent" fault where the fan will be turned on.

NOTE: This fault is a concern only if the fan-on times are excessive but coolant temperatures are in the normal
operating range.

1. Check for multiple codes:

a. If SPN 110/FMI 0 is also present, repair the cooling system first. Verify repairs.
b. If only SPN 2791/FMI 2 is present, Go to step 2.
2. Visually inspect for signs of exhaust leaks in the area of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve actuator
a. If exhaust leaks are present, repair as necessary. Verify repairs.
b. If no exhaust leaks are present, Go to step 3.
3. Remove and inspect the actuator cooler lines and fittings.
a. If the coolant lines or fittings are kinked or plugged, repair or replace any damaged component.
b. If no restrictions are present, Go to step 4.
4. Blow thru the actuator and make sure nothing is stuck in the coolant passage.
a. If the actuator is plugged, repair or replace component.
b. If no problem found, verify repairs. Call Support Center at 800-445-1980.

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This diagnostic is typically Circuit Failed High.

1. Disconnect the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve connector.
2. Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
3. Measure the voltage between pin 1 of the EGR valve connector and ground.
a. If the voltage is greater than 11.5 volts, repair the short to power between pin 1 of the EGR valve connector and
pin 61 of the 120-pin MCM connector.
b. If the voltage is less than 11.5 volts, replace the EGR valve.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold".
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve".

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This diagnostic is typically Circuit Failed Low.

1. Check for multiple codes.
a. If SPN 3598/FMI 4 is also present, troubleshoot SPN 3598/FMI 4 first.
b. If only SPN 2791/FMI 4 is present, Go to step 2.
2. Disconnect the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve connector.
3. Disconnect the 120–pin Motor Control Module (MCM) connector.
4. Measure the resistance between pin 1 of the EGR valve connector and ground.
a. If the resistance is less than 10K Ω, repair the short circuit between pin 1 of the EGR valve connector and
ground.
b. If the resistance is greater than 10K Ω, replace the EGR valve.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"

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This diagnostic is typically an Open Circuit.

1. Check for multiple codes.
a. If SPN 2791/FMI 5, SPN27/FMI 4, and SPN1073/FMI 4 are present, repair the open circuit between pin 62 of
the 120–pin Motor Control Module (MCM) connector and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve and front Jake
Brake® solenoid.
b. If only SPN2791/FMI 5 is present, Go to step 2.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve.
3. Disconnect the 120–pin MCM connector.
4. Measure the resistance between pin 1 of the EGR valve harness connector and pin 61 of the 120–pin MCM connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 Ω, repair the open circuit between pin 1 of the EGR valve harness connector and
pin 62 of the 120–pin MCM connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 Ω, replace the EGR valve.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"

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7 SPN 2791/FMI 7 - ALL YEARS

This diagnostic is typically the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Actuator, Failsafe Mode, Motor On.

1. Check for additional voltage fault codes SPN 168 FMI (any).
a. If fault codes are present, troubleshoot and repair them first.
b. If no additional voltage fault codes are present, Go to step 2.
2. Using DDDL 7.x, check SPN 2791/FMI 7 extended data record #3 “physical data;” refer to chart below for the
"Reserved for Extreme Parameter" value.

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Table 1.
Reserved for Extreme Parameter Action to take
3 Go to step 3.
8,11 Go to step 9.

3. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).

4. Disconnect the EGR valve actuator pull rod. Inspect the ball sockets on the pull rod for free movement. For DD13,
ensure part number is A4711401646 or higher; for DD15/16, ensure part number is A4721400646 or higher.
a. If the ball sockets do not rotate/move freely or the rod is not the most recent part number, replace the EGR valve
actuator pull rod.
For the DD13, Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
For the DD15 and DD16, Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
b. If the ball sockets move freely and the part number is recent, Go to step 5.

NOTE: Some resistance is normal; however, the actuator should not bind in any particular spots.

5. With the EGR valve actuator pull rod disconnected, physically sweep the EGR actuator throughout its travel.
a. If actuator binds at any point in its travel, replace the EGR actuator.
For the DD13, Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16, Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"
b. If EGR actuator does not bind, Go to step 6.
6. With the EGR valve actuator pull rod disconnected, turn the ignition ON and monitor SRA3 status using DDDL.

Table 2.
SRA3 Status Value Action to Take
EPA07 EPA10
9 or 10 “Learn: Span too large, using initial value” Do not replace the actuator. Cycle ignition
OR “Learn: Stops invalid using initial 2 more times and continue to monitor
value.” SRA3 status; if SRA3 status continues to
be the same, Go to step 7.
Any other value. Any other value. Replace the EGR valve actuator and Go to
step 16.

7. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).

8. With the EGR actuator pull rod disconnected, physically move the EGR valve butterfly from stop to stop to check for
full travel (some drag is normal).
a. If EGR butterfly does not move fully from stop to stop, replace the EGR valve. Go to step 16.
For the DD13, Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16, Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"
b. If EGR butterfly moves stop to stop, reconnect the EGR valve actuator rod to the EGR valve and EGR actuator.
Go to step 16.
9. Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the EGR actuator harness connector.
10. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is between 55 and 65 ohms, replace the EGR actuator.
b. If the resistance is not between 55 and 65 ohms, Go to step 11.
11. Disconnect the MCM 120-pin connector.
12. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is less than 10K ohms, repair short between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR actuator harness connector
and MCM pins 74/75.
b. If the resistance is greater than 10K ohms, Go to step 13.
13. Measure the resistance between pin 3 of the EGR actuator connector harness and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.

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a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between pin 3 of the EGR actuator connector harness and pin
74 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 14.
14. Measure the resistance between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness
and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 15.
15. Install test MCM; reconnect the EGR actuator harness connector. Turn the ignition ON and monitor SRA3 status using
DDDL.
a. If SRA3 status is “0” or “OK”, reprogram the original MCM with the latest settings on the server. Go to step 16.
b. If SRA3 status is not “0” or “OK”, replace the EGR valve actuator.
16. Clear codes, cycle the ignition ON and monitor SRA3 status using DDDL.
a. If SRA3 status is “0” or “OK”, clear the codes and release the vehicle.
b. If SRA3 status is not “0” or “OK”, replace the MCM.

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8 SPN 2791/FMI 11 - ALL YEARS

This diagnostic is typically the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Actuator Restricted Operability.

1. Using DDDL 7.x check SPN 2791/FMI 11 extended data record #3 “physical data,” refer to chart below for the
reserved extreme parameter value.

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Table 3.
Reserved Extreme Parameter Action to take
3,4,9,10,22,23,65535 Go to step 2.
15,255 Go to step 5.
8,11 Go to step 9.
5,7,20 Replace EGR actuator.
For DD13, Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas
Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For DD15, Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"

2. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).

3. Disconnect the EGR valve actuator pull rod. Inspect the ball sockets on the EGR valve actuator pull rod for free
movement.
a. If the ball sockets do not rotate or move freely, replace EGR valve actuator pull rod.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
b. If the ball sockets move freely, Go to step 4.
4. Physically move EGR valve butterfly from stop-to-stop to check for full travel (some drag is normal).
a. If EGR valve butterfly does not move stop-to-stop, replace the EGR valve.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"
b. If EGR valve butterfly moves stop to stop, replace the EGR actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"
5. Disconnect the EGR valve actuator harness connector.
6. Turn the Ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
7. Measure the voltage between pins 1 and 2 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the voltage is greater than 11 volts, Go to step 9.
b. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, Go to step 8.
8. Measure the voltage between pin 1 of the EGR valve actuator connector and ground (engine harness side).
a. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, repair wire between pin 1 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin
62 of the Motor Control Module (MCM) 120-pin connector.
b. If the voltage is greater than 11 volts, repair wire between pin 2 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine
harness side) and pin 67 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
9. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).
10. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is between 55 and 65 ohms, replace the EGR valve actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
b. If the resistance is not between 55 and 65 ohms, Go to step 11.
11. Disconnect the MCM 120-pin connector.
12. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is less than 10K ohms, repair the short between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator harness
connector and MCM pins 74 and 75.
b. If the resistance is greater than 10K ohms, Go to step 13.
13. Measure the resistance between pin 3 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between pin 3 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness
and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 14.

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14. Measure the resistance between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness
and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 15.
15. Install a test MCM and clear codes, cycle the ignition and repeat procedure.
a. If the fault does not become active, reconnect the original MCM. Go to step 16.
b. If the fault is still active with the test MCM, obtain a log file of active code, note the measurements in all steps
and contact the Detroit™ Customer Support Center at 800-445-1980 for further instruction.
16. Is the fault active with the original MCM.
a. Yes; replace the MCM. Refer to section "Removal of the Motor Control Module"
b. No; inspect connections at MCM and EGR actuator connector harness, repair as necessary. Verify repairs.

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This diagnostic is typically the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Actuator Failsafe Mode, Motor On.

1. Check for additional voltage fault codes SPN 168 FMI (any).
a. If fault codes are present, troubleshoot and repair them first.
b. If no additional voltage fault codes are present, Go to step 2.
2. Check for additional fault code SPN 2791 FMI 9.
a. If SPN 2791 FMI 9 is present, Go to step 15.
b. If SPN 2791 FMI 9 is not present, Go to step 3.
3. Check for additional fault code SPN 1073 FMI 4.
a. If SPN 1073 FMI 4 is present, Go to step 23.
b. If SPN 1073 FMI 4 is not present, Go to step 4.
4. Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the EGR actuator connector.
5. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is between 55 and 65 ohms, Go to step 12.
b. If the resistance is not between 55 and 65 ohms, Go to step 6.
6. Disconnect the MCM 120-pin connector.
7. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is less than 10K ohms, repair short between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR actuator harness connector
and MCM pins 74/75.
b. If the resistance is greater than 10K ohms, Go to step 8.
8. Measure the resistance between pin 3 of the EGR actuator connector harness and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between pin 3 of the EGR actuator connector harness and pin
74 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 9.
9. Measure the resistance between pin 4 of the EGR actuator connector harness and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between pin 4 of the EGR actuator connector harness and pin
75 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 10.
10. Install test MCM; turn the ignition ON and monitor SRA3 status using DDDL.

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a. If SRA3 status is “0” or “OK”, reprogram the original MCM with the latest settings on the server. Go to step 11.
b. If SRA3 status is not “0” or “OK”, replace the EGR valve actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator"
11. Clear codes, cycle ignition, and turn the ignition ON and monitor SRA3 status using DDDL.
a. If SRA3 status is “0” or “OK”, clear the codes and release the vehicle.
b. If SRA3 status is not “0” or “OK”, replace the MCM. Refer to section "Removal of the Motor Control Module"
12. Turn the ignition ON.
13. Measure voltage between pins 1 and 2 of the EGR actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If voltage is greater than 11 volts, replace the EGR valve actuator. Go to step 28.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator"
b. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, Go to step 14.
14. Measure the voltage between pin 1 of the EGR actuator connector (harness side) and ground.
a. If voltage is less than 11 volts, repair the wiring between pin 1 of the EGR harness connector and pin 62 of the
MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If voltage is greater than 11 volts, repair the wiring between the EGR harness connector pin 2 and pin 67 of the
MCM 120-pin connector.
15. Is fault code SPN 2791 FMI 9 active or inactive?
a. If active, Go to step 16.
b. If inactive, Go to step 17.
16. Using DDDL 7.x, monitor the SRA3 status code.

Table 4.
SRA3 Status Action to Take
EPA07 EPA10
5 Fault Condition Detected - Motor Replace EGR valve actuator. Go to step
28.
23 Reference Sensor Fault - Motor Go to step 17.

17. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).

18. Disconnect EGR valve actuator pull rod and inspect ball sockets for free movement. For DD13, ensure part number is
A4711401646 or newer; for DD15/16, ensure part number is A4721400646 or newer.
a. If sockets do not rotate/move freely or the rod is not the most recent part number, replace the EGR valve actuator
pull rod.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Installation of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Installation of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator Pull Rod"
b. If sockets move freely and the part number is recent, Go to step 19.

NOTE: Some resistance is normal; however, the actuator should not bind in any particular spots.

19. With the EGR valve actuator pull rod disconnected, physically sweep the EGR actuator from stop to stop to check for
full travel.
a. If actuator binds at any point in its travel, replace the EGR actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator"
b. If EGR actuator does not bind, Go to step 20.
20. With the EGR valve actuator pull rod disconnected, turn the ignition ON and monitor SRA3 status using DDDL.

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Table 5.
SRA3 Status Value Action to Take
EPA07 EPA10
9 or 10 “Learn: Span too large, using initial value” Do not replace the actuator. Cycle ignition
or “Learn: Stops invalid using initial value” 2 more times and continue to monitor
SRA3 status; if SRA3 status continues to
be the same. Go to step 21.
Any other value Any other value Replace the EGR valve actuator. Go to
step 28.

21. Turn the ignition OFF.

22. With the EGR valve actuator pull rod disconnected, physically move EGR valve butterfly from stop to stop to check for
full travel (some drag is normal).
a. If EGR butterfly does not move fully from stop to stop, replace the EGR valve. Go to step 28.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"
b. If EGR butterfly moves stop to stop, reconnect the EGR valve actuator pull rod to the EGR valve and EGR
actuator. Go to step 28.
23. Turn the ignition OFF.
24. Disconnect the EGR actuator connector and the MCM 120-pin connector.
25. Measure the resistance between MCM pin 62 and pin 1 of the EGR actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between MCM pin 62 and pin 1 of the EGR actuator connector.
b. If resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 26.
26. Disconnect the rear injector harness connector.
27. Measure resistance between MCM pin 62 and pin 14 of the rear injector harness connector.
a. If resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair wire between MCM pin 62 and pin 14 of the rear injector harness
connector.
b. If resistance is less than 3 ohms, replace the MCM. Refer to section "Removal of the Motor Control Module" Go
to step 28.
28. Clear codes, cycle ignition ON and monitor SRA3 status using DDDL.
a. If SRA3 status is “0” or “OK”, clear the codes and release the vehicle.
b. If SRA3 status is not “0” or “OK”, contact the Customer Support Center at 800-445-1980.

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This diagnostic is typically the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Actuator Unknown Error Code.

1. Using DDDL 7.x check SPN 2791/FMI 31 extended data record #3 “physical data,” refer to the chart below for the
reserved extreme parameter value.

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Table 6.
Reserved Extreme Parameter Action to take
3,4,9,10,22,23,65535 Go to step 2.
15,255 Go to step 5.
8,11 Go to step 9.
5,7,20 Replace the EGR valve actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust
Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15
and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"

2. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).

3. Disconnect the EGR valve actuator pull rod. Inspect the ball sockets on the pull rod for free movement.
a. If the sockets do not rotate or move freely, replace the EGR valve actuator pull rod.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
b. If the sockets move freely, Go to step 4.
4. Physically move the EGR butterfly from stop-to-stop to check for full travel (some drag is normal).
a. If the EGR butterfly does not move stop-to-stop, replace the EGR valve.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"
b. If the EGR butterfly moves stop-to-stop, replace the EGR valve actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator"
5. Disconnect the EGR valve actuator harness connector.
6. Turn the Ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
7. Measure the voltage between pins 1 and 2 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the voltage is greater than 11 volts, Go to step 9.
b. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).
a. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, repair wire between pin 1 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin
62 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the voltage is greater than 11 volts, repair wire between pin 2 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine
harness side) and pin 67 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
9. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).
10. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is between 55 and 65 ohms, replace the EGR valve actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator"
b. If the resistance is not between 55 and 65 ohms, Go to step 11.
11. Disconnect the Motor Control Module (MCM) 120-pin connector.
12. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is greater than 10K ohms, repair the short between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator
harness connector and MCM pins 74 and 75.
b. If the resistance is greater than 10K ohms, Go to step 13.
13. Measure the resistance between pin 3 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair the wire between pin 3 of the EGR valve actuator connector
harness and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 14.

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14. Measure the resistance between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair the wire between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector
harness and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 15.
15. Install a test MCM. Clear codes, cycle the ignition and repeat the procedure.
a. If SPN2791/FMI 31 does not become active, reconnect the original MCM. Go to step 16.
b. If SPN2791/FMI 31 is still active with the test MCM, obtain a log file of active code, note the measurements in
all steps, and contact the Detroit™ Customer Support Center at 800-445-1980 for further instruction.
16. Is SPN2791/FMI 31 active with the original MCM?
a. Yes; replace the MCM. Refer to section "Removal of the Motor Control Module"
b. No; inspect the connections at the MCM and EGR valve actuator connector harness; repair as necessary.

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11 SPN 2791/FMI 12 - GHG14

This diagnostic is typically the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Actuator Unknown Error Code.

1. Using DDD7.x check SPN 2791/FMI 12 extended data record #3 "physical data," refer to the chart below for the
reserve extreme parameter value.

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Table 7.
Reserved Extreme Parameter Action to take
3,4,9,10,22,23,65535 Go to step 2.
15,255 Go to step 5.
8,11 Go to step 9.
5,7,20 Replace the EGR valve actuator
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust
Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15
and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"

2. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).

3. Disconnect the EGR valve actuator pull rod. Inspect the ball sockets on the pull rod for free movement.
a. If the sockets do not rotate or move freely, replace the EGR valve actuator pull rod.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod"
b. If the sockets move freely, Go to step 4.
4. Physically move the EGR butterfly from stop-to-stop to check for full travel (some drag is normal).
a. If the EGR butterfly does not move stop-to-stop, replace the EGR valve.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the Exhaust Manifold"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve"
b. If the EGR butterfly moves stop-to-stop, replace the EGR valve actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator"
5. Disconnect the EGR valve actuator harness connector.
6. Turn the Ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
7. Measure the voltage between pins 1 and 2 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the voltage is greater than 11 volts, Go to step 9.
b. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).
a. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, repair wire between pin 1 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin
62 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the voltage is greater than 11 volts, repair wire between pin 2 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine
harness side) and pin 67 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
9. Turn the ignition OFF (key OFF, engine OFF).
10. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is between 55 and 65 ohms, replace the EGR valve actuator.
For the DD13: Refer to section "Removal of the DD13 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator"
For the DD15 and DD16: Refer to section "Removal of the DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Actuator"
b. If the resistance is not between 55 and 65 ohms, Go to step 11.
11. Disconnect the Motor Control Module (MCM) 120-pin connector.
12. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector (engine harness side).
a. If the resistance is greater than 10K ohms, repair the short between pins 3 and 4 of the EGR valve actuator
harness connector and MCM pins 74 and 75.
b. If the resistance is greater than 10K ohms, Go to step 13.
13. Measure the resistance between pin 3 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair the wire between pin 3 of the EGR valve actuator connector
harness and pin 74 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 14.

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14. Measure the resistance between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector harness and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin
connector.
a. If the resistance is greater than 3 ohms, repair the wire between pin 4 of the EGR valve actuator connector
harness and pin 75 of the MCM 120-pin connector.
b. If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, Go to step 15.
15. Install a test MCM. Clear codes, cycle the ignition and repeat the procedure.
a. If SPN2791/FMI 12 does not become active, reconnect the original MCM. Go to step 16.
b. If SPN2791/FMI 12 is still active with the test MCM, obtain a log file of active code, note the measurements in
all steps, and contact the Detroit™ Customer Support Center at 800-445-1980 for further instruction.
16. Is SPN2791/FMI 12 active with the original MCM?
a. Yes; replace the MCM. Refer to section "Removal of the Motor Control Module"
b. No; inspect the connections at the MCM and EGR valve actuator connector harness; repair as necessary.

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