Modular Switch Field G02.

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Table of Contents

System Overview
Terms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
MSF Master ECU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
MSF Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503
Sub Bus Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504
Other MSF Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Cascadia Data Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
ECU Parameter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Components
Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600
MSF Master Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
Sub Bus Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
Turn Signal/Stalk Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604
Steering Wheel Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
Clock Spring Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606
Starpoint Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
Diagnostic Tests for Verifying Sub Bus Switch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
Specifications
Sub Bus Switch Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800

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500 — Terms and Abbreviations

Cabin CAN—A proprietary datalink connecting certain ECUs on the vehicle, specifically the CGW, MSF, SAM
Cab, and SAM Chassis.
CAN—Controller Area Network
CAN ID—The identifier of an ECU communicating on CAN.
CGW—Central Gateway
Communication Protocol—A set of rules governing communication between electronic devices.
Datalink—A collection of wires, connecting system components, through which data is transmitted.
Datalink Topology—The arrangement in which the nodes (ECUs) of a datalink are connected to each other.
Diagnostic CAN—Datalink that runs from the diagnostic connector to the CGW.
Diagnostic Connector—A 9-pin diagnostic connector is used for troubleshooting the electrical system.
FMI—Failure Mode Indicator. The part of a J1587, J1939, and CAN fault code that identifies how part of a de-
vice, or item on a device, failed.
MSF—Modular Switch Field
Off-board tool—Typically refers to a PC-based application that communicates with the vehicle datalinks via a
connection to the diagnostic connector.
Parameter—A parameter is a specific value that is assigned to a feature or function of the vehicle, and allows
the customer to choose how that particular feature or function will work on the vehicle.
PDM—Power Distribution Module
PWM—Pulse-Width Modulation
SA—Source Address; represents the node address of any device that communicates on CAN.
SAM Cab—Signal Detect and Actuation Module Cab ("SAM Cabin"); this ECU controls mainly cab-related func-
tionality. See G02.04 — SAM Cab for more information.
SAM Chassis—Signal Detect and Actuation Module Chassis; this ECU controls mainly chassis-related function-
ality. See G02.05 — SAM Chassis for more information.
SPN—Suspect Parameter Number. The part of a J1939 or CAN fault code that identifies how part of a device, or
item on a device, failed.

501 — General Information

The Modular Switch Field (MSF) is a system that includes the MSF Master ECU, 4 switch-slave modules, the
headlight switch, the steering wheel switches, and the turn signal/stalk switch. The MSF Master converts the po-
sitions of all these switches into data signals and broadcasts them over the cabin CAN databus.
NOTE: Additional troubleshooting is provided in the applicable subject for specific MSF switch func-
tions.

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4
2 5

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1. Steering Wheel Switches 3. Stalk Switch 5. MSF Slave Switch Modules

2. Headlight Switch 4. MSF Master ECU 6. Starpoint Connector

Fig. 1, Modular Switch Field

NOTE: The Starpoint Connector is part of the Cabin CAN Datalink. It is included in this illustration be-
cause the MSF Master connects to the starpoint connector.

502 — MSF Master ECU

The MSF master ECU contains the hazard flasher push-button switch. It is the only component in the modular
switch field that is connected to the Cabin CAN datalink. All other components of the switch field are connected
to the MSF Master.
The MSF Master receives battery power and ground from the SAM Cab; power comes through fuse F4, (15A) on
conn X2, pin 12.

503 — MSF Switches

There are two types of switches in the Modular Switch Field:
• Sub Bus Switches
• Other MSF Switches:
– hazard switch
– rotary switch (headlamps)

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– stalk switch
– steering wheel switches
Parameters programmed into the MSF Master determine which sub bus switches belong on the vehicle. For
more information on ECU parameters for Cabin CAN ECUs, refer to G03.04 — Datalink, Diagnostic CAN.

504 — Sub Bus Switches

MSF slave switches physically connect switches to the MSF Master via a three-wire "sub bus." This sub bus con-
sists of one wire that provides power to all connected switches, one wire that provides ground to all connected
switches, and one wire that carries a data signal. Off-board tools, such as ServiceLink, do not access this sub
bus.
All sub bus switches have a unique ID number that the MSF Master monitors on the sub bus.
Backlighting for all sub bus switches is powered by the sub bus wiring and is controlled by the MSF Master.
There are two types of sub bus switches:
• Signal-Only (multiplexed): The MSF Master ECU monitors the sub bus for the presence of a signal
switch, as well as its switch position. The switch position is then provided to other ECUs on the Cabin CAN
datalink, that use the switch as an input.
• Hardwired (load-interrupting): The MSF Master monitors the sub bus for the presence of a hardwired
switch only; it does not monitor the switch position of a hardwired switch. Hardwired switches are hard-
wired to the load for which they are an input. They are also called "load-interrupting," because they often
physically interrupt the load for which they are an input. This differs from signal switches, which do not
connect to anything except for the sub bus.
There is the direct connection and the daisy chain connection method for the MSF sub bus switches. Both con-
nection methods may be used at the same time and there is no functional difference between either of these two
connection methods. The maximum total length of the sub bus is 40 meters.
See Fig. 2 for examples of both connection methods.

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1 2 2

3
3

3 1 2 2

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A. Daisy-Chain Connection
B. Direct Connection to MSF Master
1. MSF Master 2. MSF Slave-Switch Module 3. 3-Wire Sub Bus
Fig. 2, MSF Slave Switch Connection Methods

The MSF Master provides faults for missing or extra sub bus switches. Missing and extra sub bus switch informa-
tion can be viewed in the following ServiceLink screens:
• ECU List icon: "Faults" screen (CAN protocol)
• MSF icon: "Faults" screen (CAN protocol)
• MSF icon: "Switches" screen (CAN protocol)
Refer to 702 — Diagnostic Tests for Verifying Sub Bus Switch Type for faults related to missing or extra sub
bus switches, as well as diagnostic tests to determine if a sub bus switch is hardwired or signal.

505 — Other MSF Switches

Switches in the MSF include:
• headlight switch
• turn signal/stalk switch
• steering wheel switches

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All of these switches are physically connected to the MSF Master via wiring, not via the sub bus. For trou-
bleshooting information about a specific switch function, refer to that function’s subject in this manual.
Headlight Switch: The headlight switch is the input for marker, clearance, tail, and license plate lamps, low- and
high-beam headlamps, and when equipped, fog lamps.
Turn Signal/Stalk Switch: The stalk switch is used for left and right turn signals, high-beam activation, perform-
ing a flash-to-pass, and activating the wipers and windshield washer. It is wired to the MSF. The stalk switch has
three fore/aft positions:
• Pushed: high-beam headlights are activated if the low-beam headlights are on (position 2).
• Neutral: no action.
• Pulled: the flash-to-pass function is performed, regardless of the position of the headlight switch.
The stalk switch has three vertical positions:
• Down: Left turn signal activated
• Neutral: no action
• Up: Right turn signal activated
The stalk switch is also rotated to activate the windshield wipers and pushed inward to activate the windshield
washer pump.
Steering Wheel Switches: The steering wheel switches are the switch pads on the left and right sides of the
steering wheel. They control the following, depending on vehicle options:
• cruise control (on/off, set/resume, accelerate/decelerate, cancel)
• engine brake
• marker interrupt
• menu scroll buttons (+/–) for the driver information center in the instrument cluster
Steering wheel switch inputs to the MSF master are a pulsed signal on two wires, S1 and S2. Each of the steer-
ing wheel switch buttons sets a different resistance across these circuits. To monitor the status of these switches,
use the template "MSF Switches: Hazard, Rotary, Stalk, Steering wheel" in ServiceLink.
MSF Master: The MSF Master reports various faults for these switches, such as short-circuits to power or
ground. Fault codes are identified in 701 — Fault Codes, Table 16.

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506 — Cascadia Data Networks

Cascadia Data Networks

Central Gateway Diagnostic CAN

SAE J1708 Databus
Databus

Cabin CAN
Diagnostic
Databus Connector
SAM Cab 120 Ω
SAE J1939
Databus Engine Control Engine CAN
Module
Databus
Starpoint Connector
60 Ω Motor
ABS Control Module
SAM Chassis Module

Modular Switch
Field (Master) After Treatment
Transmission
Control Module Control Module

Slave Switch
Control Panels
Instrument Gauge
Cluster
Databus

HVAC Control
Switches Front
Slave Switch
Control Panels MSF
Sub Bus Databus
HVAC Control
Switches Rear

VORAD

120 Ω

Standard Engine Display

Optional Other Optional

J1939 ECU’s
Fleet
Management

Other Optional
J1708 ECU’s
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Fig. 3, Cascadia Data Networks

507 — ECU Parameter Configuration

The MSF Master has parameters that can be viewed or changed for vehicle configuration. The MSF parameters
can be flashed using ServiceLink.

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The software flashing procedure should only be performed on the MSF in the following cases:
• For a feature upgrade: Adding a new feature to a vehicle may require a newer version of ECU software.
ServiceLink will automatically make available any necessary software upgrades.
• Fixing a problem in the existing software: In case a new version of ECU software is needed to fix a
problem in the existing ECU software, ServiceLink will automatically make available any necessary soft-
ware upgrades.
• Replacing the MSF: Flashing configures the MSF with the most recent software and programs the correct
vehicle parameters.
For instructions on how to use ServiceLink to flash the software of a CAN ECU like the MSF, refer to the Ser-
viceLink User Guide or ServiceLink Help user documentation, available in ServiceLink’s "Help" menu.

600 — Component Locations

3 4 5

2
POWEET
OUTL
12V−10

R
A

PO
OU W
12V TL
ER
−1 ET
0A

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1. Headlight Switch 4. MSF Master ECU

2. Turn Signal/Stalk Switch 5. MSF Slave Switch Modules
3. Steering Wheel Switches

Fig. 4, Component Locations (cab)

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601 — MSF Master Connectors

12 3 4 A
12 3 12 3

B B
12 6 1 4 1 4 7 10 13

2 5 2 5 8 11 14

3 6 3 6 9 12 15

7 1
D C
B B B B
E 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1

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A. Steering Wheel Switch Connector

B. MSF Slave Sub Bus Connector
C. Stalk Switch Connector
D. Battery and Cabin CAN Connector
E. Headlight Switch Connector

Fig. 5, MSF Master Connection Locations

MSF Connector A Pinout, Steering Wheel Switches

Pin Function Circuit
1 Steering Wheel, Switch Signal (S2) 474BA1
2 Backlighting PWM Signal 474BA2
3 Steering Wheel, Switch Signal (S1) 474BA3
4 Ground 474BA4
Table 1, MSF Connector A Pinout, Steering Wheel Switches

Connector B Pinout: MSF Slave Sub Bus Connector

Pin Function Circuit
1 Battery Power Supply from MSF Master 14F
2 Sub Bus Data 507A
3 Ground from MSF Master GND
Table 2, Connector B Pinout: MSF Slave Sub Bus Connector

MSF Connector C Pinout: Stalk Switch

Pin Function Circuit
1 Turn Signal Switch Supply Power 38A
2 Left Turn Signal Power 38C
3 Right Turn Signal Power 38D
4 High-Beam Flash Signal 465A

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MSF Connector C Pinout: Stalk Switch

Pin Function Circuit
5 High-Beam Signal 465A
6 Low-Beam Signal 465A
7 Headlight low/high maintain 2.5 volts 465
8 Wiper Code Input A 473C
9 Wiper Code Input B 473C
10 No Connection —
11 No Connection —
12 Washer Signal 473B
13 No Connection
14 Wiper Code Input C 473C
15 Wiper Switches Supply Power 433A
Table 3, MSF Connector C Pinout: Stalk Switch

MSF Connector D Battery and Cabin CAN Pinout

Pin Function Circuit
1 Not connected —
2 Battery Power 14F
3 Cabin CAN Low 508C
4 Not Connected —
5 Cabin CAN High 508A
6 Ground GND
Table 4, MSF Connector D Battery and Cabin CAN Pinout

MSF Connector E Pinout: Headlight Switch

Pin Function Circuit
1 Headlight Switch Supply Power 20
2 Switch Position Code Input 1 (BC1) 474B01
3 Switch Position Code Input 2 (BC2) 474B05
4 Fog Lamp Version 474B03
5 Switch Position Code Redundant Circuit 474B02
6 Fog Lamp Signal 27A
7 Backlighting PWM 29A
8 No Connection —
9 No Connection
10 No Connection

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MSF Connector E Pinout: Headlight Switch

Pin Function Circuit
11 No Connection
12 Ground GND
Table 5, MSF Connector E Pinout: Headlight Switch

MSF Slave Switch Sub Bus Connectors

Pin Function Circuit
1 Battery Power from MSF Master 14F
2 Sub Bus Data 507A
3 Ground GND
Table 6, MSF Slave Switch Sub Bus Connectors

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602 — Sub Bus Switches

Each of the slave switch modules are capable of housing a maximum of 4 sub bus switches. These switches
may directly control a device or only communicate switch position to the MSF master over the sub bus.
Only the switches that are hardwired directly to their device use pins 1 through 6. All the sub bus switches use
connections a, b, and c for backlighting control. The slave switch module captures the sub bus connections but
pins 1 through 6 are exposed out the back of the module.

Sub Bus Switches

c
3 2 1
a
6 5 4

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Pin Function
A Battery Power
B Sub Bus Signal
C Ground
1
2
For sub bus switch functionality, refer to the
3 MSF hardwired sub bus switch drawing
4 A06–53783. Pin function will vary, based on the
individual switch.
5
6
Table 7, Sub Bus Switches

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603 — Headlight Switch

Headlight Switch

4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5

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Pin Function
1 Switch Position Code 1
2 Switch Position Code Redundant Circuit
3 Fog Lamp Version*
4 Fog Lamp Signal
5 Switch Position Code 2
6 Backlighting PWM
7 Ground
8 Battery Power from MSF
* With the headlight switch disconnected the resistance between pins 3 and
7 will be approximately 10K ohm when the switch has fog lamp capability.
Table 8, Headlight Switch

Headlight Switch Position Codes

Headlight Switch Voltage
Position Position Code 1 Position Code 2 Redundant Circuit
OFF 0 0 12
Marker Lamps 12 0 12
Marker and Headlamps 12 12 0
Table 9, Headlight Switch Position Codes

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604 — Turn Signal/Stalk Switch

Turn Signal/Stalk Switch Connector Pinout

1 7
2 8
3 9
10

11
4 12
5 13
6 14

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Pin Function
1 Ignition Power Feed for Wiper Functions
2 Wiper Code A
3 Wiper Code B
4 Wiper Code C
5 Washer Signal
6 Backlighting
7 Ground
8 Headlamp Low/High Maintain Circuit
9 Headlamp High-Beam Flash Signal
10 Headlamp High Beam signal
11 Headlamp Low-Beam Signal
12 Left Turn Signal
13 Turn Signal Switch, Ignition Power Feed
14 Right Turn Signal
Table 10, Turn Signal/Stalk Switch Connector
Pinout

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0 0 0
H H H
1 L 1 L 1 L
2 5 2 5 2 5
3 4 3 4 3 4

5 4 1 3 2 9 8 10 11 14 13 12

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1. Ignition Power Feed for Wiper Functions 8. Headlamp Low/High Maintain Circuit
2. Wiper Code A 9. Headlamp High-Beam Flash Signal
3. Wiper Code B 10. Headlamp High-Beam Signal
4. Wiper Code C 11. Headlamp Low-Beam Signal
5. Washer Signal 12. Left Turn Signal
6. Backlighting 13. Turn Signal Switch, Ignition Power Feed
7. Ground 14. Right Turn Signal
Fig. 6, Stalk Switch Internal Schematic

Wiper Switch Position Codes

Voltage
Wiper Switch
Position C B A
(pin 4) (pin 3) (pin 2)
OFF 0 0 0
Intermittent 1 0 0 12
Intermittent 2 0 12 0
Intermittent 3 0 12 12
Intermittent 4 12 0 0
Intermittent 5 12 0 12
LOW 12 12 0
HIGH 12 12 12
Table 11, Wiper Switch Position Codes

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605 — Steering Wheel Switches

Steering Wheel Switches

1
2
3
4

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Pin Function
1 Steering wheel, Switch Signal (S2)
2 Backlighting PWM
3 Steering Wheel, Switch Signal (S1)
4 Ground
Table 12, Steering Wheel Switches

606 — Clock Spring Connector

Clock Spring Connector

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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Pin Function
1 Air bag (+), if used
2 Air bag (–), if used
3 No Connection
4 Backlighting Ground
5 Steering Wheel, Switch Signal (S1)
6 Backlighting PWM
7 Steering Wheel, Switch Signal (S2)

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Clock Spring Connector

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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Pin Function
8 No Connection
9 Horn Signal
10 Horn Switch Battery Power Feed
Table 13, Clock Spring Connector

607 — Starpoint Connector

Starpoint Connector

1 4 7 10 13 16

2 5 8 11 14 17

3 6 9 12 15 18

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Pin Function
10 MSF Cabin CAN High
12 MSF Cabin CAN Low
17 MSF Ground
Table 14, Starpoint Connector

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700 — Troubleshooting Details

Most of the MSF switches report their position over serial data that is visible in ServiceLink templates. Use Ta-
ble 15 to determine which of the MSF switches are visible in ServiceLink.

MSF Switch Visibility in ServiceLink

Switch Description
The horn switch receives battery power from the SAM Cab and switches it back to the
Horn button
SAM Cab to activate the horn. ServiceLink will display horn button status.
The 8 steering wheel pushbutton switches are multiplexed together and operate using
a pulsed square wave signal. There is a combination of resistors and diodes in the
Steering wheel switches
switches that prevent an ohm meter from giving any usable measurement. ServiceLink
will display the status of these switches.
Hazard flashers and switches in the
ServiceLink will display the status of these switches.
MSF master
Some switches directly operate circuits and some are sub bus data only. ServiceLink
Switches in the slave modules will display the position status of the switches that are sub bus data, but cannot display
the position status of the switches that are hardwired.
Headlight/foglight switch ServiceLink will display the status of these switches.
High/low beam ServiceLink will display the status of these switches.
Wiper and washer ServiceLink will display the status of these switches.
Turn signals ServiceLink will display the status of these switches.
Table 15, MSF Switch Visibility in ServiceLink

Backlighting to the switches connected to the MSF is sourced from circuit 29A from the SAM Cab. The MSF out-
puts this PWM signal to the switches it reads.

701 — Fault Codes

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all voltage measurements reference system ground.
IMPORTANT: The batteries must be disconnected prior to any resistance tests being performed. Fail-
ure to do so may result in inconclusive resistance measurements.

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CAN Fault Codes

SA SPN FMI Conn/Pin Fuse Relay Description Details
Voltage detected at MSF conn D pin
2 (BAT) is greater than expected
(16V). While fault is active, MSF may
not be responsive (headlamps stay
Voltage above normal, or on). There may also be active faults
49 168 3 conn D, pin 2 — —
shorted to high source from other CAN ECUs for "Lost
communication with MSF."
The fault is historic when voltage is
detected to be below 15.5V for at
least 15 seconds.
Action: Measure system voltage at the batteries and at the SAM Cab main power input studs with the engine off and also
with it running. This fault indicates the system voltage is excessively high. If the alternator is overcharging with a voltage
above 16 volts, this fault will become active. Use the instructions in the alternator troubleshooting manual to determine if
there is a fault with the remote sense circuit or with the alternator.
Voltage detected at MSF conn D pin
2 (BAT) is less than expected (9V).
While the fault is active, the MSF
may not be responsive (headlamps
Voltage below normal, or stay on). There may also be active
49 168 4 conn D, pin 2 — —
shorted to ground faults from other CAN ECUs for "Lost
communication with MSF."
The fault is historic when voltage is
detected to be above 10.5V for at
least 15 seconds.
Action: With the key on, measure the voltage at the batteries and at the MSF master conn D pin 2. If battery voltage is low,
troubleshoot the charging system using the instructions in the alternator troubleshooting manual. If the voltage is lower than
9V on the MSF supply voltage circuit, troubleshoot circuit 14F (mod 860) from MSF master conn D pin 2 to SAM Cab conn
2 pin 12 for a short to GND. Check SAM Cab fuse F4 (15A) for MSF power. Repair as required.
The voltage present at the MSF is
Steering wheel switch circuit
conn A, pin 1 higher voltage than expected. Either
49 520201 3 — — S1 or S2, voltage above
conn A, pin 3 circuit could be open or shorted to a
normal or open circuit
high source.
Action: Use the ServiceLink "Steering Wheel Switches" template to monitor for any activity on the steering wheel switches.
Connect an oscilloscope, scope meter, or use the Midtronics 1000 HD in scope mode to observe this signal. The MSF
produces a square wave signal on this circuit. When any of the steering wheel switches are pressed, the peak voltage of
this signal is reduced. Each of the four switches reduce it by a different level. Continue to check the signal through the
clockspring in the steering wheel up to the switches to locate the open circuit. This circuit continues as the white wire in the
steering wheel switches.
Steering wheel switch circuit The signal received at the MSF is
49 520201 4 conn A, pin 3 — — S1, voltage below normal or lower voltage than expected. This
shorted to ground circuit could be shorted to ground.
Action: Connect an oscilloscope, scope meter, or use the Midtronics 1000 HD in scope mode to observe this signal. The
MSF produces a square wave signal on this circuit. The signal detected at the MSF is too low of peak voltage to be valid.
Disconnect connector A and test for a short to ground or a short between pins 3 and 1. Continue to check the signal
through the clockspring in the steering wheel up to the switches to locate the short circuit. This circuit continues as the
white wire in the steering wheel switches.
The voltage present at the MSF is
Steering wheel switch circuit
conn A, pin 1 higher voltage than expected. This
49 520203 3 — — S2 or S1, voltage above
conn A, pin 3 circuit could be open or shorted to a
normal or open circuit
high source.

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CAN Fault Codes

SA SPN FMI Conn/Pin Fuse Relay Description Details
Action: Use the ServiceLink "Steering Wheel Switches" template to monitor for any activity on the steering wheel switches.
Connect an oscilloscope, scope meter, or use the Midtronics 1000 HD in scope mode to observe this signal. The MSF
produces a square wave signal on this circuit. When any of the steering wheel switches are pressed, the peak voltage of
this signal is reduced. Each of the four switches reduce it by a different level. Continue to check the signal through the
clockspring in the steering wheel up to the switches to locate the open circuit. This circuit continues as the blue wire in the
steering wheel switches.
Steering wheel switch circuit The signal received at the MSF is
49 520203 4 conn A, pin 1 — — S2, voltage below normal or lower voltage than expected. This
shorted to ground circuit could be shorted to ground.
Action: Connect an oscilloscope, scope meter, or use the Midtronics 1000 HD in scope mode to observe this signal. The
MSF produces a square wave signal on this circuit. The signal detected at the MSF is too low of peak voltage to be valid.
Disconnect connector A and test for a short to ground or a short between pins 1 and 3. Continue to check the signal
through the clockspring in the steering wheel up to the switches to locate the short circuit. This circuit continues as the blue
wire in the steering wheel switches.
Any of the connector B, pin 1 circuits
Sub bus supply voltage have lower voltage than expected.
49 520302 2 conn B, pin 1 — —
shorted low The switch sub bus data will be
erratic or completely not available.
Action: The MSF master has multiple sub bus connectors (conn B). With the key ON, disconnect each of the sub bus
connectors one at a time and measure voltage on pin 1 of each sub bus connector on the MSF to determine if this one is
shorted low. With all the sub bus connectors disconnected, disconnect the batteries and the fault should go to history, after
reconnecting battery power to the vehicle. If it remains active, the MSF master is defective.
NOTE: The sub bus can connect the MSF master to multiple MSF switches. The sub bus is routed into the sleeper com-
partment and is used for the switches on the bunk panel.
MSF sub bus data circuit voltage is
high. When fault is active, none of
the functions work for the data-only
Sub bus signal — Voltage sub bus switches (A06-53782). The
49 520302 3 conn B, pin 2 — — above normal or shorted to hardwired sub bus switches
high source (A06-53783) may still work. Use
ServiceLink’s MSF "Switches" screen
to see which sub bus switches on the
vehicle are hardwired.
Action: The MSF master has multiple sub bus connectors (conn B). With the key ON, disconnect each of the sub bus
connectors one at a time and measure voltage on pin 2 of each sub bus connector to determine which one is shorted high.
With all the sub bus connectors disconnected, disconnect the batteries and the fault should go to history, after reconnecting
power to the vehicle. If it remains active, the MSF master is defective.
NOTE: The sub bus can connect the MSF master to multiple MSF switches. The sub bus is routed into the sleeper com-
partment and is used for the switches on the bunk panel.
The MSF sub bus data circuit voltage
is low. When fault is active, none of
the functions work for the data-only
Sub bus signal — Voltage sub bus switches (A06-53782). The
49 520302 4 conn B, pin 2 — — below normal or shorted to hardwired sub bus switches
ground (A06-53783) may still work. Use
ServiceLink’s MSF "Switches" screen
to see which switches on the vehicle
are hardwired.

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CAN Fault Codes

SA SPN FMI Conn/Pin Fuse Relay Description Details
Action: The MSF master has multiple sub bus connectors (conn B). With the key OFF and MSF connector D disconnected,
disconnect each of the sub bus connectors and measure resistance to ground on pin 2 of each of the sub bus circuits to
determine which one is shorted. With all the sub bus connectors disconnected, disconnect the batteries and the fault should
go to history, after reconnecting power to the vehicle. If it remains active, the MSF master is defective
NOTE: The sub bus can connect the MSF master to multiple MSF switches. The sub bus is routed into the sleeper com-
partment and is used for the switches on the bunk panel.
The circuit that supplies power to the
Washer switch supply voltage
49 520401 4 conn C, pin 12 — — washer switch on the turn signal
shorted low
lever is shorted to ground.
Action: Troubleshoot for a wiring fault on circuit 473B between the MSF and the stalk switch.
Active when the stalk switch is in the
Stalk switch hi beam circuit — low beam position and MSF
49 520404 3 conn C, pin 5 — —
shorted to high source connector C pin 5 is at battery
voltage.
Action: Open the ServiceLink Headlights template to observe the hi/low/flash switch position status. Measure the voltage at
MSF conn C pin 5. With the ignition ON, and all wiring connected, troubleshoot for a short to battery power on this circuit
between the MSF and the stalk switch. Repair as required.
Active when the headlight switch is in
conn B, pin 5 Stalk switch high beam circuit
49 520404 4 — — the low beam position and ground is
conn B, pin 7 — voltage out of range low
measured on pin 5.
Action: Open the ServiceLink Headlights template to observe the hi / low / flash switch position status. Before replacing the
stalk switch, check the wiring as follows. With the ignition in the ON position and all wiring connected, measure the voltage
on MSF connector C, pins 5 and 7. Pin 7 is typically around 2.5 volts. Move the stalk switch through all 3 headlight positions
while making these measurements. Troubleshoot for a short to ground in the circuit that remains at ground during the switch
cycling.
conn C, pin 8 Wiper Position Code Circuits Active when any of the wiper position
49 520404 5 conn C, pin 9 — — — Current below normal, or code circuits are 10% less than
conn C, pin 14 open circuit battery voltage.
Action: With the ignition ON, measure the voltage on all the terminals of MSF connector C. Use the schematic in figure 6 to
place the stalk switch in a position so the wiper-switch signals will be in an active (switch closed) position. Locate the circuit
with a partial short to ground that is pulling the voltage low. Repair as required.
Active when the stalk switch is in the
conn C, pin 4
Stalk switch low-beam circuit low beam position and MSF
49 520405 3 conn C, pin 6 — —
— shorted to high source connector C pin 6 is at battery
conn C, pin 7
voltage.
Action: Open the ServiceLink Headlights template to observe the hi / low / flash switch position status. Check the wiring as
follows. With the ignition in the ON position and all wiring connected, measure the voltage on MSF connector C, pins 4, 6,
and 7. Pin 7 is typically around 2.5 volts. Move the stalk switch through all 3 headlight positions while making these
measurements. Troubleshoot for a short to battery voltage in the circuit that remains high during the switch cycling. Repair
as required.
Active when the headlight switch is in
conn B, pin 5 Stalk switch low beam circuit
49 520405 4 — — the low beam position and ground is
conn B, pin 7 — Voltage out of range low
measured on pin 6.
Action: Open the ServiceLink Headlights template to observe the hi / low / flash switch position status. Before replacing the
stalk switch, check the wiring as follows. With the ignition in the ON position and all wiring connected, measure the voltage on
MSF connector C, pins 4 and 6. Move the stalk switch through all 3 headlight positions while making these measurements.
Troubleshoot for a short to ground in the circuit that remains at ground during the switch cycling. Repair as required.

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CAN Fault Codes

SA SPN FMI Conn/Pin Fuse Relay Description Details
Active when the turn signal switch is
Stalk switch right turn circuit in the center position and battery
49 520409 3 conn C, pin 3 — —
— shorted to high source voltage is detected on MSF
connector C, pin 3.
Action: Open the ServiceLink Stop / Turn / Hazard Lamps template to observe the turn signal switch position status. Check
the wiring as follows. With the ignition in the ON position and all wiring connected, measure the voltage on MSF connector
C, pin 3. Move the stalk switch through all 3 turn signal positions while making these measurements. Troubleshoot for a
short to battery voltage in circuit 38D. Repair as required.
Active when the turn signal switch is
Stalk switch left turn circuit — in the center position and battery
49 520411 3 conn C, pin 2 — —
shorted to high source voltage is detected on MSF
connector C, pin 2.
Action: Open the ServiceLink Stop/Turn/Hazard Lamps template and observe the turn signal switch position status. Check
the wiring as follows. With the ignition in the ON position and all wiring connected, measure the voltage on MSF connector
C, pin 2. Move the stalk switch through all 3 turn signal positions while making these measurements. Troubleshoot for a
short to battery voltage in circuit 38C. Repair as required.
Active when the wiper switch ignition
Stalk switch wiper power feed
49 520415 4 conn C, pin 15 — — voltage power feed MSF connector
— voltage out of range low
C, pin 15 is at ground.
Action: Troubleshoot for a short in circuit 433A, 433B, and all three 433C circuits between the MSF and the stalk switch.
Also use the ServiceLink wiper template to determine if the wiper switch is correctly indicating its position
Active when voltage at MSF conn E
pin 1 is less than 9V. When fault is
Headlamp switch +12V power active, headlamp switch functions will
supply circuit — Voltage not work (headlamps, marker lamps,
49 520601 4 conn E, pin 1 — —
below normal or shorted to backlighting or fog lamps if
ground equipped). Fault is historic when
voltage is detected to be above
10.5V for at least 5 seconds.
Action: Troubleshoot circuit 20 and the 474B circuits between the MSF and the headlight switch for a wiring short to
ground. Repair as required.
Fog lamp switch circuit — Active when battery voltage is
49 520606 3 conn E, pin 6 — —
shorted to high source detected on MSF connector E, pin 6.
Action: Open the ServiceLink Headlights template to observe the fog lamp switch position status. Check the wiring as
follows. With the ignition in the ON position and all wiring connected, measure the voltage on MSF connector E, pin 6. Move
the headlight and fog light switch through all positions while making these measurements. Troubleshoot for a short to
battery voltage in circuit 27A. Repair as required.
conn A, pin 2 Backlighting — Voltage below The backlighting PWM circuit is at
49 520607 4 — —
conn E, pin 7 normal or shorted to ground ground.
Action: Troubleshoot circuit 29A between MSF connector E pin 7 and headlight switch pin 6 and also circuit 474BA2
between MSF connector A pin 2 and the steering wheel switches for a short to GND. Repair as required.
Active when the MSF Master does
not sense one or more switches on
49 523530 31 — — — Sub bus switch missing
the sub bus that it expects due to
MSF parameter settings.

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CAN Fault Codes

SA SPN FMI Conn/Pin Fuse Relay Description Details
Action: With the key ON, connect the vehicle to ServiceLink. Go to the MSF "Switches" screen, and note which switches
are marked as missing. For each missing switch, determine whether or not the vehicle should have that switch installed. If it
should be installed, install the switch. If it should not be installed, set the appropriate MSF parameter (based on switch ID)
to make that switch "not available". If the switch is already installed, the fault indicates the MSF Master is not sensing the
switch on the sub bus. Check the connections between the switch, MSF slave switch module and sub bus wiring. If there is
no fault with the wiring, replace the switch.
Active when one or more sub bus
switches are plugged in that do not
49 523531 31 — — — Extra Sub bus switch
have a corresponding MSF
parameter.
Action: With the key ON, connect to the vehicle with ServiceLink. Go to the MSF "Switches" screen and note which
switches are marked as extra. For each extra switch, determine whether or not the vehicle should have that switch installed.
If it should be installed, set the appropriate MSF parameter (based on switch ID) to make that switch "available." If it should
not be installed, find the switch on the vehicle and remove it.
Active when the MSF master detects
invalid signals from the headlamp
conn E, pin 2 switch on conn E, pins 2, 3 and 5.
Headlamp switch inputs —
conn E, pin 3 The fault is caused by a short to
49 523543 2 — — Data erratic, intermittent, or
conn E, pin 4 GND, short to BAT, or an open
incorrect
conn E, pin 5 circuit. The fault is historic upon
detecting a valid signal from the
headlamp/rotary switch.
Action: Connect ServiceLink and use the headlights template to determine what position the headlight switch is reporting.
Troubleshoot for a wiring fault in all of the 474B circuits between the MSF and the headlight switch before replacing the
headlight switch. Repair as appropriate.
conn C, pin 4 The MSF is not reading a voltage
49 523544 31 conn C, pin 5 — — Stalk Switch Interrupt within the normal range for all 3
conn C, pin 6 headlight switch circuits.
Action: Troubleshoot for a disconnected stalk switch. Repair as appropriate.
Refer to G03.03 — Datalink, Cabin
CAN for troubleshooting details on
this fault. The MSF will set
Lost communication with the backlighting to the headlight switch
49 524033 31 — — —
SAM Cab and the steering wheel switches at
100% because it is not able to read
backlighting percentage data over the
cabin CAN bus.
Refer to G03.03 — Datalink, Cabin
Lost communication with
49 524037 31 — — — CAN for troubleshooting details on
CGW
this fault.
Refer to G03.03 — Datalink, Cabin
Lost communication with
49 524071 31 — — — CAN for troubleshooting details on
SAM Chassis
this fault.
Table 16, CAN Fault Codes

702 — Diagnostic Tests for Verifying Sub Bus Switch Type

There are two methods for verifying if a sub bus switch is "hardwired" or "signal":
• Look at the "MSF Switches" screen in ServiceLink.

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• Look at the back of the switch.

Determining the Type of Sub Bus Switch (Method 1)

1. Look for the switch on the "MSF Switches" screen in ServiceLink.
1.1 Connect ServiceLink to the vehicle.
1.2 Navigate to the MSF icon’s "Switches" screen.
1.3 Look at the "Switch" column and identify the switch in question.
1.4 Look at the "Switch ID" column value for that switch.
Is the switch ID between 1 and 150?
YES! It is a sub bus signal switch.
NO ! It is a hardwired switch. Additionally, the word "Hardwired" will be displayed in this screen’s "Posi-
tion" column for all hardwired switches.
2. If the switch does not appear at all, or if it is marked as "missing" within this screen, the switch may not be
connected securely, or may be broken. Repair the problem, then repeat the test.

Determining the Type of Sub Bus Switch (Method 2)

1. Verify whether or not the switch has external circuits attached to it.
1.1 Remove the switch from its MSF Slave or Master housing.
1.2 Look at the back of the switch.
Does the switch have external circuits (harness) connected to it?
YES! The switch is a Hardwired Switch.
NO ! Go to test 2.
2. Check if the switch has terminals for connecting external circuits.
Does it have any terminals that are NOT connected to anything?
YES !It is a Hardwired Switch, but is unused. This is an unlikely but possible scenario, which could mean
someone installed a hardwired switch instead of a signal switch, or the harness for that switch is not con-
nected. Check against the vehicle specifications, and make repair if necessary.
NO ! It is a sub bus signal switch.

800 — Sub Bus Switch Specifications

Sub Bus Switch Specifications
Item Value
Maximum number switches on the sub bus 38
Maximum sub bus length (in meters) 40

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Sub Bus Switch Specifications

Item Value
Maximum number of MSF Slave switch modules on a vehicle 9
Maximum current capacity for Hardwired switch (external circuits) 18A
Table 17, Sub Bus Switch Specifications

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