Service Bulletin

Volvo Truck Corporation

Göteborg, Sweden Trucks
Date Group No. Release Page
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Data links, fault tracing

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Data links, fault tracing

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Contents
“Data links, fault tracing” page 2
“Wiring diagram SAE J1708” page 5

“Cable harnesses SAE J1708” page 6

“Wiring diagram J1939 CAN1, 2, 4, 5, 6” page 8

“Cable harnesses J1939” page 10

“SAE J1708 Information link, fault tracing” page 15

“SAE J1939 Control link, fault tracing” page 17

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Malfunction
Data links, fault tracing
The control units share information via two different data links the “SAE J1708
information link” and the “SAE J1939 data link”
Messages on the SAE J1708 information link include fault codes and warning messages.
The SAE J1708 link also, in some cases, acts as a back-up for SAE J1939. VCADS
Pro communicates only on SAE J1708.

SAE J1939 is a faster link and can therefore send more time critical data. SAE J1939 is
used to send data which the system uses for control functions, for example engine rpm.
Fault tracing tips:

• Look at the entire system, check which other fault codes have been set, particularly
at what time they were set.

• An active fault in the brake system remains active until the starter key is turned to the
stop position. Always ensure that the brake control unit has reset its fault codes.

• If several control units set active fault code SID 231 “SAE J1939 Control link”,
the connector for one of the control units which sets fault code SID 231 can be
disconnected and the other systems can be checked to ensure they function correctly.
This is to investigate whether the fault is in the control unit. The other control units
will report that they are not receiving information from the control unit which is
disconnected. If the fault remains, disconnect the next control unit which has fault
code SID 231. Keep in mind that the engine may not start if some control units are
disconnected.

• Resistance measurement, data link cables “Resistance measurement” page 18.

• If the fault is intermittent, it is most likely that the fault is in the cable harness or
in the connectors. See service information group 371 “Cables and connectors,
fault tracing”.

• For intermittent faults, VCADS Pro test “17004–2 Fault codes, test position” can be
started to carry out fault tracing in the system. (It is important that all fault codes
are deleted before testing).

• Check data link cables for interruptions “Cable measurement” page 21.
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If you think you know where the fault might be, but do not want to replace the cable
harness immediately, you can construct test cabling and connect it in parallel. The
existing pins must be pinned out. “Wiring diagram SAE J1708” page 5 “Wiring diagram
J1939 CAN1, 2, 4, 5, 6” page 8 “Wiring diagram J1939 CAN3” page 9
Checks:

• “SAE J1708 Information link, fault tracing” page 15

• “SAE J1939 Control link, fault tracing” page 17

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Assembly MID-number
MID 128 Engine control unit (EMS/EECU) MID 206 Radio
MID 130 Gearbox control unit (TECU) MID 214 Control unit burglar alarm (ACM)
MID 136 Brake control unit (ABS/EBS) MID 216 Control unit external lighting (LCM)
MID 140 Instrumentation MID 219 Adaptive cruise control, control unit
MID 142 Volvo Link (ACC)
MID 144 Vehicle control unit (VECU) MID 220 Tachograph
MID 146 Climate unit MID 222 Retarder control unit (RECU)
MID 150 Air suspension (ECS) MID 223 Gear selector control unit (GECU)
MID 163 Electronic immobiliser MID 231 Mobile communication unit
MID 166 Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) MID 232 Supplemental restraint system, control
MID 179 Control unit FMS Gateway unit (SRS)
MID 184 Electronically controlled bogie axle MID 249 Body builder module (BBM)
(RAS) MID 250 Steering wheel functions (SWM)
MID 203 Fleet management system

Explanation J1939 sub-network

J1939–1 Main network SAE J1939 J1939–5 Part of SAE J1939 under gearbox
J1939–2 Part of SAE J1939 under the vehicle control unit (only I-shift)
control unit J1939–6 Part of SAE J1939 under the control unit
J1939–3 Part of SAE J1939 under instrumentation adaptive cruise control
J1939–4 Part of SAE J1939 under body builder
module

SAE J1708
For check, see “SAE J1708 Information link, fault tracing” page 15.

SAE J1708 is used to send fault code information. Interference on SAE J1708 can affect
fault code reading which can cause a problem when reading fault codes. It can also be
difficult for VCADS Pro tests to communicate with fault sources. A simple way to check
whether VCADS Pro has contact with all control units on the SAE J1708 link is “17034-2
Vehicle information, test”. A fault on SAE J1708 means that a fault code is probably not
set by the control unit which is faulty.
Note: It is important to know which control units the vehicle is equipped with and
which fault codes each control unit sets.

There are several types of faults which set a fault code for the SAE J1708 link (SID 250).
If a control unit sets a fault code, there probably is not a fault on the control unit. The
fault can be an interruption or a short circuit in the cable harness at one or more points.
To exclude an interruption in the cable harness, check the voltage level at each control
unit, see “SAE J1708 Information link, fault tracing” page 15.
Fault codes on the SAE J1708 link (SID 250) can also cause other control units to not
send information. This may be due to a fault on components connected to the other
control unit. All other fault codes should therefore be rectified before fault tracing
on the link is begun.
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Wiring diagram SAE J1708

Note: Always check against the relevant wiring diagram.

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Cable harnesses SAE J1708

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SAE J1939
For checking, see “SAE J1939 Control link, fault tracing” page 17.

Information on the SAE J1939 data link is used by control functions. SAE J1939
diagnosis has therefore been expanded and supplemented with additional fault codes to
give more precise fault information. The fault codes are sent on the SAE J1708 link.

If control unit A does not receive messages from another control unit, control unit B,
fault codes PSID 200 -215 are used to point out which control unit B messages are not
received from. If control unit B loses contact with the link, several other control units will
set a fault code which points to control unit B.

Example:
If there is an interruption on the SAE J1939 link at the vehicle control unit (MID 144),
connector PC, messages from the vehicle control unit do not reach other control units on
SAE J1939. Instrumentation and the brake control unit use messages from the vehicle
control unit. When messages do not arrive, instrumentation and the brake control unit
set a fault code. Instrumentation sets fault code “MID 140 PSID 201 FMI 9” and the
brake control unit sets “MID 136 PSID 201 FMI 9”.
PSID 201 is set by both instrumentation and the brake control unit and points to the
vehicle control unit. This can be used to find a fault on the control link. If the fault is in
the cable harness, the continued contact between specific control units can be used to
exclude parts of the cable harness. A fault code is also set on the SAE J1939 link (SID
231) for some faults on the SAE J1939 link.

Note: Inactive fault codes (PSID 200–215 FMI 9) are not shown in the instrument. Can
only be read in VCADS Pro.

Note: It is important to know which control units the vehicle is equipped with and
which fault codes each control unit sets.

Explanation SID 231/PSID 232 FMI 2

SID 231 The identified control unit cannot PSID 232 The identified control unit cannot
communicate with other systems on communicate on sub network J1939–2
J1939–1 to 5

Explanation PSID 200 - 215 FMI 9

PSID 200 Data link interruption, engine control unit PSID 210 Data link interruption, control unit
PSID 201 Data link interruption, vehicle control unit external lighting
PSID 202 Data link interruption, instrumentation PSID 211 Data link interruption, adaptive cruise
PSID 203 Reserved for future use control
PSID 204 Data link interruption, brake control unit PSID 212 Data link interruption, tachograph
PSID 205 Data link interruption, gearbox control PSID 213 Data link interruption, mobile
unit communication unit
PSID 206 Data link interruption, retarder control PSID 214 Data link interruption, body builder
unit module
PSID 207 Data link interruption, gear selector PSID 215 Data link interruption, electronically
control unit controlled bogie axle
PSID 208 Data link interruption, air suspension
PSID 209 Reserved for future use
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Wiring diagram J1939 CAN1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Note: Always check against the relevant wiring diagram.

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Wiring diagram J1939 CAN3

Note: Always check against the relevant wiring diagram.

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Cable harnesses J1939

I-SHIFT

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Cable harnesses J1939 GEARTRONIC

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Cable harnesses J1939 POWERTRONIC

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Cable harnesses J1939 MANUAL GEARBOX RETARDER

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Cable harnesses J1939 2,–3,–4,-6

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SAE J1708 Information link, fault tracing

Other special equipment: 9812519
Note!
• During fault tracing, check the relevant connectors for
loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation.
For a more detailed description of fault tracing in
cables and connectors, see the separate service
information under group 371.

• For connection points see “Wiring diagram SAE

J1708” page 5 “Cable harnesses SAE J1708” page 6.

• For measurement points and adpators see “Signal

description” for that system.
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Voltage measurement
1
Conditions:

• Breakout box with adapter connected between the

relevant control unit and the cable harness.

• Voltage measuring using a multimeter.

• Starter key in the drive position.

Note: The voltage on the information link varies and is
dependent on the number of control units and the amount
of traffic on the information link.
Aim:
The measurement is made to check whether there is
any activity on the link.

Measurement points Expected value

SAE J1708 A - earth U ≈ 0.3 - 4.2 V 1

SAE J1708 B - ground U ≈ 0.3 - 4.2 V 1

1
The voltage should vary within the interval.

Evaluation:

U ≈ 0V indicates a short circuit to earth.

U > 5 V indicates a short circuit to higher voltage.

Measurement points Expected value

SAE J1708 A - SAE U≈1-4V
J1708 B

Evaluation:
U ≈ 0 V indicates a short circuit between A and B.

Note: This measurement can also be made using

an oscilloscope.
Oscilloscope settings:

X: 20 ms
A: ± 5 V

B: ± 5 V

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SAE J1939 Control link, fault tracing

Other special equipment: 9812519
Note!
• During fault tracing, check the relevant connectors for
loose connections, contact resistance and oxidation.
For a more detailed description of fault tracing in
cables and connectors, see the separate service
information under group 371.

• For connection points see “Wiring diagram J1939

CAN1, 2, 4, 5, 6” page 8
“Wiring diagram J1939 CAN3” page 9.
“Cable harnesses J1939” page 10
“Cable harnesses J1939 GEARTRONIC” page 11
“Cable harnesses J1939 POWERTRONIC” page 12
“Cable harnesses J1939 MANUAL GEARBOX
RETARDER ” page 13
“Cable harnesses J1939 2,–3,–4,-6” page 14.

• For measurement points and adpators see “Signal

description” for that system.

• For example, on connection see “Example on

connecting” page 22.

Voltage measurement
1
Conditions:

• Breakout box with adapter connected between the

relevant control unit and the cable harness.

• Voltage measurement using multimeter 9812519.

• Starter key in the drive position.

Note: The voltage on the data link varies and depends on
the number of control units and the traffic on the data link.
Aim:

The measurement is made to check whether there is

any activity on the link.

Measurement points Expected value

SAE J1939 A - ground U ≈ 2.7 ± 0.3 V
SAE J1939 B - ground U ≈ 2.3 ± 0.3 V

Evaluation:

U ≈ 0V indicates a short circuit to earth.

U > 5 V indicates a short circuit to higher voltage.

SAE J1939 A should always have a higher value

than B.

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Resistance measurement
1
Conditions:

• Switch off vehicle power.

• Breakout box with adapter connected between the

relevant control unit and the cable harness.

• Measure resistance using a multimeter.

• Starter key in the stop position.

Measurement points Expected value

S AE J1939 A - SAE R ≈ 60
J1939 B
Two terminations

Comments:

When the resistance is R ≈ 60 , the cable harness

is probably fault-free from that connector to the two
termination resistors.

If the resistance is R ≈ 120 from the connector in

question, only measure to the single terminal resistor.
Note: Termination resistance is used to minimise
interference on the link.
Note: For termination resistor location, see wiring
diagrams and cable harness pictures.

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Oscilloscope measurement
1
Conditions:

• Breakout box with adapter connected between the

relevant control unit and the cable harness.

• Interface 9998489 connected to breakout box.

• Oscilloscope measurements using VCADS Pro

“17007–2 oscilloscope”.

• Starter key in the drive position.

Oscilloscope settings:
X: 200 ms
A: ± 5 V
B: ± 5 V
Evaluation:
See the following graphs.
Note: The most important value, when evaluating using
an oscilloscope, is the amplitude of the signal (max to
min for the relevant signal) and not the frequency of the
signal (the distance between the signals). The values,
particularly the frequency, can vary depending on which
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Connection interface dependent on how many control units communicate
on the data link.
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2
System OK.

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3
Interruption (when measuring towards the entire system).
Perform “Cable measurement” page 21.

Note: Can be OK when measuring a subsystem, as

measurement is only towards one termination resistor.

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4
Short circuit SAE J1939 A to earth.

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Short circuit SAE J1939 B to earth.

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Short circuit SAE J1939 A to B (0 ).

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Example of high contact resistance (500 ) in a
connector for SAE J1939 A.
Note: This is only one example to show how interference
looks.

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Cable measurement
1
Conditions:

• Relevant connectors disengaged.

• Measure using test pins 9990008, or an adapter.

• Resistance measurement using multimeter 9812519.

• Starter key in the stop position.

Note: If the correct test pins are not used, pins will
be broken.
If test pins are not available, an adapter should be used.
Aim:

The measurement is made to check whether there is

an interruption on the cable.

Measurement points Expected value

SAE J1939 A - SAE R≈0
J1939 A
SAE J1939 B - SAE R≈0
J1939 B

Evaluation:

R>0 indicates an interruption on a cable.

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Example on connecting
1
Example on connecting to the vehicle, connector MA.
Adapter 9990025 — brown connector.
Measurement box 9998699.

Measuring points on Measurement points on

measuring box connector
21 — ground MA3 — earth
22 — ground MA4 — earth
21 — 22 MA3 — MA4

Note: For relevant measurement points, see wiring

diagrams and cable harness pictures.

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Example on connecting to the vehicle, connector BAB.
Adapter 9990025 — grey connector.
Measurement box 9998699.

Measuring points on Measurement points on

breakout box
17 — ground connector
BAB17 — earth
18 — ground BAB18 — earth
17 — 18 BAB17 — BAB18

Note: For relevant measurement points, see wiring

diagrams and cable harness pictures.

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