Diagnostic Test
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- OTHER RELATED DTCS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Were there any fuel system or air handling sensor DTCs present?
Yes
- If this DTC is present along with any fuel system or air handling system sensor DTCs, repair those DTCs before proceeding.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 2.
- CHECK THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSORS
- Turn the ignition off for five minutes to allow the Exhaust Temperature Sensors to stabilize.
- Turn the ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool check the temperature values of the Exhaust Temperature Sensors.
Are the Exhaust Temperature Sensors reading within 6°C (43°F) of each other?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Replace the Exhaust Temperature Sensor that is out of range as compared to the others.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- CHECK THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE
- Perform the CHECKING ENGINE MISFIRE / RUNS ROUGH / PERFORMANCE TEST diagnostic procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing , 6.7L
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Were any problems found?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate repair.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Go To 4.
- Perform the CHECKING ENGINE MISFIRE / RUNS ROUGH / PERFORMANCE TEST diagnostic procedure. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing , 6.7L
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- CHECK FOR THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER DAMAGED
- Separate the exhaust and inspect the Diesel Particulate Filter for internal damage or signs of face plugging.
Was any internal damage found in the Diesel Particulate Filter?
Yes
- Replace the aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
No
- Reinstall the exhaust and perform a mobile desoot of the aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST TEST - 6.7L. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L .
- Separate the exhaust and inspect the Diesel Particulate Filter for internal damage or signs of face plugging.