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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Usage - Abnormal

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Action

Reference

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Usage - Abnormal

Active DTC's or high counts of inactive DTC's

Check for active and inactive DTC's.

Work Flow

Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) leak (external)

Inspect for external after treatment DEF leaks near the after treatment DEF tank, after treatment DEF lines, and associated connections. Repair or replace parts as necessary.

Exhaust Schematic 

Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) low level or warning level not set correctly

Verify the settings for the DEF low level warning are correct.

System Description 

Engine control module (ECM) is malfunctioning

Using CONSULT confirm ECM has the latest software revision.

Work Flow

Aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level gauge is inaccurate

Verify that the after treatment DEF level gauge is correctly calibrated and matched to the DEF tank.

System Description