F-4378-12 - ECU

Case IH F-4378-12 - ECU – Engine Control Unit (ECU) / Electronic Diesel Control (EDC) or Aftertreatment Control Module: NH3 sensor open or short in measuring cell circuit

Issue description

The system has detected an internal open load or short circuit error specifically on the measuring cell line of the Ammonia (NH3) sensor.

Applies to these machines

  • MAGNUM AFS Connect
  • Case IH 240 Series Axial-Flow Combines
  • Case IH Steiger
  • Case IH Magnum
  • Case IH Optum
  • Case IH Puma
  • Case IH Maxxum
  • Case IH Farmall
  • Case IH Luxxum
  • Case CE 580N
  • Case CE 580SN

Check the cause

  1. Check the NH3 sensor wiring between the sensor and the controller for any obvious defects, chafing, or broken lines.

  2. Verify the sensor is mounted in the correct position and has not been physically damaged or dislodged.

  3. If the visual inspection of the wiring and connectors is OK, verify the internal failure (open/short) within the NH3 sensor's measuring cell itself.

Repair steps

  1. Locate the NH3 sensor

    Locate the NH3 sensor on the exhaust aftertreatment (SCR) system.

  2. Remove the defective sensor

    Disconnect the wiring harness and remove the defective NH3 sensor.

  3. Install the new sensor

    Install the new replacement NH3 sensor.

  4. Perform a Startup counter reset

    If the machine was forced into a torque/RPM reduction mode (engine derate) due to the emissions failure, a 'Startup counter reset' must be performed using a diagnostic service tool after the new sensor is installed to restore full engine power.

Parts you might need

(4)
  • NH3 Sensor (Ammonia Sensor)

    48188864

    Primary OEM Part Number. Supersedes 47520142, 51515739, and 48188851.

  • NH3 Sensor (Ammonia Sensor)

    47520140

    Alternative OEM Part Number depending on specific engine and exhaust layout.

  • NH3 Sensor (Ammonia Sensor)

    84382712

    Alternative OEM Part Number depending on specific engine and exhaust layout.

  • NH3/NOx Sensor Control Box ECU

    51496291

    If diagnostics point to a failure in the sensor's control module rather than the probe.

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