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Posted by: Voltdoc, Archer2, RadarEng | on October 4, 2021

DSS connector plug for Freightliner chassis (XCM)

Credits: The following content was provided by NMBluept Disclaimer: please use at your own risk, practice due diligence and verify that the information provided applies to and is compatible with your specific equipment and double check your work. DSS connector plug for Freightliner chassis (XCM) Note for DSS builders: the DT-4 connector used in the instructions for the DSS is not compatible with Freightliner chassis (at least with the XCM chassis). If your DEFLearn More

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Posted by: JWP, Voltdoc, Archer2, RadarEng | on September 14, 2021

DEF Sensor Simulator – Quick Build

While there are many variations of hardware and software for this project, this page focuses on one method that is proven to work on the majority of tested motorhomes and endeavors to keep the construction process as straightforward as possible. Only basic electrical and DIY skills are required for the hardware assembly, no soldering is needed. The software installation in this procedure requires a Windows system and only involves typing some simple commands. Before youLearn More

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Posted by: Voltdoc, Archer2, JWP, RadarEng | on September 12, 2021

FAQ

I already have a Raspberry Pi with a CAN interface, can I use that? Not right now, only the Arduino hardware specified is currently supported. There are no immediate plans to port to the RPi, however we may pursue that option when time permits. Will this work on my PowerStroke – Duramax – Dodge Cummins Truck? The short answer is NO! The 1.5, 1 and 3/4 ton Pick-Up trucks all use DEF. However the ECMLearn More

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Posted by: Voltdoc, Archer2, RadarEng, JWP | on September 11, 2021

Cummins Engine Lamp Identification Guide

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Posted by: Archer2, JWP, RadarEng | on September 10, 2021

Cummins Engine Compatibility

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Check your ECM The Simulator has only been tested and shown to work on a handful of Cummins engines using Cummins CM2350 ECMs. Before you begin building your own Simulator we recommend that you ascertain what model ECM you have. As a general guideline the Simulator should work on all Cummins engines designated as EPA 13 and/or EPA 17. We believe that includes all engines produced since 2013. Even ifLearn More

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Posted by: PhlSeattle, Archer2, RadarEng, Voltdoc, JWP | on September 9, 2021

DEF Sensor Simulator

Background: DEF systems in modern diesel engines are key to reducing Nitrous Oxide (NOx) emissions and protecting the environment. The DEF system is a combination of software, hardware and DEF fluid that enable this important task. Recently there has been a pandemic of failures affecting one of the elements of the DEF system called the DEF sensor. The origins of this “DEF pandemic” are not known for certain but the failures may be related toLearn More

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Posted by: Archer2 | on September 9, 2021

Fault Codes Explained

A modern diesel engine is a very complex device. Over the many years that they have been used there have been steady increases in power, reductions in fuel usage and significant reductions in harmful pollutants. Some claim the exhaust of a modern diesel engine can actually be cleaner than the air going into it! These improvements have required more and more sophisticated control systems. At the heart of the Cummins engines is the Electronic ControlLearn More

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