DDEC TROUBLESHOOTING
Abbreviations
Terms
DDL
Diagnostic Data Link: The lines (wires) over which
the ECM transmits information that can be read
by a Diagnostic Data Reader.
DDL+
Data Link, positive side: J 1587 data link.
DDL-
Data Link, negative side: J 1587 data link.
DDR
Diagnostic Data Reader: The hand held tool
used for troubleshooting the DDEC system.
MPSI PRO-LINK 9000.
ECM
Electronic Control Module: The controller of DDEC
system. It reads the engine and vehicle inputs, sensors
and switches, calculates injector firing and duration,
and fires injectors at appropriate times.
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
EFC
Electronic Fire Commander
EFPA
Electronic Foot Pedal Assembly: Contains the
throttle position sensor.
EOP
Engine Over-temperature Protection
ESH
Engine Sensor Harness
ESS
Engine Synchro Shift
EUI
Electronic Unit Injector
FEI
Fuel Economy Incentive
FPS
Fuel Pressure Sensor: Monitors fuel pressure.
FTS
Fuel Temperature Sensor: Monitors fuel temperature.
GND
Ground
INJ
Injector (fuel)
ISD
Idle Shutdown: Programmable feature of
the DDEC system.
IVS
Idle Validation Switch: A switch used to establish
the idle speed position.
LSG
Limiting Speed Governor.
MPG
Miles Per Gallon
N/A
Not Applicable.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
OI
Optimized Idle
OLS
Oil Level Sensor: Monitors oil level.
OPS
Oil Pressure Sensor: Monitors oil pressure.
OTS
Oil Temperature Sensor: Monitors oil temperature.
PGS
Pressure Governor System: Regulates engine speed
to maintain a selected external pump pressure.
All information subject to change without notice.
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