E539 High Intake Manifold Air Temperature
Conditions Which Generate This Code:
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects a fault with the intake manifold air temperature. The ECM detects the following faults:
- The engine has been running for more than 3 minutes.
- The trip point for the event code for the intake manifold air temperature is reached.
- Diagnostic code 172-3 Intake Manifold Air Temperature open/short to +batt is not active.
- Diagnostic code 172-4 Intake Manifold Air Temperature short to ground is not active.
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Trip Points for the Intake Manifold Air Temperature     |
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    | E539-1     | E539-2     |
Engine Model     |     |     |
Turbocharged Aftercooled Engines (TA)     | 82 °C (179 °F)     |
86 °C (186 °F)     |
System Response:
The warning lamp will be illuminated and the warning horn may sound. If equipped, the diagnostic lamp will flash the event code.
The event code will be logged.
E539-1
None
E539-2
The engine will be derated.
Test Step 1.
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Intake Air Temperature Is Too High".
Results:
- OK - STOP
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