NUMBER: 7 13–09 S.M. REF.

: Listed in Table ENGINE: DDEC VI DATE: July 2009

SUBJECT: SPN 677

ADDITIONS, REVISIONS, OR UPDATES

Publication Number Platform Section Title Change Page Number(s)
DDC-SVC-MAN-0029 DD Platform 64 SPN 677 SPN 677/FMI 3, FMI Add SIB in its
5, FMI 7, FMI 18 have appropriate order as
been added the FMI states.
DDC-SVC-MAN-0015 DDEC VI – MBE 900 62 SPN 677 SPN 677/FMI 3, FMI Add SIB in its
5, FMI 7, FMI 18 have appropriate order as
been added the FMI states.

DDC-SVC-MAN-0010 DDEC VI – MBE 4000 62 SPN 677 SPN 677/FMI 3, FMI Add SIB in its
5, FMI 7, FMI 18 have appropriate order as
been added the FMI states.
NOTE: Page numbers are based on the most recent version of the individual publication and may be adjusted throughout the annual print cycle.
SPN 677/FMI 3
The diagnosis is typically engine starter relay shorted to high source.

NOTE:
Ignition must be off for at least 30 seconds before performing this test.

1. Turn ignition OFF for 30 seconds (key OFF, engine OFF).

2. Disconnect the MCM 21-pin connector.
3. Turn the ignition ON, (key ON, engine OFF).
4. Measure the voltage between pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin connector and ground.
[a] If voltage is present, repair short to power on pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin connector (refer to
OEM manual for wiring diagram).
[b] If no voltage is present, replace the starter relay.
SPN 677/FMI 5
The diagnosis is typically engine starter relay open circuit.
1. Disconnect the MCM 21-pin connector.
2. Remove the engine starter relay.

NOTE:
Refer to OEM wiring for correct pin location on the engine starter relay.

3. Measure the resistance between pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin connector and the engine starter
relay.
[a] If the resistance is greater than 1K ohms, repair wire between pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin
connector and the engine starter relay.
[b] If the resistance is less than 3 ohms, replace the engine starter relay.
SPN 677/FMI 7
The diagnosis is typically engine starter relay jammed.

NOTE:
Ignition must be off for at least 30 seconds before performing this test.

1. Turn ignition OFF for 30 seconds (key OFF, engine OFF).

2. Disconnect the MCM 21-pin connector.
3. Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
4. Measure the voltage between pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin connector and ground.
[a] If voltage is present, repair short to power on pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin connector (refer to
OEM manual for wiring diagram).
[b] If no voltage is present, replace the starter relay.
SPN 677/FMI 18
The diagnosis is typically starter relay – low resistance.

NOTE:
Ignition must be off for at least 30 seconds before performing this test.

1. Turn ignition OFF for 30 seconds (key OFF, engine OFF).

2. Disconnect the MCM 21-pin connector.
3. Turn the ignition ON (key ON, engine OFF).
4. Measure the voltage between pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin connector and ground.
[a] If voltage is present, repair short to power on pin 21 of the MCM 21-pin connector (refer to
OEM manual for wiring diagram).
[b] If no voltage is present, replace the starter relay.
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