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ECM Performance — Diesel ECM Programming
AftertreatmentCaterpillar Diesel ECM

SPN 3715 FMI 31

DPF, DEF, SCR, and NOx-reduction system faults.

System
Caterpillar Aftertreatment

Diagnostic Overview

CAT fault code 3715-31 commonly relates to regeneration being needed, inhibited, or not completed under required conditions. It may appear when the ECM determines that soot load is high or that the aftertreatment system needs operator or service intervention. This code should be handled together with soot load, regeneration history, inhibit status, and any ARD or sensor faults that may have prevented successful regeneration.

Likely Causes

Regeneration needed; regen inhibited; repeated interrupted regens; high soot load; ARD fault; DPF pressure sensor issue; exhaust temperature sensor issue; excessive idle time.

What To Check First

Check soot load and regen status in Cat ET, verify regen is not inhibited, inspect related ARD and temperature codes, and perform the proper regen procedure only when allowed.

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