NUMBER: 08 DDEC VI–64 S.M. REF.

: 64 ENGINE: EPA07 DD15 DATE: November 2008

SUBJECT: SPN 677

PUBLICATION: DDC-SVC-MAN-0029
SPN 677 has been added.
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The diagnosis is typically a low or no voltage for the starter switch.
Check as follows:
1. Check codes.
[a] If 677/2 is inactive, clear the fault code and start the engine. If 677/2 stays inactive, clear
the fault and release the truck back to service.
[b] If 677/2 is active, go to the next step.
2. Disconnect the MCM 21-pin connector.

NOTE:
The key must be in the crank position before measuring the voltage.

3. Measure the voltage between pin 20 of the MCM 21-pin connector and ground.
[a] If the voltage is greater than 11.5 volts, go to next step.
[b] If the voltage is less than 11.5 volts, repair the cause of the low/no voltage to pin 20.
Verify repairs.
4. Disconnect the CPC connector #1.

NOTE:
The key must be in the crank position before measuring the voltage.

5. Measure the voltage between pin 18 of the CPC connector #1 and ground.
[a] If the voltage is greater than 11.5 volts, contact the Customer Support Center at
313-592-5800 for further diagnostic assistance.
[b] If the voltage is less than 11.5 volts, repair the cause of the low/no voltage to pin 18 of the
CPC connector #1. Verify repairs.
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The diagnosis is typically engine starter relay circuit failed low.
1. Disconnect the MCM 21–pin connector.
2. Remove the engine starter relay.

NOTE:
Refer to OEM wiring schematic for correct pin location for 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 3Ω, repair open between pin 21 of the MCM 21–pin
connector and the engine starter relay. Verify repairs.
[b] If the resistance is less than 3Ω, replace the engine starter relay. Verify repairs.
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The diagnosis is typically an electronic starter fault or MCM internal failure.
1. Does the engine crank and start?
[a] Yes, go to next step.
[b] No, contact the Customer Support Center at 313-592-5800 for further diagnostic assistance.
2. Clear the code(s) and start the engine. Repeat engine start three times. If engine successfully
starts and fault does not re-occur, release the vehicle.
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The diagnosis is typically a starter jammed (tooth to tooth jam).

NOTE:
This fault indicates the starter teeth have not engaged correctly into the flywheel (jammed).

Attempt to start the engine. If the engine starts correctly, attempt to start the engine three times. If fault
does not re-occur, clear code and release vehicle. If starter does not properly engage the flywheel some
possible causes may be:
□ Starter motor alignment
□ Starter drive damage
□ Incorrect starter installed
□ Flywheel damage
ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION
Additional service information is available in the EPA07 DD15 DDEC VI Troubleshooting Manual
(DDC-SVC-MAN-0029).

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