Fault Code 135: Primary Shift
Device (J1939)
J1939: SA 3 SPN 751 FMI 2, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19
Overview
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) receives a
primary shift mode request messages from the
OEM Driver Interface Device over the Primary Data
Link. The TCM also receives a secondary shift
mode request signal from the OEM Driver Interface
Device over a separate circuit. The secondary shift
mode request allows a driver to engage the
transmission into gear in the event the primary shift
mode request message is not available. The
primary and secondary shift mode requests are
contained within the 20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness.
Note: Freightliner chassis (OEM Supplied Driver
Interface Device) does not have a secondary shift
device and must be configured (ACN 19) to J1939
CAN Device (w/o secondary).
Detection
The TCM monitors the Primary shift mode request
message. If an invalid message is received, the
TCM sets the fault code active.
Conditions to Set Fault Code Active
FMI 2 – Data Erratic: Primary shift mode request
message out of range for 5 seconds.
FMI 9 – Abnormal Update Rate: Primary shift mode
request message not received for 5 seconds.
FMI 11 – Root Cause Unknown: Primary and
Secondary shift mode requests do not match.
FMI 12 – Bad Intelligent Device: Shift mode request
into a gear that is in the opposite direction of
vehicle travel at a speed greater than allowable
shuttle shifting speed (Service).
FMI 13 – Out Of Calibration: Primary shift mode
message not available.
FMI 14 – Special Instructions: Shift mode request
into a gear from Neutral received but delayed
acceptance of mode request (Service).
FMI 19 – Received Network Data In Error: Primary
shift mode request message received but in error
for 5 seconds.
Fallback
FMI 2, 9, 11, 19:
Amber warning lamp on
Manual shifting not available
If fault codes 135 and 145 are active:
- Engine may not crank
- Transmission stays in current gear
- PTO mode prohibited
- Hill Start Aid prohibited
If the vehicle is moving and the transmission
is configured:
- Red stop lamp on
FMI 12:
Transmission stays in current gear
FMI 13:
Amber warning lamp on
Engine cranking prohibited
FMI 14:
Non neutral modes prohibited
PTO mode prohibited
Conditions to Set Fault Code Inactive
FMI 2: Primary shift mode request message in
range for 10 seconds.
FMI 9: Primary shift mode request message
received for 10 second.
FMI 11: Primary and Secondary shift mode requests
match for 10 seconds.
FMI 12: Key cycle.
FMI 13: Driver Interface Type properly configured
or condition no longer exists.
FMI 14: Neutral mode re-selected and achieved.
FMI 19: Primary shift mode request message valid
for 10 seconds.
Possible Causes
FMI 2, 9, 19:
Vehicle Wiring (power supply and J1939 Data
Link)
- Wires shorted to ground, shorted to
power or open
- Terminals bent, spread, corroded or
loose
Driver Interface Device
- Internal Failure
FMI 11:
Vehicle Wiring (power supply, J1939 Data
Link and secondary shift mode request)
- Wires shorted to ground, shorted to
power or open
- Terminals bent, spread, corroded or
loose
Driver Interface Device
- Internal Failure
FMI 12, 14:
TCM
- Software issue
- Internal failure
FMI 13:
TCM
- Driver Interface Device not configured
Component Identification
1. 20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness Connector
2. Transmission Control Module (TCM)
3. 9-Way Driver Interface Device Connector
4. 9-Way Type 2 Diagnostic Connector (In Cab)
1. Transmission Control Module (TCM)
2. 20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness Connector
3. 9-Way Driver Interface Device Connector
4A. 9-Way Type 2 Diagnostic Connector (OEM-Specific
Primary Data Link FG)
4B. 9-Way Type 2 Diagnostic Connector (OEM-Specific
Primary Data Link CD)
Fault Code 135
Troubleshooting
Purpose: Check for Active or
A Inactive fault codes.
1. Set vehicle parking brake and chock wheels.
2. Record the transmission fault codes, FMIs,
occurrences, and timestamps from the Service
Activity Report created during the Diagnostic
Procedure.
If Fault Code 135 is Inactive and
there are other Active vehicle or
transmission fault codes,
troubleshoot all Active fault codes.
Go to Step V
If Fault Code 135 FMI 2, 9, or 19 is
Active or Inactive, Go to Step B
If Fault Code 135 FMI 11 is Active
or Inactive, Go to Step E
If Fault Code 135 FMI 12 or 14 is
Active or Inactive, contact Eaton
Cummins Automated
Transmission Technologies at +1-
800-826-4357 for further
diagnostic instructions. Go to Step
V
If Fault Code 135 FMI 13 is Active,
configure Driver Interface Device
using ServiceRanger. Test
complete.
If Fault Code 135 FMI 13 is
Inactive, Driver Interface Device is
configured. Test complete.
Purpose: Verify power and
ground supply at the 9-Way
B Driver Interface Device
Connector.
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect the 9-Way Driver Interface Device
Connector.
3. Inspect the 9-Way Driver Interface Device
Connector, verify the connector is free from
contamination and corrosion; the terminals are
not bent, spread or loose; and there is no
damage to the connector body.
4. Key on.
5. Measure voltage between 9-Way Driver
Interface Connector Pin 1 (TCM supplied 12v)
and Pin 2 (TCM supplied ground). Record
reading in table.
Note: Refer to OEM wiring diagrams.
6. Compare reading(s) in table.
If readings are in range, Go to
Step C
If readings are out of range, refer
to OEM guidelines for repair or
replacement of the Driver
Interface Device power supply
circuits between the 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector and
20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness
Connector. Go to Step V
Pins Range Reading(s)
1 to 2 11–13 V
Purpose: Verify voltage of
the J1939 Data Link at the 9-
C Way Driver Interface Device
Connector.
1. Key on.
2. Measure voltage between 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector Pin 7 (J1939 Data
Link High) and 9-Way Diagnostic Connector
Pin A (ground). Record reading in table.
Note: Refer to OEM wiring diagrams.
3. Measure voltage between 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector Pin 8 (J1939 Data
Link Low) and 9-Way Diagnostic Connector Pin
A (ground). Record reading in table.
4. Compare reading(s) in table.
If readings are in range, Go to
Step D
If readings are out of range, refer
to OEM guidelines for repair or
replacement of vehicle J1939
Data Link. Go to Step V
Pins Range Reading(s)
7 to A 2.25–2.75 V
8 to A 2.25–2.75 V
Purpose: Verify fault code
D status.
1. Key off.
2. Reconnect all connectors and verify that all
components are properly installed.
3. Key on.
4. Connect ServiceRanger.
5. Retrieve and record the fault codes, FMIs,
occurrences and timestamps.
If Fault Code 135 is Active, refer to
OEM guidelines for repair or
replacement of the Driver
Interface Device. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 135 is Inactive, no
problem was found. The
intermittent nature of the fault
makes it likely that the problem is
with the:
- Driver Interface Device
- J1939 Data link wiring to the
Driver Interface Device
- Power and ground supply
wiring to the Driver Interface
Device from the 20-Way
TCM Vehicle Harness
Connector
- Refer to OEM for further
diagnostic instructions.
Purpose: Verify power and
ground supply at the 9-Way
E Driver Interface Device
Connector.
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect the 9-Way Driver Interface Device
Connector.
3. Inspect the 9-Way Driver Interface Device
Connector, verify the connector is free from
contamination and corrosion; the terminals are
not bent, spread or loose; and there is no
damage to the connector body.
4. Key on.
5. Measure voltage between 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector Pin 1 (TCM
supplied 12v) and Pin 2 (TCM supplied
ground). Record reading in table.
Note: Refer to OEM wiring diagrams.
6. Compare reading(s) in table.
If readings are in range, Go to
Step F
If readings are out of range, refer
to OEM guidelines for repair or
replacement of the Driver
Interface Device power supply
circuits between the 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector and
20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness
Connector. Go to Step V
Pins Range Reading(s)
1 to 2 11–13 V
Purpose: Verify continuity of
the secondary shift mode
F request circuit and not
shorted to ground.
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect 20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness
Connector.
3. Inspect the 20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness
Connector, verify the connector is free from
contamination and corrosion; the terminals are
not bent, spread or loose; and there is no
damage to the connector body.
4. Measure resistance between the 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector Pin 4 and 20-Way
TCM Vehicle Harness Connector Pin 9. Record
reading in table.
Note: Refer to OEM wiring diagrams.
5. Measure resistance between the 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector Pin 4 and Ground.
Record reading in table.
6. Compare reading(s) in table.
If readings are in range, Go to
Step G
If readings are out of range, refer
to OEM guidelines for repair or
replacement of the secondary
shift mode request circuit
between the 9-Way Driver
Interface Device Connector and
the 20-Way TCM Vehicle Harness
Connector. Go to Step V
Pins Range Reading(s)
4 to 9 0.0 –0.3 Ohms
4 to Ground Open Circuit (OL)
Purpose: Verify fault code
G status.
1. Key off.
2. Reconnect all connectors and verify that all
components are properly installed.
3. Key on.
4. Connect ServiceRanger.
5. Retrieve and record the fault codes, FMIs,
occurrences and timestamps.
If Fault Code 135 is Active, refer to
OEM guidelines for repair or
replacement of the Driver
Interface Device. Go to Step V
If Fault Code 135 is Inactive, no
problem was found. The
intermittent nature of the fault
makes it likely that the problem is
with the:
- Driver Interface Device
- Secondary shift mode
request circuit between the
Driver Interface Device and
20-Way TCM Vehicle
Harness Connector.
- J1939 Data link wiring to the
Driver Interface Device
- Power and ground supply
wiring to the Driver Interface
Device from the 20-Way
TCM Vehicle Harness
Connector
- Contact OEM for further
diagnostic instructions.
V Purpose: Verify repair.
1. Key off.
2. Reconnect all connectors and verify that all
components are properly installed.
3. Key on with engine off.
4. Connect ServiceRanger.
5. Go to “Fault Codes”.
6. Select “Clear All Faults”.
7. Operate vehicle and attempt to reset the fault
code or duplicate the previous complaint.
8. Check for fault codes using ServiceRanger.
If no fault codes set and the
vehicle operates properly, test
complete.
If Fault Code 135 sets Active
during test drive, Go to Step A
If a fault code other than 135 sets
Active, troubleshoot per the Fault
Code Isolation Procedure Index.
