E1389 – Aftertreatment #1
Understanding Emissions System Inducements
Inducement is defined as something that helps bring about an action or a desired result.
The purpose of SCR inducement codes are to alert the operator that the emissions system requires service or repair.
Inducements can be engine derates, vehicle speed limits, system lockouts, or any other action intended to prompt the operator in performing repair or maintenance on the emissions control system.
Inducement strategies are required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) to ensure the rapid repair of various failures in the engine emissions control system. The EPA/ARB requires control actions that Limit Engine Performance (Engine Derate) and prompt Warning Indicators (Lamps, Messages, Audible Alarms) while operator inducements are active.
If a fault condition goes unresolved for the entire duration of inducement level, the strategy escalates to the next level of inducement code.
An audible alarm will begin to sound 20 seconds prior to the Level 3 inducement.
Time Inducements and Fault Codes
These escalating time Operator Inducements will always have an associated fault code along with the inducement fault code. The associated fault is the root cause. The escalating time inducement fault code is just an indicator of what level of inducement the engine is in and how much time remains until the next level of inducement. (The times for each level of inducement may vary depending on the first occurrence or repeat occurrence).
Your machine’s onboard diagnostic system is designed to notify you when something is wrong.
– DON’T IGNORE THE WARNING INDICATORS –
These alerts can help you to identify and correct concerns early – Before they become costly repairs!
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