Cummins Engine Fault Code List

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Error codes, also called fault codes, are digital displays of signs from the truck’s built-in diagnostic module that tell you what’s wrong with the system. Error codes are stored in the “brains” of the engine control unit as they happen. This lets you look back at the error past and make the most accurate diagnosis.

There are two kinds of fault codes:

Fault codes for electronic engine control (a mistake has been found in the engine or control system)
Information codes that let you know what went wrong with the engine or control system
Trouble codes can also be live (current) or inactive (no longer important).

Error numbers are shown on the panel of the machine while it is moving. They can be shown with flashing lights, beeps, or, on newer tools, on a digital screen.

Different manufacturers may use different colors and names for indicators, but most of the time they are yellow, red, or green and mean “warning,” “stop,” or “service.”

A yellow warning light that says “WARNING” means that the problem needs to be fixed as soon as possible.

Red (STOP) should be taken as a warning to stop. It means that you need to turn off the engine as soon as possible and leave it off until the problem is fixed.

The MAINTENANCE light doesn’t mean there’s a problem; it just shows that there’s water in the fuel filter, there’s not enough coolant, the coolant temperature is too high, the air temperature is too high, or the oil temperature is too high.

In a modern car, you can look up error codes yourself by using the “System Diagnostics” part of the menu on the toolbar.

Turn the diagnostic key to OFF and the diagnostic switch to ON to check the DTCs for the electronic fuel supply system and the engine safety system. Place the car key in the “ON” spot. If there are no current DTCs, the yellow and red lights won’t show up. If there are current trouble codes, the lights start flashing right away. The following is the order in which the trouble codes flash: The yellow warning light flashes first, bringing attention to the trouble code. After a short pause of one or two seconds, the red “Stop” symbol starts flashing. The warning light comes back on after a short break. So, the signs change and the error codes are shown again and again on a digital screen.

 

Slide the switch to the “+” spot to see the next DTC. Move the switch to the “-” position to go back to the last problem code.

 

When you’re done using the diagnostic system, turn it off by moving the diagnostic switch to the off position.

Cummins Engine Fault Code List

MID 128 – engine identification code

SID (PID) – system identification code

FMI – type of malfunction

MID 128 identifier PID / SID FMI ID Fault code Fault description Error description
1 6 311 Cylinder 1 fault Cylinder 1 malfunction
322 Cylinder 1 fault Cylinder 1 malfunction
7 1139 Injector Cylinder # 1 Injector cylinder number 1
2 6 315 Cylinder 2 fault Cylinder 2 malfunction
331 Cylinder 2 fault Cylinder 2 malfunction
7 1141 Injector Cylinder # 2 Injector cylinder number 2
3 6 313 Cylinder 3 fault Cylinder 3 malfunction
324 Cylinder 3 fault Cylinder 3 malfunction
7 1142 Injector Cylinder # 3 Injector cylinder number 3
4 6 321 Cylinder 4 fault Cylinder 4 malfunction
332 Cylinder 4 fault Cylinder 4 malfunction
7 1143 Injector Cylinder # 4 Injector No 4
5 6 312 Cylinder 5 fault Cylinder malfunction 5
323 Cylinder 5 fault Cylinder malfunction 5
7 1144 Injector Cylinder # 5 Injector cylinder number 5
6 6 314 Cylinder 6 fault Cylinder 6 malfunction
325 Cylinder 6 fault Cylinder 6 malfunction
7 1145 Injector Cylinder # 6 Injector cylinder number 6
9 11 768 Output device driver External device (turbocharger or transmission – signal error)
15 1 583 Out-of-range low voltage detected at the fuel intel pressure sensor circuit Excessively low pressure in the fuel injection system pressure sensor circuit
3 581 High voltage detected at the fuel intel pressure sensor circuit High pressure in the fuel injection system pressure sensor circuit
4 582 Low voltage detected at the fuel intel pressure sensor circuit Low pressure in the fuel injection system pressure sensor circuit
17 1 219 Low oil level Low oil level
2 472 Engine Fil Level # 2 Low oil level , sensor No. 2
  473 Engine Fil Level # 2 Low oil level , sensor No. 2
4 254 Low Voltage Detected on Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Low voltage in heater solenoid switch
7 259 Fuel shutoff valve Valve off supply of fuel
11 391 Fuel shutoff valve Valve off supply of fuel
18 2 468 Fuel Rail Actuator Circuit Chain drive supplying fuel
3 276 Fuel Injection Control Valve Valve metering fuel
  455 Fuel Control Valve Circuit Fuel Control Valve Circuit
18 4 279 Fuel Injection Control Valve Valve metering fuel
5 378 Fueling Actuator # 1 Fuel supply drive No. 1
6 379 Fueling Actuator # 1 Fuel supply drive No. 1
7 277 Fuel Injection Control Valve Valve metering fuel
  514 Fuel Control Valve Circuit Fuel Control Valve Circuit
11 539 Injector Control Valve Electronic Filter Electronic fuel metering valve filter
  2311 Fuel Control Valve # 1 Valve adjustment supplying fuel
13 493 Fuel Pump Calibration Trim Circuit Error Fuel Pump Calibration Error
19 0 349 Transmission Output Shaft Speed Gearbox output shaft speed
20 2 467 Timming Rail Actutor Circuit Timing actuator circuit

(injection timing drive)

3 113 Engine Timming Actuator Timing actuator valve

(injection timing actuator)

4 114 Engine Timming Actuator Timing actuator valve

(injection timing actuator)

5 394 Timming Actuator # 1 Valve timing actuator

(injection timing actuator) No. 1

6 395 Timming Actuator # 1 Valve timing actuator

(injection timing actuator) No. 1

7 112 Engine Timming Actuator Timing actuator valve

(injection timing actuator)

11 2312 Timing Actuator Driver Circuit Error in valve timing actuator timing chain

(injection timing actuator)

21 3 697 High voltage detected at the ECM internal temperature sensor circuit ECM Internal Sensor Temperature High Voltage
4 698 Low voltage detected at the ECM internal temperature sensor circuit ECM Internal Sensor Temperature Low Voltage
22 0 555 Engine Blow by – Warning Level Breakthrough of gases in the crankcase
3 719 Crankcase pressure sensor Crankcase gas sensor
4 729 Crankcase pressure sensor Crankcase gas sensor
23 6 172 Rack position sensor Fuel rail sensor
7 173 Rack actuator Fuel rail drive
24 3 166 Rack position sensor Fuel rail sensor
25 14 599 OEM Commanded Duel Output Shutdown Automatic engine shutdown
26 3 255 Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Driver Circuit – Voltage Above Normal, or Shorted to High Source High or above normal voltage in the fuel shutoff valve circuit
4 254 Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Driver Circuit – Voltage Below Normal, or Shorted to Low Source Low or below normal voltage in the fuel shutoff valve circuit
27 0 9122 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Variable geometry turbocharger
2 957 EGR Position Sensor Circuit Exhaust gas recirculation sensor
1228 EGR Position Sensor Circuit Exhaust gas recirculation sensor
3 2271 EGR Valve Position Sensor Circuit Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Sensor – Volatile, Unstable, or Inaccurate
2277 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Actuator # 1 Variable geometry of turbocharger actuator No. 1
2385 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Variable geometry turbocharger
4 2272 EGR Valve Position Sensor Circuit Exhaust gas recirculation valve sensor
2278 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Actuator # 1 Variable geometry of turbocharger actuator No. 1
2384 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Variable geometry turbocharger
5 2383 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Variable geometry turbocharger
6 2386 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Variable geometry turbocharger
7 2387 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Variable geometry turbocharger
13 2348 EGR Valve Position Exhaust gas recirculation valve
2388 Variable Geometry Turbocharger Variable geometry turbocharger
28 11 388 Less than 6V detected at Engine Brake Circuit # 1 Voltage below 6 V in the circuit # 1 of the engine brake
29 2 288 SAE J1939 Data Link Remote Throttle Data Incorrect data transfer on the J 1939 bus from the throttle / accelerator
3 133 Remote Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Accelerator pedal position sensor
4 134 Remote Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Accelerator pedal position sensor
30 2 237 External speed input Incorrect external speed data
32 4 466 Turbocharger # 1 Westgate Control Circuit Turbocharger control circuit
S032 3 465 The high voltage was detected at the wastegate actuator # 1 circuit when no voltage was being supplied by the ECM High voltage in throttle switch No. 1, but there is no voltage in the power supply from the electronic control module (ECM)
4 466 Less than 6V was detected at the wastegate actuator # 1 circuit when no voltage was being supplied by the ECM Voltage is lower than 6 V in switch No. 1 of the throttle valve, but there is no voltage in the power supply from the electronic control module (ECM)
33 3 2181 Fan Clutch Output Device Driver Fan control circuit
    2377 Fan Clutch Output Device Driver Fan control circuit
  4 245 Clutch fan low voltage Low voltage in the fan circuit
  11 389 Fan clutch circuit error Fan Circuit Error
39 3 584 Starter relay circuit Starter relay circuit
4 585 Starter relay circuit Starter relay circuit
40 3 527 Auxiliary Input / Output # 2 Auxiliary input/output No. 2
43 11 537 Low voltage detected on auto-shift low gear circuit Automatic gear shift low voltage
44 11 536 Low voltage detected on autoshift low gear circuit Automatic gear shift low voltage
45 11 538 Low voltage detected on autoshift low gear circuit Automatic gear shift low voltage
46 3 216 High voltage detected at air compressor tank pressure sensor circuit High voltage in the air compressor tank pressure sensor circuit
4 217 Low voltage detected at air compressor tank pressure sensor circuit Low voltage in air compressor tank pressure sensor circuit
2 218 Voltage at air compressor tank pressure signal indicates air compressor tank pressure is out of range The voltage signal of the air compressor tank indicates that the air compressor is out of order
5 774 Low current or open circuit detected AT electronic air compressor driver circuit Low voltage or open circuit of the electronic mechanism of the air compressor
17 775 Minor pressure leak for the air compressor pneumatic circuit Slight pressure drop for air compressor pneumatic circuit
18 776 Major pressure leak for the air compressor pneumatic circuit Significant pressure drop for air compressor pneumatic circuit
51 3 529 Auxiliary Input / Output # 3 Auxiliary input / output No. 3
11 779 Auxiliary Equipment Sensor Input # 3 Input No. 3 of the auxiliary equipment sensor
14 2195 Auxiliary Equipment Sensor Input # 3 Input No. 3 of the auxiliary equipment sensor
57 3 2557 Auxiliary PWM Driver # 1 Auxiliary PWM generator No. 1
4 2558 Auxiliary PWM Driver # 1 Auxiliary PWM generator No. 1
64 2 753 Engine Speed / Position # 2 The speed of rotation / position engine №2
778 Engine Speed / Position # 2 The speed of rotation / position engine №2
7 731 Engine Speed / Position # 2 Speed of rotation / position of the engine No. 2
70 3 2555 Inlet Air Heater Driver # 1 Log incoming air №1
4 2556 Inlet Air Heater Driver # 1 Log incoming air №1
73 11 278 Fuel priming pump Fuel pump
78 3 316 Fuel Supply Pump Actuator Fuel pump drive
7 318 Fuel Supply Pump Actuator Fuel pump drive
82 11 393 Less than 6V detected at Engine Brake Circuit # 3. Voltage below 6 V in the No. 3 circuit of the engine brake
83 5 396 Fueling Actuator # 2 Fuel supply drive No. 2
6 397 Fueling Actuator # 2 Fuel supply drive No. 2
84 2 241 Loss of Vehicle Speed Signal No signal from speed sensor
5 398 Timming Actuator # 2 Valve timing actuator (injection timing actuator) No. 2
6 399 Timming Actuator # 2 Valve timing actuator (injection timing actuator) No. 2
12 242 Invalid Vehicle Speed Signal Invalid machine speed signal
85 4 223 Oil Burn Valve Solenoid Circuit Chain valve feeding oil
86 4 225 Oil Burn Valve Solenoid Circuit Chain valve feeding oil
87 3 338 Voltage detected on the Idle Shutdown Vehicle accessory Retal circuit when no voltage was being supplied by ECM A voltage was detected in the circuit of the idling devices without applying voltage from the electronic control module (ECM)
4 339  Idle Shutdown Vehicle Accessories Relay Driver Circuit – Voltage Below Normal, or Shorted to Low Source Idle Relay Circuit – Voltage Low or Below Normal
88 3 491 High voltage detected at the wastegate actuator # 2 circuit when no voltage was being suppled by the ECM High voltage in throttle switch No. 2, but there is no voltage in the power supply from the electronic control module (ECM)
4 492 Less than 6V detected at wastegate actuator # 2 circuit when no voltage was being supplied by the ECM Voltage below 6 V in throttle switch No. 2, but there is no voltage in the power supply from the engine control unit
89 4 475 Less than 6V detected at air compressor governor indicating excessive current draw or faulty ECM output circuit A voltage lower than 6 V in the air compressor regulator indicates excessive electricity consumption or a malfunction at the input of the electronic control module (ECM) circuit
3 476 High voltage detected at the electronic air compressor governor actuator circuit by the ECM High voltage in the electronic circuit switch of the air compressor regulator from the electronic control module (ECM)
91 2 287 SAE J1939 Data Link Remote Accelerator Pedal Incorrect data on the J 1939 bus from the accelerator pedal sensor
431 No Voltage Detected at Idle Validation Switch No voltage No-load stroke
551 Voltage Detected simultaneously at Idle Validation Switch Open circuit voltage simultaneously in two sources
3 131 High Voltage detected at Throttle Sensor Throttle Sensor High Voltage
515 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Accelerator pedal position sensor
4 132 Low Voltage Detected at Throttle Sensor Throttle Sensor Low Voltage
516 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Accelerator pedal position sensor
8 147 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Accelerator pedal position sensor
148 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Accelerator pedal position sensor
13 432 Voltage Detected at Idle Validation Switch High voltage No-load stroke
93 2 528 OEM Alternate Torque Validation Switch Replacing Original Torque Switch
94 0 449 Fuel pressure high High fuel pressure
2216 Fuel pump deliver pressure Fuel Pressure Fuel Pump
94 1 482 Fuel pressure low Low fuel pressure
2215 Fuel pump deliver pressure Fuel Pressure Fuel Pump
2 268 Fuel pressure sensor Fuel pressure sensor
3 546 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor – High voltage Fuel Pressure Sensor – High Voltage
4 547 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor – Low voltage Fuel Pressure Sensor – Low Voltage
95 0 2372 Fuel Filter Restriction Moderately High-Warning Fuel Filter Warning
97 0 418 Water in fuel indicator Water in the fuel system
3 428 Water in fuel indicator Water in the fuel system
4 429 Water in fuel indicator Water in the fuel system
98 1 253 Engine Oil Level Fuel level
471 Engine Oil Level Low Low levels of fuel
2 252 Engine Oil Level Fuel level
100 1 143 Low oil pressure Low fuel pressure
  415 Low oil pressure warning Low Fuel Pressure Warning
2 435 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Fuel pressure sensor
3 135 High Voltage detected at Oil Pressure Sensor High voltage in the fuel pressure sensor
4 141 Low Voltage detected t Oil Pressure Sensor Low voltage in the fuel pressure sensor
102 2 433 High boost pressure High air pressure
2973 Boost pressure Air pressure
419 An error in the intake manifold pressure sensor signal was detected by the ECM Signal from the electronic control module (ECM) about the pressure in the intake manifold
3 122 High Voltage Detected at Boost Pressure Sensor Low voltage in the air pressure sensor
4 123 Low Voltage detected at Boost Pressure Sensor High voltage in the air pressure sensor
103 0 595 Turbochanger # 1 High Speed High speed turbocharger No. 1
1 687 Turbochanger Speed # 1 Turbocharger speed No. 1
10 2345 Turbochanger speed invalid Incorrect turbocharger speed
105 0 155 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Above 200 Deg. F Intake manifold air temperature above 200 degrees Fahrenheit
488 Intake Manifold Air Temperature High Intake manifold high temperature
2964 Intake Manifold # 1 Temp Air temperature in the intake manifold No. 1

111 Engine ECM defective – critical internal error

115 Camshaft position sensor error

121 Crankshaft position sensor error

122 Turbine pressure sensor error

123 Turbine pressure sensor error

125 Turbine pressure reduced

131 Throttle Error Throttle

132 Throttle Error

135 Oil pressure sensor error

141 Oil pressure sensor error

143 Reduced oil pressure

144 Error, coolant temperature sensor

145 Error, coolant temperature sensor

146 increased coolant temperature

151 Critically High Coolant Temperature

153 Intake manifold temperature sensor error

154 Intake manifold temperature sensor error

155 The temperature in the intake manifold is increased

187 Short to power to the engine sensors

195 Error, coolant temperature sensor

196 Error, coolant level sensor

197 Reduced coolant level

212 Oil temperature sensor error

213 Oil temperature sensor error

214 Increased oil temperature

221 Atmospheric pressure sensor error

222 Atmospheric pressure sensor error

227 Short circuit power sensor engine plus

234 Maximum engine speed exceeded

238 Short circuit power supply engine sensors to ground

241 Speed sensor signal error

242 Speed sensor signal error

245 Fan Clutch Solenoid Error

249 Atmospheric temperature sensor error

254 Error solenoid fuel valve

255 Solenoid valve fuel error

256 Atmospheric temperature sensor error

257 Mechanical solenoid fuel valve

263 Error fuel temperature sensor

265 Fuel temperature sensor error

285 Data Link Error J1939

286 Data Link Error J1939

287 Error in the gas pedal

288 Data line error J1939, communication with transmission

295 Atmospheric pressure sensor error

311 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

312 Error in the electrical circuit of the fifth cylinder injector

313 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the third cylinder

314 Error in the electrical circuit of the sixth cylinder injector

315 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the second cylinder

319 Problems with the power of the internal clock

321 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

322 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

323 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

324 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

325 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

331 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

332 Error in the electrical circuit of the nozzle of the first cylinder

343 Engine ECU Error

351 Engine ECU Error

352 Error in the power circuit of the pressure sensors

386 Pressure sensor power circuit error

415 Reduced oil pressure

418 Water in the fuel system

427 Line error 1939, data exchange is interrupted

428 Error in the water sensor circuit in the fuel system

429 Error in the water sensor circuit in the fuel system

435 Engine oil pressure sensor error

441 Battery voltage does not reach normal

442 Battery voltage does not reach normal

546 Fuel Pressure Sensor Error

547 Error, fuel pressure sensor

555 Increased pressure in the crankcase

556 Critically increased pressure in the crankcase

584 Starter Relay Circuit Error

585 Starter Relay Circuit Error

596 Battery charge voltage increased

597 Battery voltage reduced

598 Battery charging voltage critically lowered

649 Oil change required

686 Turbo RPM Sensor Error

687 Turbine speed reduced

689 Crankshaft Position Sensor – Irregular

697 ECM internal temperature sensor error

698 ECM internal temperature sensor error

731 There is no synchronization between the crankshaft and the camshaft

778 Error crankshaft position sensor

784 Error in the operation of the cruise control

1117 No power when the ignition is turned on

1239 Faulty gas pedal

1241 Faulty gas pedal

1242 Faulty gas pedal

1665 Exhaust gas aftertreatment temperature sensor error

1666 Exhaust gas aftertreatment temperature sensor error

1667 Exhaust gas aftertreatment temperature sensor error

1895 Sensor error recirculation valve

1896 Recirculation valve sensor calibration required

1935 Exhaust gas recirculation error, cause unknown

1943 Critically lowered atmospheric pressure

1961 Exhaust gas recirculation temperature increased

1962 Turbine control temperature increased

1968 High temperature of the second exhaust gas aftertreatment

1969 Critical high temperature of the second exhaust gas aftertreatment

1972 High temperature of the third exhaust gas aftertreatment

1973 Critical high temperature of the third exhaust gas aftertreatment

1974 High crankcase pressure

2182 Faulty mountain brake primary circuit

2183 mountain brake error primary circuit

2195 Input 3, accessory error

2198 Faulty turbine control

2215 Reduced pressure at the inlet of the fuel pump

2216 Increased pressure at the inlet of the fuel pump

2273 Error gas differential pressure sensor gas recirculation

2274 Error gas differential pressure sensor gas recirculation

2288 increased turbine speed

2313 Error circuit 2 solenoid fuel regulator

2314 Engine Timing Error

2321 Engine Timing Error

2322 Crankshaft Position Sensor Signal Error

2345 The degree of change in turbine speed does not meet the standards

2346 Elevated turbine inlet air temperature

2347 Increased air temperature at the outlet of the turbine

2349 Error gas recirculation valve

2351 Error control gas recirculation valve

2357 Faulty gas recirculation mechanism calibration

2359 Differential pressure in gas recirculation exceeds normal

2363 Faulty secondary circuit motor brake

2365 Faulty motor brake of the third circuit

2367 Secondary circuit motor brake defective

2368 Faulty motor brake of the third circuit

2372 High pressure in the fuel filter

2373 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Error

2374 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Error

2375 Error gas recirculation temperature sensor

2376 Error gas recirculation temperature sensor

2377 Fan control circuit error

2387 Turbine control error

2412 Fan Speed Sensor Error

2449 Turbine sensor must be calibrated

2451 High temperature at the entrance to the turbine

2551 Error in the rear fuel activator

2552 Front Fuel Activator Error

2554 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Error

2636 Turbine control error

2738 Error on-air launcher

2739 Error on-air launcher

2743 Low exhaust aftertreatment temperature

2754 High inlet pressure of the diesel engine

2764 High exhaust pressure

2789 Low coolant temperature

2813 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Error

2961 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Underestimated

2962 Low exhaust gas recirculation temperature

2963 Low coolant temperature

The meaning of each Cummins fault code can be found in the Cummins Service Manual. The manual also provides instructions on how to diagnose and repair the problem that is causing the fault code.

If you have a Cummins engine and you see a fault code, it is important to have the engine diagnosed by a qualified technician. The technician will be able to use a diagnostic tool to read the fault code and determine the cause of the problem.

Here are some tips for preventing Cummins fault codes:

  • Change the oil and filter regularly: This will help to keep the engine clean and prevent problems with the injectors and other components.
  • Use the correct fuel: Using the wrong fuel can damage the engine and cause fault codes.
  • Maintain the air filter: A dirty air filter can restrict airflow to the engine and cause problems.
  • Inspect the belts and hoses: Worn belts and hoses can leak and cause problems.

By following these tips, you can help to prevent Cummins fault codes and keep your engine running smoothly.

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