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Fault Code 429 (Automotive Application)

Water-in-Fuel Indicator Sensor Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 429 Water-in-Fuel Indicator Sensor None on performance. No water-in-fuel

PID(P), SID(S): P097 Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or warning available.
SPN: 97 Shorted to Low Source. Low
FMI: 4/4 voltage detected at the water-in-
Lamp: Amber fuel circuit.
SRT:

Water-in-Fuel Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description:
The water-in-fuel sensor is attached to the fuel filter. The water-in-fuel sensor sends a signal to the ECM when a set
volume of water has accumulated in the fuel filter. The water-in-fuel circuit contains two wires: A return ground and a
signal wire.

Component Location:
The water-in-fuel sensor is integrated into the bottom of the OEM supplied suction fuel filter. The OEM supplied fuel filter
is located on the intake side of the engine. For marine applications the water-in-fuel sensor is mounted in a filter housing
which contains a serviceable element. The filter housing location will vary with each OEM.

Shop Talk:
The water-in-fuel sensor is integrated into the fuel filter; it is automatically replaced whenever the fuel filter is replaced.
For marine applications the sensor is not integrated into the fuel filter and is a serviceable item. Possible causes of this
fault code include:
• Signal circuit shorted to ground in the harness, sensor, or connector.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-429

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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 08-Jul-2010