CUMMINS ISX / SIGNATURE FAULT CODES

Fault PID (p)

Code SID(s) SPN REASON EFFECT
Light IMF
111R S 254 12 629 Engine will not start
12 Internal ECM error related to hardware fault
memory or internal voltage supply circuit
115 R P190 190 Engine may take longer to start
2 2 No engine speed signal detected on both
circuits from engine position sensor on cam
121 Y P190 190 No engine speed signal is detected from Difficult start. Low power. Uneven idle or
10 10 the engine position sensor on the possible white smoke.
crankshaft.
122 Y P102 102 Low engine output power
3 3 High voltage detected in the intake
manifold pressure sensor circuit
123 Y P102 102 Low voltage detected at intake manifold Low engine output power
4 4 pressure sensor

131R P 091 3 91 High voltage detected at throttle position Severe decrease (power and speed) only
3 sensor limp home speed.

132R P091 91 Low voltage detected at throttle position Severe decrease (power and speed) Limp
4 3 sensor home speed only.

133R P029 974 High voltage detected in remote throttle Nothing works if the remote throttle is not
3 3 position signal circuit used

134R P029 974 Low voltage detected in remote throttle Nothing works if the remote throttle is not
4 4 position signal circuit used

135 Y P100 High voltage detected in oil pressure circuit There is no engine protection for oil
3 pressure.

141 Y P100 4 100 Low voltage detected in oil pressure circuit No engine protection for oil pressure
4

143 Y P100 100 Oil pressure signal indicates below the Progressive reduction in speed and power
1 18 engine protection limit pressure increasing time after the alert. If the engine
protection stop is enabled, the engine will
run for 30 seconds after the protection light
flashes.

144 Y P110 110 High voltage detected in coolant

3 3 temperature circuit Possible white smoke. The fan will work if
controlled by ECM. No engine protection for
coolant temperature
145 Y P110 3 110 Low voltage detected in coolant
3 temperature circuit Possible white smoke. The fan will work if
controlled by ECM. No engine protection for
coolant temperature
151 EP P 110 or Coolant temperature signal indicates above
104° C (220°F) Progressive reduction in speed and power
increasing time after the alert. If the engine
protection stop is enabled, the engine will
run for 30 seconds after the protection light
flashes.

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Code
Failure SPN REASON EFFECT
Light PID (p)
SID (s)
IMF
153 Y P105 3 High voltage detected in the intake
manifold temperature circuit Possible white smoke. The fan will work if
controlled by ECM. No engine protection for
coolant temperature
154 Y P105 Low voltage detected in the intake manifold
4 temperature circuit Possible white smoke. The fan will work if
controlled by ECM. No engine protection for
coolant temperature
155 EP P105 0 Intake manifold temperature signal
indicates above 93.3°C (200° F)
Progressive decrease in power increasing
time after the alert. If the engine protection
stop is enabled, the engine will run for 30
seconds after the protection light flashes.
187 Y S 233 620
4 4 Low voltage detected on ECM voltage The motor will slow down. No engine
supply line to some sensors protection for oil pressure and coolant level
198 Y S 122 612
4 4 High voltage detected in ICON lamp circuit The ICON system will be disabled. Only
when low voltage was expected by ECM. mandatory strikes will be enabled.
199 Y S 122 612 Less than 6VDC (low voltage) detected in
4 4 the ICON lamp circuit when high voltage The ICON system will be disabled. Only
was expected by the ECM mandatory strikes will be enabled.
211 none nothing works
Additional vehicle or OEM diagnostic code
has been registered. Review other ECMs
by diagnosis codes.
212 Y P175 3 High voltage detected in the oil temperature There is no engine protection for oil
circuit temperature.

213 Y P175 Low voltage detected in oil temperature There is no engine protection for oil
4 circuit temperature
214 EP P175 0 Oil temperature signal indicates
temperature above 123.9°C (255°F)
Progressive decrease in power increasing
time after the alert. If the engine protection
stop is enabled, the engine will run for 30
seconds after the protection light flashes.
216 Y P046 3 46 Compressor will rotate continuously
3 High voltage detected in air compressor
tank pressure signal circuit
217 Y P046 46 Low voltage detected at air compressor Decreases engine output power
4 4 tank pressure sensor

218 Y P046 46 Air compressor will rotate continuously

2 2 Voltage on air compressor tank pressure
signal indicates that the pressure in the
tank is too high or too low
219M P017 1380 Low oil level was detected in the Centinel Nothing works Sentinel system disabled
1 17 oil tank structure

221 Y P108 High voltage detected in the ambient air Decreases engine output power
3 pressure sensor circuit

222 Y P108 High voltage detected in the ambient air Decreases engine output power
4 pressure sensor circuit
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Code PID (p)
Light SID(s) IMF SPN REASON EFFECT
Failure
S 085 1265 Incorrect voltage detected in the sentinel Nothing works sentinel disabled
223 Y 4 4 actuator circuit
227 Y S 232 620 High voltage detected on ECM voltage The motor will slow down. No engine
3 3 supply line to some sensors protection for oil pressure and coolant level

234R P190 0 Engine speed signal indicates speed

greater than 2650 rpm Fuel shutoff valve closed Until engine
speed reaches 2000 rpm
235 EP P111 Coolant level signal indicates level below
1 normal range
Progressive decrease in power increasing
time after the alert. If the engine protection
stop is enabled, the engine will run for 30
seconds after the protection light flashes.
241 Y P084 ECM loses vehicle speed signal
2
Engine speed limited to a “maximum
vehicle speed without VSS” parameter
value. Cruise control, downshift protection
and highway speed governor will not work
242 Y P084 Invalid or inappropriate vehicle speed
12 signal detected. Signal indicates an
intermittent connection or a VSS trap. Engine speed limited to a “maximum
vehicle speed without VSS” parameter
value. Cruise control, downshift protection
and highway speed governor will not work
245 Y S 033 Less than 6VDC detected on the fan when The fan can work at all times
4 on. Indicates excessive current coming
from the ECM or faulty ECM output circuit

249 Y P171 171 High voltage detected in the ambient air

3 3 temperature circuit.
Nothing works, Ambient Air Temperature
Idle Stop Overdrive feature will use the
intake manifold air temperature sensor
value to determine idle stop and enable
overdrive (automotive only)
254R S 017 The ECM disconnects the voltage supply to
4 Less than 6VDC detected in the FSO circuit the FSO. The engine will stop
when powered on. Indicates excessive
current coming from the ECM or faulty
ECM output circuit
255 Y S 026 Nothing works. Fuel shutoff valve will be on
3 External supply voltage detected towards
fuel shut-off solenoid supply circuit
256 Y P171 171 Low voltage detected in the ambient air
4 4 temperature circuit Nothing works. The ambient air
temperature idle stop overdrive feature will
use the value of the intake manifold air
temperature sensor to determine the idle
stop and enable overdrive (automotive
only).
259 Y S 017 632 Engine will decrease its power
4 The ECM detects that the fuel shutoff valve
is mechanically stuck open or leaking.
284 Y S 232 620 Motor does not rotate or power will
11 Incorrect voltage detected in the voltage decrease. Possible difficult starting, low
supply wire from the ECM to the engine power or white smoke.
crankshaft position sensor.

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Code PID (p)
Light SID(s) IMF SPN REASON EFFECT
Failure
285 Y S 231 639 At least one multiple instrument will not
9 9 Information that the ECM expects from a operate properly.
multi-instrument, but does not receive it
soon enough or does not receive all of it.
286 Y S 231 13 639 At least one multiple instrument will not
13 Information the ECM expects from a multi- operate properly.
instrument, but receives only part of the
necessary information
287R S 091 91 The OEM vehicle electronic control unit Engine will only rotate at idle.
2 19 (VECU) detected a fault with its remote
throttle.
288R P029 974 The OEM vehicle electronic control unit Engine will not respond to remote throttle
2 19 (VECU) detected a fault in its accelerator
pedal.
295 Y P108 108 Engine will decrease power by not adjusting
2 2 An error in the ambient air pressure sensor air.
signal was detected by the ECM
299 Y No action taken by the ECM.
The engine was stopped by a device other
than the ignition key prior to the engine's
own coolant loss, resulting in a load factor
above the maximum shutdown setting.
319M P 251 2 251 Real time clock lost power Nothing works. Data in the ECM will not
2 have accurate time and date information.

338 Y S 087 1267 Loads to vehicle accessories or ignition bus

4 3 Voltage detected in the vehicle idle stop controlled by vehicle accessory relay idle
ignition bus/accessory relay circuit when no stop will not energize
voltage has been supplied by the ECM or
open circuit was detected.
339 Y S 087 1267 Loads to vehicle accessories or ignition bus
4 4 controlled by vehicle accessory relay idle
Less than 6VDC detected in accessory stop will not energize
relay/vehicle ignition bus idle stop when
active indicates excessive current coming
from the ECM or faulty ECM output circuit.
341 Y S 253 630 Severe ECM data loss.
2 2 Possible unnoticeable loss of performance,
dying engine or difficult starting. Failure
information, trip and maintenance monitor
data may be inaccurate.
343 Y S 254 629 ECM internal error Possible nothing working or severe power
4 12 loss

352 Y S 254 1079 Low voltage detected on the ECM voltage Engine will decrease its power by not
4 4 supply line to some of the sensors adjusting the air

359 Y S 124 11 613 ICON has failed to start the engine

31 automatically ICON will be disabled. Only mandatory
strikes will be enabled. It may or may not be
enabled to start the engine normally.
378 Y S 108 633 Low current or open circuit detected in front Engine will run only using the three rear
5 5 metering actuator circuit cylinders

379 Y S 018 633 High current detected in front metering Engine will run only using the three rear
6 6 actuator circuit cylinders

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386 Y S 232 1079 High voltage detected in the voltage supply Engine will decrease its power by not
3 3 wire from the ECM to some of the sensors adjusting the air

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Code PID (p)
Light SID(s) SPN REASON EFFECT
Failure IMF
387 Y P 221 3 1043 Engine runs only at idle
3 High voltage detected in the voltage supply
line from the ECM to the throttle
388 Y S 028 1072 Engine brake on cylinder #1 cannot be
11 11 Less than 6VDC detected in engine brake activated.
circuit 1 when active indicates excessive
current coming from the ECM or faulty
ECM output circuit.
392 Y S 029 1073 Engine brake on cylinder #2 and #3 cannot
11 11 Less than 6VDC detected in engine brake be activated
circuit 2 when active indicates excessive
current coming from the ECM or faulty
ECM output circuit.
393 Y S 082 11 1112 Less than 6VDC detected on engine brake Engine brake on cylinder #4 and #5 #6
circuit 3 when active indicates excessive cannot be activated.
current coming from the ECM or faulty
ECM output circuit.

394 Y S 020 635 Low current or open circuit detected in the Engine works using only the three rear
5 front timing actuator circuit. cylinders

395 Y S 020 635 High current detected in the front timing Engine works using only the three rear
6 actuator circuit. cylinders

396 Y S 083 1244 Engine works using only the three front
5 Low current or open circuit detected in the cylinders
rear circuit of the metering actuator.
397 Y S 083 1244 High current detected in the rear circuit of Engine works using only the three front
6 the dosing actuator. cylinders

398 Y S 084 1245 Low current or open circuit detected in the Engine works using only the three front
5 rear circuit of the timing actuator. cylinders

399 Y S 084 1245 High current detected in the rear circuit of Engine works using only the three front
6 the timing actuator. cylinders

415 EP P100 Oil pressure signal indicates pressure

1 below the engine protection limit for very
low oil pressure Progressive decrease in power increasing
time after the alert. If the engine protection
stop is enabled, the engine will run for 30
seconds after the protection light flashes.
418M P097 0 97 Water has been detected in the fuel filter. Possible white smoke. Loss of power or
15 difficult starting.

419 Y P102 1319 An error in the intake manifold pressure Engine will decrease power by not adjusting
2 2 sensor signal was detected by the ECM air.

422 Y P111 There is no engine protection for coolant

2 Voltage detected simultaneously in both level.
high and low coolant level signal circuits or
no voltage detected in both circuits.
426 none S 231 639 Communication between the ECM and Nothing works. The J1939 devices will not
2 2 other J1939 data link devices has been be able to operate.
lost.
428 Y P097 97 High voltage detected in the water in fuel nothing works
3 3 (WIF) sensor circuit

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Code PID (p)
Light SID(s) IMF SPN REASON EFFECT
Failure
429 Y P097 97 Low voltage detected in the water in fuel nothing works
4 4 (WIF) sensor circuit.

431 Y S 230 558 Nothing works.

2 2 There is voltage detected simultaneously
on both idle ON and OFF signal pins.
432R S 230 13 558 Engine rotates only at idle. .
13 Voltage detected in the idle validation on
circuit when the voltage in the throttle
position circuit indicates that the pedal is
not in idle, or voltage detected in the idle
validation off circuit when voltage in the
throttle position circuit indicates that the
pedal is loose.
433 Y P102 2 102 Voltage signal in the intake manifold Engine will decrease power by not adjusting
2 pressure circuit indicates high manifold air
pressure. But other engine characteristics
indicate that manifold pressure must be
low.
434 Y S 251 627 Possible non-perceptible performance
4 2 Supply voltage to the ECM drops below 6.2 effect.....either...possibly the engine dies
VDC for a fraction of a second or the ECM ..............either...difficult start. Failure
was not allowed to step down properly information, trip and maintenance monitor
(retains battery voltage for 30 seconds after data may be inaccurate.
turning off the ignition).
435 Y P100 100 Nothing works. There is no engine
2 2 An error in the oil pressure sensor signal protection for oil pressure.
was detected by the ECM.
441 Y P168 168 Battery voltage below normal operating
1 18 level Possible no noticeable performance
effect ...or...possibly uneven idle.
442 Y P168 0 168 Battery voltage above normal operating Nothing works.
18 level.

443 Y S 221 1043 Engine rotates only at idle.

4 4 Low voltage detected on the voltage supply
line from the ECM to the throttle(s).
449 Y P094 0 94 Engine may have black smoke and will lose
Excessive fuel supply pressure was power.
detected at the fuel pressure sensor.
451 Y P157 157 High voltage detected in front rail pressure Engine will lose power.
3 sensor circuit

452 Y P157 157 Low voltage detected in front rail pressure Engine will lose power.
4 sensor circuit
465 Y S 032 1188 High voltage detected in wastegate Motor will slow down.
3 3 actuator circuit #1 when no voltage has
been supplied by the ECM.
466 Y S 032 1188 Motor will slow down.
4 4 Less than 6VDC detected in circuit 1 of the
wastegate actuator when turned on
indicates excessive current coming from
the ECM or faulty ECM output circuit.
469 Y S 215 614 The ICON cabin thermostat has registered E3 will cycle the engine between 20
2 2 a fault; displayed on the thermostat as E3 minutes running and 15 minutes stopped,
or cabin thermostat signal to the ECM is or the engine will not auto start for cabin
lost. comfort mode. ICON will not be disabled.
Engine mode will remain active.

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Code PID (p)
Light SID(s) IMF SPN REASON EFFECT
Failure
471 Y P098 98 Low oil level was detected by the ECM. Nothing works. Sentinel system disabled.
1 17

472M S 017 1380 One or another high or low voltage was . Nothing works. Sentinel system disabled
2 2 detected in the crankcase oil level sensor
circuit by the ECM.
474 Y S 237 1321 One or another low voltage was detected
2 2 when 12 VDC was commanded or voltage One or the other, the engine does not start
detected when voltage was commanded. or it will not have a lock to protect the start.
475 Y S 089 1351 Air compressor cannot operate.
4 4
Less than 6VDC detected in the electronic
air compressor governor circuit when active
indicates excessive current coming from
the ECM or faulty ECM output circuit.
476 Y S 089 1351 High voltage detected in the electronic air Air compressor will run continuously
3 3 compressor governor actuator circuit by the
ECM.
482 Y P094 94
1 Low fuel supply pressure was detected at Engine cannot start. It may have low power,
the fuel pressure sensor. white smoke, or uneven revs.
483 Y P129 1349 High voltage detected in the rear rail Engine will lose power.
3 pressure sensor circuit.

484 Y P129 1349 Low voltage detected in rear rail pressure Engine will lose power.
4 sensor circuit

485 R P 129 0 1349 Unexpectedly high rail pressure was Engine will return to idle speed.
detected in all three rear cylinders. Then it can only idle or stop.

486 Y P129 1349 Unexpectedly low rail pressure was Low power or uneven idle.
1 detected in all three rear cylinders.

491 Y S 088 1189 High voltage detected in wastegate Motor will slow down.
3 3 actuator circuit #2 when no voltage has
been supplied by the ECM
492 Y S 088 1189 Motor will slow down
4 4 Less than 6VDC detected in wastegate
actuator circuit #2 when powered indicates
excessive current coming from the ECM or
faulty ECM output circuit.
496 Y S 232 11 636 Incorrect voltage detected on the voltage Motor may not rotate. be difficult to start or
supply line from the ECM to the engine power will decrease.
position sensor on the cam.
527 Y P40 702 Less than 17.0 VDC detected on the No action taken by ECM
3 3 activatable output signal pin A of the OEM
connector on pin 31.

528 Y P093 93 Less than 17.0 VDC detected on the No action taken by ECM
2 2 activatable output signal pin B of the OEM
connector on pin 31.

529 Y S 51 703 Less than 17.0 VDC detected on the No action taken by ECM
3 3 activatable output signal pin B of the OEM
connector on pin 31.

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Code PID (p)
Light SID(s) IMF SPN REASON EFFECT
Failure
536 Y S 044 11 718 One or the other low voltage detected in The Top 2 shift solenoid will not function
11 the low gear actuator circuit of an autoshift properly. The transmission will not shift
when 12 VDC is commanded or voltage properly
detected when there is no command
voltage.
537 Y S 043 11 717 One or the other low voltage detected in The Top 2 shift solenoid will not function
11 the high pinion actuator circuit of an properly. The transmission will not shift
autoshift when 12 VDC is commanded or properly
voltage detected when there is no
command voltage.
538 Y S 045 719 The Top 2 shift solenoid will not function
11 11 One or another low voltage detected in the properly. The transmission will not shift
neutral actuator circuit of an autoshift when properly
12 VDC is commanded or voltage detected
when there is no command voltage.
541 Y S 123 615 Incorrect voltage detected in the ICON The ICON idle control system will be
11 31 starter motor relay/lock circuit by the ECM. disabled. Only mandatory strikes will be
enabled. The engine can be started
normally
544 Y S 151 615 Failure in autoshift: at least three shift The top2 transmission will not be controlled
7 7 attempts failed correctly. Transmission remains in manual
mode
546 Y P094 94 High voltage detected in fuel pressure Engine will decrease power
3 sensor circuit

547 Y P094 94 Low voltage detected in fuel pressure Engine will decrease power
3 sensor circuit

551 Y S 230 558 The engine will only run at idle

4 4 No voltage detected simultaneously on
both idle validation on and off circuits
553R P157 0 157
Unexpectedly high rail pressure was Engine will return to idle speed.
detected in the three front cylinders Then it can only idle or stop
559 Y P157 157 Unexpectedly low rail pressure was Low power or rough idle
1 detected in the three front cylinders

581 Y P015 1381 Fuel Inlet Restriction Monitor Disabled

3 3 High voltage detected at fuel inlet
restriction sensor signal pin
582 Y P015 1381 Low voltage detected at fuel inlet restriction Fuel Inlet Restriction Monitor Disabled
4 4 sensor signal pin

583 Y P015 1381 Restriction has been detected by the fuel The fuel intake restriction monitor will warn
1 18 inlet restriction sensor of this adjustment

588 Y S 121 311 High voltage detected in engine start alarm

3 3 circuit when low voltage was expected by The ICON system will be disabled. Only
ECM mandatory strikes will be enabled. The
engine stop alarm may sound continuously
589 Y S 121 611
4 4 Less than 6VDC detected in engine start The ICON will be disabled. Only mandatory
alarm circuit when low voltage was strikes will be enabled. The engine start
expected by ECM ICON alarm may sound continuously or not at all.
595 Y P103 0 103 Turbocharger overspeed protection failure. Engine will slow down
16 High turbo speed has been detected by the
ECM

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Code PID (p)

Light SID(s) SPN REASON EFFECT
Failure IMF
596 Y P167 0 167
16 High battery voltage detected by the battery The yellow lamp will be on until the high
high voltage monitor features voltage condition is corrected.
597 Y P167 1 167 ICON has cranked the engine 3 times
18 within 3 hours due to low battery voltage The yellow lamp will be on until the low
(automotive only) or low battery voltage voltage condition is corrected. The ECM
detected by the battery voltage monitor may increase the idle speed and disable
feature the idle decrease switch if the idle
adjustment is enabled. Engine will run
continuously if ICON is activated
(automotive only)
598 R P167 1 167 Very low battery voltage detected by
1 battery voltage characteristic The red lamp illuminates until the very low
battery voltage condition is corrected. The
ECM may increase the idle speed and
disable the idle decrease switch if the idle
adjustment is enabled. The engine will run
continuously if ICON is activated
automotive only.
611 none The engine is stopped by the operator No action taken by ECM
before the engine's own coolant loss.
Resulting in a load factor over the
maximum shutdown setting.
753 Y P190 2 190 Low power, rough idle, or possible white
Engine position signal from crankshaft and smoke.
cam position sensor do not match
755 Y P157 7 157 Incorrect dosage was detected in the three Engine will detonate
front cylinders

758 Y P129 7 1349 Incorrect dosage was detected in the three Engine will detonate
rear cylinders

775M P046 1 46 A slow leak has been detected in the air nothing works
17 system

776 Y P046 1 46 A rapid leak has been detected in the air nothing works
18 system
951 none P166 2 166 An unbalanced power between cylinders Engine may have uneven idling or knocking
2 was detected by the ECM

Y: Yellow

A: Red

EP: Motor protection

M: Maintenance

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