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FAULT CODE 254 - Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Driver Circuit - Voltage Below
Normal or Shorted to Low Source
Associated Procedures
Procedure Title Procedure Number Service Model Name Bulletin Number
Fuel Shutoff Valve Refer to Procedure 005-043 QSK60 CM2250 K112 4367454
Engine Wiring Harness Refer to Procedure 019-043 QSK60 CM2250 K112 4367454
Fuel Shutoff Valve Refer to Procedure 019-050 QSK60 CM2250 K112 4367454
TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS SRT CODE
STEP 1: Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
STEP 1A: Check for extra wires on the fuel Extra wires attached to the
shutoff valve solenoid post. solenoid post?
STEP 1B: Clean the solenoid posts and Solenoid posts clean?
the wiring terminal.
STEP 1C: Check the supply voltage at the Greater than 17.0-VDC for +24-
fuel shutoff valve solenoid. VDC fuel shutoff?
STEP 1D: Check the fuel shutoff solenoid 24 to 50 ohms?
resistance.
STEP 2: Check the engine harness.
STEP 2A: Inspect the engine harness and Dirty or damaged pins?
connector pins.
STEP 2B: Check for a short circuit to Greater than 100k ohms?
engine block ground.
STEP 2C: Check for an open circuit. Less than 10 ohms?
STEP 2D: Check for a short circuit from Greater than 100k ohms?
pin-to-pin.
STEP 3: Clear the fault codes.
STEP 3A: Disable the fault code. Fault Code 223 inactive?
STEP 3B: Clear the inactive fault codes. All fault codes cleared?
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TROUBLESHOOTING STEP
STEP 1: Check the fuel shutoff solenoid valve solenoid.
STEP 1A: Check for extra wires on the fuel shutoff valve solenoid post.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the engine speed sensor.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for extra wires on the fuel shutoff solenoid Extra wires attached to the solenoid post? 4A
post. YES
Refer to the circuit diagram for more details. Repair:
Remove the extra wires, and connect the
removed wires to a proper 24-VDC supply.
Extra wires attached to the solenoid post? 1B
NO
STEP 1B: Clean the solenoid posts and the wiring terminal.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the fuel shutoff control wire to the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Clean the solenoid post and the wiring terminal. Solenoid posts clean? 4A
• Clean the posts of the fuel shutoff valve YES
solenoid and the terminal for the fuel shutoff
valve solenoid control wires of the engine
harness. Solenoid posts clean? 1C
NO
Repair:
• Repair the ring terminal. Refer to
Procedure 019-197 in Section 19.
• Replace the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Refer to Procedure 019-050 in the
Assoicated Procedures Table.
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STEP 1C: Check the supply voltage at the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Condition:
• Disconnect the engine harness from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Crank engine.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check the supply voltage at the fuel shutoff Greater than 17.0-VDC for +24-VDC fuel 1D
solenoid. shutoff?
• Measure the voltage from the fuel shutoff YES
SUPPLY wire ring terminal on the harness
side to the engine block ground.
Greater than 17.0-VDC for +24-VDC fuel 2A
Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for shutoff?
connector pin identification.
NO
Use the following procedure for general
multimeter usage techniques. Refer to Procedure
019-359 in Section 19.
STEP 1D: Check the fuel shutoff solenoid resistance.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check the fuel shutoff solenoid resistance. 24 t0 50 ohms? 2A
• Measure the resistance from the fuel shutoff YES
solenoid supply post to the fuel shutoff
solenoid ground post.
24 to 50 ohms? 4A
Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for
connector pin identification. NO
Use the following procedure for general Repair:
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to Replace the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. • Refer to Procedure 005-043 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
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STEP 2: Check the engine harness.
STEP 2A: Inspect the engine harness and the extension harness connector pins.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Inspect the engine harness and connector pins Dirty or damaged pins? 4A
for the following: YES
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins Repair:
• Bent or broken pins Repair the damaged pins.
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector • Flush the dirt, debris, or moisture from the
• Missing or damaged connector seals connector pins. Use electrical contact
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins cleaner, Part Number 3824510.
• Connector shell broken • Install the appropriate connector seal if it is
• Wire insulation damage damaged or missing.
• Damaged connector locking tab. • Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-208 in Section 19
Use the following procedure for general • Replace the engine harness. Refer to
inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
019-361 in Section 19. Procedures Table.
• Repair the extension harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-208 in Section 19, Refer to
Procedure 019-202 in Section 19, or Refer
to Procedure 019-203 in Section 19.
Dirty or damaged pins? 2B
NO
STEP 2B: Check for short circuit to engine block ground.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for an short circuit to engine block ground. Greater than 100k ohms? 2C
• Measure the resistance from the fuel shutoff YES
valve SIGNAL pin on the engine harness inline
connector to the engine block ground.
• Measure the resistance from the fuel shutoff Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
valve RETURN pin on the engine harness NO
inline connector to the engine block ground.
Repair:
Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for
Repair or replace the engine harness.
connector pin identification.
• Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Use the following procedure for general Procedure 019-208 in Section 19
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to • Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
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STEP 2C: Check for an open circuit.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the the engine harness from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for an open circuit. Less than 10 ohms? 2D
• Measure the resistance from the fuel shutoff YES
valve SIGNAL pin on the engine harness inline
connector to the fuel shutoff valve signal ring
terminal. Less than 10 ohms? 4A
• Measure the resistance from the fuel shutoff NO
valve RETURN pin on the engine harness
Repair:
inline connector to the fuel shutoff valve return
ring terminal. Repair or replace the engine harness.
Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for • Repair the engine harness. Refer to
connector pin identification. Procedure 019-208 in Section 19
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Use the following procedure for general Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to Procedures Table.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19.
STEP 2D: Check for a short circuit from pin-to-pin.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
• Disconnect the engine harness from all sensors that have a shared supply or return with the fuel shutoff valve
solenoid.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for a short circuit from pin-to-pin. Greater than 100k ohms? 3A
• Measure the resistance from the fuel shutoff YES
valve RETURN pin on the engine harness
inline connector to all other pins in the engine
harness inline connector. Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
• Measure the resistance from the fuel shutoff NO
valve SIGNAL pin on the engine harness inline
Repair:
connector to all other pins in the engine
harness inline connector. Repair or replace the engine harness.
Refer to the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for • Repair the engine harness. Refer to
connector pin identification. Procedure 019-208 in Section 19
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Use the following procedure for general Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to Procedures Table.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19.
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STEP 3: Clear the fault codes.
STEP 3A: Disable the fault code.
Condition:
• Connect all components.
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Disable the fault code. Fault Code 254 inactive? 3B
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to verify YES
the fault code is inactive.
Fault Code 254 inactive? 1A
NO
Repair:
Return to the troubleshooting steps or
contact a Cummins® Authorized Repair
Location if all the steps have been completed
and checked again.
STEP 3B: Clear the inactive fault codes.
Condition:
• Connect all components.
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Clear the inactive fault codes. All fault codes cleared? Repair
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to clear YES complete
the inactive fault codes.
All fault codes cleared? Appropriate
NO Troubleshoot
ing steps
Repair:
Troubleshoot any remaining active fault
codes.
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