FAULT CODE 254 - Fuel Shutoff Valve Solenoid
Supply Circuit
Associated Procedures
Cautions and Warnings
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging the new engine control module
(ECM), all other active fault codes must be investigated prior to replacing the
ECM.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test
leads when taking a measurement: Part Number 3822758 - male
Deutsch™/AMP™/Metri-Pack™ test lead and Part Number 3822917 -
female Deutsch™/AMP™/Metri-Pack™ test lead.
Troubleshooting Steps
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
STEP 1A. Check for extra wires on No extra wires?
the fuel shutoff valve solenoid post.
STEP 1B. Check for corrosion on the No corrosion found?
solenoid post.
STEP 1C. Check the supply voltage Greater than (+) 6 VDC?
at the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
STEP 1C-1. Check the actuator
harness and the ECM connector pins.
STEP 1C-2. Check for an open
circuit.
STEP 1C-3. Check for a short circuit
from pin-to-pin.
STEP 1C-4. Measure the voltage
from the ECM.
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1D. Check the fuel shutoff 1 to 5 ohms for 6-VDC solenoids, 6 to 15
valve solenoid resistance. ohms for 12-VDC solenoids, 24 to 50
ohms for 24-VDC solenoids, 42 to 80
ohms for 32-VDC solenoids, 46 to 87
ohms for 36-VDC solenoids, 92 to 145
ohms for 48-VDC solenoids, 315 to 375
ohms for 74-VDC solenoids, 645 to 735
ohms for 115-VAC solenoids?
STEP 2. Clear the fault codes.
STEP 2A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 254 inactive?
STEP 2B. Clear the inactive fault All fault codes cleared?
codes.
Guided Step 1 - Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Guided Step 1A - Check for extra wires on the fuel shutoff valve solenoid
post.
Conditions
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
Action
Check for extra wires.
• Check for extra wires on the fuel shutoff
valve solenoid post.
OK NOT OK
No extra wires? Remove extra wires and connect to (+) 12-VDC
supply.
Go to 1B Go to 2A
Guided Step 1B - Check for corrosion on the solenoid post.
Conditions
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the fuel shutoff control wire from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Action
Guided Step 1B - Check for corrosion on the solenoid post.
Check for corrosion.
• Check for corrosion on the solenoid post.
OK NOT OK
No corrosion found? Clean the solenoid post and the wiring terminal
Refer to Procedure 019-050 in Section 19.
Go to 1C Go to 2A
Guided Step 1C - Check the supply voltage at the fuel shutoff valve
solenoid.
Conditions
• Disconnect the actuator harness from the
fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
• Turn keyswitch ON.
Action
Check the supply voltage at the fuel shutoff
valve solenoid.
• Measure the voltage from the fuel shutoff
control wire connectors on the harness
side to engine block ground.
OK NOT OK
Greater than (+) 6 VDC? Does not meet specifications
Go to 1D Go to 1C-1
Guided Step 1C-1 - Check the actuator harness and the ECM connector
pins.
Conditions
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the actuator harness connector from the ECM.
Action
Check the actuator harness and the ECM connector pins for the following:
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins
• Bent or broken pins
Guided Step 1C-1 - Check the actuator harness and the ECM connector
pins.
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins
• Missing or damaged connector seals
• Wire insulation damage
• Connector shell broken.
Use the following procedure for general inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure 019-361.
OK NOT OK
Dirty or damaged pins? Repair the damaged pins
Repair or replace the engine harness, or
replace the ECM, whichever has the damaged
pins.
• Flush the dirt, debris, or moisture from
the connector pins using the electrical
contact cleaner, Part Number 3824510.
• Install the appropriate connector seal if it
is damaged or missing.
• Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-204 in Section 19.
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in Section 19.
• Replace the ECM. Refer to Procedure
019-031 in Section 19.
Go to 1C-2 Go to 2A
Guided Step 1C-2 - Check for an open circuit.
Conditions
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the actuator harness from the
fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
• Disconnect the actuator harness
connector from the ECM.
Action
Check for an open circuit.
• Measure the resistance from pin 33 of
the actuator harness to the fuel shutoff
control wire.
Guided Step 1C-2 - Check for an open circuit.
Use the following procedure for general
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19.
OK NOT OK
Less than 10 ohms? Repair or replace the engine harness
• Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-204 in Section 19.
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in Section 19.
Go to 1C-3 Go to 2A
Guided Step 1C-3 - Check for a short circuit from pin-to-pin.
Conditions
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the actuator harness from the
fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
• Disconnect the actuator harness
connector from the ECM.
Action
Check for a short circuit from pin to pin.
• Measure the resistance from pin 33 of
the actuator harness connector to all
other pins in the connector.
Use the following procedure for general
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19.
OK NOT OK
Greater than 100k ohms? Repair or replace the engine harness
• Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-204 in Section 19.
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in Section 19.
Go to 1C-4 Go to 2A
Guided Step 1C-4 - Measure the voltage from the ECM.
Conditions
• Disconnect the actuator harness
connector from the ECM.
• Turn keyswitch ON.
Action
Measure the voltage from the ECM.
• Measure the voltage at the ECM from pin
33 of the actuator harness connector port
to engine block ground.
OK NOT OK
Greater than (+) 6 VDC? Replace the ECM
Repair or replace the engine harness. Refer to Procedure 019-031 in Section 19.
• Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-204 in Section 19.
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in Section 19.
Go to 2A Go to 2A
Guided Step 1D - Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid resistance.
Conditions
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the actuator harness from the
fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
Action
Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid
resistance.
• Measure the resistance from the fuel
shutoff valve solenoid to engine block
ground.
OK NOT OK
1 to 5 ohms for 6-VDC solenoids Replace the fuel shutoff valve solenoid
6 to 15 ohms for 12-VDC solenoids Refer to Procedure 019-050 in Section 19.
Guided Step 1D - Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid resistance.
24 to 50 ohms for 24-VDC solenoids
42 to 80 ohms for 32-VDC solenoids
46 to 87 ohms for 36-VDC solenoids
92 to 145 ohms for 48-VDC solenoids
315 to 375 ohms for 74-VDC solenoids
645 to 735 ohms for 115-VAC solenoids
Go to 2A Go to 2A
Guided Step 2 - Clear the fault codes.
Guided Step 2A - Disable the fault code.
Conditions
• Connect all components.
• Turn keyswitch ON.
Action
Disable the fault code.
• Start the engine and let it idle for one minute.
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to verify Fault Code 254 is inactive.
OK NOT OK
Fault Code 254 inactive? Return to the troubleshooting steps or contact a
local Cummins Authorized Repair Location if all
the steps have been completed and checked
again.
Go to 2B Go to 1A
Guided Step 2B - Clear the inactive fault codes.
Conditions
• Connect all components.
• Turn keyswitch ON.
Guided Step 2B - Clear the inactive fault codes.
Action
Clear the inactive fault codes.
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to clear the inactive fault codes.
OK NOT OK
All fault codes cleared? Troubleshoot any remaining active fault codes.
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Last Modified: 25-May-2012
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