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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
Engine Wiring Harness Refer to Procedure 019-043 QSK23 CM2250 K109 4367358
Fuel Shutoff Valve Solenoid Refer to Procedure 019-050 QSK23 CM2250 K109 4367358
TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS SRT CODE
STEP 1: Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A: Check for an active fault code. Fault Code 254 active?
STEP 2: Check the engine fuel shutoff valve and circuit.
STEP 2A: Inspect the engine fuel shutoff Dirty or damaged pins?
valve and connector pins.
STEP 2B: Check for an open circuit in the 24 to 50 ohms?
engine fuel shutoff valve.
STEP 2C: Check for a short to ground in Greater than 100k ohms?
the engine fuel shutoff valve.
STEP 3: Check the engine control module (ECM) and engine harness.
STEP 3A: Inspect the ECM and original Dirty or damaged pins?
equipment manufacturer (OEM)
harness connector pins.
STEP 3B: Check for a pin-to-ground short Greater than 100k ohms?
circuit in the engine harness.
STEP 3C: Check for a pin-to-pin short Greater than 100k ohms?
circuit in the engine harness.
STEP 4: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.
STEP 4A: Check if an ECM calibration If a calibration update for this
update is available. fault code is available, does the
ECM contain that revision or
higher?
STEP 4B: Disable the fault code. Fault code inactive?
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TROUBLESHOOTING STEP
STEP 1: Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A: Check for an active fault code.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Read the fault codes. Fault Code 254 active? 2A
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to read YES
the fault codes.
Fault Code 254 active? Use the
NO following
procedure for
an inactive or
intermittent
fault code.
Refer to
Procedure
019-362 in
Section 19.
STEP 2: Check the engine fuel shutoff valve and circuit.
STEP 2A: Inspect the engine fuel shutoff valve and connector pins.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine fuel shutoff valve from the engine harness.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Inspect the engine harness and fuel shutoff valve Dirty or damaged pins? 4A
connector pins for the following: YES
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins Repair:
• Bent or broken pins A damaged connection has been detected in
• Pushed back or expanded pins the actuator or harness connector.
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged connector seals Clean the connector and pins.
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins • Replace the engine harness. Refer to
• Connector shell broken Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
• Wire insulation damage Procedures Table.
• Damaged connector locking tab.
Use the following procedure for general Dirty or damaged pins? 2B
inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure NO
019-361 in Section 19.
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STEP 2B: Check for an open circuit in the engine fuel shutoff valve.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine fuel shutoff valve from the engine harness.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check engine fuel shutoff valve resistance. 24 to 50 ohms? 2C
• Measure the resistance between the engine YES
fuel shutoff valve SIGNAL pin and the engine
fuel shutoff valve RETURN pin at the engine
fuel shutoff valve. 24 to 50 ohms? 4A
Use the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for NO
component pin identification. Repair:
Use the following procedure for general A damaged engine fuel shutoff valve has
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to been detected.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. • Replace the engine fuel shutoff valve.
Refer to Procedure 019-050 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
STEP 2C: Check for a short to ground in the engine fuel shutoff valve.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the fuel shutoff valve from the engine harness.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for an engine fuel shutoff valve short to Greater than 100k ohms? 3A
ground. YES
• Measure the resistance between the engine
fuel shutoff valve SIGNAL pin and ground at
the engine fuel shutoff valve. Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
Use the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for NO
component pin identification. Repair:
Use the following procedure for general A damaged engine fuel shutoff valve has
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to been detected.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. • Replace the engine fuel shutoff valve.
Refer to Procedure 019-050 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
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STEP 3: Check the engine control module (ECM) and engine harness.
STEP 3A: Inspect the ECM and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) harness connector pins.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the OEM harness connector from the ECM.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Inspect the ECM and OEM harness connector Dirty or damaged pins? 4A
for the following: YES
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins Repair:
• Bent or broken pins A damaged connection has been detected in
• Pushed back or expanded pins the ECM or the OEM harness connector.
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged connector seals Clean the connector and pins.
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins • Repair the engine harness. Refer to
• Connector shell broken Procedure 019-204 in Section 19.
• Wire insulation damage • Replace the engine harness. Refer to
• Damaged connector locking tab. Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
Use the following procedure for general Procedures Table.
inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure
019-361 in Section 19. Dirty or damaged pins? 3B
NO
STEP 3B: Check for a pin short circuit to ground.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the OEM harness connector from the ECM.
• Disconnect the engine fuel shutoff valve from the engine harness.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for a pin-to-ground short circuit. Greater than 100k ohms? 3C
• Measure the resistance between the engine YES
fuel shutoff valve SIGNAL pin in the OEM
harness ECM connector and ground.
Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
Use the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for
component pin identification. NO
Use the following procedure for general Repair:
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to A pin-to-ground short circuit has been
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. detected in the engine harness.
Repair or replace the engine harness.
• Refer to Procedure 019-043 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
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STEP 3C: Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit in the engine harness.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the OEM harness connector from the ECM.
• Disconnect the engine fuel shutoff valve from the engine harness.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Check for a pin-to-pin short circuit. Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
• Measure the resistance between the engine YES
fuel shutoff valve SIGNAL pin in the OEM
harness ECM connector and all other pins in
the connector . Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
Use the circuit diagram or wiring diagram for NO
component pin identification. Repair:
Use the following procedure for general A pin-to-pin short circuit has been detected in
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to the engine harness.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19.
Repair or replace the engine harness.
• Refer to Procedure 019-043 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
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STEP 4: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.
STEP 4A: Check if an ECM calibration update is available.
Condition:
• Connect all components.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Compare the ECM code and revision number in If a calibration update for this fault code is 4B
the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the available, does the ECM contain that revision
ECM Calibration Revision History for applicable or higher?
changes related to this fault code. YES
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to find
the present ECM code and revision number in
the ECM. The ECM code and revision number If a calibration update for this fault code is 4B
are found in the Calibration Information available, does the ECM contain that revision
section of System ID and Dataplate in or higher?
Features and Parameters. NO
Repair:
If necessary, calibrate the ECM. Refer to
Procedure 019-032 in Section 19.
STEP 4B: Disable the fault code.
Condition:
• Connect all components.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.
Action Specification/Repair Next Step
Disable and clear the fault code. Fault code inactive? Repair
• Operate the engine within the "Conditions for YES complete.
Clearing the Fault Code" found in the
Overview section of this troubleshooting
procedure. Fault code inactive? 1A
NO
Repair:
Return to the troubleshooting steps or
contact a Cummins® Authorized Repair
Location if all steps have been completed
and checked again.
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