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SUBJECT DATE
SPN 94 May 2017

Additions, Revisions, or Updates

Publication Number / Title Platform Section Title Change

DD Platform SPN 94 / FMI 15

DDC-SVC-MAN-0191 Added new troubleshooting steps.
- GHG17 SPN 94 / FMI 16

DiagnosticLink users: Please update the troubleshooting guides in DiagnosticLink with this newest version. To update the
tool troubleshooting guide, open DiagnosticLink and from the Help – Troubleshooting Guides menu, select the appropriate
troubleshooting manual, then click Update.

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Fuel Filter Service Warning

Check as follows:
This fault indicates that the fuel filters on the engine must be replaced. After filter replacement, use the DiagnosticLink ®
service routine "FIS Fuel Filter" and select the Reset Values button to reset the filter accumulator.
1. Replace fuel filters. Refer to section "Removal of the Coalescer/Final Filter – Two Filter System ".

WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
• Always start and operate an engine in a well ventilated area.
• If operating an engine in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system or emission control system.

WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY

To avoid injury before starting and running the engine, ensure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface, parking brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.

WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST

To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.
Engine exhaust is toxic.

2. Start engine and check Low Pressure Pump Out (LPPO) fuel pressure. Is fuel pressure within specified range? Refer to
section "Normal Fuel System Pressures - Two-Filter System".
a. Yes; release vehicle.
b. No; Go to step 3.
3. Using Fuel Filter Module Inlet/Outlet Hoses (J-48707) and Fuel Flow Tool (J-48708-1), run the supply and return
lines to the Fuel Flow Tool. Prime the fuel system and start the engine. Is LPPO fuel pressure within specified range?
Refer to section "Normal Fuel System Pressures - Two-Filter System".
a. Yes; repair the restriction on the OEM fuel system.
b. No; Go to step 4.
4. Remove and inspect the two-stage valve. Refer to section "Removal of the Two-Stage Valve - Two-Filter System ".
Was damage found?
a. Yes; replace the two-stage valve. Refer to section "Installation of the Two-Stage Valve - Two-Filter System".
b. No; Go to step 5.
5. Remove and inspect the high pressure flange and all low pressure fuel lines. Refer to section "Removal of the High
Pressure Fuel Flange - Two-Filter System". Was damage or a restriction found?
a. Yes; replace damaged component.
b. No; replace fuel filter module. Refer to section "Removal of the Fuel Filter Module - Two-Filter System".

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Fuel Filter Replacement Required

Check as follows:
This fault indicates that the fuel filters on the engine must be replaced. After filter replacement, use the DiagnosticLink ®
service routine "FIS Fuel Filter" and select the Reset Values button to reset the filter accumulator.
1. Refer to section "SPN 94 / FMI 15 - GHG17."

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