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FAULT CODE 455 - Electronic Fuel Injection Control Valve Circuit - Voltage
Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Associated Procedures
Procedure Title Procedure Number Service Model Name Bulletin Number
Engine Wiring Harness Refer to Procedure 019-043 QSK60 CM2250 K112 4367454
Fueling Actuator Refer to Procedure 019-110 QSK60 CM2250 K112 4367454

TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a 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 3823993 - male Deutsch™ test lead, Part Number 3823994 - female Deutsch™ test
lead, Part Number 3824811 - male Deutsch™ test lead, Part Number 3824812 - female Deutsch™ test lead, Part
Number 3822758 - male Deutsch™/AMP™/Metri-Pack™ test lead, and Part Number 3163594 - ECM connector
breakout box.

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS SRT CODE

STEP 1: Check the fuel rail actuator.
STEP 1A: Inspect the fuel rail actuator and Dirty or damaged pins?
engine harness connector pins.
STEP 1B: Check the coil resistance of the 7 to 9 ohms?
fuel rail actuator.
STEP 2: Check the engine harness.
STEP 2A: Inspect the engine harness and Dirty or damaged pins?
the extension harness
connector pins.
STEP 2B: Check for a short circuit from Greater than 100k ohms?
pin-to-pin.
STEP 2C: Check for a short circuit to Greater than 100k ohms?
engine block ground.
STEP 2D: Check for an open circuit. Less than 10 ohms?
STEP 3: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.
STEP 3A: 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 3B: Disable the fault code. Fault code inactive?

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TROUBLESHOOTING STEP

STEP 1: Check the fuel rail actuator.

STEP 1A: Inspect the fuel rail actuator and engine harness connector pins.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the timing rail actuator.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Inspect the timing actuator and the engine
harness connector pins for the following:
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged connector seals
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins
• Connector shell broken
• Wire insulation damage
• Damaged connector locking tab.
Use the following procedure for general
inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure
019-361 in Section 19.
Dirty or damaged pins? 4A
YES
Repair:
Repair the damaged pins.
• Flush the dirt, debris, or moisture from the
connector pins. Use electrical contact
cleaner, Part Number 3824510.
• Install the appropriate connector seal if it is
damaged or missing.
• Use the following procedures to repair the
engine harness. Refer to Procedure
019-202 in Section 19.
• Refer to Procedure 019-201 in Section 19.
• Refer to Procedure 019-205 in Section 19.
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
• Replace the fuel rail actuator. Refer to
Procedure 019-110 in the Associated
Procedures Table.

Dirty or damaged pins? 1B

NO

STEP 1B: Check the coil resistance of the fuel rail actuator.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the fuel rail actuator.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check the coil resistance of the rail actuator. 7 to 9 ohms? 2A

• Measure the coil resistance from the fuel rail YES
SUPPLY pin to the fuel rail RETURN pin of the
fuel rail actuator connector.
7 to 9 ohms? 4A
NO
Repair:
Replace the fuel rail actuator. Refer to
Procedure 019-110 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.
• Disconnect the engine harness connector from the extension harness connector.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Inspect the engine harness and the extension
harness connector pins for the following:
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged connector seals
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins
• Connector shell broken
• Wire insulation damage
• Damaged connector locking tab.
Use the following procedure for general
inspection techniques. Refer to Procedure
019-361 in Section 19.
Dirty or damaged pins? 4A
YES
Repair:
Repair the damaged pins.
• Flush the dirt, debris, or moisture from the
connector pins. Use electrical contact
cleaner, Part Number 3824510.
• Install the appropriate connector seal if it is
damaged or missing.
• Repair the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-208 in Section 19.
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
• Use the following procedures to repair the
extension harness. Refer to Procedure
019-208 in Section 19.
• Refer to Procedure 019-202 in Section 19.
• Refer to Procedure 019-203 in Section 19.

Dirty or damaged pins? 2B

NO

STEP 2B: Check for a short circuit from pin-to-pin.

Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the extension harness.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the fuel rail actuator.
• Disconnect the engine harness from all sensors that have a shared supply or return with the fuel rail actuator.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for a short circuit from pin-to-pin. Greater than 100k ohms? 2C
• Measure the resistance from the fuel rail YES
actuator 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 rail NO
actuator SUPPLY pin on the engine harness
Repair:
inline connector to all other pins in the engine
harness inline connector. Repair or replace the engine harness.
• Use the following procedure for general • Repair the engine inline connector. Refer
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to to Procedure 019-208 in Section 19.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. • Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
Procedures Table.

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STEP 2C: Check for a short circuit to engine block ground.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the extension harness.
• Disconnect the fuel rail actuator from the engine harness.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for a short circuit to engine block ground. Greater than 100k ohms? 2D
• Measure the resistance from the fuel rail YES
actuator SUPPLY pin on the engine harness
inline connector to the engine block ground.
• Measure the resistance from the fuel rail Greater than 100k ohms? 4A
actuator RETURN pin on the engine harness NO
inline connector to the engine block ground.
Repair:
• Use the following procedure for general
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to Repair or replace the engine harness.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. • Repair the engine inline connector. Refer
to Procedure 019-208 in Section 19.
• Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
Procedures Table.

STEP 2D: Check for an open circuit.

Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Disconnect the engine harness from the extension harness.
• Disconnect the fuel rail actuator from the engine harness.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for an open circuit. Less than 10 ohms? 3A

• Measure the resistance from the fuel rail YES
actuator SUPPLY pin on the engine harness
inline connector to the fuel rail actuator
SUPPLY pin. Less than 10 ohms? 4A
• Measure the resistance from the fuel rail NO
actuator RETURN pin on the engine harness
Repair:
inline connector to the fuel rail actuator
RETURN pin. Repair or replace the engine harness.
• Use the following procedure for general • Repair the engine inline connector. Refer
resistance measurement techniques. Refer to to Procedure 019-208 in Section 19.
Procedure 019-360 in Section 19. • Replace the engine harness. Refer to
Procedure 019-043 in the Associated
Procedures Table.

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STEP 3: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.

STEP 3A: 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 3B
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 3B
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 3B: 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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