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Fault Code 254

Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Driver Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 254 Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve Driver Engine will shut down.
PID(P), SID(S): S17 Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or
SPN: 632 Shorted to Low Source. Low
FMI: 4/4 voltage detected at fuel shutoff
Lamp: Red valve circuit
SRT:

Fuel Shutoff Valve Circuit

Circuit Description:
The fuel shutoff valve is a device used by the engine control module (ECM) to control the engine fuel supply. When the
ECM energizes the engine fuel shutoff valve driver circuit, the engine fuel shutoff valve is opened. Zero voltage to the
engine fuel shutoff valve will close the engine fuel shutoff valve.

Component Location:
The fuel shutoff valve is located near the fuel pump.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics:

This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes:

The engine fuel shutoff valve circuit PWM signal is not detected to be system voltage when the PWM signal is turned
on.

Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active:

The ECM illuminates the red STOP ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and fails.
The engine fuel shutoff valve will not open. The engine will not start or run

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Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code:
• To validate the repair, perform a key cycle, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
• The fault code status displayed by the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent will change to
INACTIVE immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
• The ECM will turn off the red STOP ENGINE lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
• The “Reset All Faults” command in the recommended Cummins® electronic service tool or equivalent can be used
to clear active and inactive faults.

Shop Talk:
Inspect the fuel shutoff supply circuit for external wires that can be spliced in to power another device. Remove any
extra wires that are found in the circuit. If there is an external shutdown system on the vehicle that uses the fuel shutoff
valve for engine shutdown, make sure it has not malfunctioned and pulled down the voltage on the fuel shutoff circuit.
Inspect the engine-to-chassis ground wire to make sure it is securely fastened to a clean, dry, conductive surface.
Possible causes of this fault code include:
Short circuit to ground in the engine harness, connectors, or fuel shutoff valve.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code 254 .

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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 25-Aug-2019