Cummins Fault Codes

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11 Cummins diagnostic codes on file — with the full diagnosis, repair steps, and field insights open to read free, no signup required.

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CodeSymptomFull fix
Cummins 3712 (SPN:5246 / FMI:0)Final Derate / 5 MPH Limit. View fix
Cummins 6254 (SPN:6254 / FMI:9)Limp Mode / Engine Derate. View fix
SPN 157 FMI 18Derate (5 mph / 8 kph). The truck is restricted to "crawl" speed. View fix
SPN 3216 FMI 20Aftertreatment Derate View fix
SPN 3216 FMI 3SCR Engine Derate / MIL On View fix
SPN 3251 FMI 0High DPF Differential Pressure View fix
SPN 3719 FMI 15Regen Required Soon View fix
SPN 4334 FMI 16DEF Pressure High / Derate. View fix
SPN 5246 FMI 05-MPH Derate Active. View fix
SPN 5246 FMI 15Derate (Speed limited to 5 mph) View fix
SPN: 3582 FMI: 2SCR System Fault / Derate. View fix

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