Hitachi Fault Code

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0164-02

White Exhaust Smoke / Hard Start

System

Fuel System

Symptom

White Exhaust Smoke / Hard Start

Diagnosis & fix steps

LOGIC: High Pressure Common Rail Fuel Delivery Data Irrational. ACTION: Check low-pressure lift pump delivery pressure (>3.5 bar). Perform high-pressure rail leak-down test with scan tool to pinpoint a leaking mechanical fuel pressure relief valve (PRV).

Red Seal field insights

Fuel Wear: Highly abrasive silica dust in poorly filtered field diesel scores high-pressure pump plungers and injector control seats, preventing stable pressure build-up.

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