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SPN 4364 FMI 18

AdBlue Warning Light / Heavy Derate

Variant 1

System

Emissions / SCR

Symptom

AdBlue Warning Light / Heavy Derate

Diagnosis & fix steps

LOGIC: SCR NOx Conversion Efficiency Low (Downstream Sensor Reading High). ACTION: Check DEF quality with a refractometer (32.5% spec). Inspect DEF dosing injector for crystallization/clogging. Check for exhaust leaks upstream of NOx sensor.

Red Seal field insights

Conversion Failure: Trailing downstream NOx sensor data remains too close to inlet NOx logs, indicating the catalyst is failing to split emissions.

Variant 2

System

Aftertreatment

Symptom

Derate Warning / Selective Catalytic Reduction

Diagnosis & fix steps

LOGIC: SCR NOx Conversion Efficiency Low (Downstream Sensor Reading High). ACTION: Check for exhaust leaks upstream of NOx sensor. Perform active DPF/SCR manual regeneration and verify DEF pressure remains stable at ~9 bar (~130 PSI).

Red Seal field insights

Common Fail: Soot or oil film buildup on downstream NOx sensor probe face; clean probe with zero-residue cleaner or replace sensor.

Variant 3

System

Aftertreatment

Symptom

Derate Warning / Selective Catalytic Reduction

Diagnosis & fix steps

LOGIC: SCR NOx Conversion Efficiency Low (Downstream Sensor Reading High). ACTION: Check for exhaust leaks upstream of NOx sensor. Perform active DPF/SCR manual regeneration and verify DEF pressure remains stable at ~9 bar (~130 PSI).

Red Seal field insights

Common Fail: Soot or oil film buildup on downstream NOx sensor probe face; clean probe with zero-residue cleaner or replace sensor.

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