John Deere Fault Code

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SPN 5246 FMI 16

Derate (5 MPH Limit)

System

Aftertreatment

Symptom

Derate (5 MPH Limit)

Diagnosis & fix steps

LOGIC: SCR Operator Inducement. ACTION: Check dosing valve for urea crystals.

Red Seal field insights

Specs: Limits speed to 5 mph. PRO-TIP: Check DEF quality sensor for "water" readings.

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