Komatsu Fault Code

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E042 / SPN 100 FMI 1

Automatic Level 3 Engine Shutdown

System

Lubrication

Symptom

Automatic Level 3 Engine Shutdown

Diagnosis & fix steps

LOGIC: Cummins QSK60 Main Engine Oil Gallery Pressure Low. ACTION: Shut down immediately. Verify oil sump level and oil viscosity grade. Connect mechanical pressure gauge to main oil rail tap; inspect engine oil pump relief valve for stuck open debris.

Red Seal field insights

Mining Engine Safeguard: The engine controller initiates hard engine shutdown within seconds of oil pressure falling below engine speed-mapped critical thresholds.

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