FAULT CODE 254

Fuel Shutoff Valve Solenoid Supply Circuit

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Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 254 Less than (+) 6 VDC detected at fuel shutoff circuit or The ECM turns off the fuel
PID: S017 an excessive current draw from the electronic control shutoff supply voltage. The
SPN: 632 module (ECM) or faulty ECM output circuit. engine will shut down.
FMI: 4/4
LAMP: Red
SRT:

Circuit Description

The fuel shutoff valve solenoid is a device used by the ECM to control the engine fuel supply. The
ECM can shut down the engine by cutting off the power to the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.

Component Location

The fuel shutoff valve solenoid is located on the fuel delivery housing above the fuel filter.

Shop Talk

 Inspect the fuel shutoff supply circuit for external wires that can be spliced in to power another
device. Remove any extra wires that are found in the circuit.
 If there is an external shutdown system on the vehicle that uses the fuel shutoff valve for
engine shutdown, make sure it has not failed and pulled down the voltage on the fuel shutoff
circuit.
 Inspect the engine-block-to-chassis ground wire to make sure it is securely fastened to a
clean, dry, conductive surface.
 Check the starter solenoid (+) terminal for a loose connector or accessory wiring with
damaged insulation.
Cautions and Warnings

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging the new ECM, all other active fault codes must be
investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test leads when
taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead
Part Number 3822917 - female Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault codes must be
investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822917 - female Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Troubleshooting Steps

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
STEP 1A. Check for extra wires on the No extra wires
fuel shutoff valve solenoid post.
STEP 1B. Check for corrosion on the No corrosion found
solenoid post.
STEP 1C. Check the supply voltage at the More than (+) 6 VDC
fuel shutoff valve solenoid.

STEP 1C-1. Check the actuator harness

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
and the ECM connector pins.
STEP 1C-2. Check for an open circuit.
STEP 1C-3. Check for a short circuit from
pin to pin.
STEP 1C-4. Measure the voltage from the
ECM.
STEP 1D. Check the fuel shutoff valve 1 to 5 ohms for 6-VDC solenoids, 6 to 15 ohms
solenoid resistance. for 12-VDC solenoids, 24 to 50 ohms for 24-
VDC solenoids, 42 to 80 ohms for 32-VDC
solenoids, 46 to 87 ohms for 36-VDC solenoids,
92 to 145 ohms for 48-VDC solenoids, 315 to
375 ohms for 74-VDC solenoids, 645 to 735
ohms for 115-VAC solenoids
STEP 2. Clear the fault codes.
STEP 2A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 254 inactive
STEP 2B. Clear the inactive fault codes. All fault codes cleared

Guided Step 1 - Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.

Guided Step 1A - Check for extra wires on the fuel shutoff valve solenoid post.

Conditions

 Turn keyswitch OFF.

Action

Check for extra wires.

 Check for extra wires on the fuel

shutoff valve solenoid post.

OK NOT OK

No extra wires Remove extra wires and connect to (+) 12-VDC supply

Go to 1B Go to 2A
Guided Step 1B - Check for corrosion on the solenoid post.

Conditions

 Turn keyswitch OFF.

 Disconnect the fuel shutoff control wire
from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.

Action

Check for corrosion.

 Check for corrosion on the solenoid post.

OK NOT OK

No corrosion found Clean the solenoid post and the wiring terminal

Refer to Procedure 019-050.

Go to 1C Go to 2A

Guided Step 1C - Check the supply voltage at the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault codes must be
investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.
 CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault codes must be
investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822917 - female Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Conditions

 Disconnect the actuator harness

from the fuel shutoff valve solenoid.
 Turn keyswitch ON.

Action

Check the supply voltage at the fuel shutoff

valve solenoid.

 Measure the voltage from the fuel

shutoff control wire connectors on
the harness side to engine block
ground.

OK NOT OK
More than (+) 6 VDC Does not meet specifications

Go to 1D Go to 1C-1

Guided Step 1C-1 - Check the actuator harness and the ECM connector pins.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault codes must be
investigated prior to replacing the ECM.
 Conditions

 Turn keyswitch OFF.

 Disconnect the actuator harness connector
from the ECM.

Action

Check the actuator harness and the ECM connector

pins for the following:

 Loose connector
 Corroded pins
 Bent or broken pins
 Pushed back or expanded pins
 Moisture in or on the connector
 Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins
 Missing or damaged connector seals
 Wire insulation damage
 Connector shell broken.

For general inspection techniques, refer to

Component Connector and Pin Inspection,
Procedure 019-361.

OK NOT OK

No damaged pins Repair the damaged pins

Repair or replace the engine harness, or replace the

ECM, whichever has the damaged pins.

 Flush the dirt, debris, or moisture from the

connector pins using the electrical contact
cleaner, Part Number 3824510.
 Install the appropriate connector seal if it is
damaged or missing.
 Repair the engine harness. Refer to Procedure
019-204.
 Replace the engine harness. Refer to Procedure
019-043.
 Replace the ECM. Refer to Procedure 019-031.

Go to 1C-2 Go to 2A

Guided Step 1C-2 - Check for an open circuit.

 CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Conditions

 Turn keyswitch OFF.

 Disconnect the actuator
harness from the fuel
shutoff valve solenoid.
 Disconnect the actuator
harness connector from
the ECM.

Action

Check for an open circuit.

 Measure the resistance

from pin 33 of the actuator
harness to the fuel shutoff
control wire.

For general resistance

measurement techniques, refer to
Resistance Measurements Using a
Multimeter and Wiring Diagram,
Procedure 019-360.

OK NOT OK

Less than 10 ohms Repair or replace the engine harness

 Repair the engine harness. Refer to Procedure 019-204.

 Replace the engine harness. Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 1C-3 Go to 2A

Guided Step 1C-3 - Check for a short circuit from pin to pin.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
 Part Number 3822758 - male Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Conditions

 Turn keyswitch OFF.

 Disconnect the actuator harness
from the fuel shutoff valve
solenoid.
 Disconnect the actuator harness
connector from the ECM.

Action

Check for a short circuit from pin to pin.

 Measure the resistance from pin

33 of the actuator harness
connector to all other pins in the
connector.

For general resistance measurement

techniques, refer to Resistance
Measurements Using a Multimeter and
Wiring Diagram, Procedure 019-360.

OK NOT OK

More than 100k ohms Repair or replace the engine harness

 Repair the engine harness. Refer to Procedure 019-204.

 Replace the engine harness. Refer to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 1C-4 Go to 2A

Guided Step 1C-4 - Measure the voltage from the ECM.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault codes must be
investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of pin and harness damage, use the following test lead when
taking a measurement:
 Part Number 3822917 - female Deutsch/AMP/Metri-Pack test lead.

Conditions

 Disconnect the actuator harness

connector from the ECM.
 Turn keyswitch ON.

Action

Measure the voltage from the ECM.

 Measure the voltage at the ECM

from pin 33 of the actuator
harness connector port to engine
block ground.

OK NOT OK

More than (+) 6 VDC Replace the ECM

Repair or replace the engine harness. Refer to Procedure 019-031.

 Repair the engine harness. Refer to

Procedure 019-204.
 Replace the engine harness. Refer
to Procedure 019-043.

Go to 2A Go to 2A

Guided Step 1D - Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid resistance.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of damaging a new ECM, all other active fault codes must be
investigated prior to replacing the ECM.

Conditions

 Turn keyswitch OFF.

 Disconnect the actuator
harness from the fuel shutoff
valve solenoid.
 Action

Check the fuel shutoff valve

solenoid resistance.

 Measure the resistance from

the fuel shutoff valve
solenoid to engine block
ground.

OK NOT OK

1 to 5 ohms for 6-VDC solenoids Replace the fuel shutoff valve solenoid

6 to 15 ohms for 12-VDC solenoids Refer to Procedure 019-050.

24 to 50 ohms for 24-VDC solenoids

42 to 80 ohms for 32-VDC solenoids

46 to 87 ohms for 36-VDC solenoids

92 to 145 ohms for 48-VDC solenoids

315 to 375 ohms for 74-VDC

solenoids

645 to 735 ohms for 115-VAC

solenoids

Go to 2A Go to 2A

Guided Step 2 - Clear the fault codes.

Guided Step 2A - Disable the fault code.

Conditions

 Connect all components.

 Turn keyswitch ON.
 Action

Disable the fault code.

 Start the engine and let it idle for one

minute.
 Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to
verify Fault Code 254 is inactive.

OK NOT OK

Fault Code 254 inactive Return to the troubleshooting steps or contact a local
Cummins Authorized Repair Location if all the steps
have been completed and rechecked.

Go to 2B Go to 1A

Guided Step 2B - Clear the inactive fault codes.

Conditions

 Connect all components.

 Turn keyswitch ON.

Action

Clear the inactive fault codes.

 Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to

erase the inactive fault codes.

OK NOT OK

All fault codes cleared Troubleshoot any remaining active fault codes.

Repair complete Appropriate troubleshooting charts

Last Modified: 01-Feb-2005

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