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Manufacturer Communication Number: IK1201063

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SPN 3055 FMI 15 FRP Below Minimum Troubleshooting


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Title : SPN 3055 FMI 15 FRP below minimum with maximum command Troubleshooting
Applies To : EPA 2010 MaxxForce 11 / 13 /15 and N13
CHANGE LOG
If this iKNow Article is being revised, please type in the text box what has changed in the article. The change log is meant
for Dealers to be able to see what has updated/changed in the article.
4/3/14 Added specific SRT codes for each model with this engine.
5/19/14 Eliminated Fuel Dead test.
6/10/14 Adding the 15L MaxxForce information.
6/17/14 Corrected parts tables (decription and number) for the valve referred to in step 12


SPN 3055 FMI 15 ‐ FRP Below Minimum with Maximum Command
Condition / Description

FRP Governor deviation
above maximum limit

Setting Criteria

Rail pressure governor
error > 725 PSI at 600‐750
RPM

Enable Conditions / Values

Time
Required

Key ON
• Metering unit flow > function engine speed
(41500‐55000 mm3/s)
• Engine mode normal
10 seconds
• Engine speed > 0 rpm OR Fuel Rail Pressure >
90000 kpa for more than 20 engine
revolutions
• Metering unit flow < 327670 mm3/sec

Fault Overview
• Fault code sets when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) is below minimum when
the maximum is commanded.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Reaction
• MIL will illuminate when this fault is detected during two consecutive drive cycles.
Associated Faults

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• SPN 157 FMI 3, 4, 20, 21 (FRP); and SPN 633 FMI 3, 4, and 5 (FPCV)
Drive Cycle to Determine Fault Status
Possible Causes









Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) sensor or circuit fault
Low fuel level
Fuel leaks
Restricted engine mounted secondary fuel filter
Aerated fuel delivery
Restricted fuel supply
Internal leak in high‐pressure fuel system
Leaking FRP relief valve
Stuck or sticking FPCV
Failed High‐pressure fuel pump

Engine Manual links
• 2010 11/13L non SCR
• 2010 N13 SCR
• MaxxForce® 15

LOW PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM TESTING
Step Action

1

Check fuel level. Read fuel level using the vehicle
Yes: Go to step 2.
instrument panel gauge and perform a visual inspection
of fluid level in the fuel tank.
No: Add fuel or repair leaks, and prime engine.
Is sufficient fuel in the fuel tanks and not leaking?

Step Action

2

Check recent vehicle history. Verify if the fuel system
was recently serviced.
Has the vehicle run issue free since the last fuel system
service?

Step Action

3

Yes: Go to step 3.
No: Inspect for leaks and properly prime the fuel
system.
Decision

Decision

Check that the engine cranks at a minimum of 130 RPM. Yes: Go to step 5.
Does the engine crank at a minimum of 130 RPM?
No: Repair low cranking speed.

Step Action

5

Decision

Check for associated faults. Using Electronic Service Tool
Yes: Go to step 4.
(EST) with ServiceMaxx™ software, check Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) list for SPN 157 FMI 3, 4, 20, and 21
(FRP) or SPN 633 FMI 3, 4, and 5 (FPCV).
No: Repair SPN 157 FMI 3, 4, 20, and 21, and SPN 633
Is the EST DTC list free of SPN 157 FMI 3, 4, 20, and 21, FMI 3, 4, and 5. See health report for link to diagnostics.
and SPN 633 FMI 3, 4, and 5?

Step Action
4

Decision

Decision

Verify that engine starts. Crank engine for maximum of Yes: Go to step 6
20 seconds. If engine does not start, wait 2 minutes and
try again.
No: Go to SPN 3055 FMI 1 (IKnow 1201062)
Does engine start and maintain idle?

Step Action

Decision

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6

Perform High‐pressure Pump Inlet Pressure Test.
Does the fuel pressure gauge read > 30 PSI?

Step Action
7

Remove and inspect engine fuel filter.
Is filter plugged?

Yes: Replace fuel filter and retest.
No: Replace fuel pump
Make sure to use fuel priming tool (12‐922‐01).
Decision

Check for aeration in low pressure fuel system. Perform Yes: Go to step 9.
Fuel Aeration Test (page 127).
No: Repair aeration in low pressure fuel system
Is fuel system free from aeration?
(according to Fuel Aeration Test).

Step Action
9

No: Got to step 7
Decision

Step Action
8

Yes: Go to step 8.

Decision

Check for restriction in low pressure fuel system.
Perform Fuel Restriction Test (page 130).
Is fuel system free of restriction?

Yes: Go to step 10.
No: Repair restriction in low pressure fuel system
(according to Fuel Restriction Test).

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM TESTING
Step Action
Check for fuel return. Perform Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP)
Return Flow Test part 1. Disconnect fuel drain tube
assembly at rear of cylinder head. Connect High
Pressure Return Line Tester ZTSE4887 to cylinder head
10
and route other end to diesel fuel container. Start
engine and monitor fuel return from High Pressure
Return Line Tester ZTSE4887 for 60 seconds at low idle.
Is the fuel volume < 60 ml?
Step Action

Decision
Yes: Go to step 11.

No: Go to step 13.

Decision

Check for a failed fuel pressure relief valve. Perform Fuel
Rail Pressure (FRP) Return Flow Test part 2. Restore all
fuel line connections. Disconnect fuel rail return line at Yes: Go to step 12.
fuel rail. Connect High Pressure Return Line Tester
11 ZTSE4887 to fuel rail return port and route other end to
diesel fuel container. Start engine and monitor fuel
return from High Pressure Return Line Tester ZTSE4887 No: Replace fuel rail.
for 60 seconds at high idle.
Is the line free of return fuel from fuel rail?
Step Action
Check for a failed FPCV. Using EST, perform the High
Pressure Pump Test using ServiceMaxx™Open recorded
signal file and graph out FRP and FRP desired.
12 Does the pressure differential maintain < 1160 psi (80
bar) throughout the test?
(Viewing ServiceMaxx™ SnapShots)
Step Action
13 Check for an internal leak in the high pressure fuel
system. Perform Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Leak Isolation
(page 173).
Is engine free of leaking injector?

Decision
Yes: Verify each step was completed correctly and
contact your supervisor.
No: Replace FPCV.
After repairs are complete, retest for SPN 3055 FMI 15.
If SPN 3055 FMI 15 returns replace HP fuel pump and
perform step 14
Decision
Yes: Verify each step was completed correctly and
contact your supervisor.

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No: Replace the last capped injector and all HP lines
removed during this test.
Step Action

Decision
Yes: Release the unit.

Run HP Pump Fuel Return Pressure Test (page 174).
14
Is pressure < 13 psi?

No: Repair restriction in fuel return line between high
pressure fuel pump and fuel tank.

NOTE: After performing all diagnostic steps, if SPN 3055 FMI 15 remains verify each step was completed correctly and
the proper decision was made. Notify supervisor for further action.
EPA 2010 MaxxForce 11 / 13 and N13
Qty Part Description Part Number Step SRT Description

High pressure
1
fuel pump kit

1

High pressure
fuel rail

Fuel Pressure
1 Control Valve
(FPCV)

3007641C93

3006765C91

7092109C91

7

11

High Pressure Fuel
Pump & Drive
Gear, Replace

High pressure fuel
rail, Replace

1

Model

N12‐7454U‐20

WorkStar

Q12‐7454U‐20

TranStar

R12‐7454U‐20

ProStar

S12‐7454U‐20

LoneStar

T12‐7454U‐20

PayStar

N12‐7542U

WorkStar

Q12‐7542U

TranStar

R12‐7452U

ProStar

T12‐7452U

PayStar

7

High Pressure Fuel
Pump & Drive Gear,
Replace

1

1

Fuel Pressure
Control Valve
(FPCV)

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7092109C91

11

12

High pressure fuel
rail, Replace

Electronic Engine
Control Sensors /
Valves (MaxxForce
11/13), Replace

Noun

12000‐
Engine

454

3.8

12000‐
Engine

452

All Models

1.5

12‐
Engine

454

SRT link

Model

HRs Group

FA12­7454O

9900

R12­7454O

ProStar

T12-7454O

High pressure fuel
3006765C91
rail

HRs Group

3.0

Electronic Engine
Control Sensors /
12
A12‐5034
Valves (MaxxForce
11/13), Replace

EPA 2010 MaxxForce 15
Qty Part Description Part Number Step SRT Description

High pressure fuel
3014489C91
pump kit

SRT link

Noun

3.9

12000­
Engine

454

3.8

12000Engine

452

1.5

12000Engine

454

PayStar

FA12-7542O

9900

R12­7452O

ProStar

T12­7452O

PayStar

A12-5034

All Models

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