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SPN 1174 FMI 2Chassis

Axle 1 Right Wheel Temperature - Erratic/Intermittent

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Overview

Fault Code

SPN 1174 / FMI 2

Category

Chassis

Derate Risk

No

Regen Inhibit

No

Inducement Risk

No

Component Location: The wheel temperature sensor is mounted on the axle near the right wheel hub assembly on the first axle.

Common Symptoms

  • ABS warning lamp illuminated
  • Intermittent ABS fault codes
  • Wheel temperature reading fluctuates erratically
  • ABS system may disable intermittently
  • Fault occurs during operation or after wheel heating

Root Causes

  • Damaged or corroded wheel temperature sensor wiring harness Faulty wheel temperature sensor Intermittent sensor connector contact Water intrusion in sensor or connector Worn or damaged wheel bearing causing sensor air gap issues

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Derate Behavior

Power Derate

No

System Interactions

SPN 1174 FMI 2 interacts with the following systems and may trigger cascading faults if not resolved promptly.

Common Diagnostic Mistakes

Replacing the sensor without verifying wiring continuity and supply voltage first.

Clearing codes without identifying and resolving the root cause — the fault will return.

Ignoring related active faults — cascading faults often share a root cause.

Skipping the connector inspection — corrosion and damaged pins are a leading cause of sensor faults.

Condemning the ECM before exhausting all wiring and component tests.

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