SPN 1347 FMI 6FuelHigh
Fuel Pressure Regulator — Current Above Normal
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Overview
Fault Code
SPN 1347 / FMI 6
Category
Fuel
Fault Type
actuator
FMI Category
current high
Severity
High
Derate Risk
Yes
Regen Inhibit
No
Inducement Risk
No
Component Location: Fuel pressure regulator — on high-pressure fuel pump or fuel rail
Common Symptoms
- Fuel pressure regulator fault
- Fuel rail pressure uncontrolled
- Engine derate
Root Causes
- Fuel pressure regulator solenoid shorted
- Wiring short to ground
- ECM driver circuit fault
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Derate Behavior
Power Derate
Yes
Mileage / Regen Notes
Regulator failure common at 300k–500k miles.
System Interactions
SPN 1347 FMI 6 interacts with the following systems and may trigger cascading faults if not resolved promptly.
TSB Reference: Cummins TSB 4021671 — Fuel Pressure Regulator Short Circuit
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.
OEM Notes
Cummins
X15: Short circuit can damage ECM driver.
Detroit
DD15: Check wiring harness near fuel rail.
PACCAR
MX-13: Check connector for moisture.
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Deep-dive diagnostic page: SPN 1347 FMI 6 — Full FSM Sequence & Repair Steps — includes wiring notes, sensor specs, and gated repair procedures.
Authority References
Diagnostic procedures on this page are informed by OEM service literature and industry standards.
Cummins QuickServe OnlineOfficial Cummins service manuals, fault code lookup, and TSB database.Detroit Diesel DiagnoCentralDetroit Diesel diagnostic procedures, DDDL documentation, and service literature.PACCAR MX Engine ServicePACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engine service documentation and DAVIE diagnostic guides.Volvo/Mack Tech ToolVolvo and Mack engine fault code reference and PTT/Tech Tool diagnostic procedures.ASE — Diesel Truck Technician CertificationNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence — T2 Diesel Engines certification standards.EPA Aftertreatment & Emissions GuidelinesU.S. EPA heavy-duty diesel aftertreatment compliance, DPF/SCR regulations, and NOx standards.
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