SPN 4360 FMI 6AftertreatmentMedium
SCR Intake Gas Temperature Sensor - Current Above Normal
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Overview
Fault Code
SPN 4360 / FMI 6
Category
Aftertreatment
Severity
Medium
Derate Risk
Sometimes
Regen Inhibit
No
Inducement Risk
No
Component Location: SCR intake gas temperature sensor is mounted on the exhaust pipe upstream of the SCR catalyst brick, typically near the diesel oxidation catalyst outlet or SCR inlet cone.
Common Symptoms
- Erratic SCR inlet temp reading
Root Causes
- Short circuit to ground or voltage in SCR intake temperature sensor signal wire causing excessive current draw Damaged or chafed wiring harness between SCR intake temperature sensor and aftertreatment control module Faulty SCR intake gas temperature sensor with internal short circuit Corroded or moisture-contaminated sensor connector causing low resistance path and high current Pinched wiring harness near aftertreatment system causing insulation breakdown Failed aftertreatment control module (ACM/DCU) with shorted sensor supply or signal circuit Incorrect sensor installed (wrong resistance/type) causing abnormal current levels
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Derate Behavior
Power Derate
Sometimes
Mileage / Regen Notes
Short circuit — inspect wiring before replacing sensor.
System Interactions
SPN 4360 FMI 6 interacts with the following systems and may trigger cascading faults if not resolved promptly.
DPF differential pressure monitoring — soot load calculations affected
SCR NOx conversion efficiency — DEF dosing strategy may be altered
Active regen inhibit logic — regen may be blocked or delayed
Engine protection derate — ECM may reduce power to protect components
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.
Replacing the DPF without verifying the regen system is functional — a failed regen injector will reload the new DPF.
Ignoring DEF quality — contaminated DEF causes SCR efficiency faults that look like hardware failures.
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Authority References
Diagnostic procedures on this page are informed by OEM service literature and industry standards.
EPA Aftertreatment & Emissions GuidelinesU.S. EPA heavy-duty diesel aftertreatment compliance, DPF/SCR regulations, and NOx 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.
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