Cummins ISB fault code

LTJourney · 09-23-2009, 08:06 AM

Hi all,

We just bought a new (to us) 2002 Journey 32DL with a Cummins 300 and Allison 6 speed ~64k miles. Mid-way home from the midwest to the west coast (1900 miles) we started to get an intermittent check engine light (CEL) upon coasting downhill (but only with the exhaust brake off and foot off the gas). Twice the rig even started spewing smoke and lost all power for a few seconds. The rest of the ride home I made sure to stay on the gas or on the exhaust brake, and the light didn't return while driving.

Now whenever I start the engine, or let the rig idle after parking it the CEL will come on and when I start driving there is very little power for a few seconds. Then the light goes out and things run normally.

Now we're home and I just installed the Silverleaf VMSpc software. The code that I get for the CEL is: ENG, SID, 254, 8, Controller #1, Frequency Error. I called Cummins and they don't even list a code 254 (maybe I should have asked for code 254-8???). Does anybody have any experience with something similar, or a list of Cummins codes that may shed some light?

Thanks in advance,
Lars and Tamara

Hooligan · 09-23-2009, 09:49 PM

Cummins fault codes are here. ISB Fault Codes List

As you can see, no 254 code??? Wish I could be more help....

LTJourney · 09-23-2009, 10:53 PM

Thanks Hooligan,

I also posted on the Silverleaf site and was told it is a "bad ECM" code. I'll call Cummins tomorrow and see what they say...

Lars

RV'nOldTimer · 09-24-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LTJourney

Hi all,

We just bought a new (to us) 2002 Journey 32DL with a Cummins 300 and Allison 6 speed ~64k miles. Mid-way home from the midwest to the west coast (1900 miles) we started to get an intermittent check engine light (CEL) upon coasting downhill (but only with the exhaust brake off and foot off the gas). Twice the rig even started spewing smoke and lost all power for a few seconds. The rest of the ride home I made sure to stay on the gas or on the exhaust brake, and the light didn't return while driving.

Now whenever I start the engine, or let the rig idle after parking it the CEL will come on and when I start driving there is very little power for a few seconds. Then the light goes out and things run normally.

Now we're home and I just installed the Silverleaf VMSpc software. The code that I get for the CEL is: ENG, SID, 254, 8, Controller #1, Frequency Error. I called Cummins and they don't even list a code 254 (maybe I should have asked for code 254-8???). Does anybody have any experience with something similar, or a list of Cummins codes that may shed some light?

Thanks in advance,
Lars and Tamara

Hello Lars and Tamara. I can't help you with the error code; don't have that equipment.

Have you or a shop changed the fuel filter recently? Earlier this summer I changed mine on our 32T and later (on a cross country trip) noticed similar problems to yours, but not as severe. When the "check engine" light kept coming on and off I pulled into n RV place north of Dallas and persuaded them to change the fuel filter. It cost me $104 (shop minimum) to learn that the main fuel filter has an o-ring to go on the center screw-on connector that that maker drops loose in the package that's easy to lose or overlook. Must cost all of 10 cents! With that replaced, all was well.

Just a thought.

JT

Mikeg39z · 04-24-2011, 08:02 PM

I am having the same issue and was wondering what was wrong with yours? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

camping fam · 04-25-2011, 04:49 PM

I think they replaced his TURBO this is similar to what mine is doing also I think it has something to do with the VGT in the turbo and the electronics good luck getting Cummins to do anything I think they know about the problem but won't do anything about it our motorhome only has 28000 miles and is 6 months out of warranty. Won't buy another one or one of those rip off extended warranties either.