AftertreatmentCaterpillar Diesel ECM

FMI

Name: ECM Performance
Address: Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33325, US
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DPF, DEF, SCR, and NOx-reduction system faults.

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Needs VerificationThis code as listed may be incomplete or non-standard (e.g. a partial code, placeholder term, or reference number rather than a confirmed fault code). Pull the exact code in the Cat ET tool before using this page for a repair decision.

Diagnostic Overview

FMI is not a fault code by itself. It means Failure Mode Identifier and describes how the ECM sees the problem, such as voltage high, voltage low, data erratic, current below normal, or condition above normal. For CAT diagnostic work, the SPN identifies the system or signal and the FMI explains the failure type. A code list that only says FMI is incomplete and must be matched with an SPN or Cat event code before a technician can diagnose it accurately.

Likely Causes

Incomplete code information; missing SPN number; scanner display truncation; copied code list without the failure mode detail.

What To Check First

Retrieve the complete SPN and FMI combination from Cat ET or the machine display before diagnosing or ordering parts.

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SPN 1761 FMI 17

CAT fault code 1761-17 commonly relates to diesel exhaust fluid level or a DEF level signal that is below the expected range.

SPN 3360 / SPN 3820

CAT codes listed as 3360/3820 generally point toward the DEF supply, DEF quality, DEF tank, or SCR dosing system depending on the exact FMI shown in Cat ET.

SPN 3361 / SPN 3821

CAT codes listed as 3361/3821 commonly belong to the DEF dosing or SCR control side of the aftertreatment system.

SPN 3474 FMI 31

CAT fault code 3474-31 is typically associated with aftertreatment regeneration or ARD-related operation.

SPN 3701 FMI 15

CAT fault code 3701-15 commonly indicates an aftertreatment condition that is above normal but at a least-severe level, often connected with DPF soot load, regeneration need, or aftertreatment restriction.

SPN 3701 FMI 16

CAT fault code 3701-16 usually represents a more serious aftertreatment condition than 3701-15, with the measured or calculated value above normal at a moderate severity level.

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