Cummins Fault Code 153: Intake Manifold Temperature Sensor #1 Circuit - shorted high

Code details

Manufacturer

Cummins

Applies to

Cummins QS-series electronic engines

Fault code

153

J1939 SPN

105

FMI

3 — Voltage above normal, or shorted to high source

J1587 PID / SID

P105

Engine models

QSB, QSC, QSL9, QSM11, QSX15, QSK19, QSK23, QST30

QSK45/60/78 severity level

QSK45: 2 • QSK60: 2 • QSK78: 2

What to do next

• Read active and inactive codes with the OEM service tool and note the occurrence count.
• FMI 3 tells the shop the type of failure to test for: voltage above normal, or shorted to high source.
• Have a heavy-duty diesel technician confirm the fault against the engine or chassis service manual before replacing parts.

Related fault codes

• Cummins Fault Code 154 — Intake Manifold Temperature Sensor #1 Circuit - shorted low
• Cummins Fault Code 155 — Intake Manifold Temperature #1 High - Critical
• Cummins Fault Code 155 — Intake Manifold Temperature #1 High – Critical
• Cummins Fault Code 488 — Intake Manifold Temperature High – Warningl
• PACCAR Fault Code P0112 — Inlet Air Temperature in Inlet Manifold – Voltage Too Low or Short Circuit to Ground on ECU (D420) Pin (A43)
• PACCAR Fault Code P1573 — Inlet Air Temperature in Inlet Manifold – Data Valid But Too High
• International Fault Code SPN 105 FMI 2 — IMT Signal – Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect
• International Fault Code SPN 105 FMI 3 — IMT Signal – Out of Range HIGH