International SA 33 SPN 70 FMI 14: Air Powered Park Brake is stuck
SA 33 SPN 70 FMI 14 on International / Navistar trucks means: Air Powered Park Brake is stuck. The failure mode (FMI 14) is “special instructions”.
Code details
- Manufacturer
- International (Navistar)
- Applies to
- International / Navistar body controller (ESC) and multiplexed modules
- Fault code
- SA 33 SPN 70 FMI 14
- J1939 SPN
- 70
- FMI
- 14 — Special instructions
- Reporting module
- Body Controller (source address 33)
- Component / signal
- Air Powered Park Brake
- Truck models in source
- 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, 7500, 7600, 7700, 8500, 8600, BE 200, CE Bus, CXT, DuraStar, LoneStar, MXT, ProStar, RXT, TranStar, WorkStar
- Logical signal
- Park_Brake_SAAR_Travel_ Signal, Park_Brake_Switch_Signal
Cause and when it sets
Occurs when the park brake switch does not match the spring apply-air release (SAAR) chamber travel sensor. This indicates the park brake cannot be applied or cannot be released.
What to do next
- Read active and inactive codes with the OEM service tool (Diamond Logic Builder can clear previously active codes) and note the occurrence count.
- FMI 14 tells the shop the type of failure to test for: special instructions.
- Have a heavy-duty diesel technician confirm the fault against the engine or chassis service manual before replacing parts.
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Related fault codes
- International SA 33 SPN 70 FMI 14 — The Auto Apply portion with the Air Powered Park Brake is not operating
- International SA 33 SPN 70 FMI 2 — The Auto apply portion with the Air Powered Park Brake is not Operating
- International SA 33 SPN 70 FMI 7 — Air Powered Park Brake is stuck
- International Fault Code SPN 70 FMI 19 — Parking Brake Switch: Received Network Data In Error
- PACCAR Fault Code P081C — CAN Communication – Message (CCVS_EBS) Out of Range, Park Brake Switch From Brake System
- PACCAR Fault Code P081C — CAN Communication – Message (CCVS_VIC) Out of Range, Park Brake Switch from Vehicle Control System
Source: Navistar service manual S08327 "Body Controller Diagnostic Trouble Codes" (10/22/2009), page 9. See also OBD-II codes.
