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FAULT CODE 559 - Injector Metering Rail 1 Pressure - Data Valid But Below
Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level

Associated Procedures
Procedure Title Procedure Number Service Model Name Bulletin Number
Fuel Pump Refer to Procedure 005-016 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Fuel System Diagnostics Refer to Procedure 005-236 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Air in Fuel Refer to Procedure 006-003 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Fuel Drain Line Restriction Refer to Procedure 006-012 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Fuel Filter (Spin-On Type) Refer to Procedure 006-015 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Fuel Inlet Restriction Refer to Procedure 006-020 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Injector Refer to Procedure 006-026 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Fuel Connector (Head Refer to Procedure 006-052 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Mounted)
Fuel Pressure Relief Valve Refer to Procedure 006-061 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567
Fuel Pump Actuator Refer to Procedure 019-117 ISB6.7 CM2350 B101 2883567

TROUBLESHOOTING SUMMARY

STEPS SPECIFICATIONS SRT CODE

STEP 1: Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A: Check for active or inactive fault Fault Code 271, 272, 281, 449,
codes. 451, 452, 515, 516, 553, 1911,
2311, 2343, 2372, 3727, 4691, or
4726 active or inactive with more
than one count logged in the last
25 engine hours?
STEP 2: Check the engine operation.
STEP 2A: Check for an adequate fuel Adequate fuel supply?
supply.
STEP 3: Check the low-pressure fuel system.
STEP 3A: Check the low-pressure fuel Low-pressure fuel system meets
system. specifications?
STEP 4: Check the high-pressure fuel system.
STEP 4A: Check the high-pressure Injector return flow meets the
injector return flow. specification?
STEP 4B: Check the high-pressure fuel rail Fuel pressure relief valve return
return flow. flow meets the specification?
STEP 5: Check the high-pressure fuel pump.
STEP 5A: Check the fuel pump actuator. Measured fuel rail pressure
varies more than ± 100 bar [1450
psi] from the commanded fuel
rail pressure?
STEP 5B: Check the high-pressure fuel High-pressure fuel pump supply
pump supply flow. flow meets the specification?
STEP 5C: Check for debris in the fuel tank. Debris found in the tank?
STEP 6: Check engine control module (ECM) calibration and clear fault codes.

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STEP 6A: Check if an ECM calibration If a calibration update for this

update is available. fault code is available, does the
ECM contain that revision or
higher?
STEP 6B: Disable the fault code. Fault code inactive?

TROUBLESHOOTING STEP

STEP 1: Check the fault codes.

STEP 1A: Check for active or inactive fault codes.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for active or inactive fault codes. Fault Code 271, 272, 281, 449, 451, 452, Go to the
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to read 515, 516, 553, 1911, 2311, 2343, 2372, appropriate
the fault codes. 3727, 4691, or 4726 active or inactive with fault code
more than one count logged in the last 25 troubleshooti
engine hours? ng tree.
YES
Repair:
Troubleshoot the fault codes listed above
first.

Fault Code 271, 272, 281, 449, 451, 452, 2A

515, 516, 553, 1911, 2311, 2343, 2372,
3727, 4691, or 4726 active or inactive with
more than one count logged in the last 25
engine hours?
NO

STEP 2: Check the engine operation.

STEP 2A: Check for an adequate fuel supply.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Turn engine OFF.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for an adequate fuel supply. Adequate fuel supply? 3A

• Do not rely on the vehicle fuel gauge. YES
• Verify there is fuel in the tank.
Adequate fuel supply? 6A
NO
Repair:
Add fuel to the fuel tank or perform repairs to
the vehicle's tank or fuel gauge.
• See equipment manufacturer service
information.

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STEP 3: Check the low-pressure fuel system.

STEP 3A: Check the low-pressure fuel system.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Use the following procedure for information on low-pressure fuel system checks. Refer to Procedure 005-236 in
the Associated Procedures Table.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check the low-pressure fuel system. Low-pressure fuel system meets 4A

• Check for fuel inlet restriction above specifications?
specification. YES
• Check for air in the fuel.
• Check for fuel drain line restriction above
specification. Low-pressure fuel system meets 6A
• Check for gear pump output pressure below specifications?
specification. NO
• Check for fuel filter restriction above
Repair:
specification.
• Refer to Procedure 005-236 in the Associated If the fuel pressure is below the minimum at
Procedures Table. the inlet side of the filter, verify there are no
issues with fuel inlet restriction or air in the
fuel.
Investigate the cause of the low-pressure
fuel system issue.
Repair or replace the damaged
component(s).
Engine Will Start - Repair direction
priority:
• Fuel inlet restriction. Refer to Procedure
006-020 in the Associated Procedures
Table.
• Air in the fuel. Refer to Procedure 006-003
in the Associated Procedures Table.
• Fuel filter restriction - Replace fuel filter.
Refer to Procedure 006-015 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
• Fuel drain line restriction. Refer to
Procedure 006-012 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
• Gear pump pressure - Replace the fuel
pump. Refer to Procedure 005-016 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
Engine Will Not Start - Repair direction
priority:
• Fuel System primed. Refer to Procedure
006-015 in the Associated Procedures
Table.
• Air in the fuel. Refer to Procedure 006-003
in the Associated Procedures Table.
• Fuel filter restriction - Replace fuel filter.
Refer to Procedure 006-015 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
• Fuel drain line restriction. Refer to
Procedure 006-012 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
• Gear pump pressure - Replace the fuel
pump gear pump. Refer to Procedure
005-016 in the Associated Procedures
Table.
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STEP 4: Check the high-pressure fuel system.

STEP 4A: Check the high-pressure injector return flow.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Start and idle the engine.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for excessive fuel leakage from the Injector return flow meets the specification? 4B
injectors and high-pressure connectors. YES
• Refer to Procedure 005-236 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
Injector return flow meets the specification? 6A
NO
Repair:
A cause of this problem could be that the
customer is operating on fuels lighter than
specified. Fuels with low viscosity result in
higher leakage and greater drain flow rates.
High injector return flow repair direction
priority:
• Verify HPC nut torque. Refer to Procedure
006-052 in the Associated Procedures
Table.
• Isolate injector drain flows. Refer to
Procedure 005-236 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
• Inspect HPC and cylinder head anti-
rotation slot for damage. Refer to
Procedure 006-052 in the Associated
Procedures Table.
• Inspect injector sealing washer and o-rings
for damage. Refer to Procedure 006-026
in the Associated Procedures Table.
• Replace injector. Refer to Procedure
006-026 in the Associated Procedures
Table.

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STEP 4B: Check the high-pressure fuel rail return flow.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Start and idle the engine.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for excessive fuel leakage from the fuel Fuel pressure relief valve return flow meets 5A
pressure relief valve. the specification?
• Refer to Procedure 005-236 in the Associated YES
Procedures Table.
Fuel pressure relief valve return flow meets 6A
the specification?
NO
Repair:
If Fault Code 272, 449, 553, 1911, or 2311 is
active, do not replace the fuel rail pressure
relief valve without first determining the
cause of the fault condition. See the
appropriate troubleshooting tree(s).
Replace the fuel pressure relief valve.
• Refer to Procedure 006-061 in the
Associated Procedures Table.

STEP 5: Check the high-pressure fuel pump.

STEP 5A: Check the fuel pump actuator.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Operate the engine.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for correct operation. Measured fuel rail pressure varies more than 6A
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to ± 100 bar [1450 psi] from the commanded
monitor commanded fuel rail pressure and fuel rail pressure?
measured fuel rail pressure while the engine is YES
idling.
Repair:
Replace the fuel pump actuator.
• Refer to Procedure 019-117 in the
Associated Procedures Table.

Measured fuel rail pressure varies more than 5B

± 100 bar [1450 psi] from the commanded
fuel rail pressure?
NO

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STEP 5B: Check the high-pressure fuel pump supply flow.
Condition:
• Turn keyswitch ON.
• Crank the engine.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check the high-pressure injection pump fuel flow. High-pressure fuel pump supply flow meets 5C
• Refer to Procedure 005-236 in the Associated the specification?
Procedures Table. YES

High-pressure fuel pump supply flow meets 6A

the specification?
NO
Repair:
If the high-pressure injection pump does not
meet the flow specifications and the fuel inlet
restriction, air in fuel, and fuel filter restriction
checks are within specification, replace the
fuel pump actuator.
• Refer to Procedure 019-117 in the
Associated Procedures Table.
After replacing the fuel pump actuator,
measure the fuel pump supply flow again. If
the supply flow is not within specification,
replace the fuel pump.
• Refer to Procedure 005-016 in the
Associated Procedures Table.

STEP 5C: Check for debris in the fuel tank.

Condition:
• Turn keyswitch OFF.
• Remove fuel tank filler cap.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for debris in the fuel tank. Debris found in the tank? 6A
• See equipment manufacturer service YES
information.
Repair:
Remove the debris from the tank. See
equipment manufacturer service information.

Debris found in the tank? 6A

NO

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STEP 6: Check ECM calibration and clear fault codes.

STEP 6A: Check if an ECM calibration update is available.
Condition:
• Connect all components.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Compare the ECM code and revision number in If a calibration update for this fault code is 6B
the ECM to the calibration revisions listed in the available, does the ECM contain that revision
ECM Calibration Revision History for applicable or higher?
changes related to this fault code. YES
• Use INSITE™ electronic service tool to find
the present ECM code and revision number in
the ECM. The ECM code and revision number If a calibration update for this fault code is 6B
are found in the Calibration Information available, does the ECM contain that revision
section of System ID and Dataplate in or higher?
Features and Parameters. NO
Repair:
If necessary, calibrate the ECM. Refer to
Procedure 019-032 in Section 19.

STEP 6B: Disable the fault code.

Condition:
• Connect all components.
• Connect INSITE™ electronic service tool.

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Disable and clear the fault code. Fault code inactive? Repair
• Operate the engine within the "Conditions for YES complete.
Clearing the Fault Code" found in the
Overview section of this troubleshooting
procedure. Fault code inactive? Escalate or
NO call for
assistance.
Repair:
Verify that all steps have been completed. If
all steps have been completed, then follow
the technical escalation process.

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