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SPN 100 FMI 4 — Oil pressure sensor — voltage low
SeriousEnginePower derate likely — plan to stop soon
Applies to: Detroit · Navistar · Paccar · Volvo
Oil pressure sensor — voltage low.
Don't risk it — get a diesel tech on the truck.
Your SPN/FMI rides along, so nearby mechanics see the fault before they quote you.
How serious is it?
Serious. Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
Most likely causes
- Signal short to ground
- Failed sensor
- Short ground
- Short to ground
- Signal to ground
First moves (roadside)
- Unplug — fault should invert
- Unplug — invert
FAQ
What does SPN 100 FMI 4 mean?
Oil pressure sensor — voltage low.
How serious is SPN 100 FMI 4?
Serious — Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
What's the most likely cause of SPN 100 FMI 4?
The most common cause is: Signal short to ground. Other possibilities include Failed sensor; Short ground; Short to ground; Signal to ground.
Can I keep driving with SPN 100 FMI 4?
Power derate likely — plan to stop soon. When in doubt, get a qualified mobile diesel tech on the truck before continuing.
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General diagnostic guidance for heavy-duty diesel engines (Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR, Volvo, Mack). Not a substitute for a scan-tool diagnosis on your specific truck.