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SPN 3509 FMI 4 — Sensor supply 1 (5V) — low voltage
SeriousEnginePower derate likely — plan to stop soon
Applies to: Detroit · Paccar · Volvo
Sensor supply 1 (5V) — low voltage.
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How serious is it?
Serious. Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
Most likely causes
- Shared 5V ref shorted — find the culprit sensor
- 5V reference shorted
- 5V ref shorted somewhere on shared rail
First moves (roadside)
- Unplug 5V-sharing sensors one at a time
- Unplug sensors one at a time
FAQ
What does SPN 3509 FMI 4 mean?
Sensor supply 1 (5V) — low voltage.
How serious is SPN 3509 FMI 4?
Serious — Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
What's the most likely cause of SPN 3509 FMI 4?
The most common cause is: Shared 5V ref shorted — find the culprit sensor. Other possibilities include 5V reference shorted; 5V ref shorted somewhere on shared rail.
Can I keep driving with SPN 3509 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.