SPN 795 FMI 7 — Inertia brake not responding
What it means: Inertia brake not responding.
How serious / can you keep driving: Serious. Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
Check first: Check air and brake operation
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Applies to: Eaton
What SPN 795 FMI 7 means
Inertia brake not responding.
How serious is it?
Serious. Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
Most likely causes
- Inertia brake failed
- Air supply
First moves (roadside)
- Check air and brake operation
FAQ
Inertia brake not responding.
Serious — Power derate likely — plan to stop soon.
The most common cause is: Inertia brake failed. Other possibilities include Air supply.
Power derate likely — plan to stop soon. When in doubt, get a qualified mobile diesel tech on the truck before continuing.
Related codes
Codes that commonly appear alongside SPN 795 FMI 7, or share the same subsystem.
- Main shaft speed erratic (SPN 160 FMI 2)
- Input shaft speed erratic (SPN 161 FMI 2)
- Transmission output retarder speed erratic (SPN 162 FMI 2)
- Trans oil temperature very high (SPN 177 FMI 0)
- Trans oil temperature voltage high (SPN 177 FMI 3)
- Trans oil temperature voltage low (SPN 177 FMI 4)
- Engine speed signal abnormal update rate (SPN 190 FMI 9)
- Transmission output shaft speed erratic (SPN 191 FMI 2)
Find a mechanic or related guides
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.