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Cummins Marine QSB High Fuel Pressure Fault & Alarm Troubleshooting

Fault Code: 449, 553, 2311 (SPN: 157)

Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid But Above Normal Operating Range – Most Severe Level. The ECM has detected that fuel pressure in the rail fuel is higher than the commanded pressure.

Fault Code: 2216

Fuel pump delivery pressure – data valid but above normal operational range – moderately severe level. The ECM has detected fuel pressure in the fuel rail that is higher than the commanded pressure.

General troubleshooting steps:

#1 – Check for fuel return line restriction or closed valve.

#2 – Check for fuel supply restriction and ensure that all filters are clean.

#3 – Replace the rail pressure sensor. If you have twin engines, swap the sensors to see if it resolves the issue on the problematic engine.

#4 – Replace the common rail pump fuel actuator. If you have twin engines, swap the actuators to see if it resolves the issue on the problematic engine.

#5 – Replace the electric lift pump. If you have twin engines, swap the pumps to see if it resolves the issue on the problematic engine.

Potential Replacements Parts:

Cummins Marine Electronic Fuel Lift Pump
not rated $385.00$545.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Cummins Marine QSB 5.9 Electronic Fuel Control Actuator
Cummins Marine QSB 5.9 Electronic Fuel Control Actuator
not rated $184.00

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Cummins Marine QSB 5.9 Common Rail Pressure Sensor
not rated $310.00

In stock

Cummins Marine QSB 5.9 Common Rail Pressure Sensor
not rated $310.00

In stock

Cummins Marine QSB 5.9 Electronic Fuel Control Actuator
Cummins Marine QSB 6.7 Electronic Fuel Control Actuator
not rated $205.00

In stock

QSB Fuel Actuator
QSB 5.9 Fuel Actuator Location
QSB HPCR Fuel Rail Sensor
QSB 5.9 HPCR Fuel Rail Sensor
QSB 6.7 Common Rail Sensor & Fuel Actuator Locations
QSB 6.7 Common Rail Sensor (#1) & Fuel Actuator (#2) Locations