Cummins fault code 342
ECM: out of calibration
What it means
Cummins' description: Engine Control Module – out of calibration.
SPN 630 is ECM. FMI 13 means the component or software calibration doesn't match what the ECM expects.
The engine ECM talks to the transmission, ABS, dash and aftertreatment modules over the J1939 data network. These codes mean the ECM itself, its calibration, or its communication with other modules has a problem.
What the lamp means
A red stop lamp means Cummins treats this as serious. Stop the engine as soon as you can do it safely and get it checked before running it again.
Green, yellow, red: three ways this can look
The same code can be a quick fix or a reason to shut down. Match your situation to the closest example. Cummins rates this a red stop lamp code, so if the red lamp is on, go by the red example.
Keep an eye on it
A network timeout logged once, often during cranking, that cleared.
Schedule a repair
Gauges dropping out, the transmission or ABS acting odd, or codes returning. Book diagnosis. These can go from annoying to stranded quickly.
Stop and get help
Red lamp for an ECM internal failure, or the engine won't start or shuts down. Get it towed or seen where it sits.
Common causes
The sensor reading itself is out of range or the condition is real, so look at the system:
- ECM calibration doesn't match the vehicle or another module
- ECM internal failure
What you can check before calling
- Note which other systems acted up: gauges, transmission, ABS
- Check for recent electrical work or aftermarket devices plugged into the diagnostic port
- Check batteries and grounds
Clearing the code without fixing the cause usually brings it right back, and on emissions systems it can restart derate timers.
Engines and sources
Cummins uses the same fault code numbers across its electronic engines, including on-highway models like the ISB/B6.7, ISL/L9 and ISX/X15, though not every code applies to every engine or software level. Source: Diagnostic Fault Codes for Cummins Engines. Always confirm with Cummins service information (QuickServe) for your engine serial number.
Same SPN, other failure types
Related ECM, network and data link codes
- 343 SPN 629 FMI 12
ECM Warning Internal Hardware Failure: bad device or component - 319 SPN 251 FMI 2
Real Time Clock: erratic or intermittent signal - 299 SPN 1384 FMI 31
Engine Shutdown Commanded by J1939: condition exists - 291 SPN 625 FMI 9
Proprietary Datalink Error (OEM/Vehicle Datalink): abnormal update rate - 288 SPN 974 FMI 19
SAE J1939 Multiplexing Remote Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor System: network data error - 286 SPN 639 FMI 13
SAE J1939 Multiplexing Configuration Error: out of calibration
Look up another code
Cummins fault code (like 1922), J1939 SPN and FMI (like SPN 3251 FMI 0), or an OBD-II code (like P0420).
Questions
What does Cummins fault code 342 mean?
Cummins fault code 342 is J1939 SPN 630 FMI 13: Engine Control Module – out of calibration. In plain terms: ecm: out of calibration.
Can I keep driving with Cummins code 342?
No. Cummins assigns this code a red stop lamp. Stop the engine as soon as it's safe and have it checked before running it again. Look at the green, yellow and red examples on this page to judge your situation.
What is the SPN and FMI for Cummins code 342?
SPN 630 identifies the part or system (ECM). FMI 13 describes the type of failure: out of calibration.
What usually causes Cummins code 342?
The most common causes are: eCM calibration doesn't match the vehicle or another module; eCM internal failure.
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