Cummins fault code 3582
SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency: reading below normal (moderately severe)
What it means
Cummins' description: Aftertreatment SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency - Data Valid But Below Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level.
SPN 4364 is Aftertreatment 1 SCR Conversion Efficiency. FMI 18 means the value is clearly below normal operating range. It's the middle 'low' level.
The SCR (selective catalytic reduction) catalyst uses DEF to turn NOx into nitrogen and water. The ECM compares NOx before and after the catalyst to judge how well it's working. If it isn't, EPA rules require the engine to warn the driver and then derate.
What the lamp means
An amber (yellow) warning lamp means the engine can usually keep running, but the fault should be repaired soon, ideally the same day.
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.
Keep an eye on it
A one-time code with no lamp, or the amber lamp clears after a few drive cycles and fresh DEF.
Schedule a repair
Amber lamp with SCR efficiency or NOx codes that keep returning. Schedule diagnosis. These usually get worse, and inducement timers can be running in the background.
Stop and get help
Blinking lamp, inducement countdown, or the engine is already derated to low power or 5 mph. Stop and get it diagnosed. Clearing codes alone won't reset a real inducement.
Common causes
The sensor reading itself is out of range or the condition is real, so look at the system:
- Bad or diluted DEF, or not enough DEF being dosed
- Crystallized or clogged DEF doser
- Failing NOx sensor (very common)
- SCR catalyst contaminated by oil or fuel, or worn out
- Exhaust leak ahead of the sensors
- Upstream engine problem raising NOx: EGR fault, boost leak
What you can check before calling
- Check DEF level and quality first. It's the cheapest fix
- Look for exhaust leaks or soot tracks at clamps ahead of the catalyst
- Write down any countdown or derate message on the dash before it changes
Clearing the code without fixing the cause usually brings it right back, and on emissions systems it can restart derate timers. For the bigger picture, read our guide: DEF warning lights and derate: what diesel drivers need to know.
Engines and sources
Listed by Cummins for: QSB 6.7, QSL 9, QSX 15, QSB 4.5, QSF 3.8 (With SCR), QSG 12. 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: Cummins Tier 4 Fault Codes. Always confirm with Cummins service information (QuickServe) for your engine serial number.
Same SPN, other failure types
Related SCR catalyst and inducement codes
- 3712 SPN 5246 FMI 0
SCR Operator Inducement: reading above normal (most severe) - 3751 SPN 4792 FMI 7
SCR Catalyst System: not responding / out of adjustment - 3235 SPN 4363 FMI 16
SCR Outlet Temperature: reading above normal (moderately severe) - 3231 SPN 4360 FMI 16
SCR Intake Temperature: reading above normal (moderately severe) - 3229 SPN 4360 FMI 0
SCR Intake Temperature: reading above normal (most severe) - 3165 SPN 4363 FMI 0
SCR Outlet Temperature: reading above normal (most severe)
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 3582 mean?
Cummins fault code 3582 is J1939 SPN 4364 FMI 18: Aftertreatment SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency - Data Valid But Below Normal Operating Range - Moderately Severe Level. In plain terms: scr catalyst conversion efficiency: reading below normal (moderately severe).
Can I keep driving with Cummins code 3582?
Usually for a short time, if the engine runs normally and no other warnings are on. Get it diagnosed soon, because many amber codes lead to a derate if ignored. Look at the green, yellow and red examples on this page to judge your situation.
What is the SPN and FMI for Cummins code 3582?
SPN 4364 identifies the part or system (Aftertreatment 1 SCR Conversion Efficiency). FMI 18 describes the type of failure: reading below normal (moderately severe).
What usually causes Cummins code 3582?
The most common causes are: bad or diluted DEF, or not enough DEF being dosed; crystallized or clogged DEF doser; failing NOx sensor (very common).
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