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SPN 521049 FMI 31Severity: Critical

SPN 521049 FMI 31: Aftertreatment inducement active due to emissions fault – follow supporting codes

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Aftertreatment inducement active due to emissions fault – follow supporting codes

Code
SPN 521049 FMI 31
Severity
Critical
Applies to
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Can I drive?
Driving suitability is not established by this code alone.

Common Symptoms

  • Derate countdown
  • May end in 5 MPH limit
  • Multiple aftertreatment faults present

Likely Causes

  • Supporting NOx/DEF/DPF faults not repaired
  • Repeated interrupted regens
  • Sensor/wiring issues causing false failures

Common Fixes

  • Pull full fault list and fix the root codes
  • Verify DEF quality/pressure/dosing and NOx sensors
  • Complete regen and verify post-repair road test
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What does SPN 521049 FMI 31 mean?

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Aftertreatment inducement active due to emissions fault – follow supporting codes

Detailed guide for SPN 521049 FMI 31

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This is a “your emissions system is not happy” summary fault that usually comes with several others.\n\nFix the supporting faults, then confirm with a road test so the system can relearn normal behavior.

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SPN 521049 FMI 31 Freightliner Detroit DD13 Descripción de código
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