The Detroit ABS gear selection troubleshooting sheet documents Detroit fault code SPN 1243 FMI 14, which sets when an ABS fault restricts automatic gear selection functionality. This 2-page PDF belongs to the Detroit DD Series (EPA 2007-Current) DTC library and guides a technician through the confirmation and repair sequence for the code. It is drawn from Detroit Power Service Literature and republished by TruckFaultCodes.com (2017).
After connecting the diesel diagnostic tool, the procedure checks for CPC4 battery-voltage faults (SPN 168) and Controller Area Network line faults (SPN 625), confirms the parameter configuration if the CPC4 was reprogrammed, then powers the modules down for five minutes and retests to see whether the code remains active.
Detroit ABS gear selection document details
| Brand | Detroit |
| Model coverage | DD Series (EPA 2007-Current) |
| System / Group | Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) |
| Fault code | SPN 1243 FMI 14 |
| Source | Detroit Power Service Literature |
| Pages | 2 |
| File size | 0.2 MB |
| Format | |
| Language | English |
Document table of contents
- Connect the diesel diagnostic tool
- Multiple-code check — CPC4 battery voltage (SPN 168)
- Controller Area Network (CAN) line faults (SPN 625)
- CPC4 reprogramming and parameter configuration
- Power-down and retest procedure
Applicable truck models
This fault code troubleshooting procedure applies to Detroit DD Series engines built to EPA 2007 and later emissions standards, covering GHG14 (2014) configurations within the DD Series DTC set. Use it alongside a diesel diagnostic tool such as DiagnosticLink or ServiceLink to read live data and confirm the code before any parts are replaced. For engine coverage and official service resources, visit the Detroit Diesel official website.
Who needs this Detroit ABS gear selection manual
Fleet technicians, mobile diesel mechanics and workshop owners rely on this reference before opening the SPN 1243 FMI 14 code with a scan tool. Following the documented sequence avoids replacing good parts and clarifies whether the concern lies in wiring, a sensor, or a mechanical component.
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