This Detroit H bridge battery troubleshooting sheet documents fault code SPN 3464/FMI 3, H-Bridge 1 Circuit Shorted to Battery, on Detroit DD Series engines. The one-page document records the fault definition, monitored parameter and engine reaction for the intake throttle valve driver. It is a concise reference for identifying a short to battery voltage.
Official document details
| Brand | Detroit |
|---|---|
| Model coverage | DD Series diesel engines (DD13, DD15, DD16), EPA 2007 and newer |
| System / Group | DD Series (EPA 2007-Current) / DTCs |
| Fault code | SPN 3464 / FMI 3 |
| Emission tier | EPA10 / GHG14 |
| Publication no. | Detroit Power Service Literature (via TruckFaultCodes.com, © 2017) |
| Pages | 1 |
| File size | 0.2 MB |
| Format | |
| Language | English |
Detroit H bridge battery table of contents
- Fault code identification: SPN 3464, FMI 3
- Fault name: H-Bridge 1 Circuit Shorted to Battery
- Monitored parameter: intake throttle valve
- Dash lamps (MIL, CEL) and 10% derate
- Enabling conditions: key on, engine off
Applicable truck models
This document applies to Detroit DD Series diesel engines certified to EPA10 and GHG14 standards, covering the H-bridge 1 driver circuit for the intake throttle valve. The code sets when that circuit shorts to battery voltage. See Detroit’s official service literature portal for the authoritative Detroit repair procedures.
Who needs this Detroit H bridge battery manual
Technicians who read SPN 3464/FMI 3 will use this sheet to confirm the definition of an H-bridge short to battery before circuit testing. It suits workshop owners logging Detroit intake-throttle faults.
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