Cummins fault code 153 — Intake Manifold Temperature Sensor Low

This 5-page PDF documents Cummins fault code 153, the intake manifold temperature sensor circuit on the Cummins M11 and N14 CELECT Plus (1995-98) engine platform. Published in the TruckFaultCodes.com fault code library (© 2017), it carries the yellow lamp, PID P105, SPN 105 and FMI 3 and service repair time code 00-090, and lays out the full factory troubleshooting tree.

Cummins fault code 153 document details

Brand Cummins
Model coverage M11 and N14 CELECT Plus (1995-98)
System / group Intake Manifold Temperature Sensor Low Signal — Fault Code 153
Publication reference TruckFaultCodes.com fault code reference (© 2017)
Year / revision 1995-98 platform, TruckFaultCodes.com 2017 edition
Pages 5
File size 0.40 MB
Format PDF
Language English

Document table of contents

  • Fault code identification (PID P105, SPN 105, FMI 3, yellow lamp)
  • Circuit description
  • Component location
  • Shop talk and sensor resistance table
  • Troubleshooting steps

Circuit description and component location

The intake manifold temperature sensor lets the ECM monitor engine intake air temperature for the engine protection system and for timing and fueling control. This FMI 3 code points to a high-signal or open condition in the circuit. On the M11 the intake manifold temperature sensor is on the top rear half of the intake manifold; on the N14 it is on the side of the manifold just above the ECM.

The sensor harness connector pins are flushed with electronic contact cleaner and inspected, and sensor resistance is compared against the table from about 30k to 36k ohms at 0 C down to 600 to 675 ohms at 100 C. All checks are made with a Cummins service tool such as Compulink, Echek or a diagnostic tool, and inactive codes are cleared once the repair is confirmed.

Applicable truck models and engines

This document applies to Cummins M11 and N14 CELECT Plus (1995-98) electronic engines and is filed under the CELECT Plus diagnostic trouble codes group, so it suits on-highway and industrial installations that run these engines. For engine specifications and dealer support, see the official Cummins support site at the Cummins engine support portal. The full PDF is part of the intake manifold temperature sensor circuit chapter of the CELECT Plus fault code series held in the DiagTechPro manuals library.

Who needs this Cummins fault code 153 manual

Truck technicians and workshop owners need this document when a yellow lamp warns of a intake manifold temperature low signal problem on M11 or N14 CELECT Plus engines, so they can follow the factory pin checks, resistance measurements and step-by-step decisions instead of guessing at parts.

The full PDF is available in the DiagTechPro manuals library; a free account is required to download it.

Applies to these truck models

This is the manufacturer document shared across 2 model families. It applies to:

  • Cummins DTCs
  • Cummins M11 CELECT Plus (1995-98)
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