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2004.5 Cummins 2146 error code, any truck Techs?

Posted By: 6PKRTSE

2004.5 Cummins 2146 error code, any truck Techs? - 11/09/21 07:58 PM

Truck engine light came, truck started losing power and bucking. Pulled over and had it towed home so I didn't want to hurt anything worse than it was. I haven't opened the hood yet to start diagnosing anything further yet but OBD II scanner gave me a 2146 error code. Where should I start?
Posted By: NITROUSN

Re: 2004.5 Cummins 2146 error code, any truck Techs? - 11/09/21 08:55 PM

That code is sort of generic. It has to do with the ECM, wiring or injector short. How many miles? Is there a programmer on it? If so remove it and run it. I have seen a lot of EDGE programmers fail with similar symptoms.
Posted By: J_BODY

Re: 2004.5 Cummins 2146 error code, any truck Techs? - 11/10/21 01:42 PM

Saw a few valve cover gaskets cause this where they stamped the terminals. Newer gasket they improved it. I’ve also drilled a very small hole through the stamped part and soldered it when parts were not readily available…. I’d also ohm out the injectors while you’re in there. A shorted one will kill voltage to three of them as the driver circuit is separate on 1-3 and 4-6.
Posted By: 6PKRTSE

Re: 2004.5 Cummins 2146 error code, any truck Techs? - 11/22/21 01:07 AM

Thanks for the replies. I have not have time to mess with it yet. I have to go buy a new ohm meter and start from there. I found out both of mine are now junk.
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