• The ISB Cummins Engines depending on application utilize either the VP series or the CP3 Series (Common Rail) injection systems. 5.9-Liter ISB Cummins Engine range from 175HP in the Freightliner, Sterlings, Bus, Yard Tractors, to 325 HP in the Dodge Ram Cummins Engines.
• Cummins Engine Serial Number Location Cummins engine will have the engine serial number on the dataplate; however, the dataplate will be in different locations based on the model of the engine. You can find the location of your dataplate in your owner's manual, but if you haven't held on to the physical copy of the manual, then you can access.
• Does anyone know where to locate the engine Serial number for a cummins ISC 350? A quick glance in the engine bay left me empty handed. Cummins site description was not much help. I have a side radiator so access to the engine is simple.

I found the 4BT Cummins serial number. It’s directly below the coolant housing on the side of the block. May be covered in paint how e.

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Fault Code 111
Electronic Control Module Critical Internal Failure. Bad Intelligent Device or Component.

Fault Code 115
Engine Magnetic Speed/Position Lost Both of Two Signals – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 122
Intake Manifold 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 123
Intake Manifold 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 124
Intake Manifold 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level.

Fault Code 131
Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 132
Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 133
Remote Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 134
Remote Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 135
Engine Oil Rifle Pressure 1 Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 141
Engine Oil Rifle Pressure 1 Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 143
Engine Oil Rifle Pressure – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level.

Fault Code 144
Engine Coolant Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 145
Engine Coolant Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 151
Engine Coolant Temperature – Data Valid But Above Normal Operational Range – Most Severe Level.

Fault Code 153
Intake Manifold 1 Temperature Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 154
Intake Manifold 1 Temperature Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 155
Intake Manifold 1 Temperature – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Most Severe Level.

Fault Code 195-2wire
Coolant Level Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 195-3wire
Coolant Level Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 196-2wire
Coolant Level Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 196-3wire
Coolant Level Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 197
Coolant Level – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level.

Fault Code 221
Barometric Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 222
Barometric Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 234
Engine Crankshaft Speed/Position – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Most Severe Level.

Fault Code 238
Sensor Supply 3 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 239
Sensor Supply 3 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 241
Wheel-Based Vehicle Speed – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 245
Fan Control Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 249
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 252
Engine Oil Level – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 253
Engine Oil Level – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Most Severe Level.

Fault Code 256
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 271
Fuel Pump Pressurizing Assembly 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 272
Fuel Pump Pressurizing Assembly 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 281
Fuel Pump Pressurizing Assembly 1 – Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment.

Fault Code 285
SAE J1939 Multiplexing PGN Timeout Error – Abnormal Update Rate.

Fault Code 286
SAE J1939 Multiplexing Configuration Error – Out of Calibration.

Fault Code 287
SAE J1939 Multiplexed Accelerator Pedal or Lever Sensor System – Received Network Data in Error.

Fault Code 288
SAE J1939 Multiplexing Remote Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor System – Received Network Data in Error.

Fault Code 292
Auxiliary Temperature Sensor Input 1 – Special Instructions

Faulty Code 293
Auxiliary Temperature Sensor Input 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 294
Auxiliary Temperature Sensor Input 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 295
Barometric Pressure – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 296
Auxiliary Pressure Sensor Input 1 – Special Instructions

Fault Code 297
Auxiliary Pressure Sensor Input 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 298
Auxiliary Pressure Sensor Input 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Cummins Ism Engine Serial Number Location

Fault Code 322
Injector Solenoid Driver Cylinder 1 Circuit – Current Below Normal or Open Circuit.

Fault Code 323
Injector Solenoid Driver Cylinder 5 Circuit – Current Below Normal or Open Circuit.

Fault Code 324
Injector Solenoid Driver 3 Circuit – Current Below Normal or Open Circuit.

Fault Code 325
Injector Solenoid Driver Cylinder 6 Circuit – Current Below Normal or Open Circuit.

Fault Code 331
Injector Solenoid Driver Cylinder 2 Circuit – Current Below Normal or Open Circuit.

Fault Code 332
Injector Solenoid Driver Cylinder 4 Circuit – Current Below Normal or Open Circuit.

Fault Code 334
Engine Coolant Temperature – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 343
Engine Coolant Temperature – Data erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 351
Injector Power Supply – Bad Intelligent Device or Component.

Fault Code 352
Sensor Supply 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 386
Sensor Supply 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 415
Engine Oil Rifle Pressure Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Level.

Fault Code 418
Water-In-Fuel Indicator – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range.

Fault Code 427
SAE J1939 Datalink – Abnormal Update Rate.

Fault Code 428
Water-In-Fuel Indicator Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Fault Code 429
Water-In-Fuel Indicator Sensor Circtui – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 431
Acceleration Pedal or Lever Idle Validation Circuit – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 432
Accelerator Pedal or Lever Idle Validation Circuit – Out of Calibration.

Fault Code 435b
Engine Oil Rifle Pressure – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 435cl
Engine Oil Rifle Pressure – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 441
Battery 1 Voltage – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 442
Battery 1 Voltage – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 449b
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range – Most Severe Level

Fault Code 449cl
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range – Most Severe Level

Fault Code 451
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High.

Fault Code 452
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low.

Fault Code 471
Engine Oil Level – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Least Sever Level

Fault Code 488
Intake Manifold 1 Temperature – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 499
Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit – Voltage below normal or shorted to low source.

Fault Code 528
Auxiliary Alternate Torque Validation Switch – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 529
Auxiliary Input/Output 3 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source.

Cummins Isb Engine Serial Number Location Diagram

Fault Code 553b
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid But Above Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 553cl
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 554
Injector Metering Rail 1 Pressure – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 555b
Crankcase Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level.

Fault Code 555cl
Crankcase Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level.

Fault Code 556b
Crankcase Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Most Severe

Fault Code 556cl
Crankcase Pressure – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 559b
Injector Metering rail 1 pressure – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 559cl
Injector Metering Rail 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 584
Starter Relay Driver Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 585
Starter Relay Driver Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 596
Electrical Charging System Voltage – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 597
Electrical Charging System Voltage – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 598
Electrical Charging System Voltage – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating range – Most Severe Level

Fault Code 599
Auxiliary Commanded Dual Output Shutdown – Special Instructions

Fault Code 649
Engine Oil Change Interval – Condition Exists

Fault Code 686
Turbocharger 1 Speed – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 687 Turbocharger 1 Speed – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 688
Engine Oil Level – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Most Severe Level

Fault Code 689
Engine Crankshaft Speed/Position – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 691
Turbocharger 1 Compressor Inlet Temperature Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to Low

Fault Code 692
Turbocharger 1 Compressor Inlet Temperature Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low

Fault Code 698
ECM Internal Temperature Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source.

Fault Code 731
Engine Speed/Position Camshaft and Crankshaft Misalignment – Mechanical System Not Responding or Out of Adjustment

Fault Code 778
Engine Camshaft Speed/ Position – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 784
Adaptive Cruise Control Mode – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 1117
Power Supply Lost With Ignition On – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 1239
Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 2 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 1241
Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 2 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 1242
Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 and 2 – Data Erratic Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 1663
Catalyst Inlet Temperature Sensor Swapped with Outlet – Condition Exists

Fault Code 1664
Catalyst Missing – Condition Exists

Fault Code 1665
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 1666
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High

Fault Code 1667
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 1 – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 1674
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 1675
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 1676
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 1691
Catalyst Efficiency – Out of Calibration

Fault Code 1695
Sensor Supply 5 – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 1843
Crankcase Pressure Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 1844
Crankcase Pressure Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 1866
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Delta Pressure – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 1876
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 3 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 1877 Aftertreatment Exhaust gas Temperature 3 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 1878
Aftertreatment Exhaust gas temperature 3 – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 1879
Aftertreatment Pariculate Filter Differential Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 1881
Aftertreatment Pariculate Filter Differential Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 1883
Aftertreatmment Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Sensor – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect.

Fault Code 1896
EGR Valve Controller – Out of Calibration

Fault Code 1899
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Delta Pressure – Data Valid But Below Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe.

Fault Code 1911b
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 1911cl
Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range – Most Severe Level

Fault Code 1921
Aftertreatment Diesel particulate Filter Differential Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 1938
ECU Power Output Supply Voltage 1 – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 1942
Crankcase Pressure – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 1943
Ambient Air Density – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Lease Severe Level

Fault Code 1962
VGT Actuator Driver Over Temperature (Calculated) – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Least Severe Level

Fault Code 1966
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 1 – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 1968
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 1969
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Most Severe

Fault Code 1972
Exhaust Gas Temperature 3 – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 1973
Exhaust Gas Temperature 3 – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Most Severe Level

Fault Code 1974
Crankcase Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Least Severe Level

Fault Code 1981
Aftertreatment Particulate Filter Differential Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range – Least Severe Level.

Fault Code 1993
Aftertreatment Particulate Trap Missing – Condition Exists

Fault Code 2182
Engine Brake Actuator Driver 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 2183
Engine Brake Actuator Circuit 1 – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2186
Sensor Supply 4 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2185
Auxiliary Equipment Sensor Input 3 Engine Protection Critical – Special Instructions

Fault Code 2198
VGT Actuator Driver Circuit – Root Cause Not Known

Fault Code 2249
Injector Metering Rail 1 Pressure – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe

Fault Code 2265
Electric Lift Pump for Engine Fuel Supply Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 2272
EGR Valve Position Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2273
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Delta Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High

Fault Code 2274
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Delta Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low

Fault Code 2288
Turbocharger 1 Speed – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Least Severe Level

Fault Code 2311
Electronic Fuel Injection Control Valve Circuit – Condition Exists

Fault Code 2321
Engine Crankshaft Speed/Position – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 2322
Engine Camshaft Speed/Position Sensor – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 2345
Turbocharger 1 Speed – Abnormal Rate of Change

Fault Code 2346
Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature (Calculated) – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Ranges – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 2347
Turbocharger Compressor Outlet Temperature (Calculated) – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Ranges – Least Severe

Fault Code 2349
EGR Valve Control Circuit – Current Below Normal or Open Circuit

Fault Code 2351
EGR Valve Control Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2357
EGR Valve Control Circuit – Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment

Fault Code 2359
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Differential Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Range

Fault Code 2363
Engine Brake Actuator Driver Output 2 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2367
Engine Brake Actuator Driver Output 2 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 2373
Exhaust Gas Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 2374
Exhaust Gas Pressure Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2375
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to high Source

Fault Code 2376
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2377
Fan Control Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 2387
Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) Actuator Driver Circuit (Motor) – Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment

Fault Code 2448
Coolant Level – Data Valid but Below Normal Operational Range – Least Severe Level

Fault Code 2449
VGT Actuator Controller – Out of Calibration

Fault Code 2451
Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature (calculated) – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 2554
Exhaust Gas Pressure – Data erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 2555
Intake Air Heater 1 Circuit – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to High Source

Fault Code 2556
Intake Air Heater 1 Circuit – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2557
Auxiliary PWM Driver 1 – Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to high Source

Fault Code 2558
Auxiliary PWM Driver 1 – Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to Low Source

Fault Code 2634
VGT Actuator Controller – Bad Intelligent Device or Component

Fault Code 2637
Catalyst Face Plugged – Root Cause Not Known

Fault Code 2638
Catalyst Efficiency – Out of Calibration

Fault Code 2639
Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operating Ranges

Fault Code 2646
Engine Coolant Temperature – Condition Exists

Fault Code 2728
Aftertreatment Fuel Injector 1 – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 2742
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range – Least Severe Level

Fault Code 2473
Aftertreatment Exhaust Gas Temperature 2 – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 2754
Engine Particulate Filter Inlet Pressure – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 2765
Engine Injector Bank 1 Barcodes – Out of Calibration

Fault Code 2777
Particulate Trap Active Regeneration Inhibited Due to Permit Switch – Condition Exists

Fault Code 2778
Aftertreatment Fuel Rate – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 2813
EGR Valve Control – Special Instructions

Fault Code 2962
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Moderately Severe Level

Fault Code 2963
Engine Coolant Temperature – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Least Severe Level

Fault Code 2964
Intake Manifold 1 Temperature – Data Valid but Above Normal Operational Range – Least Severe Level

Fault Code 2973
Intake Manifold 1 Pressure – Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect

Fault Code 3616
Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) Actuator Position – Special Instructions

Fault Code 3738
Air Supply Actuator – Data Valid but Below Normal Operating Range – Moderately Severe Level

Engine serial numbers are specific numbers assigned to every individual engine. No engine that exists has the same serial number as another engine. If you know you engine serial number, you can find out the exact parts your engine was built with when it was first made.

At Swift, we will help you to know about the diesel engine serial number

Many times it is also tough to know about the ESN, but we will also help you out about the same.

Locating the caterpillar engine serial number location

Most of the engine serial numbers can also be seen just on the dataplate. It is nothing but a particular engine type that is at various places as per the model. Moreover, Caterpillar is also a constant and at the Caterpillar engine and locates at driver’s side of the valve cover.

Identifying the Caterpillar engine serial number

All of the Caterpillar ESN’s contain the same format usually. It all starts with the letter prefix or three number that follows seven digits in all. Prefix also corresponds directly to a specific model and make. Say, for instance, you will also see the prefix like 1LW, 2WS, 5DS, 5EK, and 6TS and also shows that engine is 3406E. For the general prefix, people can even mention the engine through prefix instead of the model. It is true that 6NZ is the most put to use standard prefix for the single turbo C15. Some prefix also includes repute. Say, for example, C15 having the prefix MBN is called a Bridge Motor because it is also a bridge engine right from machine C15 to the electronic C15 ACERT and moreover it is also under critiques.

Check the Caterpillar ESN prefix through the model names

3406:

• 92U

3406B:

• 2EK
• 3ZJ
• 4CK
• 4MG
• 5KJ
• 7FB
• 8TC

3406C:

• 3ZJ
• 4CK
• 5KJ
• 8PN

3406E:

• 1LW
• 2WS
• 5DS
• 5EK
• 6TS

C7:

• KAL
• C7S

C12:

• 1YN
• 2KS
• 8YF
• 9NS
• 9SM
• CPD
• GEP
• MBL
• TME

C15 and C15 ACERT:

• 6NZ
• 9NZ
• B5R
• BXS
• EGH
• JEP
• KRA
• MBN
• MXS
• NXS
• RKS
• SDP
• TRB

C16:

• 7CZ

Locating Cummins Engine Serial Number

Cummins engine also involves the engine serial number at a data plate, and moreover, the data plate can also be as unique places that are at the base of the model of engine. The complete placing of data plate for the engine can also be for owner’s manual. If in case you lost physical owner’s manual but have the access for Cummins Quickserve then you can even notice the digital copy of the owner’s manual.

If there is no such owner’s manual and having access is difficult, then there are some places for the data plate at some of the well-known engine models.

• Cummins ISB: it is also the rocker cover or locates at the side of the gear housing
• Cummins ISC and ISL: It also situates at the top of gear housing
• Cummins ISM: it is a kind of rocker house that is generally at the fuel pump parts of the engine
• Cummins ISX: it locates at the rock lever cover area
• Cummins QSK45 and QSK60: it is usually found at the engine block

Unable to find the dataplate or don’t see your engine model listed? It’s okay. Cummins also stamps the engine serial number into the passenger side of the engine block for all models.

Identifying Cummins Engine Serial Number

Cummins engine also appears as the classic serial number as compared to the Caterpillar ESNs. It is moreover eight digit and also composes just of numbers. It also goes in the number sequence according to engine part. You will not find the proper models regarding the same.

Cummins engines also have something different called as the CPL, and it stands for “Critical Parts List.” It is a list that shows critical parts of the engine. You will notice very less CPL as a contrast with the ESN according to multiple generators having the same CPL’s.

Detroit Diesel Engine Serial Number Location

While it comes to ESN placement, Detroit engine is inconsistent to consider. Though you may notice that ESN are generally consistent with any model; but it is not the case, always. Well, you don’t need to worry if you are not able to find from the ones mentioned below.

• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 53: It locates at the upper rear corner that you see at right side for any block.
• Detroit Diesel Series V53: It is imprinted at topright corner that can locate at the front of the block.
• Detroit Diesel Series 60: It inscribes at the option plate with the information mentioned at the left part of the valve cover
• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 71: It mentions at the option level that you can check as an attachment to the valve cover
• Detroit Diesel Series V71: It inscribes inside the block located on either side, upper front corner of the left side or upper rear corner of the right side.
• Detroit Diesel Series V92: It is mentioned on the front part that you can locate at upper front or the upper rear corners.
• Detroit Diesel Series 149: It is inscribed at the rocker cover rail that you can find at the rear side.

Detroit Diesel Engine Serial Number Identification

Well, the format of Detroit engines is entirely consistent as in contrast with the location. But, at times, it does get complex. To make this guide easier, we have listed specific factors to consider.

• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 53: The ESN’s will start off with the “04D,” and you can also locate them below the model number that starts with “504”.
• Detroit Diesel Series V53: starts with the “06D” and the model number can begin with “506”.
• Detroit Diesel Series 60: You can locate the ESN beginning with “06R,”and the model numbers can start with “606”.
• Detroit Diesel Series Inline 71: You can locate the ESN starting with “06A,”and it will be mentioned close to model numbers that start with “106”.
• Detroit Diesel Series V71: You can check the ESN starting off with the “08VA,” and the model numbers start with “708”.
• Detroit Diesel Series V92: You can notice the ESN starting with the figures “08F” and model numbers are imprinted starting with “808”.
• Detroit Diesel Series 149: You can find the ESN’s beginning with the “12E” and the model numbers are inscribed that begins with “912”.

Navistar Engine Serial Number Location

Engine serial number for Navistar engines inscribes as stamped on the pad and it locates on the block. In case of Navistar engines, location is easy to notice. For any engines that were created before the year 2000, the pad is inscribed on the left side ofthe block and just below the parting line. For all the engines built after 2000, the pad can locate on right part of the block, and it is mentioned between the oil cooler and at the top of the block.

For many of the Navistar engines manufactured after the year 1993, you will also require only the engine serial number in that case. You will also need the engine model, year of that model, rating of horsepower, rating of the torque that locates on the emission label. The emission label inscribes at the top of rocker cover or just the intake.

Navistar Engine Serial Number Identification

Navistar engines are very likely to the most instructive among all the ESN’s for the majority of the OEM’s. It also includes a particular format that inscribes the model of engine, the configuration application, country of origin, and the unit number of the engine.

• The first three (or four) numbers specify the model of the engine, say, for instance, “570H” or “466”.
• The letter inscribed just after the model of engine; specifies the configuration; “B” is meant for turbo JWAC, “D” denotes naturally aspirated, “G” represents the turbo air to air, “H” stands for HEUI, and “T” denotes the turbo engines.
• Another number and letter combination represents the application; “A2” means the service vehicle and “M2” denotes the truck.
• The next letter will be the same for all, and is a “U,” which indicates that the country of origin is the United States.
• The last seven digits represent the unit number, an essential part that is to be distinct for every engine.

The Importance Of Diesel Engine Serial Numbers

Much before the electric cars came up; heavy-duty diesel engines were built first. All such engines were not similar to mass-produced automotive vehicle engines. You could not find the standard Make-Model-Year method that provides all the engines with identical model name and identical parts. Well, all such information was special; every individual engine was unique once it came down from the conveyor belt.

The manufacturers never worried about all such information at the time of repairing and ordering different parts. Because of the lack of forethought, discovering the elements that appropriately fit in the engine can be more complicated. Engine serial numbers are crucial because it is the best method to locate the accurate parts an equipment was manufactured with. Generally, if you are purchasing the single part that inscribes the part number off the old part will also work. Well, if you wish to get the engine rebuilt kit, then the engine serial number is vital. It can also be immoderate, but when it comes to the expensive kit with numerous parts, then we need to ensure that you get the best product. So, make sure to furnish your engine serial number whenever you make use of our online quoting tool or while contacting us.

While contacting us to order the parts, we also find some people who desire to provide us VIN’s (Vehicle Identification Numbers) instead of the Engine Serial Numbers. Unfortunately, a VIN is entirely distinct from the ESN. We can also find some VIN’s to note the coordinating ESN’s, but it is not at all guaranteed as per your equipment.

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