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SPN 123 — Clutch Actuator Pressure

Safe to driveTo the nearest safe stop

J1939 code SPN 123. Below — how the fault is worded at the factory by Renault Trucks and ZF AS-Tronic, and what the second half of the code (FMI) means in the standard.

Renault Trucks

FMI 0Mechanical fault of the large disengagement solenoid valve. Repair: Run the diagnostic check of the clutch actuator. Check the clutch. Switch the ignition off, switch it on again and repeat the test. If the fault persists, replace the control unit.

ZF AS-Tronic

ZF AS-Tronic uses its own fault numbering: the number in the table below is an internal ZF code, not a J1939 SPN. It matches the title of this page by digit only and means something different.

FMI 0Mechanical fault in valve Y14.

What FMI means in J1939

SPN 123 FMI 0123/0 · 123.0data above normal range (most severe level)

Can I keep driving

Safe to drive. Below — how much time you have and what happens if you keep going.

What happens if you keep driving

Time you have: To the nearest safe stop

The gearbox or clutch has gone into limp mode: some gears may be unavailable and an automated box may stop shifting under load.

The main risk is being left on a climb with no gear and rolling back. Do not take a loaded truck into the hills; reaching level ground and a shop is fine.

That said, the manufacturer flags this code as critical — if in doubt, it is safer to stop and check on the spot.

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