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SPN 1553 — HVAC Blower Motor Speed Control

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J1939 code SPN 1553. Below — how the fault is worded at the factory by International, and what the second half of the code (FMI) means in the standard.

International

FMI 0HVAC Blower Motor Speed Adjustment — HVAC Blower Speed Analog Input reading above normal range
FMI 1HVAC Blower Motor Speed Adjustment — HVAC Blower Speed Analog Input reading below normal range

What FMI means in J1939

SPN 1553 FMI 01553/0 · 1553.0data above normal range (most severe level)
SPN 1553 FMI 11553/1 · 1553.1data below normal range (most severe level)

Can I keep driving

Do not drive. Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so — don’t keep going.

What happens if you keep driving

Time you have: Minutes

The engine is already past its temperature limit. An aluminium head goes fast: first the geometry warps, then the gasket burns through.

Next comes a blown head gasket, a damaged head and, at worst, a cracked block. Shut it down and let it cool — never open the expansion tank cap while hot.

What to check on the spot

Let the engine cool — never open the expansion tank cap while hot. Then check the level and the hoses.

Nearby: cooling

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