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SPN 70 — Parking Brake Switch

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J1939 code SPN 70. Below — how the fault is worded at the factory by Ford Trucks, International, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks and ZF AS-Tronic, and what the second half of the code (FMI) means in the standard.

Ford TrucksInternationalMercedes-BenzRenault TrucksZF AS-Tronic

Ford Trucks

Ford Trucks/Ecotorq writes fault numbers in its own format: the code in the table below is a Ford code (hexadecimal, zero-padded), not a J1939 SPN. It matches the standard only where the signal itself is standard, and usually matches the title of this page by digit alone.

FMI 16External temperature HW signal voltage at ADC below normal. FODP code (scan tool): P0070.
FMI 17External temperature HW signal voltage at ADC above normal. FODP code (scan tool): P0070.

International

FMI 2Air Powered Park Brake — The Auto apply portion with the Air Powered Park Brake is not Operating
FMI 7Air Powered Park Brake — Air Powered Park Brake is stuck
FMI 14Air Powered Park Brake — Air Powered Park Brake is stuck; Air Powered Park Brake — The Auto Apply portion with the Air Powered Park Brake is not operating

Mercedes-Benz

FMI 2Park Brake Status Not Plausible (Vehicle Moving)
FMI 13J1939 Park Brake Switch Signal from Source CCVS1, CCVS2 or CCVS3 is missing or not available = SNA (signal not available)
FMI 19J1939 Park Brake Switch Signal from Source CCVS1, CCVS2 or CCVS3 is erractic = undefined value but not SNA

Renault Trucks

FMI 7Parking brake circuit fault. Repair: Check the parking brake. Clear the fault codes. If the fault persists, replace the trailer control module.

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 6Short circuit to positive supply on valve Y6 output (engagement valve).

What FMI means in J1939

SPN 70 FMI 270/2 · 70.2data erratic or intermittent
SPN 70 FMI 670/6 · 70.6current above normal or grounded circuit
SPN 70 FMI 770/7 · 70.7mechanical system not responding
SPN 70 FMI 1370/13 · 70.13calibration out of range
SPN 70 FMI 1470/14 · 70.14manufacturer-specific instructions
SPN 70 FMI 1670/16 · 70.16above normal — moderate severity
SPN 70 FMI 1770/17 · 70.17below normal — low severity
SPN 70 FMI 1970/19 · 70.19error in received network data

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

Part of the brake circuit or ABS/EBS is out of service. The pedal may still feel normal — until the first emergency stop or descent.

Next comes longer stopping distance, a skid on a slick surface, failure on a long downgrade. This is the case where "I will take it slow" does not work.

What to check on the spot

Let the air system build to working pressure and listen for leaks. Don’t drive with faulty brakes.

Nearby: brakes

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