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SPN 411 FMI 2 — EGR differential pressure data erratic
EGR flow control is unreliable; smoke and mild derate. Severity is rated warning with a amber lamp, shown on some service tools as SPN 411 FMI 2.
Written and reviewed by Christopher Scott Sneed, 30+ year diesel technician, founder of TruckCommanderPro.com.
What this code means
SPN 411 identifies the parameter the control module is monitoring — egr differential pressure data erratic. FMI 2 is the failure mode the module logged against it. Both numbers matter: the same SPN with a different FMI is a different repair.
Symptoms you will see
EGR flow control is unreliable; smoke and mild derate.
Common causes
- Plugged EGR pressure tubes
- Sooted delta-P sensor
- Exhaust leak at the EGR tube
What to test first
- Remove and clear both delta-P tubes
- Check the sensor for soot packing
- Look for leaks at the EGR tube joints
Work the list in order and record the readings. Confirm the fault with live data before any part is ordered — a code names a circuit, never a failed component.
Is the truck safe to drive?
Generally safe to finish the trip
Common mistakes on this code
- Replacing the sensor named in the SPN before checking its wiring, connector and ground.
- Clearing the code and handing the truck back without reproducing the operating condition that set it.
- Reading one code out of a set instead of finding which fault occurred first.
When to get professional diagnosis
Get a shop involved when the fault comes with a red lamp or a shutdown timer, when the checks above all pass and the code returns, or when the repair needs an aftertreatment service tool, a forced regen, or engine internals. Nothing on this page is a substitute for OEM service literature or a qualified technician on the truck.
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