7452-040

UnclassifiedAir Intake

What This Code Means

The entire screen on the service indicator becomes red; Restriction of the air flowing through the air filter reaches 762 ± 6 mm (30 ± 2.3 inches) H2O; Service indicator has cracks; Service indicator has holes; Service indicator has loose fittings; Service indicator does not reset in three pushes or less; Service indicator plunger does not move when starting the engine

Possible Causes

  • Air cleaner element is dirty
  • Defective service indicator
  • Hole for the service indicator is plugged
  • Using paint, a waterproof cover, or plastic as a protective covering for storage of primary air cleaner elements

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Clean the air cleaner element
  2. 2Do not use paint, a waterproof cover, or plastic as a protective covering
  3. 3Place the primary air cleaner element into a box for storage
  4. 4Replace the air cleaner element
  5. 5Replace the service indicator
  6. 6Wrap the primary air cleaner elements in Volatile Corrosion Inhibited (VCI) paper

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