SPN 157
CAUTION
Injector rail pressure
The truck's control module (ECU) reports a fault on: Injector rail pressure.
SPN 157 means a truck control module (ECU) flagged a fault on injector rail pressure, part of the Fuel system on heavy-duty diesel trucks. DERATE rates it CAUTION: drive to a shop today, because the engine may cut power. Part usually replaced: Fuel rail pressure sensor, $120–$450 (aftermarket to dealer) plus 1–2 h labor.
Fuel
Can I keep driving?
Drive to a shop today. The engine may cut power (derate) if the fault stays active.
Part usually replaced
Fuel rail pressure sensor
$120–$450 (aftermarket to dealer)
Labor: 1–2 h
USD, part only. Labor is billed at the shop's hourly rate.
Data: DERATE verified base, updated October 2026
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