
RENR5622 127
Troubleshooting Section
Table 37
Diagnostic Codes Table
Description
Conditions wh
ich Generate this Code
System Respon
se
E098 Engine Prelube Override The engine has started without
completing the engine prelubrication.
MID 0036 - CID 0338 - FMI 05 Pre-lube
Relay open circuit
The engine’s Electronic Control Module
(ECM) detects an open circuit at the
prelube relay.
The ECM detects a short to battery
voltage at the prelube relay.
MID 0036 - CID 0338 - FMI 06 Pre-lube
Relay short
to ground
The engine’s ECM detects a short
circuitatt
he prelube relay.
The code is logged.
The ECM has the ability to automatically lubricate the
engine before cranking. This may increase the life of
certain engine parts by lubricating the parts before
the starting motor is engaged.
The prelubrication system is activated when the
keyswitch is turned to the START position. The
system prevents the starting motor from engaging
while the pump builds pressure in the engine oil
system. After a short period of time, the starting
motor is allowed to engage. The keyswitch must
be left in the START position for the duration of the
prelube cycle in order to ensure that the engine is
properly lubricated before start-up.
The engine will start without proper lubrication. If
the keyswitch is turned to the OFF position from the
START position and then turned back to the START
position the prelube cycle will be bypassed. In order
to record the instances of improper lubrication,
the event code E098 is generated whenever the
prelubrication system is bypassed.
A test on Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)
allows the technician to activate the prelube system.
The test is functional when the engine speed is 0
rpm. The test is accessed by selecting the following
menus on Cat ET:
•
“Diagnostics”
•
“Diagnostic Tests”
•
“Override Parameters”