
RENR5622 49
Troubleshooting Section
Table 21
Event Code
Description
Conditions wh
ich Generate this Code
System Respon
se
E190 Engine Overspeed Warning The engine rpm is above the trip point
for overspeed.
Thecodeisactiveandthecodeis
logged.
Pr
obable Causes
•
Intake air is combustible.
•
Suddendropofload
Recommended Actions
In
take Air is Combustible
Check for hydrocarbons in the surrounding
at
mosphere. Do not operate the engine in an
environment with hydrocarbons in the surrounding
atmosphere.
Sudden Drop of Load
De
crease the load on the engine gradually.
i02385598
Engine Stalls at Low RPM
SMCS Code: 1000-038; 1901-038
Probable Causes
•
Unit injectors
•
Fuel supply
•
Air shutoff valves (if applicable) or blocked air
supply
•
Low engine idle
•
Accessory equipment
Recommended Actions
Unit Injectors
1. Check for correct installation of the J1/P1 and
J2/P2 connectors for the Electronic Control
Module (ECM). Check for correct installation
of the connectors for the unit injectors. Refer
to Troubleshooting, “Inspecting Electrical
Connectors”.
2. Pe
rform the “Injector Solenoid Test” with the
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) in order to
determine if all of the injector solenoids are being
en
ergized by the ECM.
3. Perform the “Cylinder Cutout Test” with Cat ET
in
order to identify any injectors that might be
misfiring. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Injector
Solenoids” for the proper procedure.
Fuel Sup ply
1
.
C
heck the fuel pressure. Refer to the Systems
Operation/Testing and Adjusting manual for the
correct procedure.
2. Check the fuel lines for the following problems:
restrictions, collapsed lines, and pinched lines. If
p
roblems are found with the fuel lines, repair the
lines and/or replace the lines.
3
.
C
heck the fuel tank for foreign objects which may
block the fuel supply.
NOTICE
D
o not crank the engine continuously for more than
30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two
minutes before cranking the engine again.
4. Prime the fuel system if any of the following
procedures have been performed:
•
Replacement of the fuel filters
•
Service on the low pressure f uel supply circuit
•
Replacement of unit injectors
Note: A sight glass in the fuel supply line is helpful in
diagnosing air in the fuel.
5. Cold weather adversely affects the characteristics
of the fuel. Refer to the applicable Operation and
Maintenance Manual for information on improving
the characteristics of the fuel during cold weather
operation.