
174 RENR9348-01
Troubleshooting Section
Calibration Procedures
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Engine Speed/Timing Sen sor -
Calibrate
SMCS Code: 1439-524; 1912-524
System Operation Description:
Use this procedure if a 261-13 Engine Timing
Calibration required is active.
Also use this procedure if any of the following
conditions exist:
•
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has been
replaced.
•
The ECM software has been updated.
•
The front gear group has been serviced.
The ECM has the ability to calibrate the mechanical
differences between the Top Center (TC) of the No. 1
piston and the orientation of the camshaft. The ECM
uses the signal from the primary engine speed/timing
sensor as a control reference that identifies the exact
orientation of the crankshaft. The ECM uses the
signal that is detected from the secondary engine
speed/timing sensor to identify the exact orientation
of the camshaft.
The two signals are then used by the ECM to
calculateatimingoffset.Theoffsetisusedbythe
ECM to calibrate the signal from the secondary
engine speed/timing sensor.
Note: A timing calibration will not increase the
available engine power.
Test Step 1. Check for Active Diagnostic
Codes
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.
B. Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician
(ET) to the service tool connector. Refer to
Troubleshooting, “Electronic Service Tools”.
C. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
D. Check for any active diagnostic codes.
Expected Result:
No active diagnostic codes are present.
Results:
•
OK – No active diagnostic codes are present. If a
timing calibration is necessary due to service to
the ECM or to th
e front gear train, proceed to Test
Step 2.
•
Not OK – 261-13
Engine Timing Calibration
required is the only active diagnostic code that is
present. Proceed to Test Step 2.
•
Not OK – There are active diagnostic codes. A
261-13 is not one of the active diagnostic codes.
Repair: Troubleshoot the active diagnostic codes.
Make the necessary repairs.
STOP.
•
Not OK – A 261-
13 and other active diagnostic
codes are present.
Repair: Make
the necessary repairs in order to
resolve the active diagnostic codes. The 261-13
Engine Timing Calibration required may remain
active whil
e the repairs are made.
Repeat Test Step 1.
Test Step 2. Calibrate the Engine
Speed/Timing Sensor
A. Start the en
gine. Run the engine until the engine
has exited cold mode operation.
B. After the e
ngine has warmed up, access the
“Timing Calibration” screen on Cat ET. Access the
following display screens in order:
•
“Service”
•
“Calibrat
ions”
•
“Timing Calibration”
C. To calibrate the timing to the correct setting, set
the engine speed to 1100 ± 50 rpm and select
“Continue
” on Cat ET. Wait until Cat ET indicates
that the timing is calibrated.
D. Press the
“Continue” button on Cat ET. Wait until
Cat ET indicates that the ECM has calculated the
timing reference.
Note: If Cat ET displays “Calibration Unsuccessful”,
the electronic injection timing has not been calibrated.
Expected Result:
The timin
g calibration was successful.