
RENR9348-01 31
Troubleshooting Section
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Engine Cranks but Will Not
Start
SMCS Code: 1000-035
Probable Causes
•
Diagnostic co
des and event codes
•
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
•
Starting aids (if applicable)
•
Engine shutdo
wn switches
•
Starting motor, solenoid, or starting circuit
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Engine speed/timing
•
Unit injector
•
Fuel supply
•
Combustion
Recommended Actions
Diagnostic Co
des and Event Codes
Certain diagnostic codes and/or event codes may
prevent the en
gine from starting. Connect the
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) and check for
active codes and/or for logged codes. Troubleshoot
any codes tha
t are present before continuing with
this procedure.
Electronic
Control M odule (ECM)
If the ECM is not receiving battery voltage, the ECM
will not ope
rate. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Electrical
Power S upply Circuit - Test”.
Starting Ai
ds (If Applicable)
If cold ambient conditions exist, check operation of
starting ai
ds. Verify that the ether system is operating
correctly. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic
functional test for troubleshooting information.
Engine Shutdown Switches
The engine
shutdown switches must be in the RUN
position in order to start the engine. Use Cat ET to
verify the status of the shutdown switches. When an
engine shu
tdown switch is used to shut down the
engine, electrical power must be removed from the
ECM for at least 15 seconds before restarting the
engine.
Starting Motor, Solenoid, or Starting
Circuit
Remove the starter and visually inspect the pinion of
the starter an
dtheflywheel ring gear for damage.
Testtheoperationofthestartingmotorsolenoid.
Check the cond
ition of the engine wiring for the
starting motor solenoid. Test the operation of the
starting motor.
If necessary, repair the starter or the starter circuit.
Engine Speed
/Timing
1. Crank the engine and observe the engine speed
on the Cat ET s
tatus screen. If Cat ET indicates
zero rpm, refer to Troubleshooting, “Engine
Speed/Timing Sensor Circuit - Test”.
Note: Upon initial cranking, the status for engine
speed may indicate that the engine speed signal is
abnormal. T
his message will be replaced with an
engine speed once the ECM is able to calculate a
speed from the signal.
2. If an engine speed is present, check the sensor
installation. If the sensor is not properly installed,
the ECM may
read engine speed, but the ECM
cannot determine the tooth pattern. The ability for
the ECM to read the tooth pattern is necessary
to determi
ne the cylinder position. Engine speed
is present when engine speed is greater than
50 rpm. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Engine
Speed/Ti
ming Sensor Circuit - Test”.
Unit Injector
1. Ensure that the valve cover connector for the
injectors is fully connected and free of corrosion.
2. Perform the “Injector Solenoid Test” on Cat ET in
order to determine if all of the injector solenoids
are being
energized by the ECM. Refer to
Troubleshooting, “Injector Solenoid Circuit - Test”
for additional information.
Fuel Supply
1. Visuall
y check the fuel level. Do not rely on the fuel
gauge only. If necessary, add fuel. If the engine
has been run out of fuel, it will be necessary
to purge
the air from the fuel system. Refer to
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System
- Prime” for the correct procedure.
2. Check the fuel lines for the following problems:
restrictions, collapsed lines, and pinched lines. If
proble
ms are found with the fuel lines, repair the
lines and/or replace the lines.