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Troubleshooting Section
Certain diagnostic codes and/or event codes may
cause poor perf
ormance. Use Cat ET to check for
active codes and for logged codes. Troubleshoot any
codes that are present before continuing with this
procedure.
Note: Although a sensor’s signal may be in the
operational
range of the sensor, the signal may
not represent the actual reading. Use Cat ET to
check that the pressures and the temperatures are
fluctuating.
Also check that the values are reasonable
for the conditions that are present.
Cold Mode
1. Use Cat ET to verify that the engine has exited
cold mode. Co
ld mode operation may cause the
engine to run rough and engine power may be
limited.
2. Observe the coolant temperature on the Cat ET
status screen. Verify that the reading is valid.
Throttle Signal
Monitor the
status for “Throttle Position” on Cat ET.
Verify that the status for “Throttle Position” is stable
and that the engine is able to reach high idle speed.
Refer to Tr
oubleshooting, “Speed Control - Test” for
the correct procedure.
Electrica
l Connectors
Check for correct installation of the J1/P1 and J2/P2
connector
s at the Electronic Control Module (ECM).
Also, check for the correct installation of the valve
cover connectors for the injector solenoids. Refer to
Troubles
hooting, “Electrical Connectors - Inspect”.
Unit Injectors
1. Perform the “Injector Solenoid Test” on Cat ET in
order to determine if all of the injector solenoids
are being
energized by the ECM.
2. Perform the “Cylinder Cutout Test” on Cat ET in
order to i
dentify any misfiring cylinder(s). Refer to
Troubleshooting, “Injector Solenoids Circuit - Test”
for more information.
Intake Manifold Pressure
1. Monitor
the status of “Fuel Position”, “Rated Fuel
Limit”, and “FRC Fuel Limit” on Cat ET while
the engine is operating under full load. These
parame
ters should reflect the information below.
Table 11
“Fuel Position” = “Rated Fuel Limit”
and
“Fuel Position” < “FRC Fuel Limit”
If “Fuel Position” equals “Rated Fuel Limit” and
“Fuel Position” is less than “FRC Fuel Limit”, the
electronics are operating correctly. Otherwise,
proceed with the next Step.
2. Monitor the status of “Boost Pressure” and
“Atmospheric Pressure” for normal operation
on Cat ET. When the engine is not running, the
correct value for the intake manifold pressure
sensor is 0 kPa (0 psi).
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
1. Check for an air filter restriction. Clean plugged air
filters or replace plugged air filters. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual for additional
information.
2. Check the air inlet and exhaust system for
restrictions and/or for leaks. Refer to Systems
Operation/Testing and Adjusting, “Air Inlet and
Exhaust System”.
Parameters
If the ECM has been replaced, compare the values
that are on the engine information plate to following
parameters from Cat ET:
•
FRC offset
•
Full Load Setting (FLS)
•
Full Torque Setting (FTS)
Fuel Supply
1. Visually check the fuel level in the fuel tank. Do
not rely on the fuel gauge only. If necessary, add
fuel to the fuel tank. 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
problems are found with the fuel lines, repair the
lines and/or replace the lines.
3. Check the fuel tank for debris or foreign objects
which may block the fuel supply.