
RENR9348-01 81
Troubleshooting Section
Possible Performance Effect:
E197-1
•
Engine perform
ance is not affected.
E197-2
•
An engine derate will be initiated.
E197-3
•
The engine will shut down.
Troubleshooting:
A high engine o
il temperature may be caused by the
following problems:
•
Improper engi
ne oil level
•
Faulty engine oil cooler bypass valve
•
Damaged engine oil cooler core
•
Problems with
other engine systems
Test Step 1. Check the Level of the
Engine Oil
Use the engine oil dipstick to check for the correct oil
level. If necessary, add engine oil to the crankcase.
Continue to the next test step.
Test Step 2. I
nspect the Engine Oil Cooler
Bypass Valv
e
Inspect the components of the engine oil cooler
bypass valv
e for damage. Clean the engine oil
cooler bypass valve and clean the bore for the valve.
Ensure that the bypass valve is not stuck in the open
position. R
eplace the components of the bypass
valve, if necessary.
Continue to
the next test step.
Test Step 3. Inspect the Engine Oil Cooler
Core
Check the engine oil cooler core for damage and for
plugging. Clean the engine oil cooler core or replace
the engin
e oil cooler core, if necessary.
Continue to the next test step.
Test Step 4. Check for a Problem with
Other Engine Systems
A. Verify th
at the cooling system is filled to the proper
level. If the coolant level is too low , air will get into
the cooling system. Air in the cooling system will
cause a re
duction in coolant flow.
B. Check the radiator or the heat exchanger for a
restriction to
coolant flow.
a. Check for debris or damage between the fins
of the radiato
r core. Debris between the fins of
the radiator core restricts air flow through the
radiator core.
b. Check internally for debris, dirt, or deposits on
the radiator core. Debris, dirt, or deposits will
restrict the
flow of coolant through the radiator.
C. Check the water temperature regulator. A water
temperature
regulator that does not open, or a
water temperature regulator that only opens part
of the way can c ause overheating.
D. Check the water pump. A water pump with a
damaged impeller does not pump enough coolant.
Remove the w
ater pump and check for damage
to the impeller.
E. If the cooli
ng system for this application is
equipped with a fan, check the operation of the
fan. A fan that is not turning at the correct speed
cancausei
mproper air speed across the radiator
core. The lack of proper air flow across the
radiator core can cause the coolant not to cool to
the proper
temperature differential.
F. Check the cooling system hoses and clamps.
Damaged ho
ses with leaks can normally be seen.
Hoses that have no visual leaks can soften during
operation. The soft areas of the hose can become
kinked or
crushed during operation. These areas
of the hose can restrict the coolant flow. Hoses
become soft and/or get cracks after a period of
time. Th
e inside of a hose can deteriorate, and the
loose particles of the hose can restrict the coolant
flow.
G. If the cooling system for this application is
equipped with an expansion tank, check the shunt
line for
the expansion tank. The shunt line must be
submerged in the expansion tank. A restriction of
the shunt line from the expansion tank to the inlet
of the j
acket water pump will cause a reduction in
water pump efficiency. A reduction in water pump
efficiency will result in low coolant flow.
H. If the cooling system for this application
is equipped with an aftercooler, check the
after
cooler. A restriction of air flow through the air
to air aftercooler can cause overheating. Check
for debris or deposits which would prevent the free
flow of
air through the aftercooler .
I. Check for a restriction in the air inlet system. A
restr
iction of the air that is coming into the engine
can cause high cylinder temperatures. High
cylinder temperatures cause higher than normal
temp
eratures in the cooling system.