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    Shutdown SIS

    Previous Screen

    Product: EXCAVATOR
    Model: 320D EXCAVATOR FAL
    Configuration: 320D & 320D L Excavators FAL00001-UP (MACHINE)
    POWERED BY C6.4 Engine

    Troubleshooting
    C4.2 and C6.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
    Media Number -KENR5342-04 Publication Date -01/10/2007 Date Updated -08/10/2007

    i02849814

    Engine Misfires, Runs Rough or Is Unstable


    SMCS - 1000-035

    The probable root causes are listed in order below:

    ote: If the problem is intermittent and the problem cannot be duplicated, refer to the symptom
    Troubleshooting, "Power Is Intermittently Low or Power Cutout Is Intermittent".

    ote: If the problem only occurs under certain conditions, test the engine under those conditions. Examples
    of certain conditions are high rpm, full load and engine operating temperature. Troubleshooting the
    symptoms under other conditions can give misleading results.

    Probable Causes
     Diagnostic codes

     Throttle signal

     Air intake and exhaust system

     Fuel supply

     Cylinder performance

     Electrical connectors

     Electronic unit injectors

    Recommended Actions
    Diagnostic Codes

    Check for active diagnostic codes and event codes on Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). Troubleshoot
    any active codes before continuing with this procedure.
    ote: If a E390 Fuel Filter Restriction is logged and/or active, replace the fuel filters.

    ote: If a E198 Low Fuel Pressure is logged and/or active, refer to the symptom Troubleshooting, "Fuel
    Pressure Is Low".

    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 the appropriate diagnostic test for your
    application:

     Troubleshooting, "Speed Control (PWM) - Test"

     Troubleshooting, "Speed Control (Switch) - Test"

     Troubleshooting, "Speed Control - Test"

    Air Intake and Exhaust System

    1. Check the air filter restriction indicator, if equipped. Clean plugged air filters or replace plugged air
    filters. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.

    2. Check the air inlet and exhaust system for restrictions and/or leaks. Refer to Systems
    Operation/Testing and Adjusting.

    Fuel Supply

    1. Visually 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.

    2. Ensure that the fuel supply valve (if equipped) is in the full OPEN position.

    Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn
    hazards. High pressure fuel spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to
    follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may cause
    personal injury or death.

    Do not loosen any high pressure fuel lines when the engine is running.
    The high pressure in the fuel lines can cause personal injury or death.
    Wait 60 seconds after the engine has stopped to allow pressure to purge
    before any service or repair is performed on the engine fuel lines.

    3. Check the fuel lines for the following problems: restrictions, collapsed lines, pinched lines and loose
    connections. If problems are found with the low pressure fuel lines, repair the lines and/or replace the
    lines. If the high pressure fuel lines have a leak, the high pressure fuel lines must be replaced. Refer to
    the Disassembly and Assembly manual.

    OTICE
    Do 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 fuel supply circuit

     Replacement of unit injectors

    ote: A sight glass in the low pressure supply line is helpful in diagnosing air in the fuel. Refer to
    Testing and Adjusting.

    5. Check the fuel tank for foreign objects which may block the fuel supply.

    6. Check the fuel filters.

    7. Check the diesel fuel for contamination. Refer to Testing and Adjusting.

    8. Cold weather adversely affects the characteristics of the fuel. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
    Manual for information on improving the characteristics of the fuel during cold weather operation.

    Cylinder Performance

    1. Check the valve lash and reset the valve lash, if necessary. Refer to Testing and Adjusting.

    2. Check for correct installation of the unit injector connectors. Check for correct installation of all other
    applicable connectors. Refer to service Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".

    3. Perform the "Cylinder Cutout Test" on Cat ET in order to identify any injectors that might be
    misfiring.

    4. If Cat ET indicates a problem, remove the electronic unit injector from the suspect cylinder. Refer to
    Disassembly and Assembly.

    5. Perform a compression test. Refer to Testing and Adjusting. Possible causes of low compression are
    shown in the following list:

     Faulty piston

     Faulty piston rings


     Worn cylinder bores

     Worn valves

     Faulty cylinder head gasket

     Damaged cylinder head

    6. Perform all necessary repairs. Ensure that the repairs have eliminated the problem.

    7. Reinstall the electronic unit injectors that were removed.

    Electronic Unit Injectors

    1. Perform the "Injector Solenoid Test" on Cat ET in order to determine if all of the injector solenoids are
    being energized.

    2. Perform the "Cylinder Cutout Test" on Cat ET in order to identify any injectors that might be
    misfiring.

    3. If Cat ET indicates a problem, remove the electronic unit injector from the suspect cylinder and install
    a new electronic unit injector. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly.

    4. Ensure that the repairs have eliminated the problem. If there is still a problem, refer to the circuit test
    Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test".

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