10/3/2017 C13 Industrial Engine RRA00001-UP(SEBP4130 - 64) - Documentation

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Product: INDUSTRIAL ENGINE
Model: C13 INDUSTRIAL ENGINE RRA01544
Configuration: C13 Industrial Engine RRA00001-UP

Troubleshooting
C11, C13, C15, and C18 Industrial Engines
Media Number -M0073474-05 Publication Date -01.08.2017 Date Updated -10.08.2017

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Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test

SMCS - 1439-038

Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical system if a problem is suspected with the sensors. Use this
procedure if any of the diagnostic codes in Table 1 are active or easily repeated.

Table 1
Diagnostic Codes Table
CDL Code and Description Comments
94–3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Above Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
94–4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Below Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
100-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Voltage The code is logged.
Above Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
100-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Voltage The code is logged.
Below Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
101-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Crankcase Air Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Above Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
101-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Crankcase Air Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Below Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
274-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Above Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
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274-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Below Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
460-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Fuel Pressure Sensor - After Fuel The code is logged.
Filter : Voltage Above Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
460-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Fuel Pressure Sensor - After Fuel The code is logged.
Filter : Voltage Below Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
1785-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Above Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
1785-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor : The code is logged.
Voltage Below Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
1835-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Auxiliary Pressure Sensor : Voltage The code is logged.
Above Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
1835-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Auxiliary Pressure Sensor : Voltage The code is logged.
Below Normal The value of the parameter is set to a gauge pressure.
1924-3
The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Engine Intake Valve Actuation
The code is logged. The value of the parameter is set to a gauge
System Oil Pressure : Voltage Above
pressure.
Normal
1924-4
The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Engine Intake Valve Actuation
The code is logged. The value of the parameter is set to a gauge
System Oil Pressure : Voltage Below
pressure.
Normal

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Illustration 1 g06164330

Probable Causes
Codes

Short circuit

Open circuit

Supply voltage

Wiring

DPF components

Electrical connectors

Recommended Actions
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

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1. Check for Codes Codes Result: A -3 diagnostic code is active.

A. Establish communication between Cat® Electronic Proceed to Test Step 2.

Technician (ET) and the ECM . Refer to Troubleshooting,
"Electronic Service Tools", if necessary. Result: A -4 diagnostic code is active.

B. Turn the keyswitch to ON. Proceed to Test Step 3.

C. Look for "-3", or "-4" active or logged codes.

Result: A -4 diagnostic code does not

2. Create a Short at the Sensor Connector become active for the suspect sensor.

A. Use a test lamp to create a short between terminal 3 Proceed to Test Step 4.
(signal) and terminal 2 (sensor return) at the sensor
connector. Result: A -4 diagnostic code became
active after creating the short at the
Short
B. Turn the keyswitch to ON. sensor connector. The wiring is OK.
circuit
C. Monitor the diagnostic codes on Cat ET. Check for an Repair: Replace the sensor.
active -4 diagnostic code for the suspect sensor.

D. Turn the keyswitch to OFF. If the problem is not resolved, proceed

to Test Step 3.

Result: A -3 diagnostic code did not

3. Create an Open at the Suspect Sensor Connector
become active after disconnecting the
sensor.
A. Turn the keyswitch to OFF.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
B. Disconnect the sensor connector of the suspect sensor
with the active -4 diagnostic code.
Result: A -3 diagnostic code became
Open
active after disconnecting the sensor.
C. Turn the keyswitch to ON. circuit
The wiring is OK.
D. Monitor the diagnostic codes on Cat ET. Check for an
Repair: Replace the sensor.
active -3 diagnostic code for the suspect sensor.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed
E. Turn the keyswitch to OFF.
to Test Step 4.

4. Check the 5 VDC Supply Voltage at the Sensor 5.0 ± Result: The supply voltage is OK.
Connector 0.2
VDC Repair: Connect the sensor.
A. Turn the keyswitch to ON.
Proceed to Test Step 5
B. Measure the voltage between pin 1 and pin 2 at the
suspect sensor. Result: The supply voltage is NOT
OK. There is a short in the harness to

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the battery.

Repair: Repair the wiring or replace

the harness

If the problem is not resolved, proceed

to Test Step 5.

Result: The wiring failed the Wiggle

Test.

5. Perform the Wiggle Test Repair: There is a problem with the

wiring. Repair the wiring or replace
Carefully following this procedure is the best way to the wiring.
identify the root cause of an intermittent problem.
Result: The wiring passed the Wiggle
A. Turn the keyswitch to ON. Test. The problem may be
intermittent.
B. Use Cat ET to run the "Wiggle Test".
Repair: Inspect the wiring. Refer to
C. Slowly wiggle the wiring and the connectors between Troubleshooting, "Electrical
the P2 connector and the sensor. Pay particular attention to Connectors - Inspect".
Wiring
the wiring near each connector. Be sure to wiggle all the
wiring. If the wiring looks OK, perform the
following procedure.
As you wiggle the wiring look for these problems. 1. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF
1. Loose connectors or damaged connectors position.
2. Moisture on the connectors or the wiring 2. Disconnect the connectors.
3. Damaged that is caused by excessive heat Carefully inspect the terminals for
4. Damage that is caused by chafing proper installation. Make sure that
5. Improper routing of wiring each terminal is clean and dry.
6. Damaged insulation 3. Insert a pin into each socket. Verify
that each socket grips the pin firmly.
Repair any problems.
4. Connect all connectors.

If the problem is not resolved, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further assistance,
your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).

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