C18 Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines Diagnostic Trouble Code List Caterpillar


Diagnostic Trouble Code List
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1.1. Cross-Reference Information for Diagnostic Codes
2.1. Diagnostic Codes
3.1. Active Diagnostic Codes
4.1. Logged Diagnostic Codes

Cross-Reference Information for Diagnostic Codes

Table 1 is a list of the diagnostic codes for the engine. The diagnostic codes are cross-referenced with the appropriate procedure that can be used to troubleshoot the code.

Further explanations of diagnostic codes are explained after Table 1.

Table 1
Cross-Reference from CID-FMI Code on Cat Data Link to Troubleshooting Procedure    
Code and Description     Procedure    
1-5 Cylinder #1 Injector current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
1-6 Cylinder #1 Injector current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
2-5 Cylinder #2 Injector current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
2-6 Cylinder #2 Injector current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
3-5 Cylinder #3 Injector current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
3-6 Cylinder #3 Injector current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
4-5 Cylinder #4 Injector current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
4-6 Cylinder #4 Injector current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
5-5 Cylinder #5 Injector current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
5-6 Cylinder #5 Injector current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
6-5 Cylinder #6 Injector current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
6-6 Cylinder #6 Injector current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"    
41-3 8 Volt DC Supply voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"    
41-4 8 Volt DC Supply voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"    
91-8 Throttle Position Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period     Troubleshooting, "Speed Control - Test"    
94-3 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
94-4 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
100-3 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
100-4 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
100-10 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor abnormal rate of change     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
110-3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test"    
110-4 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test"    
168-0 Electrical System Voltage high - most severe (3)     Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply - Test"    
168-1 Electrical System Voltage low - most severe (3)     Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply - Test"    
168-2 Electrical System Voltage erratic, intermittent, or incorrect     Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply - Test"    
172-3 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test"    
172-4 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test"    
174-3 Fuel Temperature Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test"    
174-4 Fuel Temperature Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test"    
190-8 Engine Speed Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period     Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test"    
253-2 Personality Module erratic, intermittent, or incorrect     Troubleshooting, "ECM Software - Install"    
261-11 Engine Timing Offset fault     Troubleshooting, "Timing - Calibrate"    
261-13 Engine Timing Calibration calibration required     Troubleshooting, "Timing - Calibrate"    
262-3 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"    
262-4 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"    
267-3 Remote Shutdown Input voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Shutdown (Ground Level) - Test"    
267-4 Remote Shutdown Input voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Shutdown (Ground Level) - Test"    
268-2 Programmed Parameter Fault erratic, intermittent, or incorrect     Troubleshooting, "Configuration Parameters"    
269-3 Sensor Power Supply voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"    
269-4 Sensor Power Supply voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"    
274-3 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
274-4 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
291-5 Engine Cooling Fan Solenoid current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Cooling Fan Control - Test"    
291-6 Engine Cooling Fan Solenoid current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Cooling Fan Control - Test"    
296-9 Transmission Control abnormal update rate     Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link - Test"    
342-8 Secondary Engine Speed Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period     Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test"    
549-2 Throttle Lock Switch erratic, intermittent, or incorrect     Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock - Test"    
588-9 Monitoring System Display abnormal update rate     Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link - Test"    
596-9 Implement Control abnormal update rate     Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link - Test"    
791-5 Compression Brake Low/High Solenoid current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Retarder - Test"    
791-6 Compression Brake Low/High Solenoid current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Retarder - Test"    
792-5 Compression Brake Medium/High Solenoid current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Retarder - Test"    
792-6 Compression Brake Medium/High Solenoid current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Retarder - Test"    
1551-13 Engine Demand Fan System calibration required     Troubleshooting, "Cooling Fan - Calibrate"    
1589-3 Turbocharger Inlet Air Pressure Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
1589-4 Turbocharger Inlet Air Pressure Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
1627-5 Fuel Pump Relay current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Fuel Transfer Pump - Test"    
1627-6 Fuel Pump Relay current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Fuel Transfer Pump - Test"    
1639-2 Machine Security System Module erratic, intermittent, or incorrect     Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link - Test"    
1639-9 Machine Security System Module abnormal update rate     Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link - Test"    
1785-3 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
1785-4 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
1785-10 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor abnormal rate of change     Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"    
2417-5 Ether Injection Control Solenoid current below normal     Troubleshooting, "Starting Aid - Test"    
2417-6 Ether Injection Control Solenoid current above normal     Troubleshooting, "Starting Aid - Test"    
2770-3 Throttle Lock Resume/Decel Switch voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock - Test"    
2770-4 Throttle Lock Resume/Decel Switch voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock - Test"    
2771-3 Throttle Lock Set/Accel Switch voltage above normal     Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock - Test"    
2771-4 Throttle Lock Set/Accel Switch voltage below normal     Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock - Test"    

Diagnostic Codes

Diagnostic codes alert the operator that a problem in the electronic system has been detected. Diagnostic codes are also used by the service technician to identify the nature of the problem. AVSpare Electronic Technician (ET) is a software program that is designed to run on a personal computer. The software can be used by the service technician in order to view the diagnostic code information for an ECM. Diagnostic codes may consist of the component identifier (CID), and the failure mode identifier (FMI).

Component Identifier (CID) - The CID indicates the component that generated the code. For example, the CID number 1 identifies the fuel injector for the number one cylinder.

Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) - The FMI indicates the type of failure.

Refer to Table 1 for a complete list of the diagnostic codes and the appropriate troubleshooting procedure.

Note: Do not confuse diagnostic codes with event codes. Event codes alert the operator that an abnormal operating condition such as low oil pressure or high coolant temperature has been detected. If an event code is active, refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Code List".




Illustration 1g01138880

Example of the typical operating range of a temperature sensor

(1) This area represents the normal operating range of the parameter. The normal output voltage of the sensor is between 0.2 VDC and 4.2 VDC.

(2) In this area, the temperature above 107 °C (225 °F) is higher than normal. The output voltage of the sensor will generate an event code. The sensor does not have an electronic problem.

(3) In these areas, the output voltage of the sensor is too high or too low. The voltage is outside of the normal range. The electronic problem will generate a diagnostic code. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Diagnostic Trouble Code List" for additional information on diagnostic codes.

Note: This graphic is an example. The signal ranges in this graphic are used only as examples.

Active Diagnostic Codes

An active diagnostic code represents a problem with the electronic control system. Correct the problem as soon as possible.

When the engine's ECM generates an active diagnostic code, the "Active Alarm" indicator ("Engine Control Alarm Status" on Cat ET) is activated in order to alert the operator. If the condition that generated the code is momentary, the message disappears from the list of active diagnostic codes. The diagnostic code becomes logged.

Logged Diagnostic Codes

When the ECM generates a diagnostic code, the ECM logs the code in permanent memory. The ECM has an internal diagnostic clock. Each ECM will record the following information when a code is generated:

  • The hour of the first occurrence of the code

  • The hour of the last occurrence of the code

  • The number of occurrences of the code

This information is a valuable indicator for troubleshooting intermittent problems.

A code is cleared from memory when one of the following conditions occur:

  • The service technician manually clears the code.

  • The code does not recur for 100 hours.

  • A new code is logged and there are already ten codes in memory. In this case, the oldest code is cleared.

Some diagnostic codes may be easily triggered. Some diagnostic codes may log occurrences that did not result in complaints. The most likely cause of an intermittent problem is a faulty connection or damaged wiring. The next likely cause is a component failure. The least likely cause is the failure of an electronic module. Diagnostic codes that are logged repeatedly may indicate a problem that needs special investigation.

Note: Always clear logged diagnostic codes after investigating and correcting the problem which generated the code.

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