Caterpillar Engine Ignition Failure, Smooth or Unstable Operation Troubleshooting

 Note: If the fault is intermittent and does not repeat, please refer to the "Intermittent Low Power or Power Cut-off" section. If the fault is continuous and recurring, continue with this procedure.

  (1) Possible Causes. 

1) Diagnostic Codes. 

 2) Electrical Connectors. 

 3) Cold Mode. 

 4) Throttle Signal. 

 5) Injection Drive Pressure. 

 6) Individual Injectors. 

 7) Fuel Supply. 

 8) Intake and Exhaust Systems.

 (2) Recommended Actions. Note: If the fault only occurs under certain operating conditions (high idle, full load, and engine operating temperature, etc.), test the engine under these conditions. Diagnosing and troubleshooting the fault symptoms outside of these conditions can be misleading.

 

  1) Diagnostic Codes. Check the Caterpillar Electronic Technology (Cat ET) for self-diagnostic codes. Before continuing this procedure, troubleshoot and resolve all self-diagnostic codes. 

 2) Electrical Connectors. Check that ECM connectors J1/P1 and J2/P2, as well as the unit injector connectors, are installed correctly. 

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 3) Cold Mode. Use Cat ET to verify that the engine has exited cold mode. Operating in cold mode can cause engine instability and limit engine power. 

4) Throttle Signal. Monitor the throttle signal on Cat ET. Verify that the throttle signal is stable from low idle to high idle. 5) Injection Drive Pressure.

  ① Check the engine oil level. Engine oil supplies the injection drive pressure circuit. The engine oil level must be maintained at the correct level for fuel injection. Note: If oil has been drained from the unit injector hydraulic pump, the pump must be primed. 

 ② If the engine has recently undergone maintenance, there may be air in the injection drive pressure circuit. 

① Fully warm up the engine and operate it under load to purge air from the fuel injection drive pressure circuit.

  ② Compare the actual drive pressure on the CAT ET with the required drive pressure. If the two readings do not exceed 2000 kPa during the fault, the problem is not in the fuel injection drive pressure circuit. ③ Check the seal on the fuel injection drive pressure control valve. If the seal is faulty, replace it and repeat step 

③. ④ Check the wiring harness connected to the fuel injection drive pressure control valve for open circuits and/or short circuits. 

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 ⑤ Measure the coil resistance on the fuel injection drive pressure control valve. If the coil resistance exceeds (10 ± 5) Ω, replace the fuel injection drive pressure control valve. Note: Leaking liquid under pressure, even at the size of a pinhole, can penetrate human tissue, causing serious injury or even death. If liquid sprays into the skin, seek immediate treatment from a doctor familiar with this type of injury.

 Always use a wooden board or cardboard when checking for leaks.

 ⑦ Perform a fuel injection drive pressure overload test using the ET. If the fuel injection drive pressure is low, there may be a leak in the high-pressure fuel supply circuit.

 a. Remove the plug from the fuel injection drive pressure control valve and the unit injector connector. 

 b. Stop the unit injector operation using the ET and/or engine stop switch. 

 c. Remove the valve cover. d. While checking for leaks at the drain port of the unit injector connector and the bridging cylinder block seal, crank the engine. 

 e. Repair any leaks and repeat step ③. 

 f. If the fuel injection drive pressure is still low during cranking, the pump compensator flow controller may be faulty. Replace the pump compensator controller assembly and repeat step ③.

  6) Unit Injector. 

 ① Perform an injector solenoid coil test on a Cat ET to ensure all injector solenoid coils are energized by the ECM. 

  7) Fuel Supply. 

① Check the fuel lines for the following problems: throttling, broken lines, and clamped lines. If a problem is found, repair and/or replace the fuel line. 

 ② Check the fuel tank for foreign objects that could block the fuel supply. 

 ③ When performing any procedure such as replacing the fuel filter, repairing the low-pressure fuel supply circuit, or replacing individual injectors, check the low-pressure fuel supply system for air. 

 ④ Purge air from the low-pressure fuel supply circuit. Note: The sight glass in the low-pressure fuel supply line can help diagnose air in the fuel. 

⑤ Check the fuel quality. If the temperature is below 0°C, check for solidified fuel (waxy substances). 

 ⑥ Check the fuel pressure when starting the engine. If the fuel pressure is low, replace the fuel filter. If the fuel pressure is still low, check the following components: fuel pump, fuel pump coupling, and fuel pressure regulating valve.

 

8) Intake and Exhaust System 

① Check the air filter throttling indicator. Clean or replace any clogged air filters. 

② Check the intake and exhaust systems for blockages and/or leaks.

 ② Perform a cylinder shut-off test on a Cat ET to identify any cylinders that are not firing.

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Troubleshooting Caterpillar Starter Failure

  (1) Possible Causes 

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1) Diagnostic Codes 

2) Event Codes 

 3) ECM Power Supply

 4) Oil Level 

5) Starter Assist Devices 

6) Engine Stop Switch 

7) Engine Speed/Timing 

8) Injection Drive Pressure

 9) Individual Injectors 

10) Fuel Supply

 11) Combustion Fault

 

 (2) Recommended Actions. 

 1) Diagnostic Codes, Event Codes, and ECM Power Supply. Some diagnostic codes and/or event codes can prevent the engine from starting. Connect the Caterpillar Electronics Technology (Cat ET) and check for any current and/or recorded codes. Before continuing this procedure, troubleshoot and resolve any existing codes. Note: If the Cat ET cannot communicate with the ECM, the problem is most likely with the power supply to the ECM; see the "Testing the Power Supply Circuit" section. 

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 2) Oil Level. Check the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary. Note: Engine oil supplies the fuel injection drive pressure circuit. Maintaining the correct engine oil level is necessary for fuel injection.

  3) Starting Assist Devices.

 ① Intake Air Heater. Verify that the intake air heater is set to the ON position. 

 ② Engine Stop Switch (if equipped). The engine stop switch should be in the OFF position. Use the Cat ET to check the status of the stop switch. When parking, the key switch should be turned to the OFF position for at least 15 seconds before restarting the engine.

 

 Note: If the Cat ET cannot communicate with the ECM, the problem is most likely with the power supply to the ECM. Please refer to the "Testing the Power Supply Circuit" section.

 4) Engine Speed/Timing.

 ① Rotate the engine and observe the engine speed on the Cat ET status screen. If the Cat ET displays Or/min, please refer to the "Testing the Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Circuit" section. Note: On the first rotation, the engine status may show an abnormal engine speed signal. Once the ECM can calculate the engine speed from the signal, this information will be replaced by the engine speed. 

 ② Verify that the timing reference gear is installed correctly. If the gear is installed backwards, the engine will not start. Check the alignment between the crankshaft and camshaft drive gears. If necessary, correct the alignment and/or replace the drive gears.

 

 5) Injection Drive Pressure. 

 ① Rotate the engine and monitor the injection drive pressure and the output pressure of the injection drive pressure control valve. If the pressure output is not lower than 6MPa, the high-pressure fuel system is considered to be operating normally. 

 ② If the displayed pressure is higher than the current pressure, disconnect the fuel injection drive pressure sensor and try starting the engine. If the engine starts, refer to the "Testing the Fuel Injection Drive Pressure Sensor" section.

 6) Individual Injectors. Perform an "Injector Solenoid Coil Test" on a Cat ET to determine if all injector solenoid coils are energized by the ECM.

 

 

7) Fuel Supply. 

 ① Visually check the fuel level. Do not rely solely on the fuel gauge. Add fuel if necessary. If the engine runs out of fuel, air must be purged from the fuel system. 

② Check the fuel lines for the following problems: throttling, collapsed, and clamped lines. If any fuel lines are faulty, repair and/or replace them. 

③ Check the fuel tank for foreign objects, which can block the fuel supply. 

 ④ If any of the following procedures have been performed: replacing the fuel filter, repairing the low-pressure fuel supply circuit, or replacing the individual injectors, check for air in the low-pressure fuel supply system. Note: The sight glass in the low-pressure fuel supply line helps diagnose air in the fuel. Note: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starter motor to cool down for 2 minutes before cranking the engine again. 

 

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 ⑤ Bleed the air from the low-pressure fuel supply circuit. 

 

 ⑥ Check the fuel quality. If the temperature is below 0°C, check for solidified fuel (waxy substances). 

 

 ⑦ While cranking the engine, check the fuel pressure after the fuel filter. If the fuel pressure is low, replace the fuel filter. If the fuel pressure is still low, check the following: fuel pump, fuel pump coupling, and fuel pressure regulating valve. 

 

 8) Combustion problems. Check for combustion problems.

Troubleshooting Steps for Caterpillar Electronic Service Tool (Caterpillar Adapter) Not Communicating with ECM

  (1) Possible Causes

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 1) Communication Adapter Configuration 

2) Electrical Connector 

 3) Communication Adapter and/or Cable 

4) Power Supply to Service Tool Connector 

5) Caterpillar Electronic Technology (Cat ET) and Related Hardware 

 6) Power Supply to ECM

 7) Personal Module (Flash File) 8) Caterpillar Automatic Data Transmitter

  (2) Recommended Actions. Start the engine. If the ECM does not communicate with Cat ET after the engine starts, continue with this procedure. If the engine cannot start, refer to the "Rolling Start Engine, but Engine Does Not Start" section. If rolling start is ineffective, refer to the "Engine Cannot Roll Start" section.

 1) Communication Adapter Configuration 1) **On the Cat ET:** ① Select "Preferences" from the "Utilities" menu.

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  ② Confirm that the correct "Communications Interface Device" has been selected. 

③ Verify that the correct communication adapter "Port" has been selected. Note: The most commonly used port is "COM1". 

④ Check if any hardware and communication adapters are using the same port. If any device is set to use the same port, exit or close the software program for that device.

 2) **Electrical Connectors:** Check that ECM connectors J1/P1 and J2/P2 and the service tool connector are installed correctly. 

 3) **Communication Adapter and/or Cable:**

 ① If using Communication Adapter II, confirm that the communication adapter's microprogram language and driver files are up-to-date. If the microprogram language and driver files are incompatible, the communication adapter will not be able to communicate with the Cat ET. 

② Disconnect the communication adapter and cable from the service tool connector. Then reconnect the communication adapter to the service tool connector. 

③ Verify that the cable used between the communication adapter and the service tool connector is correct. 4) Power supply to the service tool connector. Check the battery voltage between terminals A and B of the service tool connector. If the communication adapter is not powered, the display on the communication adapter will be blank.

 5) Caterpillar Electronics Technology (Cat ET) and related hardware. To verify the Cat ET and related hardware are functioning correctly, connect the Cat ET to another engine. If the other engine also experiences the same problem, check the Cat ET and related hardware to determine the cause of the fault.

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6) Power supply to the ECM. Check the power supply to the ECM; see the "Testing the Power Supply Circuit" section. Note: If the ECM does not receive battery voltage, it will not be able to communicate. 

7) Personalization Module (Flash File). Verify that the correct personalization module is correctly installed in the ECM. Note: The personalization module in a new ECM is blank. The engine will not start or communicate until the personalization module is flashed; see the "Flash Programming" section.

  8) Caterpillar Automatic Data Transmitter. For diagnosing and troubleshooting faults in Caterpillar Automatic Data Transmitters, please refer to the "Testing CAT Data Transmission Circuits" section.

 

How to change the differential oil in the hydraulic system of a JCB excavator loader

 AWARNING

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Make the machine safe before getting beneath it. Lower
the attachments to the ground; engage the parking
brake; remove the starter key, disconnect the battery.
1
Park the machine on level ground. Engage the parking
brake.Set the transmission to neutral. Lower the
attachments to the ground. Stop the engine and
remove the starter key.
2
Place a container of suitable size beneath plug B to
catch the oil. Remove the drain plug B and its seal.
Allow oil to drain out. The drain plug is magnetic. Wipe
it clean. (Metallic particlesshould be carefully
removed). Fit drain plug B and its washer. Tighten to
79 Nm (60 Ibf ft).
3
Fill with recommended oil through fill/level hole A.
Clean and refit plug A and its seai. Tighten to 79 Nm
(60 Ibf ft).

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How to replace the hydraulic system of a JCB excavator loader and check the differential oil level.

 AWARNING
Make the machine safe before getting beneath it. Lower
the attachments to the ground; engage the parking
brake; remove the starter key, disconnect the battery.

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ACAUTION
The axle oil level must be checked with the machine
level, otherwise a false indication of the amount of oil in
the axle will be given.

Park the machine on level ground. Engage the parking
brake.Set the transmission to neutral.Lower_the
attachments to the ground. Stop the engine and
remove the starter key.

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2
Clean the area around fill/level plug A, then remove the
plug and its sealing washer. Oil should be level with the
bottom of the hole. Add recommended oil if necessary.
3
Clean and refit the plug and its washer.

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How to replace the suction filter in the hydraulic system of a JCB backhoe loader

 AWARNING
Make the machine safe before getting beneath it. Lower
the attachments to the ground; engage the parking
brake; remove the starter key, disconnect the battery.

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 1
Position the machine on level ground. Roll the loader
shovel forward and rest it on the ground. Retract the
extending dipper if fitted. Close the backhoe bucket.
Swing in the dipper. Lower the boom until the bucket
rests on the ground.Lower the stabilisers to the
ground. Stop the engine. Remove the starter key and
disconnect the battery.

 2
Remove hydraulic tank filler cap.

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 3
Place a container beneath the hydraulic tank to catch
the oil, remove drain plug and drain the hydraulic tank.
Make sure the container is large enough to hold the
tank contents，see
eService Capacities and
Lubricants.

 

 4
Undo clips A and disconnect the hydraulic return pipe.

5
Using a 65mm A/F spanner unscrew suction strainer B
and discard.

6
Fit a new filter assembly B, torque tighten to 15-20 Nm
(11-15 Ibf ft).

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Reconnect suction hose.Make sure the clips A are
positioned 180° apart.

 

 

 

How to replace the filter element in the hydraulic system of a JCB backhoe loader

 AWARNING
Fine jets of hydraulic fluid at high pressure can penetrate
the skin. Do not use your fingers to check for hydraulic
fluid leaks. Do not put your face close to suspected
leaks. Hold a piece of cardboard close to suspected
leaks and then inspect the cardboard for signs of
hydraulic fluid. If hydraulic fluid penetrates your skin, get
medical help immediately.
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1
Position the machine on level ground. Roll the loader
shovel forward and rest it on the ground. Retract the
extending dipper if fitted. Close the backhoe bucket.
Swing in the dipper. Lower the boom until the bucket
rests on the ground. Lower the stabilisers to the
ground. Stop the engine. Remove the starter key.

2
Remove the element assembly
a Remove screws A.Remove the cover plate B and
gasket C
* Note: If gasket C is a rubber type it can be reused provided
it is undamaged.If the gasket is a cork type it must be
discarded and a new gasket fitted on assembly.
bRemove spring D.
c Hold handle E and pull the element assembly from
the hydraulic tank. 

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 3
Remove the element from its canister.
a Hold canister F.
b Hold handle E and rotate the element G 90° anti-
clockwise.
c Pull on handle E, the element G should separate
from its canister F. Discard the old element.
d Remove and discard seal H.
eClean the inside of canister F.
New machines are fitted with a 5 micron filter element which
must be replaced at the first 1oo hour service with a 10
micron filter element.

Fit the new element.
aFit a new seal H.
b Make sure that seal J is fitted in the new element.
c Push the element G into its canister F and rotate the
element 90° to lock it into position. Check that the
element has locked into position by pulling on
handle E.
d Install the element assembly in the hydraulic tank.
* e Fit spring D and gasket C, (see 'Note' at step 2).
fFit cover plate B and tighten screws A to 21 Nm
(15.5 Ibf ft).
g Check oil level and replenish as required through
filler. Fit and tighten the filler cap as described on
previous page.

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