Diagnostic Trouble Codes

SMCS - 1900

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 Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

1-6 Cylinder #1 Injector : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

2-5 Cylinder #2 Injector : Current Below Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

2-6 Cylinder #2 Injector : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

3-5 Cylinder #3 Injector : Current Below Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

3-6 Cylinder #3 Injector : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

4-5 Cylinder #4 Injector : Current Below Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

4-6 Cylinder #4 Injector : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

5-5 Cylinder #5 Injector : Current Below Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"
5-6 Cylinder #5 Injector : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -
Normal Test"

6-5 Cylinder #6 Injector : Current Below Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

6-6 Cylinder #6 Injector : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid -

Normal Test"

41-3 8 Volt DC Supply : Voltage Above Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply -

Normal Test"

41-4 8 Volt DC Supply : Voltage Below Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply -

Normal Test"

42-5 Injector Actuation Valve : Current Troubleshooting, "Injection Actuation

Below Normal Pressure Control Valve - Test"

42-6 Injector Actuation Valve : Current Troubleshooting, "Injection Actuation

Above Normal Pressure Control Valve - Test"

91-8 Throttle Position Sensor : Abnormal Troubleshooting, "Speed Control -

Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period Test"

94-3 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Above Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

94-4 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Below Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

100-3 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Above Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

100-4 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Below Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

100-10 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Abnormal Rate of Change (Analog, Active) - Test"

110-3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Voltage Above Normal (Analog, Passive) - Test"

110-4 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Voltage Below Normal (Analog, Passive) - Test"

164-3 Injector Actuation Pressure : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Above Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

164-4 Injector Actuation Pressure : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Below Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"
 Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power
168-0 Electrical System Voltage : High
Supply - Test"

Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power

168-1 Electrical System Voltage : Low
Supply - Test"

168-2 Electrical System Voltage : Erratic, Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power

Intermittent, or Incorrect Supply - Test"

172-3 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Sensor : Voltage Above Normal (Analog, Passive) - Test"

172-4 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Sensor : Voltage Below Normal (Analog, Passive) - Test"

190-8 Engine Speed Sensor : Abnormal Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing -

Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period Test"

253-2 Personality Module : Erratic, Troubleshooting, "ECM Software -

Intermittent, or Incorrect Install"

Troubleshooting, "Timing -
261-11 Engine Timing Offset fault
Calibrate"

261-13 Engine Timing Calibration : Troubleshooting, "Timing -

Calibration Required Calibrate"

262-3 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply -

Voltage Above Normal Test"

262-4 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply -

Voltage Below Normal Test"

267-3 Remote Shutdown Input : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Shutdown (Ground

Above Normal Level) - Test"

267-4 Remote Shutdown Input : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Shutdown (Ground

Below Normal Level) - Test"

268-2 Programmed Parameter Fault : Erratic, Troubleshooting, "Configuration

Intermittent, or Incorrect Parameters"

269-3 Sensor Power Supply : Voltage Above Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply -

Normal Test"

269-4 Sensor Power Supply : Voltage Below Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply -

Normal Test"

274-3 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Above Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"
274-4 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor : Voltage Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal
Below Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

291-5 Engine Cooling Fan Solenoid : Current Troubleshooting, "Cooling Fan Control
Below Normal - Test"

291-6 Engine Cooling Fan Solenoid : Current Troubleshooting, "Cooling Fan Control
Above Normal - Test"

296-9 Transmission Control : Abnormal Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link -

Update Rate Test"

297-9 All Wheel Drive Control : Abnormal Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link -
Update Rate Test"

342-8 Secondary Engine Speed Sensor :

Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing -
Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or
Test"
Period

549-2 Throttle Lock Switch : Erratic, Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock -

Intermittent, or Incorrect Test"

588-9 Monitoring System Display : Abnormal Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link -

Update Rate Test"

596-9 Implement Control : Abnormal Update Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link -

Rate Test"

617-5 Inlet Air Heater Relay : Current Below Troubleshooting, "Air Inlet Heater -
Normal Test"

617-6 Inlet Air Heater Relay : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Air Inlet Heater -
Normal Test"

1551-13 Engine Demand Fan System : Troubleshooting, "Cooling Fan -

Calibration Required Calibrate"

1589-3 Turbocharger Inlet Air Pressure Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Sensor : Voltage Above Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

1589-4 Turbocharger Inlet Air Pressure Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Sensor : Voltage Below Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

1627-5 Fuel Pump Relay : Current Below Troubleshooting, "Fuel Transfer Pump -
Normal Test"

1627-6 Fuel Pump Relay : Current Above Troubleshooting, "Fuel Transfer Pump -
Normal Test"
 1639-2 Machine Security System Module : Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link -
Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect Test"

1639-9 Machine Security System Module : Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link -

Abnormal Update Rate Test"

1785-3 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Voltage Above Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

1785-4 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Voltage Below Normal (Analog, Active) - Test"

1785-10 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor : Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal

Abnormal Rate of Change (Analog, Active) - Test"

2417-5 Ether Injection Control Solenoid : Troubleshooting, "Starting Aid -

Current Below Normal Test"

2417-6 Ether Injection Control Solenoid : Troubleshooting, "Starting Aid -

Current Above Normal Test"

2770-3 Throttle Lock Resume/Decel Switch : Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock -

Voltage Above Normal Test"

2770-4 Throttle Lock Resume/Decel Switch : Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock -

Voltage Below Normal Test"

2771-3 Throttle Lock Set/Accel Switch : Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock -

Voltage Above Normal Test"

2771-4 Throttle Lock Set/Accel Switch : Troubleshooting, "Throttle Lock -

Voltage Below Normal 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. Caterpillar 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 Codes".

Illustration 1 is an example of the operating range of a sensor.

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Illustration 1

Example of the typical operating range of a sensor

(1) This area represents the normal operating range of the engine parameter.

(2) In these areas, the engine is operating in an unsafe operating range of the monitored parameter. An event
code will be generated for the monitored parameter. The sensor circuit does not have an electronic problem.
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes" for additional information on event codes.
(3) In these areas, the signal from the sensor is outside of the operating range of the sensor. The sensor
circuit has an electronic problem. A diagnostic code will be generated for the sensor circuit.

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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