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Product:  TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR
Model:  D10T TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR RJG00987
Configuration: D10T TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR RJG00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY C27 Engine

Troubleshooting
C27 Engines for Track-Type Tractors
Media Number -RENR5090-08 Publication Date -01/12/2014 Date Updated -09/12/2014

   
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Engine Fan Control Solenoid Circuit - Test

SMCS - 5479-038

System Operation Description:

Use this procedure to troubleshoot any suspect problems with the fan control solenoid for the
engine cooling fan.

This procedure covers the following diagnostic codes:

291-05 Engine Cooling Fan Solenoid open circuit

291-06 Engine Cooling Fan Solenoid short to ground

5325-5 Engine Glow Plug #2 : Current Below Normal

5325-6 Engine Glow Plug #2 : Current Above Normal

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) controls the speed of the fan by controlling the current
to the fan control solenoid. The fan control solenoid controls the displacement of the hydraulic
pump that supplies pressurized oil to the fan motor. The fan pump defaults to maximum
pressure and a diagnostic code is generated if the ECM detects an open or a short in the
solenoid circuit.

The engine cooling fan pump pressure sensor provides feedback to the ECM about the
hydraulic oil pressure that is available at the fan pump. The ECM uses the feedback from the
engine cooling fan pump pressure sensor in order to compare the pump pressure to a set of

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maps that are stored in the software of the ECM. The maps are used by the ECM to calculate
the desired fan drive pump pressure. If the fan's actual pump pressure is different from the
calculated pressure, the ECM will vary the current to the engine fan control solenoid in order
to change the pump pressure to the calculated pressure.

The ECM controls the rpm of the engine fan in order to provide the following benefits:

Increased productivity

Noise from the fan is reduced.

Improved fuel economy

Overcooling of the engine is reduced.

The ECM monitors engine coolant temperature and intake manifold air temperature in order to
determine the correct fan rpm. When a system fault is detected, fan rpm is increased. When the
engine is lugging, the fan rpm is reduced in order to reduce the load on the engine.

An override is available with the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). This allows the fan to
be manually changed from the minimum to the maximum possible rpm. If the ECM detects a
problem with the solenoid circuit, a diagnostic code is generated. If the ECM detects a problem
with the solenoid circuit, the current to the solenoid is set to the minimum value.

Illustration 1
Schematic

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Illustration 2 g01113249
P1 ECM connector
(P1-43) Engine fan control solenoid
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(P1-51) Solenoid return

Test Step 1. INSPECT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND WIRING

A. Remove the electrical power from the ECM.

B. Thoroughly inspect the ECM connector J1/P1. Inspect all of the other connectors for the
circuit. Refer to the diagnostic functional test Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors -
Inspect".

C. Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on each of the wires in the ECM connector that are
associated with the circuit.

D. Check the ECM connector (allen head screw) for the proper torque. Refer to the
diagnostic functional test Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".

E. Check the harness and the wiring for abrasion and for pinch points.

Expected Result:

All connectors, pins, and sockets are completely coupled and/or inserted. The harness and
wiring are free of corrosion, of abrasion, and of pinch points.

Results:

OK - The harness and wiring are OK. Proceed to Test Step 2.

Not OK - There is a problem in the connectors and/or wiring.

Repair: Repair the connectors or wiring and/or replace the connectors or wiring. Ensure
that all of the seals are properly in place and ensure that the connectors are completely
coupled.

Verify that the repair eliminates the problem.

STOP

Test Step 2. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC CODES

A. Connect Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector.

B. Restore the electrical power to the ECM.

C. Monitor the active diagnostic code screen on Cat ET. Check and record any active
diagnostic codes.

Note: Wait at least 30 seconds in order for the diagnostic codes to become active.

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D. Determine if the problem is related to an open circuit diagnostic code (05) or a short
circuit diagnostic code (06).

Expected Result:

No diagnostic codes are active.

Results:

OK - No diagnostic codes are active.

Repair: The problem may have been related to a faulty connection in the harness.
Carefully reinspect the connectors and wiring. Refer to the diagnostic functional test
Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".

STOP

Not OK - A short circuit diagnostic code (06) is active at this time. Proceed to Test Step
3.

Not OK - An open circuit diagnostic code (05) is active at this time. Proceed to Test
Step 4.

Test Step 3. DISCONNECT THE CONNECTOR FOR THE FAN CONTROL

SOLENOID IN ORDER TO CREATE AN OPEN CIRCUIT

A. Remove the electrical power from the ECM.

B. Disconnect the connector for the fan control solenoid.

C. Restore the electrical power to the ECM. Wait at least 30 seconds for activation of the
diagnostic codes.

D. Access the "Active Diagnostic Code" screen on Cat ET. Check for an active open circuit
diagnostic code (05) for the fan control solenoid.

E. Remove the electrical power from the ECM.

Expected Result:

An open circuit diagnostic code (05) is now active for the fan control solenoid.

Results:

OK - A short circuit diagnostic code (06) was active before disconnecting the connector.
An open circuit diagnostic code (05) became active after disconnecting the connector.

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Repair: Temporarily connect a new fan control solenoid to the harness, but do not install
the new fan control solenoid. Verify that there are no active diagnostic codes for the
solenoid. If there are no active diagnostic codes for the solenoid, permanently install the
new solenoid. Clear any logged diagnostic codes.

STOP

Not OK - There is a short circuit between the solenoid harness connector and the ECM.
Leave the solenoid connector disconnected. Proceed to Test Step 5.

Test Step 4. CREATE A SHORT AT THE CONNECTOR FOR THE FAN CONTROL
SOLENOID

A. Remove the electrical power from the ECM.

B. Install a jumper wire with Deutsch sockets on each end between terminal 1 (fan control
solenoid) and terminal 2 (solenoid return) on P506. Connect the jumper on the harness
side of the connector.

C. Restore the electrical power to the ECM.

D. Wait at least 30 seconds for activation of the short circuit diagnostic code (06).

Note: Monitor the "Active Diagnostic Codes" screen on Cat ET before installing the
jumper wire and after installing the jumper wire.

E. Remove the jumper wire.

F. Remove the electrical power from the ECM.

Expected Result:

A short circuit diagnostic code (06) is active when the jumper wire is installed. An open circuit
diagnostic code (05) is active when the jumper wire is removed.

Results:

OK - The engine harness and the ECM are OK.

Repair: Temporarily connect a new fan control solenoid to the harness, but do not install
the new fan control solenoid. Verify that there are no active diagnostic codes for the
solenoid. If there are no active diagnostic codes for the solenoid, permanently install the
new solenoid. Clear any logged diagnostic codes.

STOP

Not OK - The open circuit diagnostic code (05) remains active with the jumper in place.
The open circuit is between the ECM and the connector for the fan control solenoid.
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Proceed to Test Step 5.

Test Step 5. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE ECM

A. Disconnect the J1/P1 ECM connector.

B. Remove the wire for the fan control solenoid from P1-43. Install a jumper wire with
Deutsch sockets on each end into P1-43.

C. Remove the wire for the fan control solenoid from P1-51. Install a jumper wire with
Deutsch sockets on each end into P1-51.

a. Reconnect the ECM connector.

b. Restore the electrical power to the ECM. Monitor the "Active Diagnostic Code"
screen on Cat ET. Wait at least 30 seconds for activation of the code.

An open circuit diagnostic code (05) should be active for the fan control solenoid.

D. Check the operation of the ECM by creating a short at the ECM.

a. Install a wire jumper between the jumper wire for the fan control solenoid and the
jumper wire for the solenoid return.

b. Monitor the "Active Diagnostic Code" screen on Cat ET. Wait at least 30 seconds
for activation of the code.

A short circuit diagnostic code (06) should be active when the wire jumper is
installed.

c. Remove the wire jumpers. Reconnect all wires and connectors.

Expected Result:

An open circuit diagnostic code (05) is active when the wire from the fan control solenoid is
removed from the ECM connector. A short circuit diagnostic code (06) is active when the wire
for the fan control solenoid is connected to the solenoid return.

Results:

OK - The ECM is operating properly. The problem is in the wiring between the ECM
and the connector for the fan control solenoid.

Repair: Repair the connectors or wiring and/or replace the connectors or wiring.

STOP

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Not OK - One of the following conditions exists: The open circuit diagnostic code (05)
is not active when the wire for the fan control solenoid is disconnected. The short circuit
diagnostic code (06) is not active when the wire jumper is installed.

Repair: Replace the ECM. Refer to electronic troubleshooting Troubleshooting,

"Replacing the ECM". Verify that the problem is resolved.

STOP

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