Electrical Power Supply
Electrical Power Supply
Electrical Power Supply
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Product: MARINE ENGINE
Model: C280-12 MARINE ENGINE TSJ
Configuration: C280-12 MARINE TSJ00001-UP
Troubleshooting
C280 Marine and Petroleum Engines
Media Number -UENR0549-03 Publication Date -01/09/2014 Date Updated -12/09/2017
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Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical system if a problem is suspected with the power to the
engines Electronic Control Module (ECM). Use this procedure if any of the diagnostic codes in Table 1 is
active or easily repeated.
Table 1
Diagnostic Codes Table
168-3
Electrical System Voltage : Voltage The code is
Battery Potential / Power Input #1 : Voltage
Above Normal logged.
Above Normal
168-4
Electrical System Voltage : Voltage The code is
Battery Potential / Power Input #1 : Voltage
Below Normal logged.
Below Normal
Illustration 1 g03469657
Schematic for the electrical power supply (primary ECM)
Illustration 2 g03473256
Schematic for the electrical power supply (secondary ECM)
The engine ECM requires the keyswitch to be in the ON position in order to maintain communications with
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET).
Table 2
1. Inspect the Electrical Connectors and Results: The connectors and wiring appear
the Wiring to be OK.
Electrical
A. Turn the main disconnect switch to the connectors Proceed to Test Step 2.
OFF position.
Results: There is a problem in the
B. Thoroughly inspect the ECM connectors. connectors and/or wiring.
Also, thoroughly inspect the other connectors
for the electrical power circuit. Refer to Repair The connectors or wiring and/or
Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - replace the connectors or wiring. Ensure
Inspect" for the proper procedure for that all of the seals are properly in place
inspecting the connectors and the wiring. and ensure that the connectors are coupled.
Verify that the repair eliminated the
problem.
4. Load Test the Battery Load test Result: The battery voltage is low or the
battery did not pass the load test.
A. Load-test the battery. Refer to Systems
Operation and Testing and Adjusting, Repair: Recharge or replace the faulty
"Battery - Test" batteries.
Verify that the repair eliminated the
problem.
B. Restore the electrical power to the ECM. Repair: If voltage is present at the breaker
for the ECM, repair the wire between the
C. Measure the voltage from the wire to the ECM relay breaker for the ECM and the ECM relay .
−Battery terminal. voltage If voltage is not present at the breaker for
the ECM, check the wiring between the
D. Turn the main disconnect switch to the battery and the breaker for the ECM.
OFF position. Verify that the breaker for the ECM is not
tripped and that the breaker for the ECM is
E. Reconnect the wire to terminal 30 of the operating correctly.
ECM relay . Verify that the repair eliminated the
problem.
If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further
assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).
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