Cross-Reference Information For Diagnostic Codes
Cross-Reference Information For Diagnostic Codes
Cross-Reference Information For Diagnostic Codes
Table 1
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 g01365757
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.
When the engines 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.
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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