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Troubleshooting
C4.2 and C6.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -KENR5342-01 Publication Date -2007/07/01 Date Updated -2007/07/11
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Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical system if a problem is suspected with the 5 volt sensors
or if any one of the diagnostic codes in Table 1 is active or easily repeated.
Table 1
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100-4 Engine Oil voltage below normal for If equipped, the warning light will illuminate.
Pressure Sensor voltage eight seconds. The ECM will set engine oil pressure to a
below normal The engine is running. default value.
460-3 Fuel Pressure The code is logged.
The ECM detects signal
Sensor - After Fuel If equipped, the warning light will illuminate.
voltage that is above
Filter voltage above The ECM flags the fuel pressure as invalid
normal.
normal data.
460-4 Fuel Pressure The code is logged.
The ECM detects signal
Sensor - After Fuel If equipped, the warning light will illuminate.
voltage that is below
Filter voltage below The ECM flags the fuel pressure as invalid
normal.
normal data.
The code is logged.
If equipped, the warning light will illuminate.
1785-3 Intake Manifold The ECM detects signal The ECM will set intake manifold (boost)
Pressure Sensor voltage voltage above normal for pressure to a maximum valid pressure for two
above normal two seconds. seconds. The ECM will then set intake
manifold (boost) pressure to a default value.
1797-3 Fuel Rail The ECM detects signal The code is logged.
Pressure Sensor voltage voltage above normal for If equipped, the warning light will illuminate.
above normal two seconds. The engine will be derated.
1797-4 Fuel Rail The ECM detects signal The code is logged.
Pressure Sensor voltage voltage below normal for If equipped, the warning light will illuminate.
below normal two seconds. The engine will be derated.
The troubleshooting procedures for the diagnostic codes of each pressure sensor are identical. The
Electronic Control Module (ECM) supplies 5.0 ± 0.2 VDC to terminal "A" of each sensor connector.
The sensor return from the ECM connector goes to terminal "B" of each sensor connector. The sensor
supply is output short circuit protected. A short circuit to the battery will not damage the circuit inside
the ECM.
The ECM continuously outputs a pull-up voltage on the circuit for the sensor signal wire. The ECM uses
this pull-up voltage in order to detect an open in the signal circuit. When the ECM detects the presence
of a voltage that is above a threshold on the signal circuit, the ECM will generate an open circuit
diagnostic code (-3) for the sensor.
If the sensor is disconnected at the sensor connector, the presence of pull-up voltage at the sensor
connector indicates that the wires from the sensor connector to the ECM are not open or shorted to
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ground. If the sensor is disconnected at the sensor connector, the absence of pull-up voltage at the sensor
connector indicates an open in the signal wire or a short to ground. If the sensor is disconnected at the
sensor connector and the voltage at the sensor connector is different from pull-up voltage, the signal
wire is shorted to another wire in the harness.
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Illustration 1 g0132
Typical example of the schematic for the sensors
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Illustration 2 g01170309
Typical pressure sensor
(3) Signal
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Illustration 3 g0132
A typical view of the P2 connector (harness side) pin locations.
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Illustration 4 g0134
A typical view of the P2 connector (ECM side) pin locations.
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Illustration 5 g01325579
Typical engine ECM
B. Thoroughly inspect the terminal connections on the P2/J2 ECM connectors. Thoroughly inspect
the connectors for each engine pressure sensor.
D. Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on each of the wires that are associated with the engine pressure
sensors.
E. Check the torque of the allen head screws for the ECM connectors. Refer to service
Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".
F. Check the harness for abrasions and for pinch points from the sensors back to the ECM.
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:
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Repair: Repair the connectors or the harness and/or replace the connectors or the harness. Ensure
that all of the seals are correctly in place and ensure that the connectors are completely
coupled.Verify that the problem is resolved.If applicable, use Caterpillar Electronic Technician
(ET) to perform a "wiggle test".
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D. Measure the voltage between terminals 1 (+5 VDC) and 2 (Return) at each sensor connector on
the engine harness.
Expected Result:
Results:
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A. Connect Cat ET to the service tool connector. Refer to the introduction Troubleshooting,
"Electronic Service Tools".
C. Check for active and/or for logged diagnostic codes on Cat ET. Wait at least 30 seconds so that
any codes may become active. Look for an active diagnostic code for an engine pressure sensor.
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Expected Result:
Results:
Repair: If any of the above codes are logged and the engine is not running properly, refer to
troubleshooting without a diagnostic code Troubleshooting.If the engine is running properly at
this time, there may be an intermittent problem in a harness that is causing the codes to be logged.
Refer to service Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".
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Test Step 4. Disconnect the Suspect Sensor in Order to Create an Open Circuit
B. Disconnect the sensor connector of the sensor with the -4 diagnostic code.
C. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. 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 -3 diagnostic code for
the disconnected sensor.
Expected Result:
Results:
z OK - A -4 diagnostic code was active before you disconnected the sensor. A -3 diagnostic code
became active after the sensor was disconnected. The harness and the ECM are OK. There may be
a problem with the sensor.
Repair: Connect a new sensor to the harness, but do not install the new sensor in the engine.
Verify that there are no active diagnostic codes for the sensor. If there are no active diagnostic
codes for the sensor, permanently install the new sensor. Clear any logged diagnostic codes.Verify
that the problem is resolved.
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z Not OK - A -4 diagnostic code was active before you disconnected the sensor. The -4 diagnostic
code remained after the sensor was disconnected. There is a problem with the harness or the ECM.
Leave the sensor disconnected. Proceed to Test Step 7.
D. Identify the terminal for the suspect sensor signal wire on the ECM connector. Measure the
resistance between the terminal for the suspect sensor signal wire and the remaining terminals on
both ECM connectors.
E. Measure the resistance between the terminal for the suspect sensor signal wire and the engine
ground.
F. Connect the J2/P2 connector. Connect the connectors for the suspect sensor.
Expected Result:
Results:
z Not OK - At least one resistance measurement does not indicate an open circuit.
Repair: Repair the wiring and/or the connector. Replace parts, if necessary.Verify that the
problem is resolved.If applicable, use Cat ET to perform a "wiggle test".
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B. Install a jumper wire with Deutsch sockets on each end between terminals 2 (Sensor return) and 3
(Signal) on the harness connector for the suspect sensor.
Note: Monitor the "Active Diagnostic Codes" screen on Cat ET before installing the jumper wire
and after installing the jumper wire.
D. Observe the "Active Diagnostic Codes" screen on Cat ET. Wait at least 30 seconds so that any
codes may become active. Look for a -04 diagnostic code.
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Expected Result:
A -4 diagnostic code was active when the jumper wire was installed. A -3 diagnostic code became active
when the jumper wire was removed.
Results:
z OK - A -4 diagnostic code was active when the jumper wire was installed. A -3 diagnostic code
became active when the jumper wire was removed. The engine harness and the ECM are OK.
Repair: Temporarily connect a new sensor to the harness, but do not install the new sensor in the
engine. Verify that there are no active diagnostic codes for the sensor. If there are no active
diagnostic codes for the new sensor, permanently install the new sensor. Clear any logged
diagnostic codes.Verify that the problem is resolved.
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z Not OK - A -4 diagnostic code was active when the jumper wire was installed. The -4 code
remained when the jumper wire was removed. There is a problem with the harness or with the
ECM. Proceed to Test Step 7.
b. Remove the signal wire for the suspect sensor from the ECM connector.
c. Remove the return wire for the suspect sensor from the ECM connector.
Note: Disconnecting the return wire from the ECM will generate an open circuit diagnostic
code for all sensors that are connected to the return wire. Ignore the additional codes.
Troubleshoot the original diagnostic code and clear the codes when you are finished.
D. Monitor the "Active Diagnostic Code" screen on Cat ET. Wait at least 30 seconds so that any
codes may become active.
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F. Check the operation of the ECM by creating a short circuit at the ECM:
b. Install a jumper wire between the two terminals for the sensor's signal wire and the sensor's
return wire.
H. Monitor the "Active Diagnostic Code" screen on Cat ET. Wait at least 30 seconds so that any
codes may become active.
A short circuit diagnostic code (-4) should be active when the wire jumper is installed.
J. Remove the jumper wire. Return the wiring to the original configuration.
Expected Result:
A -3 diagnostic code was active when the signal wire was removed from the ECM connector. A -4
diagnostic code became active when the signal wire was connected to the return wire.
Results:
z OK - The ECM is operating properly. There is a problem in the wiring between the ECM and the
sensor connector.
Repair: If the code is only active for one sensor, the problem is most likely in the signal wire for
the sensor. Repair the signal wire and/or the connector. Replace parts, if necessary.Verify that the
problem is resolved.If applicable, use Cat ET to perform a "wiggle test".
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z Not OK - One of the following conditions exists: The -3 diagnostic code is not active when the
signal wire is disconnected. The -4 diagnostic code is not active when the wire jumper is installed.
Repair: Replace the ECM. Refer to service Troubleshooting, "ECM - Replace". Verify that the
problem is resolved.
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