3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Caterpillar


3.0 Troubleshooting without a Diagnostic Code

Usage:

NOTE: Before using this section, be sure that you have:

1. Gathered information about the complaint to adequately describe the symptoms.

2. Verified that the complaint is not due to normal engine operation.

3. Repaired all ACTIVE Diagnostic Codes.

Then, Identify probable causes using the procedure in this section which best describes the symptoms. The narrow the probable causes using:

What happened, and when?Under what conditions?What else occurred?When did the symptoms begin (and what else happened at that time)?
Do they correlate to probable causes?Did they occur at the same time as the symptoms?Are some logged repeatedly?
Are they related to this symptom?Do they have common probable causes?

Finally, test each probable cause using the tests suggested by the procedure. Be sure to check connectors, especially on intermittent problems!

P-301: Engine Will Not Crank

P-302: Engine Cranks But Will Not Start

P-303: Engine Misfires, Runs Rough Or Is Unstable

P-304: Low Power/Poor Or No Response To Throttle

P-305: Cruise Or PTO Does Not Function

P-310: Intermittent Engine Shutdowns

P-311: Intermittent Low Power Or Power Cutouts

P-312: Intermittent Cruise Or PTO Drop-Out

P-320: ECAP/DDT Will Not Communicate With 3176 System

P-321: ECM Will Not Accept Factory Passwords

P-322: Diagnostic/Warning Lamp Is Malfunctioning

Caterpillar Information System:

3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE 2.0 Programming Parameters
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE 1.0 3176 Electronic System Overview
3176 Diesel Truck Engine Electrical System 101-5007 3176 Diesel Truck Engine Electrical System 101-5007
3176 TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION You Do Not Have To Use The Entire Troubleshooting Section To Troubleshoot A Problem. Do The Steps In Sequence:
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Measuring Main Bearing Clearances
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Crankshaft
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Crankshaft Main Bearings
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Piston And Connecting Rod Assemblies
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Spacer Block
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Piston Cooling Jets
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Cylinder Pack
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY Underframe
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE 4.0 Troubleshooting with a Diagnostic Code
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE 5.0 Electronic Subsystem Functional Tests
3176 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE 6.0 Glossary Of Terms
3176 MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING Mechanical Troubleshooting
3176 PERFORMANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Troubleshooting
3176 OEM SYSTEMS Introduction
3176 OEM SYSTEMS 3176 Electronic OEM Interface System
3176 OEM SYSTEMS 1.0 Diagnostic Codes
3176 OEM SYSTEMS 2.0 Troubleshooting OEM Systems With Specific Symptoms.
3176 OEM SYSTEMS 3.0 Electronic Subsystem Functional Tests
3176 OEM SYSTEMS 4.0 Customer Programmable Parameters
BENDIX AIR COMPRESSOR Introduction
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