3516E Engine for 994K Wheel Loaders Caterpillar

Oil Level Is Low

Usage:

994K MM9

Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot low engine oil level. Also, use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active or logged.

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Table 1
J1939 Code and Description	CDL Code and Description	Comments
98-1 Engine Oil Level : Low - most severe (3)	E171 (3) Low Engine Oil Level	The ECM may derate the engine or shutdown the engine. The code is logged.
98-17 Engine Oil Level : Low - least severe (1)	E171 (1) Low Engine Oil Level	The ECM may derate the engine or shutdown the engine. The code is logged.
98-18 Engine Oil Level : Low - moderate severity (2)	E171 (2) Low Engine Oil Level	The ECM may derate the engine or shutdown the engine. The code is logged.
N/A	E540 (1) Low Engine Oil Refill Tank Level	The oil refill system tank level is low. The code is logged.

The oil pan contains three oil level sensors to monitor the oil level. These three oil level sensors each provide a status to Cat^® Electronic Technician (ET) and a single rolled up status that informs the operator of the action necessary.

The oil renewal system tank contains two oil level sensors (if equipped). Refer to the machine wiring schematic for information for the oil renewal system.

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Illustration 1	g03878671
Oil pan sensors

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Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps	Values	Results
1. Check for Codes A. Connect Cat^® Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector. B. Look for active codes that are associated with the system for the event code.	Codes	Result: An associated code is active. Repair: Troubleshoot any associated codes before continuing with this test. Result: An E540 code is active or logged. Proceed to Test Step 2. Result: An E171 or 98 code is active or logged. Proceed to Test Step 3.
2. Check the Oil Level in the Oil Renewal System Tank	Oil Level	Result: The oil is at the proper level. Proceed to Test Step 3. Result: The oil level is low. Repair: Add engine oil in order to obtain the correct oil renewal system tank level. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 4.
3. Check the Engine Oil Level	Oil Level	Result: The engine oil is at the proper level. Proceed to Test Step 4. Result: The engine oil level is low. Repair: Add engine oil in order to obtain the correct engine oil level. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil" for the recommendations of engine oil. Start the engine. Inspect the exterior of the engine for oil leaks. Repair any oil leaks. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 4.
4. Check the Supply Voltage at the Affected Sensor Connector A. Disconnect the affected oil level sensor at the sensor connector. B. Restore electrical power to the ECM. C. Measure the voltage between the following wiring harness connector terminals for the oil level sensor: - Terminal A (sensor supply) and Terminal B (sensor return) D. Remove electrical power from the ECM.	8.0 ± 0.5 VDC	Result: The voltage measurement is 8.0 ± 0.5 VDC. The supply voltage is reaching the sensor. Proceed to Test Step 5. Result: The voltage measurement is not 8.0 ± 0.5 VDC. Repair: The sensor supply voltage is not reaching the sensor. There is a problem in the circuit for the sensor supply. Repair the wiring harness between the sensor and the ECM. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 5.
5. Short the Signal Wire to Ground on the Affected Sensor and Monitor the Status for "Oil Level" for the Engine or Oil Renewal System A. Fabricate a jumper wire that is long enough to create a short circuit between two terminals at the affected oil level sensor harness connector. Crimp connector pins to each end of the jumper wire. B. Install the jumper wire between the following wiring harness connector terminals for the affected oil level sensor: - Terminal B (sensor return) and Terminal C (sensor signal) C. Connect Cat ET. D. Use Cat ET to monitor the status of the "Oil Level". E. Remove the jumper wire. Connect the harness connector for the oil level sensor.	±8 VDC	Result: The status changes when the jumper wire is installed. Repair: Replace the failed oil level sensor. Verify that the repair eliminated the problem. Result: The status does not change when the jumper wire is installed. Repair: The problem is between the ECM and the sensor connector. Repair the wiring harness. 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).