C175 Tier 4 Final Engines for Off-Highway Trucks Caterpillar


Sensor Supply - Test

Usage:

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Use this procedure to troubleshoot a problem with a sensor supply. Also, use this procedure if one of the following diagnostic codes is active or easily repeated.

Table 1
J1939 Code and Description  CDL Code and Description  Comments 
100-21
Engine Oil Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
100-21
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 
101-21
Engine Crankcase Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
101-21
Crankcase Air Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 
108-21
Barometric Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
3528-21
Barometric Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 
678-3
ECU 8 Volts DC Supply : Voltage Above Normal 
41-3
8 Volt DC Supply : Voltage Above Normal 
The code is logged. 
678-4
ECU 8 Volts DC Supply : Voltage Below Normal 
41-4
8 Volt DC Supply : Voltage Below Normal 
The code is logged. 
1208–21
Engine Pre-filter Oil Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
542–21
Engine Pre-filter Oil Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 
3509-3
Sensor Supply Voltage 1 : Voltage Above Normal 
262-3
5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Voltage Above Normal 
All sensors are set to default values.
The code is logged. 
3509-4
Sensor Supply Voltage 1 : Voltage Below Normal 
262-4
5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Voltage Below Normal 
All sensors are set to default values.
The code is logged. 
3510-3
Sensor Supply Voltage 2 : Voltage Above Normal 
2131-3
5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply #2 : Voltage Above Normal 
Engine power may be derated.
The code is logged. 
3510-4
Sensor Supply Voltage 2 : Voltage Below Normal 
2131-4
5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply #2 : Voltage Below Normal 
Engine power may be derated.
The code is logged. 
3511–11
Sensor Supply Voltage 3 : Other Failure Mode 
5067–11
Aftertreatment #1 Sensor Supply #1 : Other Failure Mode 
Engine power may be derated.
The code is logged. 
3512–11
Sensor Supply Voltage 4 : Other Failure Mode 
5068–11
Aftertreatment #1 Sensor Supply #2 : Other Failure Mode 
Engine power may be derated.
The code is logged. 
3513–11
Sensor Supply Voltage 5: Other Failure Mode 
5069–11
Aftertreatment #2 Sensor Supply #1 : Other Failure Mode 
Engine power may be derated.
The code is logged. 
3514–11
Sensor Supply Voltage 6: Other Failure Mode 
5070–11
Aftertreatment #2 Sensor Supply #2 : Other Failure Mode 
Engine power may be derated.
The code is logged. 
3563-21
Engine Intake Manifold #1 Absolute Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
1785-21
Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 
5422–21
Engine Intake Manifold #2 Absolute Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
3031–21
Intake Manifold #2 Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 
5578–21
Engine Fuel Delivery Absolute Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
289–21
Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 
5580-21
Engine Filtered Fuel Delivery Absolute Pressure : Data Drifted Low 
460-21
Fuel Pressure Sensor - After Fuel Filter : Data Drifted Low 
The 5 VDC supply to the sensor has been lost.
The code is logged. 

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) supplies a regulated voltage of 5.0 ± 0.2 VDC to the sensors.

The supply voltage for the sensors is routed from the ECM to terminal 1 of each sensor connector. The sensor return for the sensors is routed from the ECM to terminal 2 of each sensor connector. The ECM provides short circuit protection for the internal power supply. A short circuit to the battery will not damage the internal power supply.

Note: The sensors are not protected from overvoltage. A short from the supply line to the +Battery may damage the sensors. If any of the diagnostic codes are active, a sensor may have been damaged. Repair the sensor supply and check for any active sensor diagnostic codes to determine if a sensor has been damaged.



Illustration 1g06104265
Engine ECM


Illustration 2g06104962
Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Controller


Illustration 3g06104945
Engine ECM with PWM sensors


Illustration 4g03740995
Sensor connector
(1) Sensor supply
(2) Sensor return
(3) Signal

Table 2
Sensor Supply  Sensor Supply ECM Location 
Sensor Supply #1  Sensors on A5:E4 engine ECM J2 connector or A5:E2 aftertreatment controller J2 connector 
Sensor Supply #2  Sensors on A5:E4 engine ECM J1 connector 

Probable Causes

  • Codes

  • Sensor

Recommended Actions

Table 3
Troubleshooting Test Steps  Values  Results 
1. Check for Codes

A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector.

B. Determine if a code is active or logged.
 

Codes
 

Result: A -3 or -4 code is active or logged. Note which ECM is reporting the active code.

Proceed to Test Step 2.

Result: A -21 code is active or logged.

Proceed to Test Step 3. 

2. Check for a Failed Sensor

A. Connect Cat ET.

B. Disconnect a sensor on the affected sensor supply circuit.

C. Use Cat ET to monitor following:

- Codes

D. Connect the affected sensor to the wiring harness.

E. Repeat Step B through Step D for each sensor on the affected sensor supply.
 

Sensor
 

Result: The affected sensor supply active code changed to a logged code when a sensor is unplugged.

Repair: Repair or replace the failed sensor.

Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.

Result: The affected sensor supply active code remains active after all the sensors on the sensor supply circuit have been checked.

Repair: A failed wiring harness has been detected. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.
 

3. Create a Short at the Sensor Connector

A. Turn the keyswitch to OFF.

B. Unplug the sensor from the wiring harness.

C. Install the jumper wire between the following terminals at the sensor connector:

- Terminal 1 (sensor supply) and Terminal 2 (sensor return)

D. Connect Cat ET.

E. Use Cat ET to monitor the following:

- Codes
 

Codes
 

Result: A -4 code became active.

Repair: Perform the following:

1. Remove the sensor.

2. Check the sensor passage for a blockage or obstruction.

3. Check for moisture frozen in the lines.

If blockage is not found, replace the sensor.

Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.

Result: A -4 code did not become active.

Repair: The problem is in the wiring harness from the ECM to the sensor connector. Repair or replace 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).

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