Cross-Reference Information for Event Codes
Table 1 is a list of the event codes for the engine. The event codes are cross-referenced with the appropriate troubleshooting procedure that can be used to troubleshoot the code.
Event codes are generated when abnormal operating conditions exist. A further explanation of event codes and the engine monitoring system are described after Table 1.
Cross-Reference from Event Code to Troubleshooting Procedure     | |
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Event Code     | Troubleshooting Procedure     |
E017(1) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning     | "Coolant Temperature Is High"     |
E021(2) High Exhaust Temperature Derate     | "Exhaust Temperature Is High"     |
E035(1) Loss of Coolant Flow Warning     | "Coolant Flow - Test"     |
E038(1) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Warning     | "Coolant Temperature Is Low"     |
E072(1) Oil Level Low Mark     | "Oil Pressure is Low"     |
E073(1) High Oil Filter Differential Pressure     | "Oil Pressure is Low"     |
E074(1) Oil Filter Differential Pressure Very High     | "Oil Pressure is Low"     |
E095(1) Fuel Filter Restriction Warning     | "Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Test"     |
E098)1) Engine Pre-lube Override     | "Prelubrication - Test"     |
E100(1) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning     | "Oil Pressure is Low"     |
E101(1) High Crankcase Pressure Warning     | "Crankcase Pressure Is High"     |
E190(1) Engine Overspeed Warning     | "Engine Overspeeds"     |
E272(1) Inlet Air Restriction Warning     | "Inlet Air Is Restricted"     |
E279(1) High Aftercooler Temperature Warning     | "Coolant Temperature Is High"     |
E540(1) Low Engine Oil Refill Tank Level     | The oil level in the makeup tank for the Oil Renewal System (ORS) is low. Add oil to the tank. If an electrical problem is suspected, refer to "Oil Level - Test".     |
E2089 Oil Renewal System Cannot Operate     | "Oil Renewal - Test"     |
Active Event Codes
An active event code represents a problem with engine operation. Correct the problem as soon as possible.
Active event codes are listed in ascending numerical order. The code with the lowest number is listed first.
Illustration 1 is an example of the operating range of a temperature sensor. Do not use the Illustration to troubleshoot temperature sensors.
Illustration 1 | g01138880 |
Example of the typical operating range of a temperature sensor (1) This area represents the normal operating range of the parameter. The normal output voltage of the sensor is between 0.2 VDC and 4.2 VDC. (2) In this area, the temperature above 107 °C (225 °F) is higher than normal. The output voltage of the sensor will generate an event code. The sensor does not have an electronic problem. (3) In these areas, the output voltage of the sensor is too high or too low. The voltage is outside of the normal range. The electronic problem will generate a diagnostic code. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Diagnostic Trouble Codes" for additional information on diagnostic codes. |
Events are represented in two formats. In the first format, the "E" means that the code is an event code. The "XXX" represents a numeric identifier for the event code. Th numeric identifier is followed by a description of the code. If a warning, derate, or a shutdown is applicable, the numeric identifiers are different. Refer to the following example:
- E004 Engine Overspeed Shutdown
In the second format, the "E" means that the code is an event code. The "XXX-X" represents a numeric identifier for the event code. The fourth "X" identifies the event as a warning, derate, or a shutdown. The fourth "X" is followed by a description of the code. Refer to the following example:
- E360-1 Low Oil Pressure Warning
- E360-2 Low Oil Pressure Derate
- E360-3 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
The definition for a warning, derate, and a shutdown are defined below:
Warning - This condition represents a serious problem with engine operation. However, this condition does not require derate or a shutdown.
Derate - For this condition, the engines Electronic Control Module (ECM) reduces the engines power in order to help prevent possible engine damage.
Shutdown - For this condition, the ECM shuts down the engine in order to help prevent possible engine damage.
Logged Event Codes
When the ECM generates an event code, the ECM logs the code in permanent memory. The ECM has an internal diagnostic clock. The ECM will record the following information when an event code is generated:
- The hour of the first occurrence of the code
- The hour of the last occurrence of the code
- The number of occurrences of the code
Logged events are listed in chronological order. The most recent event code is listed first.
This information can be helpful for troubleshooting intermittent problems. Logged codes can also be used to review the performance of the engine.
Clearing Event Codes
A code is cleared from memory when one of the following conditions occur:
- The code does not recur for 100 hours.
- A new code is logged and there are already ten codes in memory. In this case, the oldest code is cleared.
- The service technician manually clears the code.
Always clear logged event codes after investigating and correcting the problem which generated the code.
Troubleshooting
For basic troubleshooting of the engine, perform the following steps in order to diagnose a malfunction:
- Obtain the following information about the complaint:
- The event and the time of the event
- Determine the conditions for the event. The conditions will include the engine rpm and the load.
- Determine if there are any systems that were installed by the dealer or by the customer that could cause the event.
- Determine whether any additional events occurred.
- The event and the time of the event
- Verify that the complaint is not due to normal engine operation. Verify that the complaint is not due to error of the operator.
- Narrow the probable cause. Consider the operator information, the conditions of operation, and the history of the engine.
- Perform a visual inspection. Inspect the following items:
- Fuel supply
- Oil level
- Oil supply
- Wiring
- Connectors
- Fuel supply
Be sure to check the connectors. Checking the connectors is important for problems that are intermittent. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".
If these steps do not resolve the problem, refer to Table 1 for the procedure to troubleshoot the event code.
Trip Points for the Monitoring System
The monitoring system determines the level of action that is taken by the ECM in response to a condition that can damage the engine. When any of these conditions occur, the appropriate event code will be generated.
Table 2 contains the conditions that are monitored and the default trip points for each condition. Each condition has an associated parameter. The settings for each parameter can be viewed with Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). The trip points for some of the parameters may be adjustable with Cat ET.
Trip Points for the Monitoring System     | ||||||||
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Condition     | Action     | Delay Time in Seconds     | Trip Point     | Default State     | ||||
Min | Max | Default     | Min     | Max     | Default     | |||
E017(1) High Engine Coolant Temperatur     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | 5     | N/A     | N/A     | 102 °C (216 °F)     |
On     |
E021(2) High Exhaust Temperature     | Derate     | 1     | 60     | 5     | 500 °C (932 °F)     |
750 °C (1382 °F)     |
800 °C (1472 °F)     |
On     |
E035(1) Loss of Coolant Flow     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | 8     | N/A     | N/A     | Open     | On     |
E038(1) Low Engine Coolant Temperature     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | 5     | N/A     | N/A     | 80 °C (176 °F)     |
On     |
E072(1) Oil Level Low Mark     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | 3     | N/A     | N/A     | Open     | On     |
E073(1) Oil Filter Differential Pressure High     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | 240     | N/A     | N/A     | 69 kPa (10 psi)     |
On     |
E074(1) Oil Filter Differential Pressure Very High     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | 240     | N/A     | N/A     | 200 kPa (29 psi)     |
On     |
E095(1) Fuel Filter Restriction Warning     | Warning     | 1     | 60     | 5     | 70 kPa (10.1528 psi)     |
105 kPa (15 psi)     |
105 kPa (15 psi)     |
On     |
E098(1) Engine Prelube Override     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | On     |
E100(1) Low Engine Oil Pressure     | Warning     | 1     | 15     | 4     | N/A     | N/A     | Map dependent value (2)     | On     |
E101(1) High Crankcase Pressure     | Warning     | 1     | 60     | 3     | 0.5 kPa (.07 psi)     |
6 kPa (0.9 psi)     |
2 kPa (0.3 psi)     |
On     |
E190(1) Engine Overspeed     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | 0     | 1200 rpm     | 2400 rpm     | 2200 rpm     | On     |
E272(1) Inlet Air Restriction     | Warning     | 1     | 60     | 5     | 3 kPa (0.4 psi)     |
7 kPa (1 psi)     |
7 kPa (1 psi)     |
On     |
E279(1) High Aftercooler Temperature     | Warning     | 1     | 60     | 5     | 40 °C (104°F)     |
102 °C (216 °F)     |
102 °C (216 °F)     |
On     |
E540(1) Low Engine Oil Refill Tank Level     | Warning     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | Close     | On     |
E2089 Oil Renewal System Cannot Operate     | The Oil Renewal System is disabled.     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | N/A     | Software dependent     | On     |
( 2 ) | Map dependent value |
Default Conditions for the Monitoring System
Table 3 contains the default conditions that cause an event code to be generated. Table 3 also contains a column that describes the system response when the conditions indicate that an abnormal operating condition exists.
Default Conditions and System Response     | ||
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Event Code     | Conditions which Generate this Code     | System Response     |
E017(1) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning     | The engine coolant temperature is above the trip point temperature for five seconds.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E021(2) High Exhaust Temperature Derate     | The exhaust temperature is above the trip point temperature for five seconds.     | The code is active and the code is logged. The ramp rate of derate is 2 percent per 15 seconds. The maximum derate is 20 percent.     |
E035(1) Loss of Coolant Flow Warning     | The coolant flow switch opens.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E038(1) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Warning     | The coolant temperature is below the trip point temperature for five seconds.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E072(1) Oil Level Low Mark     | The oil level switch opens.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E073(1) Oil Filter Differential Pressure High     | The oil filter differential pressure is above the trip point temperature. The warning for the oil filter differential pressure is determined by subtracting the filtered oil pressure from the unfiltered oil pressure.     |
The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E074(1) Oil Filter Differential Pressure Very High     | ||
E095(1) Fuel Filter Restriction Warning     | The restriction across the fuel filter is greater than the trip point pressure. The fuel filter differential pressure switch opens.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E098(1) Engine Prelube Override     | The engine has started without completing the engine prelubrication.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E100(1) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning     | The engine oil pressure is below a map-dependent value. The oil pressure is below this value for the delay time.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E101(1) High Crankcase Pressure Warning     | Engine crankcase pressure is above trip point pressure for the delay time.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E190(1) Engine Overspeed Warning     | The engine rpm has exceeded the trip point for engine overspeed for the delay time.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E272(1) Inlet Air Restriction Warning     | The inlet air restriction is above the trip point pressure for the delay time.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E279(1) High Aftercooler Temperature Warning     | The aftercooler temperature is above the trip point temperature for the delay time.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E540(1) Low Engine Oil Refill Tank Level     | The low engine oil refill tank level is low.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |
E2089 Oil Renewal System Cannot Operate     | The oil renewal system is not operating.     | The code is active and the code is logged.     |