Engine Shutdown While Idling
Use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes" for information about event codes.
Note: Some of the following codes may not be applicable for certain applications.
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| Diagnostic Trouble Codes | ||
|---|---|---|
| CDL Code | Description | Comments |
| E1171 (1) | Engine Idle Shutdown Occurred | The engine has been idling for an extended amount of time.
This notification is for the operator. This notification is not a suspected engine problem. The code is logged. |
| E1172 (2) | Engine Idle Shutdown Pending | The engine is preparing to shut down because of an extended "non-working" idle time.
The code is logged. |
| E1172 (3) | Engine Idle Shutdown Pending | The engine is shutting down.
An alarm is activated. The code is logged. |
| E1217 (3) | Delayed Engine Shutdown Override | The "Delayed Engine Shutdown" has been overridden.
The engine will shut down, no troubleshooting required. |
- Extended idle time
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| Troubleshooting Test Steps | Values | Results |
|---|---|---|
1. Engine At Idle Speed A. This condition is normal operation. The engine has been idling for an extended amount of time and the Electronic Control Module (ECM) will shut down the engine. B. The "Engine Idle Shutdown Enable Status" parameter in Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) can be disabled. The amount of time before engine shutdown can then be configured. |
Normal Operation |
Result: This condition is normal operation. Return the unit to service. |
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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