3500B Industrial Engines Caterpillar


Injector Solenoids

Usage:

3508B BPX
System Operation Description:

The engine uses Electronic Unit Injectors that are mechanically actuated and electronically energized. The Electronic Control Module (ECM) sends a 105 volt pulse to each injector solenoid. The pulse is sent at the proper time and at the correct duration for a given engine load and speed. If a diagnostic is detected in the solenoid circuit, the ECM will disable that solenoid circuit. The ECM keeps the solenoid circuit disabled for 10 revolutions of the crankshaft. The ECM then tries to fire the injector. If the diagnostic is still present, the ECM will disable the circuit for another 10 revolutions of the crankshaft. This sequence of events will be repeated indefinitely until the problem is corrected.

The 105 volt pulse can be individually cut out to aid in troubleshooting misfire problems by using the Electronic Technician (ET). The solenoid is mounted on top of the fuel injector body.

Test Step 1. Check the Electrical Connectors and the Wiring.

  1. Turn the Battery switch for the ECM to the OFF position.

  1. Turn the breaker at the battery to the OFF position.

  1. Thoroughly inspect the ECM connector J2/P2. Inspect all of the other connectors. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Inspecting Electrical Connectors" for details.

  1. Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on each of the wires in the ECM connector that are associated with the circuit.

  1. Check the ECM connector (allen head screw) for the proper torque of 6.0 N·m (55 lb in).

  1. Check the customer connector (allen head screw) for the proper torque of 2.25 ± 0.25 N·m (20 ± 2 lb in).

  1. Check the harness and the wiring for abrasion and pinch points.

Expected Result:

All connectors, pins, and sockets are completely coupled and/or inserted, and the harness and wiring should be free of corrosion, abrasion or pinch points.

Results:

  • OK - The wiring and connectors are okay. Proceed to Test Step 2.

  • Not OK - Repair the wiring and connectors or replace the wiring or the connectors. Ensure that all of the seals are properly connected. Verify that the repair eliminates the problem.STOP

Test Step 2. Check for LOGGED Diagnostic Codes.

  1. Turn the breaker at the battery to the ON position.

  1. Turn the battery switch for the ECM to the OFF position.

  1. Connect the ET.

  1. Turn the battery switch for the ECM to the ON position.

  1. Observe the diagnostic codes on the ET.

Expected Result:

A CID-FMI 1-05 to 16-05 or 1-06 to 16-06 should not be logged.

Results:

  • OK - A CID-FMI 1-05 to 16-05 or 1-06 to 16-06 is not logged. Proceed to test step 3.

  • Not OK - A CID-FMI 1-05 to 16-05 or 1-06 to 16-06 is logged. Proceed to test step 5.

Test Step 3. Perform the Cylinder Cutout Test.


    NOTICE

    Engine power is reduced when a properly functioning cylinder is cut out. Make sure that you will not damage auxiliary or driven equipment if the engine power is suddenly reduced.


  1. Turn the battery switch for the ECM to the OFF position.

  1. Verify that the ECM connector J2/P2 and the injector connectors J4/P4 through J19/P19 are properly connected.

  1. Install the ET.

  1. Turn the Battery switch for the ECM to the ON position.

  1. Turn the Start/Run/Stop switch to the RUN position.

  1. Apply a load to the engine.

  1. Perform the following steps on all suspect cylinders (solenoids).

  1. Use the diagnostic tests on the ET to initiate the Cylinder Cutout Test.

  1. Check for a difference in the sound, feel, or power of the engine as each cylinder is cut out. The amount of change should be similar for all of the good cylinders. The amount of change should be minimal for a weak cylinder or a bad cylinder.

  1. Disable the override.

Expected Result:

The amount of change should be similar for all of the good cylinders. The amount of change should be minimal for a weak cylinder or a bad cylinder.

Results:

  • OK - There was a noticeable change in engine performance during the Cylinder Cutout Test.STOP

  • Not OK - There was no noticeable change in engine performance during the Cylinder Cutout Test. Proceed to test step 4.

Test Step 4. Check the Adjustment of the Fuel Injector and of the Engine Valve Lash Setting.

  1. Turn the Start/Run/Stop switch to the STOP position.

  1. Turn the battery switch for the ECM to the OFF position.

  1. Check the adjustment of the fuel injector and of the engine valve lash setting. Refer to the Systems Operation, "Testing and Adjusting".

Expected Result:

The engine valve lash setting should be correct. The injectors should be okay.

Results:

  • OK - The engine valve lash setting is correct. The injectors are okay.STOP

  • Not OK - The engine valve lash setting is incorrect. The injector is not okay. A problem is found with the injector.

    Repair: Adjust the engine valve lash. Refer to the Systems Operation, "Testing and Adjusting". Repair the injector. If the problem is still present, replace the injector. If the new injector has a 4 Digit code that is different from the old injector, change the code in the ECM.

    STOP

Test Step 5. Check the Resistance of the Harness from the Solenoid to the ECM Connector.

    ------ WARNING! ------

    This engine uses high voltage to control the fuel injectors.

    Disconnect electronic fuel injector enable circuit connector to prevent personal injury.

    Do not come in contact with the fuel injector terminals while the engine is running.

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  1. Turn the Start/Run/Stop switch to the STOP position.

  1. Turn the battery switch for the ECM to the OFF position.

  1. Disconnect the ECM connector J2/P2 and the injector connectors J4/P4 through J19/P19.



    Illustration 1g00745747

    8 Cylinder Engine




    Illustration 2g00745748

    12 or 16 Cylinder Engine

  1. Measure the resistance at the ECM connector P2 between the power output for the individual solenoid and the solenoid return. For the eight cylinder engine, refer to Illustration 1. For the twelve or the sixteen cylinder engine, refer to Illustration 2.

Expected Result:

The resistance should be greater than 20,000 Ohms.

Results:

  • OK - The resistance is greater than 20,000 Ohms. Proceed to test step 6.

  • Not OK - The resistance is less than 20,000 Ohms.

    Repair: Repair the connectors or wiring and/or replace the connectors or wiring.

    STOP

Test Step 6. Check for Shorts in the Harness to Engine Ground.

    ------ WARNING! ------

    This engine uses high voltage to control the fuel injectors.

    Disconnect electronic fuel injector enable circuit connector to prevent personal injury.

    Do not come in contact with the fuel injector terminals while the engine is running.

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  1. For the 3508B, measure the resistance between the following points and engine ground: P2-5, P2-16, P2-17, P2-26, P2-27, P2-30, P2-31, P2-32, P2-36, P2-37, P2-38 and P2-39.

  1. For either the 3512B engine or the 3516B engine, measure the resistance between the following points and engine ground: P2-4, P2-5, P2-6, P2-10, P2-11, P2-12, P2-16, P2-17, P2-18, P2-21, P2-22, P2-26, P2-27, P2-28, P2-30, P2-31, P2-32, P2-33, P2-34, P2-36, P2-37, P2-38, P2-39 and P2-40.

Expected Result:

The resistance should be greater than 20,000 Ohms.

Results:

  • OK - The resistance is greater than 20,000 Ohms. Proceed to test step 7.

  • Not OK - The resistance is less than 20,000 Ohms.

    Repair: Repair the connectors or wiring and/or replace the connectors or wiring.

    STOP

Test Step 7. Check for Open Circuits in the Harness.

  1. Use a suitable piece of wire to short socket 1 to socket 2 at each injector connector.

  1. Measure the resistance at the ECM connector P2. Check the resistance between the power output for the individual solenoid and the solenoid return. For the eight cylinder engine, refer to Illustration 1. For the twelve or the sixteen cylinder engine, refer to Illustration 2.

Expected Result:

The resistance should be less than 10 Ohms.

Results:

  • OK - The resistance is less than 10 Ohms. Proceed to test step 8.

  • Not OK - The resistance is greater than 10 Ohms.

    Repair: Repair the connectors or wiring and/or replace the connectors or wiring.

    STOP

Test Step 8. Measure the Resistance at the Valve Cover Base.

    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury can result from high voltage.

    The Electronic Control Module produces high voltage.

    Make sure the Electronic Control Module is not powered and the fuel injector solenoids are disconnected before proceeding.

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  1. Turn the Start/Run/Stop switch to the STOP position.

  1. Turn the battery switch for the ECM to the OFF position.

  1. Ensure that the ECM connector J2/P2 is disconnected. Ensure that the injector connectors J4/P4 through J19/P19 are disconnected.

  1. Measure the solenoid resistance between pin 1 and pin 2 at J4 through J19.

  1. Record the measured resistance for each solenoid.

Expected Result:

Resistance should be between 0.5 and 1.5 Ohms.

Results:

  • OK - The resistance is between 0.5 and 1.5 Ohms. Proceed to test step 9.

  • Not OK - The resistance is not between 0.5 and 1.5 Ohms. Proceed to test step 10.

Test Step 9. Perform the Injector Solenoid Test.

Note: This test will help the service technician verify that the ECM can fire the solenoids. DO NOT try to manually crank the engine during this test. The ECM will terminate the Injector Solenoid Test.

  1. Turn the battery switch to the OFF position.

  1. Ensure that the ECM connector J2/P2 is connected. Ensure that the injector connectors J4/P4 through J19/P19 are connected.

  1. Connect the ET.

  1. Turn the battery switch for the ECM to the ON position.

  1. Use the Diagnostic Tests on the ET to initiate the Injector Solenoid Test.

  1. As each solenoid is energized by the ECM, an audible click can be heard at the valve cover. Listen for a click at each valve cover. A black square will appear over the cylinder number when the cylinder is being fired.

Expected Result:

As each solenoid is energized by the ECM, an audible click of the solenoid should be heard. The solenoids will be energized one at a time in the following numerical order: 1 to 16. There will be a momentary delay between each one.

Results:

  • OK - The audible click is heard for each solenoid. Proceed to test step 3.

  • Not OK - The audible click is not heard for each solenoid.

    Repair: Perform a diagnostic functional test. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply".

    STOP

Test Step 10. Check the Resistance of the Injector Solenoid.

    ------ WARNING! ------

    This engine uses high voltage to control the fuel injectors.

    Disconnect the fuel enable circuit connector to prevent personal injury.

    Do not come in contact with the fuel injector terminals while the engine is running.

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  1. Turn the battery switch to the OFF position.

  1. Remove the valve cover of the suspected cylinder.

  1. Remove the harness yoke from the solenoid terminals.

  1. Measure the resistance between the two solenoid terminals on top of the injector. Record the resistance.

  1. Measure the resistance from either solenoid terminal to the fuel injector body (metal).

  1. Record the resistance.

  1. Reconnect the harness yoke and install the valve cover.

Expected Result:

Resistance between the two solenoid terminals should be between 0.5 and 1.5 Ohms. Resistance from either solenoid terminal to the fuel injector body (metal) should be greater than 20,000 Ohms.

Results:

  • OK - All resistance readings are within limits. There is a problem in the valve cover base harness.

    Repair: Repair the connectors or wiring and/or replace the connectors or wiring.

    STOP

  • Not OK - The injector has failed.

    Repair: Repair the injector. If the problem is still present, replace the injector. If the new injector has a 4 Digit code that is different from the old injector, change the code in the ECM.

    STOP

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