C-9 Industrial Engine Caterpillar


Sensors and Electrical Components

Usage:

C-9 CLJ

Sensor Locations

Illustration 1 shows the typical locations of the sensors for a C-9 Industrial Engine. Specific engines may appear different from the illustration due to differences in applications.



Illustration 1g00779441
(1) Coolant Temperature Sensor
(2) Injection Actuation Pressure Control Valve(IAPCV)
(3) Air Inlet Heater Relay
(4) Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor
(5) Inlet Air Temperature Sensor
(6) Timing Calibration Probe
(7) Engine Service Connector J63
(8) High Pressure Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
(9) Primary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor
(10) Secondary Engine Speed/Timing Sensor
(11) Injection Actuation Pressure Sensor
(12) Fuel Pressure Sensor
(13) High Pressure Engine Oil Temperature Sensor
(14) Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
(15) ECM connector J2/P2
(16) ECM connector J1/P1
(17) Oil Grade Detection Plug
(18) Atmospheric Pressure Sensor

Failure of Sensors

All Sensors

A failure of any of the sensors may be caused by one of the following malfunctions:

  • Sensor output is open.

  • Sensor output is shorted to "- battery" or "+ battery".

  • Measured reading of the sensor is out of the specification.

Programmable Monitoring System (PMS)

The Programmable Monitoring System determines the level of action that is taken by the Engine Control Module (ECM) in response to a condition that can damage the engine. These conditions are identified by the ECM from the signals that are produced from the following sensors.

  • Inlet Air Temperature Sensor

  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

  • Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

  • Engine Speed/Timing Sensors

  • Fuel Pressure Sensor

  • Coolant Level Sensor

  • Atmospheric Pressure Sensor

Atmospheric Pressure Sensor

Atmospheric pressure sensor (18) measures barometric pressure. A signal is sent to the ECM.

Table 1
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor 
Operating pressure range  0 to 116 kPa (0 to 16.8 psi) 

Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor

Turbocharger outlet pressure sensor (4) provides a signal which corresponds to turbocharger outlet pressure to the ECM. The air/fuel ratio control utilizes the actual engine speed and the turbocharger outlet pressure in order to control the transient smoke level. The ECM can control injection timing and the amount of fuel that is injected. When the throttle is increased and when the engine demands more fuel, the fuel limit is controlled in order to reduce overall smoke levels of the engine exhaust.

Failure of the Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor

The ECM will detect failure of the turbocharger outlet pressure sensor. The operator will be warned of the problem through the diagnostic lamp. The strategies that are related to the boost will be disabled. Engine power will be severely reduced in the event of a failure of the turbocharger outlet pressure sensor. A failure of the turbocharger outlet pressure sensor will not cause a shutdown of the engine.

Coolant Temperature Sensor

Coolant temperature sensor (1) monitors engine coolant temperature. The output of the ECM can indicate a high coolant temperature through a relay or a lamp. The coolant temperature sensor is used by the ECM to determine initiation of the Cold Start Condition.

Table 2
Coolant Temperature Sensor 
Activation temperature for the high coolant temperature fault  107°C (225°F) 
Activation temperature for the very high coolant temperature fault  106°C (223°F) 

Failure of the Coolant Temperature Sensor

The ECM will detect a failure of the coolant temperature sensor. The diagnostic lamp will warn the operator about the status of the coolant temperature sensor. A failure of the coolant temperature sensor will not cause a shutdown of the engine or any horsepower change.

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

Engine oil pressure sensor (14) is an absolute pressure sensor that measures the engine oil pressure in the main oil gallery. The engine oil pressure sensor detects engine oil pressure for diagnostic purposes. The engine oil pressure sensor sends a signal to the ECM.

Table 3
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 
Operating pressure range  0 to 690 kPa (0 to 100 psi) 

Low Oil Pressure Warning

The setpoint is dependent upon the engine speed. The fault will be active and logged only if the engine has been running for more than 15 seconds.

Very Low Oil Pressure Warning

The very low oil pressure setpoint is dependent upon the engine speed. If the DERATE mode of the engine monitoring system is selected, the ECM will derate the engine power. The engine horsepower will be limited.

Failure of the Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

The ECM will detect failure of the engine oil pressure sensor. The diagnostic lamp warns the user about the status of the engine oil pressure sensor. The engine oil pressure related strategies will be disabled in the event of a failure of the engine oil pressure sensor. A failure of the engine oil pressure sensor will not cause a shutdown of the engine or any horsepower change.

Engine Oil Temperature Sensor

Engine oil temperature sensor (8) monitors the temperature of the engine oil. The ECM uses the information from the engine oil temperature sensor in order to adjust the timing of the fuel injection and the pressure of the fuel injection.

Table 4
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor 
Operating temperature range  −40 to 120°C (−40 to 258°F) 

Crankshaft Position Sensor and Camshaft Position Sensor

If the ECM does not receive a signal from crankshaft position sensor (10), the "DIAGNOSTIC" lamp will indicate a diagnostic fault code which will be logged in the ECM memory.

If the ECM does not receive a signal from the primary speed/timing sensor, the ECM will read the signal from the secondary speed/timing sensor. The ECM continually checks in order to determine if there is a signal from both sensors. If either sensor fails, the faulty sensor should be replaced.

Intermittent failure of the sensors will cause erratic engine control.

Injection Actuation Pressure Sensor

Injection actuation pressure sensor (2) provides a signal of the injection actuation pressure to the ECM. The ECM modifies the current to the injection actuation pressure control valve (not shown) in order to control the injection actuation pressure. The desired actuation pressure is based on the following engine parameters: quantity of fuel, injection timing, engine speed and engine operating mode.

Inlet Air Temperature Sensor

Inlet air temperature sensor (5) measures the inlet air temperature. A signal is sent to the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The inlet air temperature sensor is also used by the ECM to determine initiation of the Cold Start Strategy.

Table 5
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor 
Operating temperature range  −40 to 120°C (−40 to 258°F) 

Throttle Position Sensor

The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) sends a signal to the ECM. The signal from the TPS is required in order to govern engine speed. The throttle position sensor signal is used by the ECM in order to calculate the desired engine speed. The TPS is calibrated during the initial installation of the engine.

Note: The throttle position sensor is not shown in the illustration.

Failure of the Throttle Position Sensor

An intermittent failure in the TPS causes the engine speed to vary erratically. The ECM will perform the following process:

  • The ECM will detect the failure of the TPS.

  • The ECM will warn the operator of the failure through the diagnostic lamp.

  • The ECM will set the desired engine speed to low idle.
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