G3520B Industrial Engine Caterpillar

Analog Sensor Signal

Usage:

System Operation Description:

Use this procedure to troubleshoot diagnostic codes for open circuits or for short circuits for the sensors of these parameters:

Inlet air temperature
Engine oil temperature
Unfiltered engine oil pressure
Filtered engine oil pressure
Engine coolant temperature

Note: The engine coolant temperature sensor does not require +5 VDC from the master Electronic Control Module (ECM). The engine coolant temperature sensor is a passive sensor of the analog type. The sensor operates without a voltage supply from the master ECM.

A -03 code is probably caused by a problem in an engine harness. There may be an open circuit in a harness, or a short circuit to a positive voltage source in a harness. The next likely cause is a sensor problem. The least likely cause is a problem with the master ECM.

A -04 code is probably caused by a short circuit to ground in an engine harness. The next likely cause is a sensor problem. The least likely cause is a problem with the master ECM.

Logged diagnostic codes provide a historical record. Before you begin this procedure, use the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to print the logged codes to a file.

This troubleshooting procedure may generate additional diagnostic codes. Keep your mind on correcting the cause of the original diagnostic code. Clear the diagnostic code after the problem is resolved.

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Illustration 1	g01090704
Schematic for the analog sensors

Test Step 1. Inspect the Electrical Connectors and Wiring

Set the engine control to the OFF/RESET mode. Remove the electrical power from the engine.

Note: For the following steps, refer to Troubleshooting, "Inspecting Electrical Connectors".

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Illustration 2	g01085914
Terminal box for the master ECM (1) J1/P1 connectors for the master ECM (2) J7/P7 connectors for the wiring to the analog sensors

Thoroughly inspect the following connectors:

J1/P1 connectors
J7/P7 connectors on the terminal box

Check the torque of the allen head screw for the ECM connector. The proper torque is 6 ± 1 N·m (55 ± 9 lb in).

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Illustration 3	g01085928
Harness side of the P1 connector (P1-14) Signal for the inlet manifold air temperature (P1-17) Signal for the engine oil temperature (P1-24) Signal for the filtered engine oil pressure (P1-26) Signal for the unfiltered engine oil pressure (P1-27) Signal for the engine coolant temperature

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Illustration 4	g01085923
Harness side of the P7 connector (P7-C) Signal for the engine coolant temperature (P7-F) Signal for the inlet manifold air temperature (P7-G) Signal for the filtered engine oil pressure (P7-J) Signal for the engine oil temperature (P7-U) Signal for the unfiltered engine oil pressure

Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on each of the wires that are associated with the circuit for the analog sensors.

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Illustration 5	g01085933
Right side view (3) Inlet air temperature sensor (4) Engine coolant temperature sensor

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Left side view (5) Unfiltered oil pressure sensor (6) Filtered oil pressure sensor (7) Oil temperature sensor

Check the harness and wiring for abrasion and for pinch points from each analog sensor to the master ECM.

Expected Result:

All connectors, pins, and sockets are connected properly. The connectors and the wiring do not have corrosion, abrasion, or pinch points.

Results:

OK - All connectors, pins, and sockets are connected properly. The connectors and the wiring do not have corrosion, abrasion, or pinch points. The components are in good condition with proper connections. Proceed to Test Step 2.
Not OK - At least one of the connectors, pins, and/or sockets are not connected properly. At least one of the connectors and/or the wiring has corrosion, abrasion, or pinch points.
Repair: Perform the necessary repairs and/or replace parts, if necessary.
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Test Step 2. Check for Diagnostic Codes for the Power Supply

Connect Cat ET to the service tool connector. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tools".

Restore the electrical power to the engine. Set the engine control to the STOP mode.

Observe the "Active Diagnostic" screen on ET. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds for any codes to activate. Look for these codes:
- 262-03 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply short to +batt
- 262-04 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply short to ground

Expected Result:

There are no active "5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply" diagnostic codes.

Results:

No codes - There are no active "5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply" diagnostic codes. Proceed to Test Step 3.
Active code - There is an active "5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply" diagnostic code. This procedure will not work when this type of code is active.
Repair: Refer to Troubleshooting, "+5V Sensor Supply".If necessary, return to this functional test in order to troubleshoot the analog sensor after the "+5 V Sensor Supply" diagnostic code has been resolved.
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Test Step 3. Check for Active Analog Sensor Diagnostic Codes

Observe the "Active Diagnostic" screen on Cat ET. Wait at least 30 seconds so that any codes may become activated. Look for the codes that are listed in Table 1:

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Table 1
Analog Sensor Diagnostic Codes
100-03	Engine Oil Pressure open/short to +batt
100-04	Engine Oil Pressure short to ground
110-03	Engine Coolant Temperature open/short to +batt
110-04	Engine Coolant Temperature short to ground
172-03	Intake Manifold Air Temp open/short to +batt
172-04	Intake Manifold Air Temp short to ground
175-03	Engine Oil Temperature open/short to +batt
175-04	Engine Oil Temperature short to ground
542-03	Unfiltered Engine Oil Pressure open/short to +batt
542-04	Unfiltered Engine Oil Pressure short to ground

If one of the above codes is active, identify the type of diagnostic according to the condition: the diagnostic code is either "open/short to +batt" (FMI 03) or "short to ground" (FMI 04).

Expected Result:

None of the above codes are active.

Results:

No active codes - None of the above codes are active.
Repair: If any of the above codes are logged and the engine is not running properly, refer to Troubleshooting, "Troubleshooting Without a Diagnostic Code".If the engine is running properly at this time, there may be an intermittent problem in the harness that is causing the codes to be logged. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Inspecting Electrical Connectors".
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Active "open/short to +batt" (FMI 03) - There is an active "open/short to +batt" diagnostic code. If you are troubleshooting the sensor for engine coolant temperature, proceed to Test Step 6. Otherwise, proceed to Test Step 5.
Active "short to ground" (FMI 04) - There is an active "short to ground" diagnostic code. Proceed to Test Step 4.

Test Step 4. Create an Open Circuit for the Sensor

Set the engine control to the OFF/RESET mode.

Disconnect the sensor that has the "short to ground" diagnostic code.

Set the engine control to the STOP mode.

Observe the "Active Diagnostic" screen on Cat ET. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds for any codes to activate. Look for an active "open/short to +batt" diagnostic code.

Expected Result:

There is an active "open/short to +batt" diagnostic code for the disconnected sensor.

Results:

Yes - Before the suspect sensor was disconnected, there was an active "short to ground" diagnostic code for the sensor. After the suspect sensor was disconnected, there was an active "open/short to +batt" diagnostic code for the sensor.
Repair: Reconnect the sensor. If the active "short to ground" diagnostic code recurs, replace the original sensor.Verify that the code does not activate when the new sensor is installed. Clear the logged diagnostic code from the master ECM.
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No - Before the suspect sensor was disconnected, there was an active "short to ground" diagnostic code for the sensor. After the suspect sensor was disconnected, the active "short to ground" diagnostic code remained. If you are troubleshooting the sensor for engine coolant temperature, proceed to Test Step 6. Otherwise, proceed to Test Step 5.

Test Step 5. Check the Supply Voltage at the Sensor Connector

Verify that the suspect sensor is disconnected from the engine harness.

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Illustration 7	g00889729
Harness connectors for the various sensors (A) 5 volt supply (B) Return (C) Signal

At the harness connector for the suspect sensor, measure the voltage between terminals "A" and "B".

Expected Result:

The voltage is between 4.5 VDC and 5.5 VDC.

Results:

OK - The voltage between terminals "A" and "B" is between 4.5 VDC and 5.5 VDC. The 5 volt supply is present at the sensor connector. Proceed to Test Step 6.
Not OK - The voltage between terminals "A" and "B" is not between 4.5 VDC and 5.5 VDC. The 5 volt supply is not present at the sensor connector. 5 volts must be present at the sensor in order to continue this procedure.
Repair: Refer to Troubleshooting, "+5V Sensor Voltage Supply".
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Test Step 6. Check the Pull-Up Voltage at the Sensor

Verify that the suspect sensor's connector is disconnected from the engine harness.

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Illustration 8	g00889801
Harness connectors for the various sensors (A) 5 volt supply (B) Return (C) Signal (1) Signal (2) Return

At the harness connector for the suspect sensor, measure the voltage between terminals "B" and "C", or between terminals "1" and "2".

Expected Result:

The voltage is between 6.0 VDC and 7.0 VDC.

Results:

OK - The voltage between the signal terminal and the return terminal is between 6.0 VDC and 7.0 VDC. The pull-up voltage that is created by the master ECM is present at the sensor connector. The signal wire and the return wire for the suspect sensor appear to be OK. Proceed to Test Step 8.
Not OK - The voltage between the signal terminal and the return terminal is not between 6.0 VDC and 7.0 VDC. The pull-up voltage that is created by the master ECM is not present at the sensor connector. Proceed to Test Step 7.

Test Step 7. Check the Pull-Up Voltage at the Master ECM

Set the engine control to the OFF/RESET mode. Remove the electrical power from the engine.

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Illustration 9	g01085928
Harness side of the P1 connector (P1-14) Signal for the inlet manifold air temperature (P1-17) Signal for the engine oil temperature (P1-24) Signal for the filtered engine oil pressure (P1-26) Signal for the unfiltered engine oil pressure (P1-27) Signal for the engine coolant temperature

Use a 151-6320 Wire Removal Tool to remove the signal wire for the suspect sensor from the P1 connector.

Use a jumper wire with Deutsch terminals on the ends. Insert one end of the jumper wire into the open terminal of the P1 connector.

Connect a multimeter lead to the end of the jumper wire that is not inserted into the connector.

At the harness side of the P1 connector, insert a 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe along terminal 3.

Connect the other multimeter lead to the probe.

Restore the electrical power to the engine. Set the engine control to the STOP mode.

Measure the pull-up voltage at the master ECM.

Expected Result:

The voltage is between 6.0 VDC and 7.0 VDC.

Results:

OK - The pull-up voltage for the suspect sensor at the master ECM is between 6.0 VDC and 7.0 VDC. The master ECM is producing a pull-up voltage that is valid. There is a problem with the signal wire between P1 and the harness connector for the sensor. There may be a problem with a connector.
Repair: Perform the following procedure:Set the engine control to the OFF/RESET mode. Remove the electrical power from the engine.Disconnect the multimeter leads.Use a 151-6320 Wire Removal Tool to remove the jumper wire from the P1 connector.Reinstall the terminal that was removed from the P1 connector. Pull on the wire in order to verify proper installation of the terminal.Verify that the wiring and/or connectors are OK. Repair any faulty wiring and/or connectors, when possible. Replace any wiring and/or connectors, if necessary. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Inspecting Electrical Connectors".
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Not OK - The pull-up voltage for the suspect sensor at the master ECM is not between 6.0 VDC and 7.0 VDC. Proceed to Test Step 9.

Test Step 8. Check the Sensor

Temporarily connect a sensor that is known to be good to the engine harness.

Restore the electrical power to the engine. Set the engine control to the STOP mode.

Observe the "Active Diagnostic" screen on Cat ET. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds for any codes to activate.

Expected Result:

No diagnostic codes are activated.

Results:

OK - No diagnostic codes are activated when a good sensor is temporarily installed. Connecting a new sensor resolved the problem.
Repair: Perform the following procedure:
1. Reconnect the suspect sensor. Verify that the "open/short to +batt" diagnostic code recurs.
1. Disconnect the suspect sensor. Verify that the "open/short to +batt" diagnostic code is deactivated.
1. Connect the new connector. Verify that no diagnostic codes are activated.
  If these conditions are true, replace the faulty sensor with the new sensor. For the proper torque value for the new sensor, refer to the Specifications manual.
1. Clear all of the diagnostic codes. Verify that the problem has been resolved.
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Not OK - The active "open/short to +batt" code remains. Connecting a new sensor did not resolve the problem. Proceed to Test Step 9.

Test Step 9. Check the Operation of the Master ECM

Verify that the signal wire for the suspect sensor has been removed from the P1 connector.

Clear any existing diagnostic codes.

Observe the "Active Diagnostic" screen on Cat ET. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds for any codes to activate.
An active "open/short to +batt" diagnostic code is generated for the sensor.

Set the engine control to the OFF/RESET mode. Remove the electrical power from the engine.

Use a jumper wire that is the appropriate length with Deutsch terminals on the ends. Install one end of the jumper wire into the terminal for the signal wire that was removed from the P1 connector. Install the other end of the jumper wire into terminal (19) of the P1 connector. This will replace the sensor circuit with a short circuit.

Restore the electrical power to the engine. Set the engine control to the STOP mode.

Observe the "Active Diagnostic" screen on Cat ET. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds for any codes to activate.
An active "short to ground" diagnostic code is generated.

Expected Result:

Active "open/short to +batt" and "short to ground" diagnostic codes are generated according to the above steps.

Results:

OK - Active "open/short to +batt" and "short to ground" diagnostic codes are generated according to the above steps. The master ECM is operating correctly. The initial diagnostic code was probably caused by a poor electrical connection.
Repair: Perform the following procedure:Set the engine control to the OFF/RESET mode. Remove the electrical power from the engine.Use a 151-6320 Wire Removal Tool to remove the jumper wire from the P1 connector.Reinstall the terminal that was removed from the P1 connector. Pull on the wire in order to verify proper installation of the terminal.Resume normal operation.
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Not OK - No active "open/short to +batt" and "short to ground" diagnostic codes were generated. The master ECM is not operating correctly.
Repair: It is unlikely that the master ECM has failed. Exit this procedure and perform this entire procedure again. If the problem is not resolved, perform the following steps:Temporarily install a new master ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM".If the problem is resolved with the new ECM, install the original ECM and verify that the problem returns. If the new ECM operates correctly and the original ECM does not operate correctly, replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM".
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