3512C and 3516C Engines Caterpillar


Diagnostic Code List

Usage:

3516C 9F4

Cross-Reference Information for Diagnostic Codes

Table 1 is a list of the diagnostic codes for the engine. The diagnostic codes are cross-referenced with the appropriate procedure that can be used to troubleshoot the code.

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Table 1
Cross-Reference from CID-FMI Code to Flash Code to SPN-FMI Code to Functional Test or Procedure 
Code and Description  Flash Code  SPN-FMI Code  Procedure 
1-5 Cylinder #1 Injector current below normal  71  651-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
1-6 Cylinder #1 Injector current above normal  71  651-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
2-5 Cylinder #2 Injector current below normal  72  652-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
2-6 Cylinder #2 Injector current above normal  72  652-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
3-5 Cylinder #3 Injector current below normal  73  653-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
3-6 Cylinder #3 Injector current above normal  73  653-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
4-5 Cylinder #4 Injector current below normal  74  654-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
4-6 Cylinder #4 Injector current above normal  74  654-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
5-5 Cylinder #5 Injector current below normal  75  655-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
5-6 Cylinder #5 Injector current above normal  75  655-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
6-5 Cylinder #6 Injector current below normal  76  656-06  "Injector Solenoids" 
6-6 Cylinder #6 Injector current above normal  76  656-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
7-5 Cylinder #7 Injector current below normal  77  657-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
7-6 Cylinder #7 Injector current above normal  77  657-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
8-5 Cylinder #8 Injector current below normal  78  658-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
8-6 Cylinder #8 Injector current above normal  78  658-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
9-5 Cylinder #9 Injector current below normal  79  659-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
9-6 Cylinder #9 Injector current above normal  79  659-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
10-5 Cylinder #10 Injector current below normal  80  660-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
10-6 Cylinder #10 Injector current above normal  80  660-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
11-5 Cylinder #11 Injector current below normal  81  661-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
11-6 Cylinder #11 Injector current above normal  81  661-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
12-5 Cylinder #12 Injector current below normal  82  662-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
12-6 Cylinder #12 Injector current above normal  82  662-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
13-5 Cylinder #13 Injector current below normal  82  662-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
13-6 Cylinder #13 Injector current above normal  82  662-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
14-5 Cylinder #14 Injector current below normal  82  662-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
14-6 Cylinder #14 Injector current above normal  82  662-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
15-5 Cylinder #15 Injector current below normal  82  662-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
15-6 Cylinder #15 Injector current above normal  82  662-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
16-5 Cylinder #16 Injector current below normal  82  662-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
16-6 Cylinder #16 Injector current above normal  82  662-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
91-8 Throttle Position Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period  32  91-08  Troubleshooting, "Direct Fuel Control Mode"
or
Troubleshooting, "Speed Control" 
94-3 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor voltage above normal  37  94-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
94-4 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor voltage below normal  37  94-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
100-3 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor voltage above normal  24  1208-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
100-4 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor voltage below normal  24  1208-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
101-3 Crankcase Air Pressure Sensor voltage above normal  (1)  101-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
101-4 Crankcase Air Pressure Sensor voltage below normal  (1)  101-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
105-3 Inlet Manifold Temperature Sensor voltage above normal    105-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Passive)" 
105-4 Inlet Manifold Temperature Sensor voltage below normal    105-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Passive)" 
110-3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor voltage above normal  27  110-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
110-4 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor voltage below normal  27  110-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
168-0 Electrical System Voltage high - most severe (3)  51  158-00  Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply" 
168-1 Electrical System Voltage low - most severe (3)  51  158-01  Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply" 
168-2 Electrical System Voltage erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  51  168-02  Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply" 
175-3 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor voltage above normal    175-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Passive)" 
175-4 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor voltage below normal    175-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Passive)" 
190-2 Engine Speed Sensor erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  34  190-08  Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor" 
190-3 Engine Speed Sensor voltage above normal  34  190-08  Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor" 
190-8 Engine Speed Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period  34  190-08  Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor" 
248-9 @CatDatalinkLong@ not communicating      Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link" 
253-2 Personality Module erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  52  253-02  Troubleshooting, "Flash Programming" 
254-12 Electronic Control Module Error  (1)  (2)  (3) 
261-13 Engine Timing Calibration calibration required  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Calibrate" 
262-3 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply voltage above normal  21  620-03  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply" 
262-4 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply voltage below normal  21  620-04  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply" 
263-3 Digital Sensor Power Supply (8V Or 12V) voltage above normal  21  263-03  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply" 
263-4 Digital Sensor Power Supply (8V Or 12V) voltage below normal  21  263-04  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply" 
268-2 Programmed Parameter Fault erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  56  1111-02  Troubleshooting, "System Configuration Parameters" 
273-0 Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor high - most severe (3)  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
273-3 Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor voltage above normal  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
273-4 Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor voltage below normal  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
274-3 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor voltage above normal  26  108-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
274-4 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor voltage below normal  26  108-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
275-3 Right Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor voltage above normal  29  1176-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
275-4 Right Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor voltage below normal  29  1176-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
276-3 Left Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor voltage above normal  39  1177-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
276-4 Left Turbo Inlet Pressure Sensor voltage below normal  39  1177-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
279-3 Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Sensor (Front) voltage above normal  (1)  52-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
279-4 Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Sensor (Front) voltage below normal  (1)  52-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
289-2 Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  (1)  94-03  The sensor is installed incorrectly. Correctly install the sensor. 
289-3 Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter voltage above normal  (1)  94-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
289-4 Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter voltage below normal  (1)  94-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
336-2 Engine Control Switch erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  (1)  723-08  Troubleshooting, "Engine Control Switch (ECS)" 
337-2 Remote Emergency Stop Switch erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  (1)  723-08  Troubleshooting, "Emergency Stop Switch (Remote)" 
338-5 Engine Pre-Lube Pump Relay current below normal  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Prelubrication System" 
338-6 Engine Pre-Lube Pump Relay current above normal  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Prelubrication System" 
444-5 Starter Motor Relay current below normal  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Starting Motor System" 
444-6 Starter Motor Relay current above normal  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Starting Motor System" 
446-5 Air Shutdown Relay current below normal  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Air Shutoff System" 
446-6 Air Shutoff Relay short  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Air Shutoff System" 
542-2 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Before Oil Filter erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  24  1208-02  The sensor is installed incorrectly. Correctly install the sensor. 
542-3 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Before Oil Filter voltage above normal  24  1208-03  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
542-4 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Before Oil Filter voltage below normal  24  1208-04  Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
799-12 Need Service tool update      (4) 
827-8 Left Exhaust Temperature Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period  (1)  1180-08  Troubleshooting, "Pulse Width Modulated Sensor" 
828-8 Right Exhaust Temperature Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period  (1)  1181-08  Troubleshooting, "Pulse Width Modulated Sensor" 
1495-2 Injector Trim Codes Not Programmed  (1)  1495-02  Troubleshooting, "System Configuration Parameters" 
(1) No flash codes are available currently.
(2) No SPN-FMI codes are available currently.
(3) The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM".
(4) An attempt is made in order to reset the interlock code with an old version of Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). Update the service tool to the newest version of Cat® ET.

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