Intermittent Low Power or Power Cutout
Note: Use this procedure only if the engine does not shut down completely.
Probable Causes
- Diagnostic codes
- Electrical connectors
- ECM connection
- Fuel supply
- Intake manifold pressure
Recommended Actions
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Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine again. |
Diagnostic Codes
Check for active diagnostic codes on the electronic service tool. Troubleshoot any active codes before continuing with this procedure.
Electrical Connectors
- Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".
- Repair the electrical connectors or replace the electrical connectors.
- Ensure that all the connector seals are in place and that the connectors have been correctly installed.
- Ensure that the repairs have eliminated the fault. If the fault has not been eliminated proceed to "ECM Connection".
ECM Connection
- Check that the P2/J2 connector is correctly connected.
- Check that the P1/J1 connector is correctly connected.
- Verify the correct pin positions for the power connections and the ground connections for the Electronic Control Module (ECM).
- If a fault is suspected with the ECM power and ground connections refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Charging System - Test".
- Verify that the ECM connections for the power and ground connections at the fuel pump are correctly connected.
- Repair any faults and ensure that the faults have been eliminated.
- If the repairs do not eliminate the faults, proceed to "Fuel Supply".
Fuel Supply
- Visually check the fuel tank for fuel. The fuel gauge may be faulty.
- Ensure that the fuel supply valve (if equipped) is in the full OPEN position.
- If the temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F), check for solidified fuel (wax).
- Check the primary filter/water separator for water in the fuel.
- Check for fuel supply lines that are restricted.
- Check that the low pressure fuel lines are tight and secured properly.
- Check the fuel filters.
- Check the diesel fuel for contamination. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel Quality - Test".
- Check for air in the fuel system. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Air in Fuel - Test".
- Ensure that the fuel system has been primed. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel System - Prime".
- Check the fuel pressure. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel System Pressure - Test".
- If the repair does not eliminate the fault refer to "Intake Manifold Pressure".
Intake Manifold Pressure
- Use the electronic service tool to verify the intake manifold pressure.
- Turn the start switch to the ON position.
- Check the intake manifold pressure. The pressure should read 0 kPa (0 Psi).
- Use the electronic service tool to check for the following logged diagnostic codes:
- 1785-3 Intake Manifold Pressure Voltage High
- 1785-4 Intake Manifold Pressure Voltage Low
If either of these diagnostic codes are logged, proceed to Troubleshooting, "Engine Pressure Sensor Open or Short Circuit - Test".
- 1785-3 Intake Manifold Pressure Voltage High
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