C9 Engine for the 816F Series 2 Landfill Compactor, the 815F Series 2 Soil Compactor, and the 814F Series 2 Wheel Dozer Caterpillar

Note: If the symptom is intermittent and the symptom cannot be repeated, refer to Troubleshooting, "Power Is Intermittently Low or Power Cutout Is Intermittent". If the symptom is consistent and the symptom can be repeated, continue with this procedure.

Probable Causes

• Diagnostic codes

• Electrical connectors

• Cold mode

• Injection actuation pressure

• Throttle signal

• Unit injectors

• Fuel supply

• Air inlet and exhaust system

Recommended Actions

Note: If the symptom only occurs under certain operating conditions (high idle, full load, engine operating temperature, etc), test the engine under those conditions. Troubleshooting the symptom under other conditions can give misleading results.

Diagnostic Codes

Check for active diagnostic codes on the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). Troubleshoot any active diagnostic codes before continuing with this procedure.

Electrical Connectors

Check the condition of the connectors at the Electronic Control Module (ECM). Check for the correct installation of the J2/P2 and J1/P1 ECM connectors. Check the valve cover connectors that are for the injector solenoids. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".

Cold Mode

Use Cat ET to verify that the engine has exited cold mode. Cold mode operation may cause the engine to run rough and engine power may be limited.

Throttle Signal

Use Cat ET to view the status for the throttle position on the status screen. Operate the throttle from the low idle position to the high idle position. The status should be 0 percent at low idle and the status should be 100 percent at high idle.

Injection Actuation Pressure

1. Check the engine oil level. Engine oil supplies the injection actuation pressure circuit. The engine oil must be kept at the proper level.

2. If service has recently been performed on the engine, air may be present in the injection actuation pressure circuit. Allow the engine to fully warm up and operate the engine under load in order to ensure that the air has been purged from the injection actuation pressure circuit.

3. Compare the actual actuation pressure and the desired actuation pressure on Cat ET. If a problem is suspected, refer to Troubleshooting, "Injection Actuation Pressure - Test" for information that is related to troubleshooting the problem.

Unit Injectors

1. Perform the "Injector Solenoid Test" on Cat ET in order to determine if all of the injector solenoids are being energized by the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test".

2. Perform the "Cylinder Cutout Test" on Cat ET in order to identify any misfiring cylinder(s). Refer to Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test".

Fuel Supply

1. Check the fuel lines for the following problems: restrictions, collapsed lines and pinched lines. If problems are found with the fuel lines, repair the lines and/or replace the lines.

2. Check the fuel tank for debris which may block the fuel supply.

3. Check for air in the low pressure fuel supply circuit. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting. If air is present in the low pressure fuel supply circuit, prime the fuel system. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting.

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

1. Check for an air filter restriction. Clean plugged air filters or replace plugged air filters. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.

2. Check the air inlet and exhaust system for restrictions and/or leaks. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting.