3500B Industrial Engines with the ADEM 3 Electronic Control Module Caterpillar


Diagnostic Code List

Usage:

3508B BPX

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.

Further explanations of diagnostic codes are described after Table 1.

Portions of this material are reprinted with permission from SAE J1939DA_201607© 2016 SAE International. SAE International is not responsible for any use or translation of this material, in whole or in part. Please contact SAE International to obtain a complete copy of SAE J1939DA_201607, the official definitive source of this standard.

Table 1
Cross-Reference from CID-FMI Code to Flash Code to SPN-FMI Code to Troubleshooting Procedure 
"CID-FMI Code"  Flash Code  SPN-FMI Code  Troubleshooting Procedure 
1-5 Cylinder #1 Injector current below normal  71  651-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
1-6 Cylinder #1 Injector current above normal  71  651-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
2-5 Cylinder #2 Injector current below normal  72  652-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
2-6 Cylinder #2 Injector current above normal  72  652-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
3-5 Cylinder #3 Injector current below normal  73  653-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
3-6 Cylinder #3 Injector current above normal  73  653-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
4-5 Cylinder #4 Injector current below normal  74  654-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
4-6 Cylinder #4 Injector current above normal  74  654-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
5-5 Cylinder #5 Injector current below normal  75  655-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
5-6 Cylinder #5 Injector current above normal  75  655-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
6-5 Cylinder #6 Injector current below normal  76  656-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
6-6 Cylinder #6 Injector current above normal  76  656-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
7-5 Cylinder #7 Injector current below normal  77  657-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
7-6 Cylinder #7 Injector current above normal  77  657-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
8-5 Cylinder #8 Injector current below normal  78  658-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
8-6 Cylinder #8 Injector current above normal  78  658-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
9-5 Cylinder #9 Injector current below normal  79  659-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
9-6 Cylinder #9 Injector current above normal  79  659-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
10-5 Cylinder #10 Injector current below normal  80  660-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
10-6 Cylinder #10 Injector current above normal  80  660-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
11-5 Cylinder #11 Injector current below normal  81  661-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
11-6 Cylinder #11 Injector current above normal  81  661-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
12-5 Cylinder #12 Injector current below normal  82  662-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
12-6 Cylinder #12 Injector current above normal  82  662-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
13-5 Cylinder #13 Injector current below normal  83  663-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
13-6 Cylinder #13 Injector current above normal  83  663-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
14-5 Cylinder #14 Injector current below normal  84  664-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
14-6 Cylinder #14 Injector current above normal  84  664-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
15-5 Cylinder #15 Injector current below normal  85  665-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
15-6 Cylinder #15 Injector current above normal  85  665-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
16-5 Cylinder #16 Injector current below normal  86  666-05  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
16-6 Cylinder #16 Injector current above normal  86  666-06  Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoids" 
91-8 Throttle Position Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period  32  91-08  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)" 
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  51  158-00  Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply" 
168-1 Electrical System Voltage low  51  158-01  Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply" 
168-2 Electrical System Voltage erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  51  168-02  Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply" 
190-8 Engine Speed Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period  34  190-08  Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor" 
248-02 Invalid @CatDatalinkLong@ data      Troubleshooting, "Cat Data Link" 
253-2 Personality Module erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  52  253-02  Troubleshooting, "System Configuration Parameters" 
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" 
273-3 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  108-04  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      Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
279-4 Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Sensor (Front) voltage below normal      Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Active)" 
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)" 
337-2 Remote Emergency Stop Switch erratic, intermittent, or incorrect  (1)    Troubleshooting, "Emergency Stop Switch" 
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" 
342-8 Secondary Engine Speed Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period  34  723-08  Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor" 
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" 
542-3 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)" 
545-5 Ether Start Relay open/short to +batt  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Ether Injection System" 
545-6 Ether Start Relay short to ground  (1)  (2)  Troubleshooting, "Ether Injection System" 
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 at the present time.
(2) No SPN-FMI codes are available at the present time.
(3) The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM".

Diagnostic Codes

Diagnostic codes alert the operator that a problem in the electronic system has been detected. Diagnostic codes also indicate the nature of the problem to the service technician. Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) is a software program that is designed to run on a personal computer. Diagnostic codes may be viewed on a personal computer that has Cat ET software. Diagnostic codes may consist of the module identifier (MID), the component identifier (CID), and the failure mode identifier (FMI).

Component Identifier (MID) - The MID is a three-digit code that identifies the ECM that generated the diagnostic code. For example, the MID 036 identifies the engine ECM.

Component Identifier (CID) - The CID is a number with three or four digits. The CID indicates the component that generated the code. For example, the CID number 0001 identifies the fuel injector for the number one cylinder.

Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) - The FMI is a two-digit code that indicates the type of failure. Refer to Table 2 for a complete list of the two-digit codes. Refer to Table 2 for a description of the failure.

Table 2
FMI  Failure 
00  Data is above the normal range. 
01  Data is below the normal range. 
02  Incorrect signal 
03  Voltage is above the normal range. 
04  Voltage is below the normal range. 
05  Current is below the normal range. 
06  Current is above the normal range. 
08  Abnormal signal 
09  Abnormal update 
12  A device or a component failed. 
13  A component is out of calibration. 

Refer to Table 1 for a complete list of the diagnostic codes and the appropriate troubleshooting procedure.

Do not confuse diagnostic codes with event codes. Event codes alert the operator that an abnormal operating condition such as low oil pressure or high coolant temperature has been detected. If an event code is active, refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Code List".



Illustration 1g01117578
Output voltage from a typical analog temperature sensor

Illustration 1 indicates the signal range for a typical analog sensor. Diagnostic codes will be generated if the sensor's output signal is below 0.2 VDC or above 4.8 VDC.

Note: This graphic is an example. The ranges in this graphic are examples.

Active Diagnostic Codes

An active diagnostic code represents a problem with the electronic control system. Correct the problem as soon as possible.

When the engine's ECM generates an active diagnostic code, the "Active Alarm" indicator ("Engine Control Alarm Status" on Cat ET) is activated to alert the operator. If the condition that generated the code is momentary, the message disappears from the list of active diagnostic codes. The diagnostic code becomes logged.

Logged Diagnostic Codes

When the ECM generates a diagnostic code, the ECM logs the code in permanent memory. The ECM has an internal diagnostic clock. Each ECM will record the following information when a code is generated:

  • The hour of the first occurrence of the code

  • The hour of the last occurrence of the code

  • The number of occurrences of the code

This information is a valuable indicator for troubleshooting intermittent problems.

A code is cleared from memory when one of the following conditions occur:

  • The service technician manually clears the code.

  • The code does not recur for 100 hours.

  • A new code is logged and there are already ten codes in memory. In this case, the oldest code is cleared.

Some diagnostic codes may be easily triggered. Some diagnostic codes may log occurrences that did not result in complaints. The most likely cause of an intermittent problem is a faulty connection or damaged wiring. The next likely cause is a component failure. The least likely cause is the failure of an electronic module. Diagnostic codes that are logged repeatedly may indicate a problem that needs special investigation.

Note: Always clear logged diagnostic codes after investigating and correcting the problem which generated the code.

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