Detonation Occurrence
Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot if any of the following event codes are active or logged.
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| Event Code | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Conditions which Activate the Code | System Response |
| E401 (1) Cylinder #1 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E401 (3) Cylinder #1 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E421 (3) Cylinder #1 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E402 (1) Cylinder #2 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E402 (3) Cylinder #2 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E422 (3) Cylinder #2 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E403 (1) Cylinder #3 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E403 (3) Cylinder #3 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E423 (3) Cylinder #3 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E404 (1) Cylinder #4 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E404 (3) Cylinder #4 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E424 (3) Cylinder #4 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E405 (1) Cylinder #5 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E405 (3) Cylinder #5 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E425 (3) Cylinder #5 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E406 (1) Cylinder #6 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E406 (3) Cylinder #6 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E426 (3) Cylinder #6 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E407 (1) Cylinder #7 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E407 (3) Cylinder #7 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E427 (3) Cylinder #7 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E408 (1) Cylinder #8 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E408 (3) Cylinder #8 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E428 (3) Cylinder #8 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E409 (1) Cylinder #9 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E409 (3) Cylinder #9 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E429 (3) Cylinder #9 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E410 (1) Cylinder #10 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E410 (3) Cylinder #10 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E430 (3) Cylinder #10 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E411 (1) Cylinder #11 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E411 (3) Cylinder #11 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E431 (3) Cylinder #11 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E412 (1) Cylinder #12 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E412 (3) Cylinder #12 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E432 (3) Cylinder #12 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E413 (1) Cylinder #13 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E413 (3) Cylinder #13 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E433 (3) Cylinder #13 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E414 (1) Cylinder #14 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E414 (3) Cylinder #14 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E434 (3) Cylinder #14 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E415 (1) Cylinder #15 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E415 (3) Cylinder #15 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E435 (3) Cylinder #15 Detonation Shutdown | ||
| E416 (1) Cylinder #16 Detonation | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point. | The alarm output is activated. Engine timing is retarded in order to reduce detonation. The code is logged. |
| E416 (3) Cylinder #16 Detonation Shutdown | The level of detonation has exceeded the trip point for engine shutdown. Maximum retardation of the timing was unable to control the detonation adequately during the number of ignition sparks that are allowed. | The shutdown output is activated. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. |
| E436 (3) Cylinder #16 Detonation Shutdown | ||
Note: Refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Monitoring System" for information on trip points and delay times.
- Excessive load
- Excessive inlet air pressure
- High inlet air temperature
- Incorrect air/fuel ratio
- Incorrect base timing
- Changes in the fuel quality
- The engine speed/timing sensor is not calibrated.
- Faulty circuit for the detonation sensor(s)
- Excessive deposits in the combustion chamber
Make sure that the load is not excessive. Reduce the load. If necessary, disengage the driven equipment and test the engine.
The calculated engine load increases when the inlet air pressure increases. Measure the inlet air pressure during engine operation with a load. For specific data on the engine, refer to the engine Technical Marketing Information.
Check the Inlet Air Temperature
High inlet air temperature can cause detonation. Check the inlet air temperature. Look for the following event codes:
- E025 (2) High Inlet Air Temperature Derate
- E026 (3) High Inlet Air Temperature Shutdown
- E027 (1) High Inlet Air Temperature Warning
- E368 (1) High Inlet Air Temperature Warning
- E368 (2) High Inlet Air Temperature Derate
- E368 (3) High Inlet Air Temperature Shutdown
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Inlet Air Temperature Is High".
An air/fuel mixture that is too rich will cause detonation. Verify that the exhaust emissions are correct. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting, "Air/Fuel Ratio Control - Adjust".
A change in the fuel energy content will change the air/fuel ratio. Obtain a fuel analysis.
The fuel supply pressure must be adequate and stable.
Make sure that the fuel metering valve is operating correctly.
Verify that the base timing is correct. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting, "Ignition Timing - Adjust".
Check for Event Codes Regarding the Fuel
Check for the following event codes:
- E229 (1) Fuel Energy Content Set Too Low
- E230 (1) Fuel Energy Content Set Too High
- E231 (3) Fuel Quality Out of Range
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Fuel Energy Content Problem".
Calibrate the Engine Speed/Timing Sensor
Note: Only perform this procedure if work on the engine may have affected the engine timing. Also, perform this procedure if the engine speed/timing sensor has not been calibrated.
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Timing - Calibrate".
Troubleshoot the detonation sensors. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Detonation - Test".
Check for Deposits in the Cylinders
Overfilling of engine oil can lead to deposits. Make sure that the engine oil level is correct.
Note: Excessive deposits contribute to guttering of the valves.
Use a borescope to inspect the cylinders. Look for the following conditions:
- Deposits on the valve seats
- Deposits on the valve faces
- Deposits on the cylinder walls that are above the upper limit of the piston stroke
- Signs of internal leaks
Signs of internal leaks include excessive consumption of engine oil, blue smoke, and excessive detonation.
If excessive deposits and/or signs of internal leaks are found, investigate the cause of the condition. Make repairs, as needed.
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