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.
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.
For information on flash codes, refer to Troubleshooting, "Diagnostic Code Cross Reference".
Further explanations of diagnostic codes are explained after Table 1.
Troubleshooting Code List | ||
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J1939 Code and Description | CDL Code and Description | Procedure |
1-5 Cylinder #1 Injector current below normal | 651-5Engine Injector Cylinder #01 : Current Below Normal | Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test" |
1-6 Cylinder #1 Injector current above normal | 651-6Engine Injector Cylinder #01 : Current Above Normal | |
2-5 Cylinder #2 Injector current below normal | 652-5Engine Injector Cylinder #02 : Current Below Normal | |
2-6 Cylinder #2 Injector current above normal | 652-6Engine Injector Cylinder #02 : Current Above Normal | |
3-5 Cylinder #3 Injector current below normal | 653-5Engine Injector Cylinder #03 : Current Below Normal | |
3-6 Cylinder #3 Injector current above normal | 653-6Engine Injector Cylinder #03 : Current Above Normal | |
4-5 Cylinder #4 Injector current below normal | 654-5Engine Injector Cylinder #04 : Current Below Normal | |
4-6 Cylinder #4 Injector current above normal | 654-6Engine Injector Cylinder #04 : Current Above Normal | |
5-5 Cylinder #5 Injector current below normal | 655-5Engine Injector Cylinder #05 : Current Below Normal | |
5-6 Cylinder #5 Injector current above normal | 655-6Engine Injector Cylinder #05 : Current Above Normal | |
6-5 Cylinder #6 Injector current below normal | 656-5Engine Injector Cylinder #06 : Current Below Normal | |
6-6 Cylinder #6 Injector current above normal | 656-6Engine Injector Cylinder #06 : Current Above Normal | |
41-3 8 Volt DC Supply voltage above normal | 678-3ECU 8 Volts DC Supply : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test" |
41-4 8 Volt DC Supply voltage above normal | 678-4ECU 8 Volts DC Supply : Voltage Below Normal | |
91-8 Throttle Position Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period | 91-8Accelerator Pedal Position #1 : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period | Troubleshooting, "Speed Control - Test" |
91-13 Throttle Position Sensor calibration required | 91-13Accelerator Pedal Position #1 : Calibration Required | Troubleshooting, "Throttle Position Sensor - Calibrate" |
94-3 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor voltage above normal | 94-3Engine Fuel Delivery Pressure : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
94-4 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor voltage below normal | 94-4Engine Fuel Delivery Pressure : Voltage Below Normal | |
96-3 Fuel Level Sensor voltage above normal | 96-3Fuel Level : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Fuel Level - Test" |
96-4 Fuel Level Sensor voltage below normal | 96-4Fuel Level : Voltage Below Normal | |
100-3 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor voltage above normal | 100-3Engine Oil Pressure : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
109-3Engine Coolant Outlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal | 109-3Engine Coolant Pressure : Voltage Above Normal | |
109-4Engine Coolant Outlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal | 109-4Engine Coolant Pressure : Voltage Below Normal | |
100-4 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor voltage below normal | 100-4Engine Oil Pressure : Voltage Below Normal | |
100-10 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor abnormal rate of change | 100-10Engine Oil Pressure : Abnormal Rate of Change | |
110-3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor voltage above normal | 110-3Engine Coolant Temperature : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test" |
110-4 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor voltage below normal | 110-4Engine Coolant Temperature : Voltage Below Normal | |
127-3 Transmission Oil Pressure Sensor voltage above normal | 127-3Transmission Oil Pressure : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
127-4 Transmission Oil Pressure Sensor voltage below normal | 127-4Transmission Oil Pressure : Voltage Below Normal | |
168-0 Electrical System Voltage high - most severe (3) | 168-0Battery Potential / Power Input #1 : Data High - Most Severe (3) | Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply - Test" |
168-1 Electrical System Voltage low - most severe (3) | 168-1Battery Potential / Power Input #1 : Data Low - Most Severe (3) | |
168-2 Electrical System Voltage erratic, intermittent, or incorrect | 168-2Battery Potential / Power Input #1 : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect | |
172-3 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor voltage above normal | 172-3Engine Air Inlet Temperature : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test" |
172-4 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor voltage below normal | 172-4Engine Air Inlet Temperature : Voltage Below Normal | |
174-3 Fuel Temperature Sensor voltage above normal | 174-3Engine Fuel Temperature 1 : Voltage Above Normal | |
174-4 Fuel Temperature Sensor voltage below normal | 174-4Engine Fuel Temperature 1 : Voltage Below Normal | |
175-3Engine Oil Temperature Sensor : Voltage Above Normal | 175-3Engine Oil Temperature 1 : Voltage Above Normal | |
175-4Engine Oil Temperature Sensor : Voltage Below Normal | 175-4Engine Oil Temperature 1 : Voltage Below Normal | |
177-3 Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor voltage above normal | 177-3Transmission Oil Temperature : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
177-4 Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor voltage below normal | 177-4Transmission Oil Temperature : Voltage Below Normal | |
190-8 Engine Speed Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period | 190-8Engine Speed : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period | Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test" |
253-2Personality Module : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect | 234-2Software Identification : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect | Troubleshooting, "Software - Install" |
261-11 Engine Timing Offset fault | 228-11Speed Sensor Calibration : Other Failure Mode | Troubleshooting, "Timing - Calibrate" |
261-13 Engine Timing Calibration calibration required | 228-13Speed Sensor Calibration : Calibration Required | |
262-3 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply voltage above normal | 3509-3Sensor Supply Voltage 1 : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test" |
262-4 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply voltage below normal | 3509-4Sensor Supply Voltage 1 : Voltage Below Normal | |
268-2 Programmed Parameter Fault erratic, intermittent, or incorrect | 1111-2Engine Protection System Configuration : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect | Troubleshooting, "Configuration Parameters" |
269-3Sensor Power Supply : Voltage Above Normal | 3510-3Sensor Supply Voltage 2 : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test" |
269-4Sensor Power Supply : Voltage Below Normal | 3510-4Sensor Supply Voltage 2 : Voltage Below Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test" |
289-3Fuel Pressure Sensor - before fuel filter : Voltage Above Normal | 5578-3Engine Fuel Delivery Absolute Pressure : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
289-4Fuel Pressure Sensor - before fuel filter : Voltage Below Normal | 5578-4Engine Fuel Delivery Absolute Pressure : Voltage Below Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
342-8 Secondary Engine Speed Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period | 723-8Engine Speed Sensor #2 : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period | Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test" |
444-6Starter Motor Relay : Current Above Normal | 677-6Engine Starter Motor Relay : Current Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Start Relay Circuit - Test" |
535-8 Exhaust Temperature Sensor abnormal frequency, pulse width, or period | 173-8Engine Exhaust Gas Temperature : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (PWM) - Test" |
542-3Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - before oil filter : Voltage Above Normal | 1208-3Engine Pre-filter Oil Pressure : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
542-4Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - before oil filter : Voltage Below Normal | 1208-4Engine Pre-filter Oil Pressure : Voltage Below Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
1249-8 Secondary Throttle Position signal abnormal | 29-8Accelerator Pedal Position #2 : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period | Troubleshooting, "Speed Control - Test" |
1249-13 Secondary Throttle Position calibration required | 29-13Accelerator Pedal Position #2 : Calibration Required | Troubleshooting, "Throttle Position Sensor - Calibrate" |
1785-3 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor voltage above normal | 102-3Engine Intake Manifold #1 Pressure : Voltage Above Normal | Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" |
1785-4 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor voltage below normal | 102-4Engine Intake Manifold #1 Pressure : Voltage Below Normal | |
1785-10 Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor abnormal rate of change | 102-10Engine Intake Manifold #1 Pressure : Abnormal Rate of Change | |
1923-6Remote Throttle Position Sensor : Current Above Normal | 974-6Remote Accelerator Pedal Position : Current Above Normal | |
1923-5Remote Throttle Position Sensor : Current Below Normal | 974-5Remote Accelerator Pedal Position : Current Below Normal | |
2491-3Turbocharger #1 Compressor Inlet Temperature Sensor : Voltage Above Normal | 1172-3Engine Turbocharger 1 Compressor Inlet Temperature : Voltage Above Normal | |
2491-4Turbocharger #1 Compressor Inlet Temperature Sensor : Voltage Below Normal | 1172-4Engine Turbocharger 1 Compressor Inlet Temperature : Voltage Below Normal | |
3581-3Throttle #3 Position Sensor : Voltage Above Normal | 28-3Accelerator Pedal Position #3 : Voltage Above Normal | |
3581-4Throttle #3 Position Sensor : Voltage Below Normal | 28-4Accelerator Pedal Position #3 : Voltage Below Normal |
Diagnostic codes alert the operator that a problem in the electronic system has been detected. Diagnostic codes are also used by the service technician to identify the nature of the problem. Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) is a software program that is designed to run on a personal computer. The software can be used by the service technician in order to view the diagnostic code information for an ECM. Diagnostic codes may consist of the component identifier (CID), and the failure mode identifier (FMI).
Component Identifier (CID) - The CID indicates the component that generated the code. For example, the CID number 1 identifies the fuel injector for the number one cylinder.
Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) - The FMI indicates the type of failure.
Refer to Table 1 for a complete list of the diagnostic codes and the appropriate troubleshooting procedure.
Note: 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 1 is an example of the operating range of a sensor.
Illustration 1 | g01365757 |
Example of the typical operating range of a sensor (1) This area represents the normal operating range of the engine parameter. (2) In these areas, the engine is operating in an unsafe operating range of the monitored parameter. An event code will be generated for the monitored parameter. The sensor circuit does not have an electronic problem. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Code List" for additional information on event codes. (3) In these areas, the signal from the sensor is outside of the operating range of the sensor. The sensor circuit has an electronic problem. A diagnostic code will be generated for the sensor circuit. |
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 in order 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.
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.