3516C HD Petroleum Well Service Engines Caterpillar

Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Usage:

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.

Show/hide table

Table 1
Cross-Reference from CID-FMI Code to Flash Code to SPN-FMI Code to Functional Test or Procedure
"CID-FMI Code"	Flash Code	SPN-FMI Code	Procedure
1-5 Cylinder #1 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	651-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
1-6 Cylinder #1 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	651-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
2-5 Cylinder #2 Injector : Current Below Normal	72	652-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
2-6 Cylinder #2 Injector : Current Above Normal	72	652-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
3-5 Cylinder #3 Injector : Current Below Normal	73	653-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
3-6 Cylinder #3 Injector : Current Above Normal	73	653-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
4-5 Cylinder #4 Injector : Current Below Normal	74	654-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
4-6 Cylinder #4 Injector : Current Above Normal	74	654-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
5-5 Cylinder #5 Injector : Current Below Normal	75	655-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
5-6 Cylinder #5 Injector : Current Above Normal	75	655-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
6-5 Cylinder #6 Injector : Current Below Normal	76	656-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
6-6 Cylinder #6 Injector : Current Above Normal	76	656-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
7-5 Cylinder #6 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	657-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
7-6 Cylinder #7 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	657-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
8-5 Cylinder #8 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	658-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
8-6 Cylinder #8 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	658-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
9-5 Cylinder #9 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	659-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
9-6 Cylinder #9 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	659-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
10-5 Cylinder #10 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	660-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
10-6 Cylinder #10 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	660-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
11-5 Cylinder #11 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	661-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
11-6 Cylinder #11 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	661-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
12-5 Cylinder #12 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	662-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
12-6 Cylinder #12 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	662-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
13-5 Cylinder #13 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	663-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
13-6 Cylinder #13 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	663-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
14-5 Cylinder #14 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	664-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
14-6 Cylinder #14 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	664-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
15-5 Cylinder #15 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	665-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
15-6 Cylinder #15 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	665-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
16-5 Cylinder #16 Injector : Current Below Normal	71	666-05	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
16-6 Cylinder #16 Injector : Current Above Normal	71	666-06	Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test"
41-3 8 Volt DC Supply : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	678-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"
41-4 8 Volt DC Supply : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	678-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"
91-8 Throttle Position Sensor : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period	⁽¹⁾	91-08	Troubleshooting, "Speed Control - Test"
91-13 Throttle Position Sensor : Out of Calibration	⁽¹⁾	91-13	Troubleshooting, "Speed Control - Test"
94-3 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	94-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
94-4 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	94-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
100-3 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	26	100-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
100-4 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	26	100-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
101-3 Crankcase Air Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	101-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
101-4 Crankcase Air Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	101-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
102-3 Boost Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	102-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
102-4 Boost Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	102-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
110-3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	38	110-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
110-4 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	38	110-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
168-3 Electrical System Voltage : Voltage Above Normal	51	168-03	Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply - Test"
168-4 Electrical System Voltage : Voltage Below Normal	51	168-02	Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply - Test"
172-3 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	38	105-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test"
172-4 Intake Manifold Air Temperature Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	38	105-04	Troubleshooting, "Analog Sensor (Passive) - Test"
174-3 Fuel Temperature Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	174-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
174-4 Fuel Temperature Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	174-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
175-3 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	175-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
175-4 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	175-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
190-8 Engine Speed Sensor : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period	⁽¹⁾	190-08	Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test"
247-9 SAE J1939 Data Link : Abnormal Update Rate	⁽¹⁾	639-09	Troubleshooting "Data Link Circuit - Test"
247-14 SAE J1939 Data Link : Special Instruction	⁽¹⁾	639-14	Troubleshooting "Data Link Circuit - Test"
254-0 Electronic Control Module : High	⁽¹⁾	152-00	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
254-1 Electronic Control Module : Low	⁽¹⁾	152-01
254-2 Electronic Control Module : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect	⁽¹⁾	152-02	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
254-3 Electronic Control Module : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	152-03	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
254-4 Electronic Control Module : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	152-04
254-5 Electronic Control Module : Current Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	152-05	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
254-6 Electronic Control Module : Current Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	152-06
254-7 Electronic Control Module : Not Responding Properly	⁽¹⁾	152-07	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
254-8 Electronic Control Module : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period	⁽¹⁾	152-08
254-9 Electronic Control Module : Abnormal Update Rate	⁽¹⁾	152-09	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
254-10 Electronic Control Module : Abnormal Rate of Change	⁽¹⁾	152-10
254-11 Electronic Control Module : Other Failure Mode	⁽¹⁾	152-11	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
254-12 Electronic Control Module Error	⁽¹⁾	152-12
254-13 Electronic Control Module : Out of Calibration	⁽¹⁾	152-13	The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM"
261-13 Engine Timing Calibration : Out of Calibration	⁽¹⁾	637-13	Troubleshooting, "Timing - Calibrate"
262-3 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Voltage Above Normal	21	3509-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"
262-4 5 Volt Sensor DC Power Supply : Voltage Below Normal	21	3509-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"
263-3 Digital Sensor Power Supply : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	678-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"
263-4 Digital Sensor Power Supply : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	678-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"
268-2 Programmed Parameter Fault : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect	56	630-02	Troubleshooting, "System Configuration Parameters"
273-3 Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	102-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
273-4 Turbocharger Outlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	102-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
274-21 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor : Data Drifted Low	⁽¹⁾	108-21	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Supply - Test"
279-3 Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Sensor (Front) : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	52-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
279-4 Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Sensor (Front) : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	52-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
289-2 Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect	⁽¹⁾	94-02	The sensor is installed incorrectly. Correctly install the sensor.
289-3 Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	5578-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
289-4 Fuel Pressure Sensor - Before Fuel Filter : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	5578-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
336-2 Engine Control Switch : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Engine Control Switch - Test"
337-2 Remote Emergency Stop Switch : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Emergency Stop - Test"
338-5 Engine Pre-Lube Pump Relay : Current Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Prelubrication - Test"
338-6 Engine Pre-Lube Pump Relay : Current Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Prelubrication - Test"
342-2 Secondary Engine Speed Sensor : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect	⁽¹⁾	723-02	Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test"
342-8 Secondary Engine Speed Sensor : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period	⁽¹⁾	723-08	Troubleshooting, "Speed/Timing - Test"
446-5 Air Shutdown Relay : Current Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	5580-03	Troubleshooting, "Air Shutoff - Test"
446-6 Air Shutdown Relay : Current Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	5580-04	Troubleshooting, "Air Shutoff - Test"
542-2 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Before Oil Filter : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect	⁽¹⁾	1208-02	The sensor is installed incorrectly. Correctly install the sensor.
542-3 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Before Oil Filter : Voltage Above Normal	26	1208-03	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
542-4 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Before Oil Filter : Voltage Below Normal	26	1208-04	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
546-5 Ether Hold Relay open/short to ground	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Starting Aid - Test"
546-6 Ether Hold Relay short to +batt	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Starting Aid - Test"
827-8 Left Exhaust Temperature Sensor : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period	⁽¹⁾	1180-08	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (PWM) - Test"
828-8 Right Exhaust Temperature Sensor : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period	⁽¹⁾	1181-08	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (PWM) - Test"
1495-2 Injector Trim Codes Not Programmed	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Configuration Parameters"
1715-3 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor #2 : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
1715-4 Engine Oil Temperature Sensor #2 : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2738-3 Turbocharger #1 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2738-4 Turbocharger #1 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2739-3 Turbocharger #2 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2739-4 Turbocharger #2 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2740-3 Turbocharger #3 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2740-4 Turbocharger #3 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2741-3 Turbocharger #4 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Above Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
2741-4 Turbocharger #4 Compressor Inlet Pressure Sensor : Voltage Below Normal	⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"

Show/hide table

⁽¹⁾	No flash codes are currently available.
⁽²⁾	No SPN-FMI codes are currently available

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.

Show/hide table

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".

Show/hide table




Illustration 1	g01117578
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 sensors 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 engines 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.

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.