C175-20 Locomotive Engine Caterpillar


Solenoid Valve - Test - Aftertreatment

Usage:

C175-20 R4F
Use this procedure to troubleshoot a problem with a solenoid valve. Also, use this procedure if one of the following diagnostic codes is active or easily repeated.

Table 1
J1939 Code and Description  CDL Code and Description  Comments 
854-5
Heater Circuit #01 : Current Below Normal 
4279-5
Ground Fault Switch #1 : Current Below Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank heater circuit breaker position circuit. 
854-6
Heater Circuit #01 : Current Above Normal 
4279-6
Ground Fault Switch #1 : Current Above Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF tank heater circuit breaker position circuit. 
4336-5
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Valve : Current Below Normal 
3094-5
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Signal : Current Below Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the Dosing Air Assist Valve and/or the electrical circuit for the Dosing Air Assist Valve. 
4336-6
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Valve : Current Above Normal 
3094-6
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Signal : Current Above Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the Dosing Air Assist Valve and/or the electrical circuit for the Dosing Air Assist Valve. 
4356-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #3 : Current Below Normal 
3112-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #3 : Current Below Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF line heater electrical circuit. 
4356-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #3 : Current Above Normal 
3112-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #3 : Current Above Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF line heater electrical circuit. 
4357-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #4 : Current Below Normal 
3113-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #4 : Current Below Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF line heater electrical circuit. 
4357-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #4 : Current Above Normal 
3113-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Line Heater #4 : Current Above Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF line heater electrical circuit. 
4372-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Quick Thaw Heater : Current Below Normal 
3606-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank Heater Relay : Current Below Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF Quick Thaw Heater Relay and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF Quick Thaw Heater Relay. 
4372-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Quick Thaw Heater : Current Above Normal 
3606-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank Heater Relay : Current Above Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF Quick Thaw Heater Relay and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF Quick Thaw Heater Relay. 
4376-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Return Valve : Current Below Normal 
3862-5
Aftertreatment #1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Return Valve Solenoid : Current Below Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Return Valve and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF Return Valve. 
4376-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Return Valve : Current Above Normal 
3862-6
Aftertreatment #1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Return Valve Solenoid : Current Above Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF Return Valve and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF Return Valve. 
5434-5
Tank Fill Valve : Current Below Normal 
N/A  This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF Tank Fill Valve and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF Tank Fill Valve. 
5434-6
Tank Fill Valve : Current Above Normal 
N/A  This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF Tank Fill Valve and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF Tank Fill Valve. 
5706-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pump Heater : Current Below Normal 
4578-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pump Heater : Current Below Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF pump heater circuit. 
5706-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pump Heater : Current Above Normal 
4578-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pump Heater : Current Above Normal 
This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF pump heater circuit. 
7416-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pump Power Relay : Current Below Normal 
N/A  This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF pump power relay and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF pump power relay. 
7416-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pump Power Relay : Current Above Normal 
N/A  This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF pump power relay and/or the electrical circuit for the DEF pump power relay. 
7417-5
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Control Module Circuit Breaker : Current Below Normal 
N/A  This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF control module circuit breaker or electrical circuit. 
7417-6
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Control Module Circuit Breaker : Current Above Normal 
N/A  This code indicates that there is a problem with the DEF control module circuit breaker or electrical circuit. 

Electrical Checkouts on the Cat® Electronic Technician (ET)

Table 2
Component  Electrical Checkout 
Dosing Air Assist Valve  DEF Dosing Air Assist Valve Command Override 
DEF Return Valve  DEF Return Valve Override 
DEF Tank Fill Valve  DEF Tank Fill Valve Override 
DEF Pump Power Relay  DEF Pump Power Relay Override 
DEF Tank Heater Relay  DEF Tank Heater Relay Override 


Illustration 1g06373488

Table 3
Troubleshooting Test Steps  Values  Results 

1. Check for Codes

A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector.

B. Determine if a code is active or logged.
 

Codes 

Result: A -5 code is active or logged.

Proceed to Test Step 2.

Result: A -6 code is active or logged.

Proceed to Test Step 3.

The Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) status screen will indicate "Conditions Not Met" when a diagnostic code is active for a particular component. 

2. Check the Wiring for an Open Circuit

A. Verify that the harness connector is free of debris, free of corrosion, and securely connected.

B. Disconnect the solenoid from the harness.

C. Install a jumper wire between the terminals of the harness connector for the affected coil. The coil is replaced with a short circuit.
 

Create a Short 

Result: A -5 code became active during the electrical checkout. The Electronic Control Module (ECM) did not detect the jumper wire. There is an open circuit in the wiring between the coil and the ECM connector. There may be a problem with a connector.

Repair: Repair or replace the connectors or the wiring.

Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.

Result: A -6 code is activated during the electrical checkout. The ECM detected the jumper wire. There is a problem with the solenoid.

Repair: Replace the solenoid.

Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.
 

3. Check the Wiring for a Short Circuit

A. Disconnect the solenoid from the harness.
 

Create an Open 

Result: A -6 code became active during the electrical checkout. The ECM did not detect the open circuit. There is a short circuit in the wiring between the coil and the ECM connector. There may be a problem with a connector.

Repair: Repair or replace the connectors or the wiring.

Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.

Result: A -5 code is activated during the electrical checkout. The ECM detected the open circuit. There is a problem with the solenoid.

Repair: Replace the solenoid.

Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.
 

If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).

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