1999/06/01 Caterpillar


New Automated Cylinder Cutout Test Available With Electronic Technician (ET) Version 2.4 Software Release{0781,1920}

Usage:


3176 (9CK),
3406E (1LW, 1MM, 2WS, 5DS, 5EK, 6TS),
C-10 (2PN, 3CS, 8YS),
C-12 (1YN, 9NS, 2KS) Truck Engines

A new feature of the soon to be released ET 2.4 Version will be the automated 1, 4, 5 cylinder cutout diagnostics. This short 3 minute test is designed to inform the technician which cylinder is not operating properly by giving an "OK" or "NOT OK" result after the test.

The "NOT OK" test result will indicate which cylinder is not functioning properly, however a "NOT OK" test result does not always mean that the injector for that cylinder is faulty. If "NOT OK" is the test result, always check for failure modes such as loose connector wires, improper valve settings, hold down bolt height, etc. before replacing an injector. The following chart shows the test parameters for the cylinder cutout test.

Always use the cylinder cutout test in conjunction with the service manual. The service manual is the complete diagnostic path.

After the repair, perform the cylinder cutout test again in order to be sure that the problem has been corrected.

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/05/01 Updated Software For 1998 And Earlier 3406E Truck Engines Now Available {1920}
1999/05/01 Revised Removal And Installation Procedure For The 133-7101 Sensor Plate Assembly {1905}
1999/05/01 Be Sure To Perform The Unit Injector Adjustment At The Initial Valve Lash Adjustment {1290}
1999/05/01 Jake Brake Settings For The 3406E Truck Engines {1119}
1999/05/01 A New Special Instruction Is Available To Help Determine The Reusability Of Camshafts In 3406E Truck Engines {0374,1210}
1999/05/01 Correction To Oil Level Gauge (Dipstick) Calibration Procedure {1326}
1999/05/01 New Main Bearing Material {1203}
1999/05/01 New Design Of Cylinder Block And Main Bearings {1201,1203,1224}
1999/04/01 New Cooling System Vent Line Check Valve Helps Prevent Over Cooling{1370}
1999/04/01 New Integral Seal (Air Compressor Mounting Seal) Available{1803}
1999/04/01 Remove Engine Oil Pan To Determine Source Of Internal Coolant Leakage{1302,1348,1361,1395}
1999/04/01 New Valve Lifter Assemblies (Full Body Roller Follower) And New Lifter Guide Springs Used{1209}
1999/06/01 Cat I.D. Version 2.1 Personality Module Now Available{1920}
1999/07/01 New Spacer Base Allows Use Of New Integral Valve Cover Seal{1107,1119,1120}
1999/07/01 New Stronger Bolts And Washers Help Prevent Oil Leaks At Rear Power Take-Off (RPTO) Flywheel Housing To Block Joint{1157}
1999/07/01 Special Instructions Are Now Available For Converting Four Cylinder Air Compressor Air Supply From Boosted To Naturally Aspirated, Eliminating Inlet Regulating Valve And Related Maintenance{1803}
1999/07/01 New Software Release{1920}
1999/08/01 New Service Manuals And Revised Service Manuals Available{0374,1000}
1999/08/01 New Material Improved Durability For STAY CLEAN VALVE(r) In Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters{1262}
1999/08/01 Extended Life Coolant - Still The Coolant Of Choice{1395}
1999/08/01 Special Instruction Now Available For Correcting Speed Surges{1408}
1999/09/01 New 173-1530 Injector Seating Tool Group Available{0710,1290}
1999/09/01 Peterbilt OEM Engine Wiring Harness And Related Components{1408}
1999/09/01 New Engine Flash Files Available To Allow Use Of The "Auto Retarder In Cruise" Feature With Eaton AutoShift Transmissions{1920}
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