C13 Industrial Engine Caterpillar


Engine Shutdown While Idling

Usage:

C13 JR9
Use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes" for information about event codes.

Note: Some of the following codes may not be applicable for certain applications.

Table 1
Diagnostic Trouble Codes 
J1939 Code  Description  Comments 
594-0  Engine Idle Shutdown Driver Alert Mode  The engine is shutting down.
The code is logged. 
593-31  Engine Idle Shutdown has Shutdown Engine  The engine has been idling for an extended amount of time.
This notification is for the operator. This notification is not a suspected engine problem.
The code is logged. 
594-31  Engine Idle Shutdown Driver Alert Mode  The engine is preparing to shut down because of an extended non-working idle time.
An alarm is activated.
The code is logged. 

Probable Causes

  • Extended idle time

Recommended Actions

Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps  Values  Results 

1. Engine At Idle Speed

A. This condition is normal operation. The engine has been idling for an extended amount of time and the Electronic Control Module (ECM) will shut down the engine.

B. The "Engine Idle Shutdown Enable Status" parameter in Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) can be disabled. The amount of time before engine shutdown can then be configured.
 

Normal operation
 

Result: This condition is normal operation.

Return the unit to service.
 

Complete the procedure in the order in which the steps are listed.

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