C175 Oil&Gas Offshore Engine Caterpillar


DEF Pressure Is High

Usage:

C175-16 P6N
Use this procedure to troubleshoot a problem with high Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) pressure. Also, use this procedure if the following event code is active or logged.

Table 1
J1939 Code and Description  CDL Code and Description  Comments 
6875-16
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Pressure : High - moderate severity (2) 
E930 (2)
High Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pressure 
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) pressure is above the threshold for proper system operation.
DEF dosing is disabled. 

Table 2
Associated Codes 
J1939 Code  CDL Code  Troubleshooting Procedure 
4335-15  E1969 (1)  Troubleshooting, "Air Assist Pressure Is High" 
4335-17  E964 (1)  Troubleshooting, "Air Assist Pressure Is Low" 
4335-18  E964 (2)  Troubleshooting, "Air Assist Pressure Is Low" 
4335-3  3092-3  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" 
4335-4  3094-4  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" 
4376-5  3862-5  Troubleshooting, "Solenoid Valve - Test" 
4376-6  3862-6  Troubleshooting, "Solenoid Valve - Test" 
6875-3  3090-3  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" 
6875-4  3090-4  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" 


Illustration 1g03746847
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dosing control cabinet components
Valves are shown in a static state
(1) DEF line to injector at CEM
(2) Air line to injector at CEM
(3) Compressed air source (customer supplied)
(4) DEF source (customer supplied)
(5) DEF pressure sensor
(6) Air assist pressure sensor
(7) Air pressure regulator
(8) Air assist valve
(9) DEF buffer tank return valve
(10) DEF buffer tank fill valve
(11) DEF pump
(12) DEF level sensor
(13) DEF buffer tank

Probable Causes

  • Codes

  • Sensor

  • DEF line

  • DEF injector

  • DEF pump

Recommended Actions

Table 3
Troubleshooting Test Steps  Values  Results 

1. Check for Codes

A. Turn the DC breaker to ON.

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

C. Look for active codes that are associated with the system for the event code.
 

Codes
 

Result: An associated code is active.

Repair: Troubleshoot any associated codes before continuing with this test.

Result: A code is active or logged.

Record the Enhanced Troubleshooting Information (ETI) code with the event.

Proceed to Test Step 2.
 

2. Monitor the Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature

A. Turn the DC breaker to ON.

B. Connect Cat ET.

C. Use Cat ET to monitor the following temperature:

- "Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature"
 

Temperature
 

Result: The "Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature" is less than 180° C (356° F)

Proceed to Test Step 3.

Result: The "Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature" is 180° C (356° F) or higher.

Repair: Use Cat ET to perform the following override:

- Set the "Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Valve Command Override" to the OFF position.

Proceed to Test Step 3.
 

3. Check the DEF Pressure Sensor

A. Turn the DC breaker to ON.

B. Connect Cat ET.

C. Use Cat ET to monitor the following pressure:

- "Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Pressure"
 

Sensor
 

Result: The DEF pressure sensor reads 0 ± 20 kPa (0 ± 3 psi).

Proceed to Test Step 4.

Result: The DEF pressure sensor does not read 0 ± 20 kPa (0 ± 3 psi).

Repair: Replace the DEF pressure sensor.

Proceed to Test Step 8.
 

4. Determine the ETI Code

A. Use the ETI code recorded in Step 1 to determine the troubleshooting.
 

Code
 

Result: An ETI code of 4 is present.

Proceed to Test Step 5.

Result: An ETI code of 1 is present.

Repair: A failed DEF injector has been detected. Replace the DEF injector.

Proceed to Test Step 8.

Result: An ETI code of 2 is present.

Repair: A failed DEF return valve has been detected. Replace the DEF return valve.

Proceed to Test Step 8.

Result: An ETI code of 3 is present.

Repair: A failed DEF pump has been detected. Replace the DEF pump.

Proceed to Test Step 8.
 

5. Inspect the DEF Pressure Line

A. Turn the DC breaker to OFF.

B. Disconnect the DEF pressure line from the dosing cabinet.

C. Disconnect the DEF pressure line from the DEF injector.

D. Pour warm water through the DEF pressure line and verify that the line is not blocked.
 

DEF Line
 

Result: The DEF pressure line is not blocked.

Proceed to Test Step 6.

Result: The DEF pressure line is blocked.

Repair: Replace the DEF pressure line.

Proceed to Test Step 8.
 

6. Inspect the DEF Injector for Plugging

A. Turn the DC breaker to OFF.

B. Disconnect the DEF supply line at the DEF injector.

C. Remove the DEF injector from the exhaust.

D. Inspect the DEF injector for signs of plugging.
 

DEF Injector
 

Result: The DEF injector is not plugged.

Proceed to Test Step 7.

Result: The DEF injector is plugged.

Repair: Replace the DEF injector.

Proceed to Test Step 8.
 

7. Replace the DEF Pump

A. Turn the AC and DC breakers to OFF.

B. Replace the DEF pump
 

DEF Pump
 

Result: The DEF pump was replaced.

Proceed to Test Step 8.
 

8. Operate the Engine

A. Turn the AC and DC breakers to OFFfor at least 1 minute.

B. Turn the AC and DC breakers to ON.

C. Start the engine.

D. Run the engine to run until normal operating temperature is reached.

E. Connect Cat ET.

F. Use Cat ET to monitor the following:

- "Aftertreatment System State"

G. Check for fault codes when the "Aftertreatment System State" reads "Normal Dosing".
 

Codes 

Result: A code is not active.

Return to service.
 

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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