Exhaust Temperature Is Low
Use this procedure to troubleshoot a low exhaust temperature. Also, use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active or logged.
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J1939 Code and Description | Comments |
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5686-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #1 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5687-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #2 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5688-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #3 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5689-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #4 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5690-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #5 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5691-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #6 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5692-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #7 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5693-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #8 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5694-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #9 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5695-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #10 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5696-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #11 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5697-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #12 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5698-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #13 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5699-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #14 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5700-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #15 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
5701-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #16 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The engine is shutdown. The code is logged. |
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J1939 Code and Description | Comments |
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5686-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #1 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5687-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #2 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5688-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #3 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5689-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #4 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5690-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #5 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5691-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #6 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5692-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #7 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5693-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #8 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5694-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #9 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5695-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #10 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5696-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #11 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5697-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #12 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5698-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #13 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5699-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #14 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5700-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #15 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
5701-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #16 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) |
The cylinder exhaust temperature is lower than the average temperature for all the cylinders. The amount of deviation has exceeded the trip point for the programmed delay time.
The code is logged. |
- Codes
- Check valve
- Parameters
- Inlet air restriction
- Light loads
- Thermocouple
- Valve lash
- Low compression
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Troubleshooting Test Steps | Values | Results |
1. Check for Codes A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector. B. 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. Proceed to Test Step 2. |
2. Inspect the Check Valve Note: The check valve may be stuck. The check valve must move freely to prevent fuel from continuously entering the precombustion chamber. |
Check Valve |
Result: The check valve is OK. Proceed to Test Step 3. Result: The check valve is NOT OK. Repair: Clean or replace the check valve. Clean with a nonflammable solvent that will not leave residue. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 3. |
3. Check for Incorrect Monitoring System Parameters A. Connect Cat ET. B. Use Cat ET to verify that the correct parameters are being used. - Exhaust temperature module - Exhaust port temperatures |
Parameters |
Result: The parameters are correct. Proceed to Test Step 4. Result: The parameters are not correct. Repair: Input the correct parameters. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes" for additional information. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 4. |
4. Check for Inlet Air Restriction Note: Inlet air restriction can cause uneven exhaust port temperatures. Cylinders at the front half of the engine may have exhaust port temperatures that are lower than the exhaust port temperatures for the cylinders at the rear half of the engine by A. Check the air filter restriction indicator, if equipped. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for additional information. B. Measure the inlet air restriction for each turbocharger. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Inlet Air Is Restricted" for additional information. |
Restriction |
Result: The inlet air restriction is OK. Proceed to Test Step 5. Result: The inlet air restriction is NOT OK. An imbalance in the system is discovered. Repair: Repair or replace damaged inlet air system components. Equalize the inlet air restriction for each of the turbochargers. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 5. |
5. Check for a Cylinder Misfire Note: Operation with a low load can result in low exhaust temperatures. A. Operate the engine at low idle or near low idle to detect a misfire problem. |
Misfire |
Result: There is not a cylinder misfire. Proceed to Test Step 6. Result: There is a cylinder misfire. Repair: Troubleshoot the cause of the misfire. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Misfires, Runs Rough or Is Unstable" for additional information. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 6. |
6. Check for Faulty Thermocouples A. Observe the temperatures from the thermocouples after the engine is shut off. When the engine is operating properly, the temperatures from similar locations are reduced at a similar rate. Also, the temperatures from similar locations are comparable. |
Thermocouples |
Result: The thermocouples are OK. Proceed to Test Step 7. Result: The thermocouples are NOT OK. Repair: Switch the suspect thermocouple for another thermocouple. If the temperature problem follows the thermocouple, replace the suspect thermocouple. If the temperature problem stays at the original location of the suspect thermocouple, investigate the cause for the low temperature. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 7. |
7. Check the Valve Lash Note: The valve lash can affect the performance of the engine. |
Valve Lash |
Result: The valve lash is OK. Proceed to Test Step 8. Result: The valve lash is NOT OK. Repair: Reset the valve lash. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Valve Lash and Valve Bridge Adjustment (Gas Admission Valve Lash)" for additional information. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 8. |
8. Check for Low Cylinder Compression A. Measure the cylinder pressures of the suspect bank to check for problems that are related to compression. |
Low Compression |
Result: The cylinder pressure is NOT OK. Repair: Repair or replace damaged components. 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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