C280-16 Marine Propulsion Engine Caterpillar


Event Codes

Usage:

C280-16 R4M

Engine Monitoring

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) monitors the operating parameters of the engine. The ECM will generate an event code if a specific engine parameter exceeds an acceptable range that is defined by the engine monitoring system. For information on the engine monitoring system, refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Monitoring System".

Cross-Reference Information for Event Codes

Event codes are generated when abnormal operating conditions exist. Table 1 is a list of the event codes for the engine. The event codes are cross-referenced with the appropriate procedure that can be used to troubleshoot the code.

Table 1
Cross-Reference from Diagnostic Trouble Codes to Functional Test or Procedure 
J1939 Code and Description  CDL Code and Description  Troubleshooting Procedure 
52-0
Engine Intercooler Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E771 (3)
High Aftercooler Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Is High" 
52-15
Engine Intercooler Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E771 (1)
High Aftercooler Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Is High" 
52-16
Engine Intercooler Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E771 (2)
High Aftercooler Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Aftercooler Coolant Temperature Is High" 
94-16
Engine Fuel Delivery Pressure : High - moderate severity (2) 
E1218 (2)
High Unfiltered Fuel Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Fuel Pressure Is High" 
95-0
Engine Fuel Filter Differential Pressure : High - most severe (3) 
E390 (3)
Fuel Filter Restriction 
Troubleshooting, "Fuel Filter Is Restricted" 
95-15
Engine Fuel Filter Differential Pressure : High - least severe (1) 
E390 (1)
Fuel Filter Restriction 
Troubleshooting, "Fuel Filter Is Restricted" 
95-16
Engine Fuel Filter Differential Pressure : High - moderate severity (2) 
E390 (2)
Fuel Filter Restriction 
Troubleshooting, "Fuel Filter Is Restricted" 
99-0
Engine Oil Filter Differential Pressure : High - most severe (3) 
E73 (3)
High Oil Filter Differential Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Filter Differential Pressure Problem" 
99-15
Engine Oil Filter Differential Pressure : High - least severe (1) 
E73 (1)
High Oil Filter Differential Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Filter Differential Pressure Problem" 
99-16
Engine Oil Filter Differential Pressure : High - moderate severity (2) 
E73 (2)
High Oil Filter Differential Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Filter Differential Pressure Problem" 
100-1
Engine Oil Pressure : Low - most severe (3) 
E360 (3)
Low Engine Oil Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Pressure Is Low" 
100-17
Engine Oil Pressure : Low - least severe (1) 
E360 (1)
Low Engine Oil Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Pressure Is Low" 
100-18
Engine Oil Pressure : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E360 (2)
Low Engine Oil Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Pressure Is Low" 
101-0
Engine Crankcase Pressure : High - most severe (3) 
E1036 (3)
High Crankcase Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Crankcase Pressure Is High" 
101-15
Engine Crankcase Pressure : High - least severe (1) 
E1036 (1)
High Crankcase Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Crankcase Pressure Is High" 
101-16
Engine Crankcase Pressure : High - moderate severity (2) 
E1036 (2)
High Crankcase Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Crankcase Pressure Is High" 
103-0
Engine Turbocharger #1 Speed : High - most severe (3) 
E355 (3)
High Left Turbine Speed 
Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Turbine Speed Is High" 
103-15
Engine Turbocharger #1 Speed : High - least severe (1) 
E355 (1)
High Left Turbine Speed 
Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Turbine Speed Is High" 
103-16
Engine Turbocharger #1 Speed : High - moderate severity (2) 
E355 (2)
High Left Turbine Speed 
Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Turbine Speed Is High" 
105-0
Engine Intake Manifold #1 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E539 (3)
High Intake Manifold Air Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Intake Manifold Air Temperature Is High" 
105-15
Engine Intake Manifold #1 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E539 (1)
High Intake Manifold Air Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Intake Manifold Air Temperature Is High" 
105-16
Engine Intake Manifold #1 Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E539 (2)
High Intake Manifold Air Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Intake Manifold Air Temperature Is High" 
109-17
Engine Coolant Pressure : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Coolant Pressure Is Low" 
110-0
Engine Coolant Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E361 (3)
High Engine Coolant Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is High" 
110-1
Engine Coolant Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
E199 (3)
Low Coolant Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is Low" 
110-15
Engine Coolant Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E361 (1)
High Engine Coolant Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is High" 
110-16
Engine Coolant Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E361 (2)
High Engine Coolant Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is High" 
110-17
Engine Coolant Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
E199 (1)
Low Coolant Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is Low" 
110-18
Engine Coolant Temperature : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E199 (2)
Low Coolant Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is Low" 
111-17
Engine Coolant Level : Low - least severe (1) 
E2143 (1)
Low Engine Coolant Level 
Troubleshooting, "Coolant Level Is Low" 
173-16
Engine Exhaust Gas Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E194 (2)
High Exhaust Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
175-0
Engine Oil Temperature 1 : High - most severe (3) 
E197 (3)
High Engine Oil Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Temperature Is High" 
175-15
Engine Oil Temperature 1 : High - least severe (1) 
E197 (1)
High Engine Oil Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Temperature Is High" 
175-16
Engine Oil Temperature 1 : High - moderate severity (2) 
E197 (2)
High Engine Oil Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Oil Temperature Is High" 
190-0
Engine Speed : High - most severe (3) 
E362 (3)
Engine Overspeed 
Troubleshooting, "Engine Overspeeds" 
190-15
Engine Speed : High - least severe (1) 
E362 (1)
Engine Overspeed 
Troubleshooting, "Engine Overspeeds" 
190–1
Engine Speed : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  While the engine is in the run mode the engine speed drops below 100 RPM. 
561-31
TCS/ASR Engine Control Active  
E48 (1)
Backup ECM Took Control 
Troubleshooting, "Secondary ECM Assumes Control" 
970-31
Engine Auxiliary Engine Shutdown Switch 
E264 (3)
Emergency Stop Activated 
The emergency stop switch is activated. Reset the emergency stop switch. The power to the engine ECM must be cycled before the engine is allowed to restart. 
971-31
Engine Derate Switch 
E97 (1)
Engine Derate Overridden 
The monitoring system override switch has been activated.
Activation of the switch will prevent the engine from being derated by other event codes. 
1110-31
Engine Protection System has Shutdown Engine 
N/A  The engine protection system has shutdown the engine. The "Engine Protection Override Switch" can be activated in order to resume operation. 
1169-0
Engine Turbocharger 2 Speed : High - most severe (3) 
E458 (3)
High Right Turbine Speed 
Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Turbine Speed Is High" 
1169-15
Engine Turbocharger 2 Speed : High - least severe (1) 
E458 (1)
High Right Turbine Speed 
Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Turbine Speed Is High" 
1169-16
Engine Turbocharger 2 Speed : High - moderate severity (2) 
E458 (2)
High Right Turbine Speed 
Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Turbine Speed Is High" 
1203–17
Engine Auxiliary Coolant Pressure : Low - least severe (1) 
E2113 (1)
Low Aftercooler Coolant Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Aftercooler Coolant Pressure Is Low" 
1206–31
Engine Turning Gear Engaged 
N/A  The barring device switch detects that the engine turning gear is engaged. 
1237–31
Engine Shutdown Override Switch 
E85 (1)
Engine Shutdown Overridden 
Troubleshooting, "Engine Shutdown Override Occurrence" 
1318-0
Engine Exhaust Temperature Bank Imbalance : High - most severe (3) 
E2163 (3)
High Turbocharger Turbine Intake Differential Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Differential Temperature is High" 
1318-15
Engine Exhaust Temperature Bank Imbalance : High - least severe (1) 
E2163 (1)
High Turbocharger Turbine Intake Differential Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Differential Temperature is High" 
1318-16
Engine Exhaust Temperature Bank Imbalance : High - moderate severity (2) 
E2163 (2)
High Turbocharger Turbine Intake Differential Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Differential Temperature is High" 
1664-31
Engine Automatic Start Failed 
E225 (3)
Engine Overcrank 
Troubleshooting, "Engine Overcrank Occurrence" 
1761-1
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank Volume #1 : Low - most severe (3) 
E954 (3)
Low Aftertreatment DEF Tank Level 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
1761-15
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank Volume : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is High" 
1761-17
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank Volume : Low - least severe (1) 
E954 (1)
Low Aftertreatment DEF Tank Level 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
1761–18
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank Volume #1 : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E954 (2)
Low Aftertreatment DEF Tank Level 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
2904-31
ECU Type 
N/A  This code is logged when both ECM's are detected as the primary ECM. This code will only log on initial startup if the wiring harness code pins are not configured correctly. 
3029-31
Engine start inhibited, pre-lube system issue : Condition Exists 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Prelubrication Pump Problem" 
3217–16
Aftertreatment #1 Intake O2 : High - moderate severity (2) 
E1407(2)
High Aftertreatment #1 Intake O2 Concentration #1 
Troubleshooting, "Clean Emissions Module Has High Oxygen Level" 
3227–16
Aftertreatment #1 Outlet O2 : High - moderate severity (2) 
E1408(2)
High Aftertreatment #1 Outlet O2 Concentration #1 
Troubleshooting, "Clean Emissions Module Has High Oxygen Level" 
3360-31
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Controller 
N/A  The "Aftertreatment System Enable Status" has been switched to *Disabled using Cat® Electronic Technician (ET). 
3362–31
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Unit Input Lines 
E114 (2)
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Unit Input Lines Not Purged 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Does Not Purge" 
3516-18
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Concentration : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E 1364 (2)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Concentration 
Troubleshooting, "NOx Conversion Is Low" 
3551-17
Engine Oil Priming State : Low - least severe (1) 
E233 (1)
Low Engine Pre-Lube Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Prelubrication Pump Problem" 
3667-2
Engine Air Shutoff Status : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect 
E2087 (3)
Air Intake Shutoff Closed 
Troubleshooting, "Air Shutoff - Test" 
3667-31
Engine Air Shutoff Status 
E2088 (1)
Air Intake Shutoff Detection Circuit Detected but Not Installed 
Troubleshooting, "Air Shutoff - Test" 
4332-11
Aftertreatment #1 SCR System #1 State : Other Failure Mode 
E1305 (1)
Initial Assembly Aftertreatment #1 Procedure Required 
The aftertreatment system has been fitted to the engine for the first time. The engine must be ran until the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system doses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust for 5 minutes. The "Aftertreatment System State" parameter in the status screen must read "Normal Dosing" for 5 minutes to clear the code. An "Aftertreatment System Functional Test" can also be performed with Cat ET to clear the code. 
4335-15
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Absolute Pressure : High - least severe (1) 
E1307 (1)
High Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Atomization Air Assist Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Air Assist Pressure Is High" 
4335-17
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Absolute Pressure : Low - least severe (1) 
E964 (1)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Atomization Air Assist Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Air Assist Pressure Is Low" 
4335-18
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Absolute Pressure : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E964 (2)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Atomization Air Assist Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Air Assist Pressure Is Low" 
4360-0
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E946 (3)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4360-15
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E946 (1)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4360-16
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E946 (2)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4360-17
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
E947 (1)
Low Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4413-0
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4413-15
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4413-16
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4413-17
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Catalyst Intake Gas Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4363-0
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E950 (3)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4363-15
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E950 (1)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4363-16
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E950 (2)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4363-17
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
E950 (1)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Outlet Gas Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4415-0
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Outlet Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4415-15
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Outlet Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4415-16
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Outlet Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4415-17
Aftertreatment #2 SCR Outlet Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Temperature Sensor - Test" 
4364-2
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect 
E1410 (2)
Invalid Aftertreatment #1 SCR Conversion Efficiency 
The SCR outlet NOx sensor detected a higher level of NOx than the SCR inlet NOx sensor. The wiring harness connectors are swapped. 
4364-17
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency : Low - least severe (1) 
E1309 (1)
Low Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency 
Troubleshooting, "NOx Conversion Is Low" 
4364-18
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E1309 (2)
Low Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Conversion Efficiency 
Troubleshooting, "NOx Conversion Is Low" 
4367-1
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Level : Low - most severe (3) 
E955 (3)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Level 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
4367-17
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Level : Low - least severe (1) 
E955 (1)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Level 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
4367-18
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Level : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E955 (2)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Level 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
4367-31
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Quick Thaw Tank Level 
E1589 (2)
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank Refill Not Responding to Command 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
4433-1
Aftertreatment #2 DEF Tank #2 Level : Low - most severe (3) 
  Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
4433-17
Aftertreatment #2 DEF Tank #2 Level : Low - least severe (1) 
  Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
4433-18
Aftertreatment #2 DEF Tank #2 Level : Low - moderate severity (2) 
  Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Level is Low" 
4368-1
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
E1399 (3)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Temperature Is Low" 
4368-15
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E961 (1)
High Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Temperature Is High" 
4368-17
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
E1399 (1)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Temperature Is Low" 
4368-18
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E1399 (2)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Tank #2 Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Tank Temperature Is Low" 
5580-17
Engine Filtered Fuel Delivery Absolute Pressure : Low - least severe (1) 
E198 (1)
Low Fuel Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Fuel Pressure Is Low" 
5580-18
Engine Filtered Fuel Delivery Absolute Pressure : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E198 (2)
Low Fuel Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "Fuel Pressure Is Low" 
5980-0
Engine Turbocharger Differential Speed : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Differential Speed Is High" 
5980-15
Engine Turbocharger Differential Speed : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Differential Speed Is High" 
5980-16
Engine Turbocharger Differential Speed : High - moderate severity (2) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Turbocharger Differential Speed Is High" 
6797-16
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Intake Absolute Pressure : High - moderate severity (2) 
E1476 (2)
High Aftertreatment #1 SCR Catalyst Intake Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Inlet Pressure Is High" 
6797-18
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Intake Absolute Pressure : Low - moderate severity (2) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "SCR Catalyst Inlet Pressure Is Low" 
6806-14
ECU Interface Mismatch : Special Instruction 
E1132 (2)
Inconsistent Configuration Detected 
Troubleshooting, "Data Link Configuration Status - Test" 
6875-16
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Pressure : High - moderate severity (2) 
E930 (1)
High Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Pressure Is High" 
6875-18
Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Pressure : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E931 (1)
Low Aftertreatment #1 DEF Pressure 
Troubleshooting, "DEF Pressure Is Low" 
Codes Detected by the Exhaust Temperature Module (ETM) 
1137-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 1 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E801 (3)
Cylinder #1 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1137-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 1 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E801 (1)
Cylinder #1 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1138-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 2 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E802 (3)
Cylinder #2 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1138-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 2 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E802 (1)
Cylinder #2 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1139-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 3 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E803 (3)
Cylinder #3 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1139-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 3 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E803 (1)
Cylinder #3 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1140-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 4 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E804 (3)
Cylinder #4 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1140-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 4 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E804 (1)
Cylinder #4 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1141-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 5 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E805 (3)
Cylinder #5 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1141-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 5 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E805 (1)
Cylinder #5 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1142-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 6 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E806 (3)
Cylinder #6 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1142-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 6 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E806 (1)
Cylinder #6 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1143-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 7 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E807 (3)
Cylinder #7 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1143-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 7 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E807 (1)
Cylinder #7 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1144-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 8 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E808 (3)
Cylinder #8 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1144-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 8 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E808 (1)
Cylinder #8 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1145-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 9 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E809 (3)
Cylinder #9 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1145-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 9 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E809 (1)
Cylinder #9 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1146-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 10 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E810 (3)
Cylinder #10 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1146-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 10 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E810 (1)
Cylinder #10 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1147-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 11 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E811 (3)
Cylinder #11 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1147-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 11 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E811 (1)
Cylinder #11 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1148-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 12 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E812 (3)
Cylinder #12 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1148-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 12 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E812 (1)
Cylinder #12 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1149-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 13 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E813 (3)
Cylinder #13 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1149-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 13 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E813 (1)
Cylinder #13 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1150-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 14 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E814 (3)
Cylinder #14 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1150-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 14 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E814 (1)
Cylinder #14 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1151-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 15 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E815 (3)
Cylinder #15 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1151-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 15 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E815 (1)
Cylinder #15 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1152-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 16 Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E816 (3)
Cylinder #16 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1152-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port 16 Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E816 (1)
Cylinder #16 High Exhaust Port Temp 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1180-0
Engine Turbocharger 1 Turbine Inlet Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E246 (3)
High Left Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1180-15
Engine Turbocharger 1 Turbine Inlet Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E246 (1)
High Left Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1180-16
Engine Turbocharger 1 Turbine Inlet Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E246 (2)
High Left Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1181-0
Engine Turbocharger 2 Turbine Inlet Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
E245 (3)
High Right Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1181-15
Engine Turbocharger 2 Turbine Inlet Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
E245 (1)
High Right Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
1181-16
Engine Turbocharger 2 Turbine Inlet Temperature : High - moderate severity (2) 
E245 (2)
High Right Turbocharger Turbine Inlet Temperature 
Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5686-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #1 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5686-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #1 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5686-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #1 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5686-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #1 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5687-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #2 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5687-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #2 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5687-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #2 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5687-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #2 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5688-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #3 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5688-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #3 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5688-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #3 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5688-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #3 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5689-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #4 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5689-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #4 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5689-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #4 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5689-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #4 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5690-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #5 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5690-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #5 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5690-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #5 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5690-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #5 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5691-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #6 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5691-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #6 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5691-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #6 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5691-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #6 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5692-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #7 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5692-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #7 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5692-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #7 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5692-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #7 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5693-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #8 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5693-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #8 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5693-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #8 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5693-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #8 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5694-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #9 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5694-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #9 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5694-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #9 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5694-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #9 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5695-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #10 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5695-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #10 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5695-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #10 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5695-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #10 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5696-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #11 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5696-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #11 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5696-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #11 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5696-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #11 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5697-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #12 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5697-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #12 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5697-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #12 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5697-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #12 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5698-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #13 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5698-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #13 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5698-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #13 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5698-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #13 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5699-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #14 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5699-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #14 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5699-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #14 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5699-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #14 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5700-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #15 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5700-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #15 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5700-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #15 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5700-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #15 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5701-0
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #16 Difference from Average Temperature : High - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5701-1
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #16 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - most severe (3) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 
5701-15
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #16 Difference from Average Temperature : High - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is High" 
5701-17
Engine Exhaust Gas Port #16 Difference from Average Temperature : Low - least severe (1) 
N/A  Troubleshooting, "Exhaust Temperature Is Low" 

Active Event Codes

An active event code represents a problem with engine operation. Correct the problem as soon as possible.

Active event codes are listed in ascending numerical order. The code with the lowest number is listed first.

Illustration 1 is an example of the operating range of a sensor.



Illustration 1g01365757
Example of the typical operating range of a sensor
(1) This area represents the normal operating range of the engine parameter.
(2) In these areas, the engine is operating in an unsafe operating range of the monitored parameter. An event code will be generated for the monitored parameter. The sensor circuit does not have an electronic problem.
(3) In these areas, the signal from the sensor is outside of the operating range of the sensor. The sensor circuit has an electronic problem. A diagnostic code will be generated for the sensor circuit. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Diagnostic Trouble Codes" for additional information on diagnostic codes.

Logged Event Codes

When the ECM generates an event code, the ECM may log the event code in permanent memory. The ECM has an internal diagnostic clock. The ECM will record the following information when an event code is generated:

  • The hour of the first occurrence of the code

  • The hour of the last occurrence of the code

  • The number of occurrences of the code

Logged events are listed in chronological order. The most recent event code is listed first.

This information can be helpful for troubleshooting intermittent problems. Logged codes can also be used to review the performance of the engine.

Clearing Event Codes

A code is cleared from memory when one of the following conditions occur:

  • The code does not recur for 100 hours.

  • A new code is logged and there are already ten codes in memory. In this case, the oldest code is cleared.

  • The service technician manually clears the code.

Always clear logged event codes after investigating and correcting the problem which generated the code.

Troubleshooting

To troubleshooting the engine, perform the following steps in order to diagnose a malfunction:

  1. Obtain the following information about the complaint:

    • The event and the time of the event

    • Determine the conditions for the event. The conditions will include the engine rpm and the load.

    • Determine if there are any systems that were installed by the dealer or by the customer that could cause the event.

    • Determine whether any additional events occurred.

  2. Verify that the complaint is not due to normal engine operation. Verify that the complaint is not due to error of the operator.

  3. Narrow the probable cause. Consider the operator information, the conditions of operation, and the history of the engine.

  4. Perform a visual inspection. Inspect the following items:

    • Fuel supply

    • Oil level

    • Oil supply

    • Wiring

    • Connectors

Be sure to check the connectors. This check is important for problems that are intermittent. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect" for additional information.

If these steps do not resolve the problem, refer to Table 1 for the procedure to troubleshoot the event code.

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