3408E and 3412E Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Probable Causes

• Diagnostic codes

• Throttle switch

• Electrical connectors

• Fuel supply

• Engine speed/timing sensors

Recommended Actions

Diagnostic Codes

1. Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to the data link connector.

1. Check for active diagnostic codes.

   Note: Certain diagnostic codes and/or diagnostic events may cause the engine to shutdown. Troubleshoot all diagnostic codes before continuing with this procedure. Use Cat ET to check for logged engine derates and/or an active engine derate. A derate status flag will appear on Cat ET if an engine derate is active.

Throttle Signal

Monitor "Throttle Position" on Cat ET. Verify that the throttle position is stable and that the engine is able to reach high idle speed. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Throttle Switch Circuit - Test" for the proper troubleshooting procedure.

Electrical Connectors

1. Use Cat ET to check for the following logged diagnostic codes: 168-01 and 168-02. If either of these diagnostic codes are logged, proceed to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply Circuit - Test".

2. Inspect the battery wires from the Electronic Control Module (ECM) back to the battery compartment. Refer to the engine's schematic. Inspect the wires and the power relay. Check the power and ground connections to the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply Circuit - Test" for more information.

Fuel Supply

1. Check the fuel lines for the following problems: restrictions, collapsed lines and pinched lines. If problems are found with the fuel lines, repair the lines and/or replace the lines.

2. Check the fuel tank for foreign objects which may block the fuel supply.

3. Check for air in the low pressure fuel supply system if any of the following procedures have been performed:
   • Replacement of the fuel filters

   • Service on the low pressure fuel supply circuit

   • Replacement of unit injectors

   Note: A sight glass in the low pressure supply line is helpful in diagnosing air in the fuel. Refer to Testing and Adjusting for more information.

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NOTICE
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine again.

4. Purge air from the low pressure fuel supply circuit. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for the correct procedure.

5. Check fuel quality. In temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), check for solidified fuel (wax). Refer to Special Instruction, SEBD0717, "Diesel Fuels And Your Engine".

6. Check the fuel pressure after the fuel filter while the engine is being cranked. Refer to Testing and Adjusting for the correct pressure values. If the fuel pressure is low, replace the fuel filters. If the fuel pressure is still low, check the following items: fuel transfer pump, fuel transfer pump coupling and fuel pressure regulating valve. Refer to Testing and Adjusting for more information.

Engine Speed/Timing Sensors

Check the engine speed/timing sensors.

Refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Circuit - Test".