Selective Catalytic Reduction Retrofit Aftertreatment Caterpillar


Air Assist Pressure Is Low

Usage:

SCR EF5
Use this procedure to troubleshoot a low dosing air assist pressure. Also, use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active or logged.

Table 1
J1939 Code and Description  CDL Code and Description  Comments 
4335-17
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Absolute Pressure : Low - least severe (1) 
E964 (1)
Low Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Atomization Air Assist Pressure 
The air pressure is below the trip point for the programmed delay time.
Dosing is disabled until the pressure is correct.
The code is logged. 
4335-18
Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Air Assist Absolute Pressure : Low - moderate severity (2) 
E964 (2)
Low Aftertreatment #1 SCR Dosing Atomization Air Assist Pressure 
The air pressure is below the trip point for the programmed delay time.
Dosing is disabled until the pressure is correct.
The code is logged. 

Table 2
Associated Codes 
J1939 Code  CDL Code  Troubleshooting Procedure 
4335-3  3092-3  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" 
4335-4  3092-4  Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test" 
4336-5  3094-5  Troubleshooting, "Solenoid Valve - Test" 
4336-6  3094-6  Troubleshooting, "Solenoid Valve - Test" 

Probable Causes

  • Codes

  • Leaks

  • Air pressure

  • Sensor

Recommended Actions

Table 3
Troubleshooting Test Steps  Values  Results 

1. Check for Codes

A. Turn the DC breaker to the ON position.

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.

Proceed to Test Step 2.
 

2. Check for Air Leaks

A. Turn the DC breaker to the OFF position.

B. Inspect the air supply lines to the dosing cabinet and inside the dosing cabinet for leaks.
 

Leaks
 

Result: An air leak was found.

Repair: Repair the air leak.

Proceed to Test Step 5.

Result: An air leak was not found.

Proceed to Test Step 3.
 

3. Check the Air Supply to the Dosing Cabinet

A. Turn the DC breaker to the OFF position.

B. Disconnect the air supply line to the dosing cabinet.

C. Install a pressure gauge on the air supply line to the dosing cabinet.

D. Monitor the air supply pressure from the air compressor.

E. Reconnect the air supply line to the dosing cabinet.
 

483 kPa to 1068 kPa (70 psi to 155 psi)
 

Result: The air supply pressure from the air compressor is 483 kPa to 1068 kPa (70 psi to 155 psi).

Proceed to Test Step 4.

Result: The air supply pressure from the air compressor is less than 483 kPa (70 psi).

Repair: There is a problem with the air supply to the dosing cabinet. For information on the air compressor, refer to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) service information.

Proceed to Test Step 6.
 

4. Check the Aftertreatment #1 Supply Air Pressure Sensor

A. Turn the DC breaker to the ON position.

B. Connect Cat ET.

C. Use Cat ET to monitor the following pressures:

- "Aftertreatment #1 Supply Air Pressure"
- "Aftertreatment #1 DEF Dosing Pressure"
 

Sensor
 

Result: The pressure sensors are within 20 kPa (3 psi) of each other.

Proceed to Test Step 5.

Result: The pressure sensors are not within 20 kPa (3 psi) of each other.

Repair: Replace the "Aftertreatment #1 Supply Air Pressure" sensor.

Proceed to Test Step 6.
 

5. Check the Air Assist Valve

A. Turn the DC breaker to the ON position.

B. Connect Cat ET.

C. Use Cat ET to perform the following override:

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

D. Use Cat ET to monitor the following pressure:

- "Aftertreatment #1 Supply Air Pressure"
 

414 kPa to 469 kPa (60 psi to 68 psi)
 

Result: The acceptable range of the air pressure is 414 kPa to 469 kPa (60 psi to 68 psi).

Proceed to Test Step 6.

Result: The air pressure is less than 414 kPa (60 psi).

Repair: Replace the air pressure regulator on the air manifold.

Proceed to Test Step 6.
 

6. Perform a "DEF Dosing System Verification Test"

A. Turn the AC and DC breakers to the ON position.

B. Connect Cat ET.

C. Use Cat ET to perform the following diagnostic test:

- "DEF Dosing System Verification Test"
 

Test
 

Result: The test was successful and the 4335-17 or 4335-18 code cleared.

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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