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Product: INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

Model: 3512C INDUSTRIAL ENGINE MLM
Configuration: 3512C Engine MLM00001-UP

Troubleshooting
3512C Engine
Media Number -KENR5386-00 Publication Date -01/03/2008 Date Updated -13/03/2008

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Diagnostic Trouble Codes

SMCS - 1900

Cross-Reference Information for Diagnostic Codes

Table 1 is a list of the diagnostic codes for the engine. The diagnostic codes are cross-
referenced with the appropriate procedure that can be used to troubleshoot the code.

Further explanations of diagnostic codes, of flash codes, and of SPN-FMI codes are described
after Table 1.

Table 1
Cross-Reference from CID-FMI Code to Flash Code to SPN-FMI Code to Functional
Test or Procedure

Flash "SPN-FMI" Code and

"CID-FMI Code" Procedure
Code Description

651-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

1-5 Cylinder #1 Injector :
71 Cylinder #01 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

651-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

1-6 Cylinder #1 Injector :
71 Cylinder #01 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

652-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

2-5 Cylinder #2 Injector :
72 Cylinder #02 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

652-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

2-6 Cylinder #2 Injector :
72 Cylinder #02 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"
 653-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,
3-5 Cylinder #3 Injector :
73 Cylinder #03 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

653-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

3-6 Cylinder #3 Injector :
73 Cylinder #03 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

654-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

4-5 Cylinder #4 Injector :
74 Cylinder #04 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

654-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

4-6 Cylinder #4 Injector :
74 Cylinder #04 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

655-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

5-5 Cylinder #5 Injector :
75 Cylinder #05 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

655-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

5-6 Cylinder #5 Injector :
75 Cylinder #05 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

656-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

6-5 Cylinder #6 Injector :
76 Cylinder #06 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

656-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

6-6 Cylinder #6 Injector :
76 Cylinder #06 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

657-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

7-5 Cylinder #7 Injector :
77 Cylinder #07 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

657-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

7-6 Cylinder #7 Injector :
77 Cylinder #07 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

658-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

8-5 Cylinder #8 Injector :
78 Cylinder #08 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"

658-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

8-6 Cylinder #8 Injector :
78 Cylinder #08 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

659-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

9-5 Cylinder #9 Injector :
79 Cylinder #09 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Below Normal Test"
 659-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,
9-6 Cylinder #9 Injector :
79 Cylinder #09 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Current Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

10-5 Cylinder #10 660-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

Injector : Current Below 80 Cylinder #10 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Normal Below Normal Test"

10-6 Cylinder #10 660-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

Injector : Current Above 80 Cylinder #10 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Normal Above Normal Test"

11-5 Cylinder #11 661-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

Injector : Current Below 81 Cylinder #11 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Normal Below Normal Test"

11-6 Cylinder #11 661-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

Injector : Current Above 81 Cylinder #11 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Normal Above Normal Test"

12-5 Cylinder #12 662-5 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

Injector : Current Below 82 Cylinder #12 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Normal Below Normal Test"

12-6 Cylinder #12 662-6 Engine Injector Troubleshooting,

Injector : Current Above 82 Cylinder #12 : Current "Injector Solenoid -
Normal Above Normal Test"

91-8 Throttle Position 91-8 Accelerator Pedal

Troubleshooting,
Sensor : Abnormal Position 1 : Abnormal
32 "Speed Control -
Frequency, Pulse Width, Frequency, Pulse Width, or
Test"
or Period Period

Troubleshooting,
94-3 Fuel Delivery 94-3 Engine Fuel Delivery
"Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage 37 Pressure : Voltage Above
(Analog, Active) -
Above Normal Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
94-4 Fuel Delivery 94-4 Engine Fuel Delivery
"Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage 37 Pressure : Voltage Below
(Analog, Active) -
Below Normal Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
100-3 Engine Oil
100-3 Engine Oil Pressure : "Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage 24
Voltage Above Normal (Analog, Active) -
Above Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
100-4 Engine Oil
100-4 Engine Oil Pressure : "Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage 24
Voltage Below Normal (Analog, Active) -
Below Normal
Test"
 Troubleshooting,
101-3 Crankcase Air 101-3 Engine Crankcase
(1) "Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage Pressure : Voltage Above
(Analog, Active) -
Above Normal Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
101-4 Crankcase Air 101-4 Engine Crankcase
(1) "Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage Pressure : Voltage Below
(Analog, Active) -
Below Normal Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
110-3 Engine Coolant 110-3 Engine Coolant
"Sensor Signal
Temperature Sensor : 27 Temperature : Voltage
(Analog, Active) -
Voltage Above Normal Above Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
110-4 Engine Coolant 110-4 Engine Coolant
"Sensor Signal
Temperature Sensor : 27 Temperature : Voltage
(Analog, Active) -
Voltage Below Normal Below Normal
Test"

168-0 Battery Potential / Troubleshooting,

168-0 Electrical System
51 Power Input 1 : High - most "Electrical Power
Voltage : High
severe (3) Supply - Test"

168-1 Battery Potential / Troubleshooting,

168-1 Electrical System
51 Power Input 1 : Low - most "Electrical Power
Voltage : Low
severe (3) Supply - Test"

168-2 Electrical System

168-2 Battery Potential / Troubleshooting,
Voltage : Erratic,
51 Power Input 1 : Erratic, "Electrical Power
Intermittent, or
Intermittent, or Incorrect Supply - Test"
Incorrect

Troubleshooting,
172-3 Intake Manifold 105-3 Engine Intake
"Sensor Signal
Air Temperature Sensor : 38 Manifold 1 Temperature :
(Analog, Passive) -
Voltage Above Normal Voltage Above Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
172-4 Intake Manifold 105-4 Engine Intake
"Sensor Signal
Air Temperature Sensor : 38 Manifold 1 Temperature :
(Analog, Passive) -
Voltage Below Normal Voltage Below Normal
Test"

190-8 Engine Speed

190-8 Engine Speed : Troubleshooting,
Sensor : Abnormal
34 Abnormal Frequency, Pulse "Speed/Timing -
Frequency, Pulse Width,
Width, or Period Test"
or Period

253-2 Personality Module 234-2 Software Troubleshooting,

: Erratic, Intermittent, or 52 Identification : Erratic, "ECM Software -
Incorrect Intermittent, or Incorrect Install"
254-12 Electronic Control (2) (3)
53
Module Error

261-13 Engine Timing 228-13 Speed Sensor

Troubleshooting,
Calibration : Calibration 42 Calibration : Calibration
"Timing - Calibrate"
Required Required

262-3 5 Volt Sensor DC Troubleshooting,

620-3 5 Volts DC Supply :
Power Supply : Voltage 21 "Sensor Supply -
Voltage Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

262-4 5 Volt Sensor DC Troubleshooting,

620-4 5 Volts DC Supply :
Power Supply : Voltage 21 "Sensor Supply -
Voltage Below Normal
Below Normal Test"

263-3 Digital Sensor

678-3 ECU 8 Volts DC Troubleshooting,
Power Supply (8V Or
21 Supply : Voltage Above "Sensor Supply -
12V) : Voltage Above
Normal Test"
Normal

263-4 Digital Sensor

678-4 ECU 8 Volts DC Troubleshooting,
Power Supply (8V Or
21 Supply : Voltage Below "Sensor Supply -
12V) : Voltage Below
Normal Test"
Normal

268-2 Programmed 1111-2 Engine Protection

Troubleshooting,
Parameter Fault : Erratic, System Configuration :
56 "Configuration
Intermittent, or Erratic, Intermittent, or
Parameters"
Incorrect Incorrect

Troubleshooting,
273-3 Turbocharger 102-3 Engine Intake
"Sensor Signal
Outlet Pressure Sensor : 25 Manifold #1 Pressure :
(Analog, Active) -
Voltage Above Normal Voltage Above Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
273-4 Turbocharger 102-4 Engine Intake
"Sensor Signal
Outlet Pressure Sensor : 25 Manifold #1 Pressure :
(Analog, Active) -
Voltage Below Normal Voltage Above Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
274-3 Atmospheric
108-3 Barometric Pressure : "Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage 26
Voltage Above Normal (Analog, Active) -
Above Normal
Test"

Troubleshooting,
274-4 Atmospheric 108-4 Turbocharger Outlet
"Sensor Signal
Pressure Sensor : Voltage 26 Pressure Sensor voltage
(Analog, Active) -
Below Normal above normal
Test"

275-3 Right Turbocharger 1176-3 Engine Troubleshooting,

29
Inlet Pressure Sensor : Turbocharger 1 Compressor "Sensor Signal
Voltage Above Normal Inlet Pressure : Voltage (Analog, Active) -
Above Normal Test"

1176-4 Engine Troubleshooting,

275-4 Right Turbocharger
Turbocharger 1 Compressor "Sensor Signal
Inlet Pressure Sensor : 29
Inlet Pressure : Voltage (Analog, Active) -
Voltage Below Normal
Below Normal Test"

1177-3 Left Engine Troubleshooting,

276-3 Left Turbocharger
Turbocharger 2 Compressor "Sensor Signal
Inlet Pressure Sensor : 39
Inlet Pressure : Voltage (Analog, Active) -
Voltage Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

1177-4 Engine Troubleshooting,

276-4 Left Turbocharger
Turbocharger 2 Compressor "Sensor Signal
Inlet Pressure Sensor : 39
Inlet Pressure : Voltage (Analog, Active) -
Voltage Below Normal
Below Normal Test"

279-3 Aftercooler Troubleshooting,

Coolant Temperature (2) "Sensor Signal
28
Sensor (Front) : Voltage (Analog, Active) -
Above Normal Test"

279-4 Aftercooler Troubleshooting,

Coolant Temperature (2) "Sensor Signal
28
Sensor (Front) : Voltage (Analog, Active) -
Below Normal Test"

289-3 Fuel Pressure Troubleshooting,

94-3 Engine Fuel Delivery
Sensor - Before Fuel (1) "Sensor Signal
Pressure : Voltage Above
Filter : Voltage Above (Analog, Active) -
Normal
Normal Test"

289-4 Fuel Pressure Troubleshooting,

94-4 Engine Fuel Delivery
Sensor - Before Fuel (1) "Sensor Signal
Pressure : Voltage Below
Filter : Voltage Below (Analog, Active) -
Normal
Normal Test"

291-5 Engine Cooling Troubleshooting,

(1) (2)
Fan Solenoid : Current "Cooling Fan Control -
Below Normal Test"

291-6 Engine Cooling Troubleshooting,

(1) (2)
Fan Solenoid : Current "Cooling Fan Control -
Above Normal Test"

336-2 Engine Control

Troubleshooting,
Switch : Erratic, (1) (2)
"Engine Control
Intermittent, or
Switch - Test"
Incorrect
(1) (2)
337-2 Remote Emergency Troubleshooting,
Stop Switch : Erratic, "Emergency Stop -
Intermittent, or Test"
Incorrect

338-5 Engine Pre-Lube Troubleshooting,

(1) (2)
Pump Relay : Current "Prelubrication -
Below Normal Test"

338-6 Engine Pre-Lube Troubleshooting,

(1) (2)
Pump Relay : Current "Prelubrication -
Above Normal Test"

342-8 Secondary Engine

723-8 Engine Speed Sensor Troubleshooting,
Speed Sensor : Abnormal
34 #2 : Abnormal Frequency, "Speed/Timing -
Frequency, Pulse Width,
Pulse Width, or Period Test"
or Period

444-5 Starter Motor

(1) (2) Troubleshooting,
Relay : Current Below
"Starting -Test"
Normal

444-6 Starter Motor

(1) (2) Troubleshooting,
Relay : Current Above
"Starting -Test"
Normal

446-5 Air Shutdown

(1) (2) Troubleshooting, "Air
Relay : Current Below
Shutoff - Test"
Normal

446-6 Air Shutoff Relay (1) (2) Troubleshooting, "Air

short Shutoff - Test"

542-3 Engine Oil Troubleshooting,

1208-03 Engine Pre-filter
Pressure Sensor - Before "Sensor Signal
24 Oil Pressure : Voltage
Oil Filter : Voltage (Analog, Active) -
Above Normal
Above Normal Test"

542-4 Engine Oil Troubleshooting,

1208-04 Engine Pre-filter
Pressure Sensor - Before "Sensor Signal
24 Oil Pressure : Voltage
Oil Filter : Voltage Below (Analog, Active) -
Below Normal
Normal Test"

Troubleshooting,
545-5 Ether Start Relay (1) (2)
"Ether Starting Aid -
open/short to +batt
Test"

Troubleshooting,
545-6 Ether Start Relay (1) (2)
"Ether Starting Aid -
short to ground
Test"

569-5 Oil Injection (1) (2) Troubleshooting, "Oil

Solenoid : Current Below Renewal - Test"
Normal

569-6 Oil Renewal

(1) (2) Troubleshooting, "Oil
Solenoid short to
Renewal - Test"
ground

1180-08 Engine
827-8 Left Exhaust
Turbocharger 1 Turbine Troubleshooting,
Temperature Sensor : (1)
Inlet Temperature : "Sensor Signal (PWM)
Abnormal Frequency,
Abnormal Frequency, Pulse - Test"
Pulse Width, or Period
Width, or Period

1181-08 Engine
828-8 Right Exhaust
Turbocharger 2 Turbine Troubleshooting,
Temperature Sensor : (1)
Inlet Temperature : "Sensor Signal (PWM)
Abnormal Frequency,
Abnormal Frequency, Pulse - Test"
Pulse Width, or Period
Width, or Period

1177-8 Fuel Position

Troubleshooting, "Fuel
Multiplier Sensor : (1) (2)
Position Multiplier -
Abnormal Frequency,
Test"
Pulse Width, or Period

1495-2 Injector Trim Troubleshooting,

(1) (2)
Codes Not "Configuration
Programmed Parameters"
(1)
No flash codes are available at the present time.
(2)
No SPN-FMI codes are available at the present time.
(3)
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected a fatal internal error. Replace the ECM. Refer to
Troubleshooting, "ECM - Replace".

Diagnostic Codes
Diagnostic codes alert the operator that a problem in the electronic system has been detected.
Diagnostic codes also indicate the nature of the problem to the service technician. Caterpillar
Electronic Technician (ET) is a software program that is designed to run on a personal
computer. Diagnostic codes may be viewed on a personal computer that has Cat ET software.
Diagnostic codes may consist of the module identifier (MID), the component identifier
(CID), and the failure mode identifier (FMI).

Component Identifier (MID) - The MID is a three digit code that identifies the ECM that
generated the diagnostic code. For example, the MID 036 identifies the engine ECM.

Component Identifier (CID) - The CID is a number with three or four digits. The CID
indicates the component that generated the code. For example, the CID number 0001
identifies the fuel injector for the number one cylinder.

Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) - The FMI is a two digit code that indicates the type of
failure. Refer to Table 2 for a complete list of the two digit codes. Refer to Table 2 for a
description of the failure.
 Table 2
FMI Failure

00 Data is above the normal range.

01 Data is below the normal range.

02 Incorrect signal

03 Voltage is above the normal range.

04 Voltage is below the normal range.

05 Current is below the normal range.

06 Current is above the normal range.

08 Abnormal signal

09 Abnormal update

12 A device or a component failed.

13 A component is out of calibration.

Refer to Table 1 for a complete list of the diagnostic codes and the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure.

Do not confuse diagnostic codes with event codes. Event codes alert the operator that an
abnormal operating condition such as low oil pressure or high coolant temperature has been
detected. If an event code is active, refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes".