10/3/2017 C13 Industrial Engine RRA00001-UP(SEBP4130 - 64) - Documentation

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Product: INDUSTRIAL ENGINE
Model: C13 INDUSTRIAL ENGINE RRA01544
Configuration: C13 Industrial Engine RRA00001-UP

Troubleshooting
C11, C13, C15, and C18 Industrial Engines
Media Number -M0073474-05 Publication Date -01.08.2017 Date Updated -10.08.2017

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Speed Control - Test

Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical system if a problem is suspected with the circuit that is for the
throttle position sensor. Also use this procedure if one of the diagnostic codes in Table 1 is active or easily
repeated.

Table 1
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
CDL Code and Description Comments
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has detected an invalid
combination of positions for the multi-position switches.
774-2
The code is logged. If equipped, the warning light will come on.
Accelerator Pedal Position 2 :
Engine RPM defaults to a predetermined safe speed. The throttle
Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect
switch is ignored by the ECM until the fault is cleared and the
keyswitch is cycled.
774-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Accelerator Pedal Position 2 : The code is logged. The ECM flags the throttle position as invalid data
Voltage Above Normal and a default value is used. The engine speed is limited to high idle.
774-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Accelerator Pedal Position 2 : The code is logged. The ECM flags the throttle position as invalid data
Voltage Below Normal and a default value is used. The engine speed is limited to high idle.
774-8 The ECM detects an incorrect frequency on the throttle signal or an
Accelerator Pedal Position 2 : incorrect duty cycle on the throttle signal.
Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, The code is logged. The ECM flags the throttle position as invalid data
or Period and a default value is used. The engine speed is limited to high idle.
91-2 The ECM has detected an invalid combination of positions for the
Accelerator Pedal Position 1 : multi-position switches.
Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect The code is logged. If equipped, the warning light will come on.
Engine RPM defaults to a predetermined safe speed. The throttle
switch is ignored by the ECM until the fault is cleared and the
keyswitch is cycled.
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91-3 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Accelerator Pedal Position 1 : The code is logged. The ECM flags the throttle position as invalid data
Voltage Above Normal and a default value is used. The engine speed is limited to high idle.
91-4 The ECM detects signal voltage that is not in the acceptable range.
Accelerator Pedal Position 1 : The code is logged. The ECM flags the throttle position as invalid data
Voltage Below Normal and a default value is used. The engine speed is limited to high idle.
91-8 The ECM detects an incorrect frequency on the throttle signal or an
Accelerator Pedal Position 1 : incorrect duty cycle on the throttle signal.
Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, The code is logged. The ECM flags the throttle position as invalid data
or Period and a default value is used. The engine speed is limited to high idle.

Illustration 1 g02075215
Schematic for throttle position sensor

Probable Causes
Sensor

Sensor supply voltage

Recommended Actions
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

1. Check the Signal Frequency and the Duty Frequency Result: The ECM detects an incorrect
Cycle at the Sensor frequency on the throttle signal or an incorrect
Duty duty cycle on the throttle signal. The
A. Turn the keyswitch to OFF. Cycle frequency is below 150 Hz or the frequency is
above 1000 Hz. The duty cycle is less than 5
B. Remove the wire from terminal location C percent or the duty cycle is greater than 95
(throttle position) on the harness side of the percent.
connector for the throttle position sensor.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
C. Install a 326-4904 Adapter Cable As (3-PIN

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BREAKOUT) at the connector for the throttle Result: The frequency and the duty cycle are
position sensor. OK.

D. Connect the connector for the throttle Repair: Repair the harness or replace the
position sensor. harness.

E. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test
Step 2.
F. Measure the frequency and the duty cycle
between terminal B (digital return) and terminal
C (throttle position) at the 326-4904 Adapter
Cable As (3-PIN BREAKOUT). Operate the
throttle pedal while making the measurements.

G.Turn the keyswitch to OFF .

H.Remove the breakout harness. Restore the

Result: The supply voltage is above 7.5 VDC

A. Turn the keyswitch to OFF. Repair: The wiring is OK. Replace the sensor.
Verify that the problem is resolved.
B. Disconnect the harness connector for the
throttle position sensor. Supply Result: The supply voltage is not above 7.5
voltage VDC at the sensor connector. The supply
C. Measure the voltage across terminal A (8 V voltage is not reaching the speed control.
supply) and terminal B (digital return) on the
harness side of the connector. The voltage Repair: Repair the harness wiring or replace
should measure 7.5 VDC. the harness. Verify that the problem is
resolved.

If the problem is not resolved, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further assistance,
your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).

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