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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Indicator Lamp Problem

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Burned out bulb  Problem with the lamp circuit  A system on the power train data link  Recommended Actions Note: The procedures have been…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Idle Speed Is High

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Table 1 Diagnostic Trouble Codes CDL Code J1939 Code Description (Code descriptions may vary) Comments E441 (1) Idle Elevated to Increase Battery Voltage The battery…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Fuel Temperature Is High

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: Probable causes of high fuel temperature.   Associated codes Fuel level in the tank Restriction in the fuel lines Fuel cooler (if…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Fuel System Water Separator Has Water

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: This procedure covers the following diagnostic codes: Note: The following codes may not be applicable for certain applications. Table 1 Diagnostic Trouble Codes…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – E198 Fuel Pressure Is Low

Posted on October 16, 2020October 4, 2023 by sam

System Operation Description: Note: The E198 or 5580 code may activate when the water separator is being drained. Disregard the code and toggle the keyswitch to…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Fuel Pressure Is High

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: The probable causes of high fuel pressure   Fuel pressure sensors Fuel lines Fuel transfer pump Fuel return pressure regulator Use this…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Fuel Consumption Is Excessive

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Engine operation  Diagnostic codes, event codes and derates  Fuel quality  Fuel injection  Engine speed/timing  Air inlet and exhaust system  Check for damaged…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Exhaust Temperature Is High

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

SMCS – 1088-035-TA; 7498-035 The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the following parameters in order to calculate an exhaust temperature:   Barometric pressure Intake manifold air…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Exhaust System Contains Oil

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Failed turbocharger seals  Worn valve guide seals or faulty valve guide seals  Worn valve guides  Worn piston rings  Extended idle times  Recommended…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Exhaust System Contains Fuel

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes Short circuit in the ARD fuel pump relay wiring Corrosion in the wiring harness connectors for the ARD fuel pump relay Failed ARD…

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