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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Misfires, Runs Rough or Is Unstable

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Active codes and logged codes  Low quality fuel  Fuel injectors  Lack of lubrication  Valve train components  Gear train and components of the…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Has Mechanical Noise (Knock)

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Active codes and logged codes  Electrical connections  Fuel injection  Fuel quality  Proper lubrication  Isolate the source of the noise.  Valve train components …

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Has Early Wear

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes Incorrect maintenance intervals and/or incorrect oil Contaminated engine oil Low oil pressure Leaks in the air system Inspect the fuel filters for contamination.…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Does Not Crank

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Use this procedure to troubleshoot an engine that will not crank. Table 1 Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results 1. Inspection of the Batteries and Battery…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Cranks but Does Not Start

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Note: If the symptom is intermittent and the symptom cannot be repeated, refer to Troubleshooting, “Power Is Intermittently Low or Power Cutout Is Intermittent”. If the…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Diesel Particulate Filter Temperature Is Low

Posted on October 14, 2020 by sam

The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the temperature at the intake of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The ECM activates the applicable code when the…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Diesel Particulate Filter Temperature Is High

Posted on October 14, 2020 by sam

The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the temperature at the intake of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The ECM activates the applicable code when the…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Diesel Particulate Filter Has Low Inlet Pressure

Posted on October 14, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: The probable cause of low inlet pressure of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is an exhaust leak. Use this procedure if the…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Diesel Particulate Filter Has High Inlet Pressure

Posted on October 14, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: Use this procedure if the following event code is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Event Codes” for information about event codes. Note: Refer to…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Diesel Particulate Filter Has High Ash Load

Posted on October 14, 2020 by sam

This procedure covers the following diagnostic codes: Table 1 Diagnostic Trouble Codes J1939 Code CDL Code Description Comments 3720-15 E997 (1) Particulate Trap #1 Ash…

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