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3406E

3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Has Early Wear

Posted on December 1, 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…

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3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Does Not Crank

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Batteries  Battery cables  Starting circuit  Starting motor solenoid  Starting motor  Flywheel ring gear  Transmission (if applicable)  Engine accessories  Hydraulic cylinder lock  Internal…

3406E

3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Cranks but Does Not Start

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Fuel supply  Starting aids (if applicable)  Engine shutdown switches (if applicable)  Diagnostic codes  Event codes  Flash file  Electrical connectors  Engine speed/timing  Air…

3406E

3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – ECM Does Not Communicate with Other Modules

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Electronic Control Module (ECM)  Electrical connectors  Data link communications  Keyswitch power  Recommended Actions ECM Connect Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). If the ECM…

3406E

3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Cylinder Is Noisy

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Fuel  Electrical connectors  Injector solenoids  Engine lubrication  Valve lash  Valve train components  Connecting rod bearings  Recommended Actions Low Quality Fuel Refer to…

3406E

3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Coolant Temperature Is High

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot high coolant temperature or use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active. Refer to…

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3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Coolant Level Is Low

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot low coolant level or use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active. Refer to…

3406E

3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Coolant Contains Oil

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Oil cooler  Cylinder head gasket  Cylinder head  Cylinder liner  Cylinder block  Recommended Actions Oil Cooler   Check for leaks in the engine…

3406E

3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Coolant Contains Fuel

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Injector sleeve or injector sleeve seal  Recommended Actions Injector Sleeve or Injector Sleeve Seals   Remove the valve mechanism covers.   Remove…

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3176C, 3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Acceleration Is Poor or Throttle Response Is Poor

Posted on December 1, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Fuel supply  Engine derate or active codes  Cold mode  Parameters  Flash file  Throttle signal  Electrical connectors  Unit injectors  “Turbocharger outlet (boost) pressure…

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