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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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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Exhaust Has Excessive White Smoke

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Note: Some white smoke may be present during cold start-up conditions when the engine is operating normally. If the white smoke persists, there may be a…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Exhaust Has Black Smoke

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Check for the following problems if there is excessive black exhaust smoke. Note: Refer to Troubleshooting, “Cat ET Service Features” for information about service features.…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Vibration Is Excessive

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Inspect the vibration damper.  Engine supports  Driven equipment  Engine misfiring  Running rough  Recommended Actions Table 1 Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results 1.…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Top Speed Is Not Obtained

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Note: If this fault occurs only under load, refer to Troubleshooting, “Acceleration Is Poor or Throttle Response Is Poor”. Note: Refer to Troubleshooting, “Cat ET Service Features”…

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