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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Stalls at Low RPM

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Active codes and logged codes  Incorrect parameters  Air shut-off system  Low-pressure fuel system  Fuel injectors  Engine accessories  Parasitic loads  Recommended Actions Note: The…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Shutdown While Idling

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Event Codes” for information about event codes. Note: Some of the…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Shutdown Occurs Intermittently

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Air shutoff  Active codes and logged codes  Unstable fuel supply  Electrical connections  Switches  Circuit protection  Engine speed/timing  Recommended Actions Note: The procedures have…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Shutdown Occurrence

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

The “Delayed Engine Shutdown” (DES) feature allows the engine to run after the keyswitch has been turned to the OFF position. “Delayed Engine Shutdown” (DES)…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Engine Overspeeds

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sam

Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot an engine overspeed or use this procedure if the following event code is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Event…

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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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