C-10, C-12, C-15 and C-16 Industrial Engines – E004 Engine Overspeed Shutdown

Conditions Which Generate This Code:

Engine speed has exceeded the trip point for engine overspeed.

System Response:

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) will log the event.

Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) displays “Injection Disabled” on the status screen.

The engine is shutdown.

The operator may be operating the engine incorrectly.

The “Engine Overspeed” parameter may be incorrectly programmed for the application. Use Cat ET to view the parameter setting for engine overspeed. Refer to Troubleshooting, “System Configuration Parameters” for the rpm range that is available for this parameter.

Test Step 1. Interview the Operator

Determine the events that caused the overspeed of the engine. Make corrections in order to prevent the overspeed from recurring.

Results:

  • OK – STOP