C7 and C9 Industrial Engines Troubleshooting – Cat Data Link – Test

Note: This procedure checks for an open circuit or for a short circuit in the Cat Data Link. If you are experiencing problems with communications between Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) and the Electronic Control Module (ECM), refer to troubleshooting without a diagnostic code Troubleshooting, “Electronic Service Tool Will Not Communicate with ECM” before you use this procedure.

The Cat Data Link is the standard data link that is used by the ECM to communicate with Cat ET. The ECM communicates with Cat ET in order to share status information and diagnostic information. Cat ET can also be used to configure the ECM parameters. This information will not be available if communication fails between the ECM and Cat ET.

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Schematic for the Cat Data Link

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Typical engine view

(1) J1/P1 ECM connectors

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Typical engine view

(2) P61 customer connector

(3) P63 service tool connector

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P1 terminals that are associated with the Cat Data Link

(P1-8) Cat Data Link +

(P1-9) Cat Data Link −

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J61 and P61 terminals that are associated with the Cat Data Link

(6) Cat Data Link −

(7) Cat Data Link +

Table 1
Troubleshooting Test Steps	Values	Results
1. Inspect the Electrical Connectors and the Wiring A. Remove the electrical power from the ECM. B. Thoroughly inspect connectors (1), (2), and (3). Refer to Troubleshooting, “Electrical Connectors – Inspect”. C. Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on each of the wires that are associated with the Cat Data Link. D. Check the allen head screw on each ECM connector for the proper torque. Also, check the allen head screw on the customer connector for the proper torque. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Electrical Connectors – Inspect”, for the correct torque values.	Electrical Connectors and Wiring	Results: The harness and the connectors appear to be OK. Proceed to Test Step 2. Results: The connectors and/or the wiring are not OK. Repair: Repair the connectors and/or the wiring. Replace parts, if necessary. Ensure that all of the seals are properly in place and ensure that the connectors are coupled. Verify that the original problem is resolved. STOP
2. Check for a Short Circuit A. Disconnect the J1 connector. B. Disconnect Cat ET from the service tool connector. C. Measure the resistance between the points that are listed in Table 1. Be sure to wiggle the wires in the harnesses as you make each resistance measurement.	Short Circuit	Results: Each check of the resistance indicates an open circuit. Proceed to Test Step 3. Results: At least one check of the resistance does not indicate an open circuit. There is a short circuit in the harness or in a connector. Repair: Repair the connectors and/or the wiring. Replace parts, if necessary. Verify that the original problem is resolved. STOP

Table 2
Resistance Measurements for the Cat Data Link
Connector and Terminal	Terminal
P1-8 (Cat Data Link +)	All of the other terminals on the P1 connector
	Ground stud
P1-9 (Cat Data Link -)	All of the other terminals on the P1 connector
	Ground stud

Table 3
Troubleshooting Test Steps	Values	Results
3. Check for an Open Circuit A. Fabricate a jumper wire. Use the jumper wire in order to create a short circuit between terminals J63-D (Cat Data Link +) and J63-E (Cat Data Link −). B. Measure the resistance between P1-8 (Cat Data Link +) and P1-9 (Cat Data Link −).	10 Ohms	Results: Each check of the resistance is less than ten Ohms. Repair: Perform the following procedure: 1. Connect the J1/P1 connectors. Connect Cat ET to the service tool connector. 2. Check the Cat Data Link for proper operation. If the Data Link does not operate correctly, there may be a problem with the ECM. Temporarily install a new ECM. Check the Cat Data Link again. If the new ECM solves the problem, install the original ECM and verify that the original problem returns. If the new ECM operates correctly and the original ECM does not operate correctly, replace the original ECM. Verify that the problem is resolved. STOP Results: At least one check of the resistance is greater than ten Ohms. There is an open circuit or excessive resistance in the harness. There may be a problem with a connector. Repair: Repair the wiring and/or the connectors. Replace parts, if necessary. Verify that the original problem is resolved. STOP

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