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Product: GENERATOR SET
Model: G3516H GENERATOR SET GLN
Configuration: G3516H Generator Set GLN00001-UP
Troubleshooting
G3500H Generator Set Engine
Media Number -M0074324-05 Publication Date -01/01/2020 Date Updated -06/01/2020
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Diagnostic Capabilities
SMCS - 1900
Diagnostic Codes
The engine's Electronic Control Module (ECM) has the ability to monitor the circuitry between the ECM and
the engine's components. The ECM also has the ability to monitor the engine's operating conditions. If the
ECM detects a problem, a code is generated.
There are two categories of codes:
Diagnostic code
Event code
Diagnostic Code - A diagnostic code indicates an electrical problem such as a short circuit or an open circuit
in the engine's wiring or in an electrical component.
Event Code - An event code is generated by the detection of an abnormal engine operating condition. For
example, an event code will be generated if the oil pressure is too low. In this case, the event code indicates
the symptom of a problem. Event codes indicate abnormal operating conditions or mechanical problems
rather than electrical problems.
Codes can have two different states:
Active
Logged
Active Codes
An active code indicates that a problem is present. Service the active code first. For the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure for a particular code, refer to the following troubleshooting procedure:
Troubleshooting, "Diagnostic Trouble Codes"
Troubleshooting, "Event Codes"
Logged Codes
The codes are logged and stored in the ECM memory. The problem may have been repaired and/or the
problem may no longer exist. If the system is powered, it is possible to generate an active diagnostic code
whenever a component is disconnected. If the component is reconnected, the code is no longer active but the
code may become logged.
Logged codes may not indicate that a repair is needed. The problem may have been temporary. Logged codes
may be useful to help troubleshoot intermittent problems. Logged codes can also be used to review the
performance of the engine and of the electronic system.
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