ENGINE OIL PRESSURE C15
System Operation Description:
Use this procedure to troubleshoot the system when one of the following diagnostic
codes is active or easily repeated:
212-03 5 Volt Sensor Supply #1 voltage high
212-04 5 Volt Sensor Supply #1 voltage low
232-03 5 Volt Supply voltage high
232-04 5 Volt Supply voltage low
Also, use this procedure to troubleshoot the system when you have been directed
here by another troubleshooting procedure.
The following background information is related to this procedure:
The Engine Control Module (ECM) supplies the following sensors with regulated 5
VDC:
Atmospheric pressure sensor
Boost pressure sensor
Engine oil pressure sensor
Oil pressure sensor for the intake valve actuator
The supply for the +5 V engine pressure sensor is routed from the ECM to terminal A
of each pressure sensor connector. The supply voltage is 5.0 ± 0.16 VDC.
The +5 V diagnostic code is probably caused by a short circuit to ground or a short
circuit to another voltage source in the harness.
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Schematic
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P2 ECM connector
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Sensor connector
Test Step 1. Disconnect the ECM Connector and Check for Active Diagnostic
Codes
1. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.
2. Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) to the data link
connector.
3. Disconnect the P2 ECM connector from the ECM.
4. Check the ECM connector for corrosion and moisture.
5. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
6. Check for active diagnostic codes on Cat ET.
Note: A "voltage high" diagnostic code (open circuit) should be active for all of
the engine pressure sensors.
Expected Result:
The 5 volt diagnostic codes are not active. A "voltage high" diagnostic code (open
circuit) is active for all of the engine pressure sensors.
Results:
OK - The 5 volt diagnostic codes are not active.
Repair: Reconnect the P2 ECM connector.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
Not OK - The 5 volt diagnostic codes are still active.
Repair: Connect a test ECM.If the test ECM fixes the problem, reconnect the
suspect ECM.If the problem returns, permanently install the new ECM.Verify
that the repair eliminates the problem.
STOP
Test Step 2. Disconnect the Sensors
1. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
2. Monitor the active diagnostic code screen on Cat ET.
3. Disconnect the pressure sensors one at a time. Wait for 30 seconds after each
pressure sensor is disconnected.
Note: The 5 volt diagnostic code will become inactive if a pressure sensor is
the cause of the 5 volt diagnostic code.
4. Ensure that all of the pressure sensors are disconnected.
Expected Result:
The 5 volt diagnostic code is still active when all of the pressure sensors are
disconnected.
Results:
OK - The 5 volt diagnostic code is still active.
Repair: Leave all of the pressure sensors disconnected.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
Not OK - The 5 volt diagnostic code disappears when the pressure sensors
are disconnected.
Repair: Reconnect all of the pressure sensors except the suspect sensor.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Test Step 3. Check the Signal Wire
1. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
Note: The suspect sensor should be disconnected.
2. Measure the voltage between terminal C (Signal) and terminal B (Pressure
Sensor Common) of the connector for the suspect sensor on the engine
harness.
Expected Result:
The voltage is less than 7.0 VDC.
Results:
OK - The voltage is within the range.
Repair: Temporarily connect a new sensor.If the problem is resolved with the
new sensor, reconnect the suspect sensor.If the problem returns, replace the
suspect sensor.Verify that the repair eliminates the problem.
STOP
Not OK - The voltage is greater than 7.0 VDC.
Repair: Inspect the signal wire for a short circuit to a voltage source.Repair the
signal wire or replace the signal wire.Verify that the repair eliminates the
problem.
STOP
Test Step 4. Determine the Condition that is Present
1. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
2. Access the active diagnostic code screen on Cat ET.
Expected Result:
232-03 or 232-04 is active.
Results:
232-03 - Proceed to Test Step 5.
232-04 - Proceed to Test Step 7.
Test Step 5. Measure the 5 Volt Supply to the Sensor
1. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
Note: All of the pressure sensors should be disconnected.
2. Measure the voltage between terminal A (Pressure Sensor +5V) and chassis
ground for each pressure sensor.
Expected Result:
The voltage is 5.0 ± 0.16 VDC.
Results:
OK - The 5 volt supply is within the range. Proceed to Test Step 6.
Not OK - The voltage is greater than 5.16 volts.
Repair: Check the 5 volt supply wire for a short to a higher voltage
source.Repair the 5 volt supply wire or replace the 5 volt supply wire.Verify that
the repair eliminates the problem.
STOP
Test Step 6. Check the Common Wire
1. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
2. Measure the voltage between terminal A (Pressure Sensor +5V) and terminal B
(Pressure Sensor Common) on all of the pressure sensors.
3. While the voltage is monitored, perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on the common
wires for the 5 volt supply.
P2:3 (Pressure Sensor Common)
P2:42 (Pressure Sensor Common (Actuator))
Expected Result:
The voltage is 5.0 ± 0.16 VDC.
Results:
OK - The voltage is within the range.
Repair: If the problem is intermittent, refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical
Connectors - Inspect".
STOP
Not OK - The voltage is not within the range.
Repair: Inspect the common wire for an open circuit.Repair the common wire
or replace the common wire.Verify that the repair eliminates the problem.
STOP
Test Step 7. Check the Resistance of the Harness
1. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.
2. Verify that all of the sensors are disconnected.
3. Measure the resistance between terminal A (Pressure Sensor +5V) and
terminal B (Pressure Sensor Common) of each connector for the pressure
sensor on the engine harness.
Expected Result:
The resistance is greater than 20,000 Ohms, or "OL" is displayed on the multimeter.
Results:
OK - The 5 volt supply and the pressure sensor common are not shorted.
Repair: Check the 5 volt supply for a short to ground.Repair the 5 volt supply
wire or replace the 5 volt supply wire.Verify that the repair eliminates the
problem.
STOP
Not OK - There is a short between the 5 volt supply and the pressure sensor
common.
Repair: Locate the short between the 5 volt supply and the pressure sensor
common.Repair the faulty wiring or replace the faulty wiring.Verify that the
repair eliminates the problem.
STOP
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Diagram of components
C13 Engines
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Typical location of the sensors on C13 engines
(1) Coolant temperature sensor
(2) Atmospheric pressure sensor
(3) Secondary engine speed/timing sensor
(4) Fuel pressure sensor
(5) Engine oil pressure sensor
(6) Fuel filter differential pressure switch
(7) Boost pressure sensor
(8) Fuel temperature sensor
(9) Intake manifold air temperature sensor
(10) Primary engine speed/timing sensor
(11) Timing calibration port
C15 and C18 Engines
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Typical location of the sensors on C15 and C18 engines
(12) Coolant temperature sensor
(13) Secondary engine speed/timing sensor
(14) Boost pressure sensor
(15) Fuel pressure sensor
(16) Fuel temperature sensor
(17) Fuel filter differential pressure switch
(18) Intake manifold air temperature sensor
(19) Engine oil pressure sensor
(20) Atmospheric pressure sensor
(21) Primary engine speed/timing sensor
(22) Timing calibration port
