Electronic Control System Components C-15 C-16 and C-18 Engine Caterpillar
Electronic Control System Components C-15 C-16 and C-18 Engine Caterpillar
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Systems Operation
C-15, C-16 and C-18 Engines
Media Number -RENR2307-03 Publication Date -01/01/2007 Date Updated -10/01/2007
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Typical example
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Illustration 2 g01262604
Typical example
Engine Monitoring
The electronic control system includes Engine Monitoring. The system monitors engine oil pressure, coolant
temperature, inlet manifold air temperature and coolant level. All truck engines are shipped from the factory
with the following sensors: oil pressure sensor, coolant temperature sensor and inlet manifold air temperature.
The OEM is responsible for providing and installing the coolant level sensor. The coolant level sensor is the
only sensor that can be individually selected for Engine Monitoring. The ECM Customer Programmable
Parameter enables the coolant level sensor. The default factory setting is "NO". The ECM Customer
Programmable Parameters have four levels that are for Engine Monitoring:
• OFF
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• Derate
• Shutdown
Table 1
PID-FMI Description of the Fault Code Warning Lamp Derate
100-01 Low Oil Pressure Warning SOLID NONE
100-11 Very Low Oil Pressure Warning SOLID NONE
105-00 "High Inlet Manifold Air Temperature Warning" SOLID NONE
105-11 "Very High Inlet Manifold Air Temperature Warning" SOLID NONE
110-00 "High Coolant Temperature Warning" SOLID NONE
110-11 "Very High Coolant Temperature" SOLID NONE
111-01 "Low Coolant Level Warning" SOLID NONE
111-11 "Very Low Coolant Level" SOLID NONE
Table 2
PID-FMI Warning Lamp
Description of the Fault Code Derate
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Table 3
PID-FMI Time To Start and Restart
Description of the Fault Code
Shutdown Time
100-01 Low Oil Pressure Warning NO NO
100-11 Very Low Oil Pressure Warning 30 sec 18 sec
"High Inlet Manifold Air Temperature
105-00 NO NO
Warning"
"Very High Inlet Manifold Air Temperature
105-11 NO NO
Warning"
110-00 "High Coolant Temperature Warning" NO NO
110-11 "Very High Coolant Temperature" 20 sec 60 sec
111-01 "Low Coolant Level Warning" NO NO
111-11 "Very Low Coolant Level" 30 sec 80 sec
The engine uses the following types of electronic components: input, control and output.
An input component is one that sends an electrical signal to the ECM. The signal that is sent varies in either
voltage or in frequency when there is a change in some specific system of the vehicle. An example would be
the engine speed/timing sensor or the coolant temperature sensor. The ECM sees the input sensor signal as
information about the condition, environment, or operation of the vehicle.
An electronic control system component receives the input signals. Electronic circuits that are inside the
ECM evaluate the signals. The ECM then supplies electrical energy to the output components of the system,
which are in response to predetermined combinations of input signal values.
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An output component is one that is operated by the ECM. An output component receives electrical energy
from the ECM. The electrical energy is used to perform one of the following functions:
• Perform work. An example would be moving a solenoid plunger. An output component takes an active
part in regulating or operating the vehicle.
• An output component can give information or a warning. An example would be a light or an alarm to
the operator of the vehicle or other person.
Output components provide the ability to electronically control the engine operation in order to improve the
following items: performance, fuel consumption rate and reduced emissions levels. A brief description of the
sensors that are used in the electronic control system follows:
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Before a diagnostic code is logged into the ECM, the inlet manifold air temperature must exceed the
temperatures that are indicated for thirty seconds. A diagnostic code for the High Inlet Manifold Temperature
is triggered at 91°C (195°F). A diagnostic code for the Very High Inlet Manifold Temperature is triggered at
110°C (230°F). Unlike the diagnostic codes that are associated with Engine Monitoring, the codes that are
associated with the inlet manifold air temperature are still available when Engine Monitoring is "OFF". The
Warning Lamp is also turned on if Engine Monitoring is programmed to Warning, Derate, or Shutdown.
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Note: The Check Engine Lamp and the Warning Lamp are different. For more information about terminology
for electronic components, refer to Systems Operation, "Glossary of Electronic Control Terms".
When a diagnostic fault is detected by the ECM, the Check Engine Lamp will turn ON. When a diagnostic
fault is detected by the ECM, the Check Engine Lamp will blink at five second intervals. The Check Engine
Lamp should be ON and the Check Engine Lamp should be flashing Diagnostic Code 55 whenever the
START switch is turned ON but the engine is not running. This condition will test whether the lamp is
operating correctly.
If the Check Engine Lamp comes ON and the Check Engine Lamp stays ON after the initial start-up, the
system has detected a fault. The Check Engine Lamp or service tools can be used to identify the diagnostic
code.
The dash mounted Cruise Control Switches are used to interrogate the ECM for system status. With the
Cruise Control Switch in the OFF position, move the SET/RESUME switch to the RESUME position. The
Check Engine Lamp will begin to flash in order to indicate a two digit diagnostic code while the
SET/RESUME switch is held in the RESUME position. The sequence of flashes represents the system
diagnostic message. The first sequence of flashes adds up to the first digit of the diagnostic code. After a one
second pause, a second sequence of flashes will occur. The second sequence of flashes represent the second
digit of the diagnostic code. If necessary, additional diagnostic codes will follow after a three second pause.
Additional diagnostic codes will be displayed in the same manner.
The Check Engine Lamp is also used to monitor the Idle Shutdown Timer. The Check Engine Lamp will start
to flash at a rapid rate 90 seconds before the programmed idle time is reached. If the clutch pedal indicates a
change in position or the service brake pedal indicates a change in position during the final 90 seconds, the
idle shutdown timer will be disabled. The idle shutdown timer will then need to be reset.
The ECM contains memory in order to store customer specified parameters. The ECM also identifies a
selected factory engine rating. The memory also contains a personality module identification code in order to
prevent unauthorized tampering. The memory also contains an identification code in order to prevent
switching of engine ratings and other pertinent manufacturing information.
The wiring harness provides communication or signal paths to the various sensors. A boost pressure sensor,
the Data Link Connector, and the engine/vehicle connectors are examples. The ECM performs many
functions. The ECM contains all of the engine performance information. The ECM contains all of the
information for the emission certification. Several examples are listed: engine timing, air/fuel ratio and rated
fuel position control maps.
Note: The list that follows contains a portion of the customer specified parameters: Engine Power Rating,
Vehicle Identification Number, "PTO Vehicle Speed Limit", PTO Engine RPM Limit (PTO RPM), Low Gear
Limit, Intermediate Gear Limit, Engine RPM At Vehicle Speed Limit (ENG RPM At VSL), Geardown
Protection, Top Engine Limit (TEL), Vehicle Speed Limit (VSL), High Gear Turn On Speed, Low Cruise
Control Set Limit (LCC), "High Cruise Control Speed Set Limit", Retarder Coast/Latch and Idle Shutdown
Timer. The customer specified parameters may be secured by customer passwords. An ECM may have all of
the programmed parameters or any combination of the programmed parameters. For a brief explanation of
each of the customer specified parameters, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide.
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The ECM is programmed to run diagnostic tests in order to separate a fault to a specific circuit. Once a fault
is detected, the fault can be displayed in several ways on the dash mounted Check Engine Lamp. The ECM
will log most of the diagnostic codes that are generated during engine operation. The logged codes or the
active codes can be read by an electronic service tool.
In order to prevent unnecessary cycling of the cooling fan due to reduced voltage levels during engine
cranking, the ECM turns the fan "OFF". Because an electrical open circuit is the most likely failure mode,
Caterpillar recommends a normally open relay for this circuit.
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