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Troubleshooting
312D2 and 313D2 Excavators Machine System
Media Number -UENR5949-04 Publication Date -01/06/2015 Date Updated -18/03/2019

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Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test

SMCS - 1439-038

Machine ECM
The following is a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) associated with the active (analog) circuits
of the Machine ECM.

Machine ECM (MID 299)
DTC Code Description
Engine Oil Pressure
100-3 Sensor : Voltage Above
Normal
Engine Oil Pressure
100-4 Sensor : Voltage Below
Normal
Fuel Filter Plugged
460-3 Sensor : Voltage Above
Normal
Fuel Filter Plugged
460-4 Sensor : Voltage Below
Normal
3528- Atmosphere Sensor :
3 Voltage Above Normal
3528- Atmosphere Sensor :
4 Voltage Below Normal
Table 1
System Response
Incorrect or erratic readings could result in the shutdown of
the engine. The oil pressure is flagged as invalid (outside the
acceptable range) by the Machine ECM.
Incorrect or erratic readings could result in the shutdown of
the engine. The oil pressure is flagged as invalid (outside the
acceptable range) by the Machine ECM.
Incorrect or erratic readings could result in the shutdown of
the engine. The fuel pressure is flagged as invalid (outside the
acceptable range) by the Machine ECM.
Incorrect or erratic readings could result in the shutdown of
the engine. The fuel pressure is flagged as invalid (outside the
acceptable range) by the Machine ECM.
Failure of circuit could result in reduced machine
performance or shutdown of machine.
Failure of circuit could result in reduced machine
performance or shutdown of machine.

Possible Causes for an FMI 3 Diagnostic code are:

• The power supply circuit for the sensor is open.

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• The return circuit is open.

• The signal circuit is open or the sensor is disconnected.

• The signal circuit is shorted to the sensor power supply.

• The sensor has failed.

• The Machine ECM has failed. This situation is unlikely.

Possible Causes for an FMI 4 Diagnostic code are:

• The supply wire is open.

• The signal circuit for the sensor is shorted to ground.

• The sensor has failed.

• The Machine ECM has failed. A failure of the Machine ECM is unlikely.

Illustration 1 g03702005
Schematic of the Atmosphere and Fuel Filter Plugged Sensors

Note: The diagram above is a simplified schematic of some Machine ECM connections. The
schematic is electrically correct. However, not all of the possible harness connectors are shown. Refer
to the latest revision of Electrical Schematic , UENR5948 for the complete schematic.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Procedure

Note: Prior to beginning this procedure, inspect the harness connectors that are involved in this
circuit. Poor connections can often be the cause of a problem in an electrical circuit. Verify that all
connections in the circuit are clean, secure, and in good condition. If a problem with a connection is
found, correct the problem and verify that the diagnostic code is active before performing a
troubleshooting procedure.

Table 2
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Troubleshooting Test Values Results

Steps
FMI 3 diagnostic code, proceed to
1. Identify Active FMI Test Step 2.
Code Associated With
Code present
Sensor Circuit FMI 4 diagnostic code, proceed to
Test Step 6.
Begin Process For FMI 3 Troubleshooting HERE
2. Check The Voltage At
The Sensor

Note: Check the OK - Voltage is 5.0 VDC ± 0.3.

diagnostic code list for
DTC 262-6. Correct the Proceed to Test Step 3.
DTC code for the power
supply, if present, before NOT OK- Voltage is NOT 5.0
starting this procedure. VDC ± 0.3.
Voltage is 5.0 VDC ± 0.3.
A. Turn key start switch Repair - Check the machine
and disconnect switch ON. harness for damage. Repair or
replace the machine harness.
B. At the machine harness
connector for the sensor, STOP
measure the voltage
between contact A and
contact B.
OK - The pull-up voltage is present
when the measurement is
performed. The signal circuit and
the return circuit are correct.
3. Check For An Open In
The Signal Circuit Proceed to Test Step 4.

A. The key start switch NOT OK - Very little voltage or no

and the disconnect switch If the signal circuit for the voltage is measured. There is an
remain ON. sensor is correct, the pull-up open or a bad connection in the
voltage of the ECM should be return circuit or in the signal circuit
B. At the machine harness indicated as the voltage output. of the sensor circuit.
connector for the sensor, The presence of a varying
measure the voltage from voltage indicates that the signal Repair: Refer to the complete
the signal contact to the circuit is NOT open. The total Electrical Schematic for the
ground contact. absence of a voltage during machine. Check all of the
this check indicates an open in connectors that are in the sensor
C. The voltage should be the signal circuit. signal circuit and the return circuit.
between 5% and 95% of Check that all of the connections
the full scale excitation are clean and that all connections
voltage. are secure. Repair the machine
harness or replace the machine
harness.

STOP
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4. Check Signal Circuit OK - The resistance is greater than

For A Short Resistance greater than 5K Ω 5K Ω. The resistance of the harness
for all readings. circuit is correct.
A. Turn disconnect switch
and key start switch OFF. Proceed to Test Step 7.

B. Disconnect sensor from NOT OK - The resistance is less

machine harness. than 5 Ω.

C. Disconnect the machine Repair: A short exists in the

harness connector from the harness between the signal circuit
Machine ECM. and the circuit with the low
resistance measurement. Repair or
D. At the machine harness replace the machine harness.
connector for the ECM,
measure the resistance Note: A resistance that is greater
from the sensor signal than 5 Ω but less than 5K Ω would
contact to all contacts. indicate a loose connection or a
corroded connection in the circuit.
A resistance measurement that is
greater than 5K Ω would indicate
an open in the circuit.

STOP
Begin Process For FMI 4 Troubleshooting HERE
5. Check The Sensor
OK - Diagnostic changed to FMI 3
A. Turn the disconnect when sensor disconnected.
switch and key start switch
to the ON position. Repair: Replace the sensor.

B. With FMI 4 active, Proceed to Test Step 7.

disconnect the sensor from Code changes from FMI 4 to
the machine harness. FMI 3. NOT OK - An FMI 4 remains
active when sensor disconnected.
C. Observe Cat ET or the The sensor is not the cause of the
operator monitor for code problem.
change as the sensor is
disconnected and Proceed to Test Step 6.
connected to harness.
6. Check The Signal OK - The resistance is greater than
Circuit For A Short To All resistance readings are 5K Ω for all resistance readings.
Ground greater than 5K Ω. The harness circuit is correct.

A. Turn key start switch Proceed to Test Step 7.

and disconnect switch
OFF. NOT OK - Resistance is less than 5
Ω for at least one of the readings.
B. Disconnect the harness Short exists between signal circuit
connector from the and the wire where the low
Machine ECM. resistance was observed.
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C. Measure resistance Repair: Repair or replace the

between signal contact for machine harness.
sensor and all contacts that
are used in the machine Note: A resistance greater than 5 Ω
harness connector for the but less than 5K Ω would indicate a
Machine ECM. loose connection or a corroded
connection in the circuit. A
resistance measurement greater
than 5K Ω would indicate an open
in the circuit.

STOP
OK - The diagnostic code does not
exist at this time. The initial
diagnostic code may have been
caused by poor electrical
7. Check If The connection or short at one of the
Diagnostic Code harness connections. Resume
Remains machine operation.

A. Turn the key start STOP

switch and the disconnect
switch ON. NOT OK - Diagnostic trouble code
has not been corrected. Recheck the
B. Clear all diagnostic circuit and perform this procedure
codes. again. The Machine ECM may
Code for sensor is NO longer
require replacement.
present.
C. Operate the machine.
Repair: Prior to replacing the
D. Stop the machine and ECM, always contact the Technical
engage the safety lock Communicator at your dealership
lever. for possible consultation with
Caterpillar. This consultation may
E. Check if the diagnostic greatly reduce repair time.
code for the sensor is
active. Follow the procedure in Testing
and Adjusting, "ECM - Replace" to
replace the Machine ECM.

STOP

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