Suspension Cylinder Pressure Sensor (RENR2631-17) SMCS - 7201 i02064947 System Operation Description: sot pesuie cers cwon | Bi | we Stmot rraes Ilustration 4 900667859 ‘Schematic of the suspension cylinder pressure sensors Table + Tools Needed 9U-7330 or Equivalent | Multimeter 1 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe | 1 Note: In addition to the “Suspension Cylinder Pressure Sensor” troubleshooting procedure, the VIMS diagnostics are helpful in troubleshooting sensors. Use this procedure to troubleshoot the suspect performance of suspension cylinder pressure sensors or any failure that is associated with the suspension cylinder pressure sensors. Note: This test checks for sensor voltages at the sensor when all the circuits are connected. DISCONNECT NOTHING, unless you are directed to do so. Troubleshoot the circuit “as is” before disconnecting any circuits. Disconnecting the sensor from the hamess before measuring the voltage may alter a poor connection. This will make the proof of cause difficult or impossible. Locate the suspect sensor. Identify the sensor wires and connector contacts. DO NOT DISCONNECT ANY HARNESS CONNECTORS AT THIS TIME. Tum the key start switch to the ON position. It is recommended that the engine be shut off, unless it is necessary for the engine to be running. The truck can be empty or the truck can be loaded.Test Step 1. CHECK THE SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE. A. At the sensor connector, identify the +V and ground circuits. B. Insert the 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe leads into the back of the sensor's connector along side of #V and ground circuit wires. C. Measure the system voltage. Expected Result: The voltage is between 22.0 DCV and 29.5 DCV. Results: + YES - The voltage is between 22.0 DCV and 29/5 DCV. The system voltage is present. proceed to test step 2. + NO - The voltage is less than 22.0 DCV. The circuit isnot correct, Repair: Trace the +V and ground circuits in the machine harness. Repair the machine harness or replace the machine harness. If the machine harness has not failed the sensor is the cause of the failure. Replace the sensor. A failed Sensor is unlikely. STOP Test Step 2. CHECK THE SENSOR SIGNAL VOLTAGE. A. At the sensor connector, identify the signal and ground circuits. B. Insert the 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe leads into the back of the sensor’s connector along side of the signal and ground circuit wires. C. Measure the signal voltage. Expected Result: The signal voltage is between approximately 1.0 DCV and 9.0 DCV. Results: + The voltage is greater than 9.0 DCV - The signal voltage is not correct. Proceed to test step 3 + The voltage is less than 1.0 DCV. - The signal voltage is not correct. Proceed to test step 4 + The voltage is between 1.0 DCV and 9.0 DCV - The signal circuit is correct. Proceed to test step 5. Test Step 3. CHECK THE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO +BATTERY.A. Disconnect the sensor from the machine harness. B. At the machine harness connector for the sensor, measure the voltage between the signal contact and the ground contact. Expected Result: The voltage is above 9.0 DCV. Results: * YES - The voltage is above 9.0 DCV. Repair: The signal circuit is shorted to +battery or the VIMS electronic control module has failed. Trace the signal circuit and the ground circuits in the harness; Repair the harness or replace the harness. If the harness is correct, the VIMS electronic control module has failed. Replace the VIMS electronic control module. STOP + NO - The voltage is between 1.0 and 9.0 DCV. The voltage is correct: Repair: The sensor has failed. Replace the sensor. STOP Test Step 4. CHECK THE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND. A. Disconnect the sensor from the machine harness. B. At the machine harness connector for the sensor, measure the voltage between the signal contact and the ground contact. Expected Result: The voltage is less than 1.0 DCV. Results: + YES - The voltage is less than 1.0 DCV. Repair: The incorrect VIMS onboard software is installed, the signal circuit is shorted to ground in the machine harness and the VIMS electronic control module has failed. Verify the possible causes in the order that is listed below’ © Verify that the correct VIMS onboard software is installed. Install the correct VIMS onboard software. o Ifthe software is correct, trace the signal circuit and the ground circuit in the harness. Repair the harness or replace the hamess.© If the harness is correct, the VIMS electronic control module has failed. Replace the VIMS electronic control module. STOP + NO - The voltage is between 1.0 and 9.0 DCV. The voltage is correct. Repair: The sensor has failed. Replace the sensor. STOP Test Step 5. CHECK THE FREQUENCY OF THE SENSOR SIGNAL. A. Remove the SENSOR from the suspension cylinder. This is done so the sensor can not sense the pressure within the suspension cylinder. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE HARNESS CONNECTOR. B. At the machine harness connector of the sensor, identify the signaland ground circuits. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE HARNESS CONNECTOR OR RECONNECT THE HARNESS CONNECTOR. C. Insert the 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe leads into.the back of the sensor's connector along side of the signal and ground circuit wires. D. Measure the frequency between the signal and the ground contacts Expected Result: The frequency is between 186 Hz and 214 Hz. Results: + YES - The frequency is between 186 Hz and 214 Hz when ambient temperature is between 10 °C (50 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F). The sensor is generating a valid frequency. If the problem of incorrect payload measurement persists proceed to test step 6. + NO - The frequency is NOT between 186 Hz and 214 Hz. The sensor is generating an incorrect frequency. Repair: The sensor has failed. Replace the sensor. STOP Test Step 6. MOVE THE SENSOR. A. substitute the suspect sensor with a sensor that is functioning correctly. For example, substitute a good left rear suspension cylinder pressure sensor with the suspect right rear suspension cylinder pressure sensor. B. Verify that the problem followed the suspect sensor to the other suspension cylinder. The service technician can verify that the problem followed the suspect sensor by riding in the truck during the loading operation. The service technician can observe the performance ofthe four suspension cylinder pressure sensors by using the “VIMSpe View Real Time” option. The service technician can also activate a data logger. Compare the signal outputs of the four sensors. Verify that the suspect sensor does not respond to the loading of the truck in the same manner as the other sensors. Expected Result: The problem followed the sensor to the other suspension cylinder. Results: + YES - The problem followed the sensor to the other suspension cylinder. The sensor has failed Repair: Replace the sensor. STOP + NO - The problem did not follow the sensor to the other suspension eYlinder, The suspension cylinder is causing the failure) Proceed to test’step7. Test Step 7. CHECK THE SUSPENSION CYLINDERS. Verify that the conditions that are listed below are.not’present. + The suspension cylinders are NOT sticking when the truck is empty. + The suspension cylinders are NOT bottoming out when the truck is loaded, The service technician can verify that the conditions that are listed above are present by riding in the truck during the loading operation. The service technician can observe the operation of the four suspension cylinder pressure sensors with the “VIMSpc View Real Time” option. The service technician may also activate a data logger in order to observe the performance of the suspension cylinder. Compare the signal outputs of the four sensors. Verify that the sensor respond to the loading of the truck in the same manner as the other sensors. Expected Result: The conditions that are listed above are not present. Results: + YES - The conditions that are listed above are not present. Repair: Perform the Troubleshooting, "Payload System" procedure that is located in this manual. STOP * NO - The conditions that are listed above are present.Repair: Service the suspension cylinder in accordance with the Special Instruction, SEHS9411 -01, April 1992, "Charging Procedure for Front and Rear Suspension Cylinders". STOP PSP-0009216D 2024/05/17 09:49:53+08:00 101253379 © 2024 Caterpillar Inc.