BOLT OS1588 - Caterpillar

Probable Causes
Cranking speed
Batteries
Fuel quality
Starting aids (if equipped)
Gear trainRecommended Actions
Table 1
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
1. Check for Slow Cranking Speed
A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector.
B. Use Cat ET to monitor the following while cranking the engine:
- Engine speed
Note: If the engine cranks too slowly, the engine will not start.
C. Check for the following problems:
- Low voltage for an electric starting system
- Low air pressure for an air start system
- Excess parasitic load
- Engagement of a single starting motor on a dual starting motor system
Cranking Speed
Result: The engine speed is greater than 100 rpm for a duration of four revolutions.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
Result: The engine speed is not greater than 100 rpm for a duration of four revolutions.
Repair: Repair or replace damaged components.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 2.
2. Inspect the Batteries
A. Charge the batteries, if necessary. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure" for additional information.
B. Load-test the batteries. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS9249, "Use of 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester for 6, 8 V and 12 V Lead Acid Batteries" for additional information.
Batteries
Result: The batteries are OK.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Result: The batteries are NOT OK.
Repair: Repair or replace the batteries.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 3.
3. Check the Fuel Quality
A. Obtain a fuel analysis. The grade of the fuel affects the rate of fuel consumption. Refer to the engines Operation and Maintenance Manual for additional information.
B. Ensure that the fuel quality is not being affected by cold-weather conditions.
Fuel Quality
Result: The fuel quality is OK.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
Result: The fuel quality is NOT OK.
Repair: Replace the fuel.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 4.
4. Check the Starting Aids
A. Ensure that the ether canister is not empty or low.
B. Connect Cat ET.
C. Use Cat ET to verify that "Cold Mode" is excited.
Note: During cold mode, fuel injection timing is modified. When the engine is in cold mode, the cold cylinder cutout strategy may be active.
D. Check for proper operation of the jacket water heater.
Ether and Heater
Result: All starting aids checked out OK.
Proceed to Test Step 5.
Result: A starting aid checked out NOT OK.
Repair: Repair or replace damaged starting aid components.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed to Test Step 5.
5. Inspect the Gear Train
A. Check the following gear train for damage:
- Crankshaft gear
- Camshaft drive gear
B. Verify that the crankshaft and the camshaft drive gears are set with the proper orientation for engine timing.
Gear Train
Result: The gear train has excessive wear.
Repair: Repair or replace damaged gear train components. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly manual and the Reuse and Salvage Guidelines manual for additional information.
Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.
If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).