CYLINDER BLOCK 7E7118 - Caterpillar

Probable Causes
Active codes
Oil or fuel in the exhaust system
Cold mode operation (if applicable). Refer to "Cold Mode Operation" within the Systems Operation, "General Information".
Starting aids (if applicable)
Noncurrent flash file
Cooling system
Unstable fuel supply
Unstable fuel injectionRecommended Actions
Table 1
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
1. Active Codes and Logged Codes
A. Establish communication between Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) and the Electronic Control Module (ECM) . Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tools", if necessary.
B. Determine if a code is active or logged.
Diagnostic Code
Result: A code is active or logged.
Repair: Troubleshoot any active codes before continuing with this procedure.
Result: A code is not active or logged.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
2. Oil or Fuel in the Exhaust System
A. Check for oil or fuel in the exhaust system.
Oil or Fuel
Result: The exhaust system contains oil or fuel.
Repair: Determine the cause of oil in the exhaust system and make the necessary repairs. If there is fuel in the exhaust system, refer to Troubleshooting, "Exhaust System Contains Fuel".
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Result: The exhaust system does not contain oil.
Proceed to Test Step 5.
3. Clean Oil or Fuel from the Exhaust System
A. Remove excess oil or fuel from piping with a clean cloth.
B. Inhibit regeneration with the inhibit switch.
C. Operate the engine at elevated idle (1500 RPM) for 20 minutes.
Oil or Fuel
Result: Oil or fuel has been cleaned from the exhaust system and the white smoke has dissipated.
Return the unit to service.
Result: Oil has been cleaned from the exhaust system but the white smoke did not dissipate.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
4. Clean Oil from the Aftertreatment System
A. Shut off the engine
B. Remove the DPF center section, let the DPF drain on the inlet side overnight.
C. Remove the DOC, let the DOC drain on the outlet side overnight
D. Once drained, install the DPF and DOC
E. Operate the engine at elevated idle (1500 RPM) for 20 minutes.
Oil
Result: Oil has been cleaned from the aftertreatment system and the white smoke has dissipated.
Return the unit to service.
Result: Oil has been cleaned from the aftertreatment system but the white smoke did not dissipate.
Contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).
5. Cold Mode Operation (if applicable)
During cold mode operation, condensation may be present and is normal.
A. Cold mode is activated whenever the engine coolant temperature falls below a predetermined value. Monitor the status screen on Cat ET in order to verify that the engine has exited cold mode. Observe the reading for coolant temperature on the Cat ET.
Cold Mode
Result: The engine is operating in cold mode.
This is normal operation. Return the engine to service.
Result: The engine is not operating in cold mode.
Proceed to Test Step 6.
6. Starting Aids (If Applicable)
A. If cold ambient conditions exist, check operation of starting aids. Verify that the starting aid is operating correctly. Refer to the appropriate circuit test for information that is related to troubleshooting the starting aid.
If ether bottles are not installed, check the configuration screen on Cat ET in order to verify that ether is not enabled.
Starting