DRIVE AS-FAN 3763070 - Caterpillar

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Suspension cylinder pressure sensor circuit
CID 0841 identifies the right rear strut pressure sensor. The output frequency of the sensor changes as the pressure in the suspension cylinder changes. The sensor is powered by the machine electrical system.Note: In addition to the “Suspension Cylinder Pressure Sensor” troubleshooting procedure, the VIMSTM 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. Unless you are directed otherwise, do not disconnect any components. Troubleshoot the circuit “as is” before disconnecting any circuits.
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Tools Needed
9U-7330 or Equivalent Calibrated Multimeter
7X-1710 Multimeter Probe Before beginning the test procedure:
Locate the suspect sensor
Identify the sensor wires and connector contacts
Do not disconnect the harness connectors at this time
Turn the key start switch to the ON position
The truck can be empty or the truck can be loadedTest Step 1. CHECK THE SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE
At the sensor connector, identify:
The +V circuit
The ground circuits
Insert the 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe leads into the back of the connector for the sensor along side of +V and ground circuit wires.
Measure the voltage. Expected Result:The voltage is between 22.0 DCV and 29.5 DCV.Results:
OK - The voltage is between 22.0 DCV and 29.5 DCV. The system voltage is present. Proceed to Test Step 2.
NOT OK - The voltage is less than 22.0 DCV. The circuit is not correct. Repair: Trace the +V and ground circuits in the harness.Repair or replace the harness, or replace the sensor if the harness has not failed.STOPTest Step 2. CHECK THE SENSOR SIGNAL VOLTAGE
At the sensor connector, identify:
The +V circuit
The ground circuits
Insert the 7X-1710 Multimeter Probe leads into the back of the connector for the sensor along side of the signal and ground circuit wires.
Measure the signal voltage. Expected Result:The signal voltage is between 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
Disconnect the sensor from the harness.
At the 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:
OK - The voltage is above 9.0 DCV. The signal circuit is shorted to the +battery or the VIMS ECM has failed. Repair: Trace the signal circuit and the ground circuits in the harness. Repair or replace the harness, or replace the VIMS ECM if the harness has not failed.STOP
NOT OK - The voltage is between 1.0 and 9.0 DCV. The voltage is correct. The sensor has failed. Repair: Replace the sensor.STOPTest Step 4. CHECK THE SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A