FRONT STRUCTURE 6V6445 - Caterpillar

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Note: If the symptom is intermittent and the symptom cannot be repeated, refer to Troubleshooting, "Power Is Intermittently Low or Power Cutout Is Intermittent". If the symptom is consistent and the symptom can be repeated, continue with this procedure.Probable Causes
Diagnostic codes
Parameters
Fuel supply
Cold mode operation and cold cylinder cutout
Throttle
Injection actuation pressure
Air inlet and exhaust system
Cylinder performance
Electrical connectors
Unit injectorsRecommended Actions
Diagnostic Codes
Check for active diagnostic codes on Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). Troubleshoot any active codes before continuing with this procedure.Parameters
Verify that the parameters are correct. Adjust parameters, if necessary.Fuel Supply
Visually check the fuel level. Do not rely on the fuel gauge only. If necessary, add fuel. If the engine has been run out of fuel, it will be necessary to purge the air from the fuel system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information.
Ensure that the fuel supply valve (if equipped) is in the full OPEN position.
Check the fuel lines for the following problems: restrictions, collapsed lines, pinched lines and loose connections. If problems are found with the fuel lines, repair the lines and/or replace the lines.
Prime the fuel system if any of the following procedures have been performed:
Replacement of the fuel filters
Service on the low pressure fuel supply circuit
Replacement of unit injectorsNote: A sight glass in the low pressure supply line is helpful in diagnosing air in the fuel. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting.
Check the fuel tank for foreign objects which may block the fuel supply.
Check the fuel filters.
Check the diesel fuel for contamination. Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting.
Cold weather adversely affects the characteristics of the fuel. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for information on improving the characteristics of the fuel during cold weather operation. Cold Mode Operation and Cold Cylinder Cutout
Use Cat ET in order to verify that the engine has exited cold mode. During cold mode, fuel injection timing is modified. When the engine is in cold mode, the cold cylinder cutout strategy may be active. Cold mode cylinder cutouts may cause variations in vibration and available power. This is normal operation.Throttle
There may be a problem with the throttle. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Speed Control - Test".Injection Actuation Pressure
Check the engine oil level. Engine oil supplies the injection actuation pressure circuit. The engine oil must be kept at the proper level.
If service has recently been performed on the engine, air may be present in the injection actuation pressure circuit. Allow the engine to fully warm up and operate the engine under load in order to ensure that the air has been purged from the injection actuation pressure circuit.
Compare the actual actuation pressure and the desired actuation pressure on Cat ET. If a problem is suspected, refer to Troubleshooting, "Injection Actuation Pressure - Test" for information that is related to troubleshooting the problem. Air Inlet