GENERATOR- 4C3063 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Diagnostic Trouble Codes for the Data Link Configuration Status
J1939 Code CDL Code Code Description
(code descriptions may vary) Comments
639-14 247-14 J1939 Network #1 : Special Instruction The data received from the CAN A data bus is not in the correct format.
The code is logged.
- 246-14 Proprietary CAN Data Link special instruction The data received from the proprietary CAN data bus is not in the correct format.
The code is logged.
- 296-14 Transmission Control special instruction The data received from the transmission controller is not in the correct format.
The code is logged.
- 588-14 Monitor System Display special instruction The data received from the display monitor module is not in the correct format.
The code is logged.
- 1603-14 Machine Control Module special instruction The data received from the machine control module is incompatible.
The code is logged. Complete the procedure in the order in which the steps are listed.
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
1. Check for an Associated -9 Code
A. Establish communication between the electronic service tool and the Electronic Control Module (ECM) for the engine.
B. Download a "Warranty Report" from the engine ECM before performing any troubleshooting or clearing diagnostic trouble codes.
C. Check for active diagnostic codes.
Associated Trouble code
Result: An associated -9 code is logged.
Repair: Repair all associated -9 codes before continuing with this procedure. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Data Link - Test".
If a -14 code is still present after resolving the -9 code, proceed to Test Step 2.
Result: An associated -9 code is not logged.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
2. Check the Personality Module Code for Compatibility with the Application
A. Connect to the electronic service tool.
B. Select the ECM connection that is related to the logged code.
C. Check if the personality module code is valid for the application.
Compatible personality module
Result: The code is valid for the application.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Result: The code is not valid for the application.
Repair: Obtain the correct flash file and update the ECM. Reset all active codes and clear all logged codes. Return the unit to service.
3. Check the Configuration Parameters
A. Check the configuration parameters in order to ensure that the parameters are programmed correctly. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Configuration Parameters".
B. Select the ECM connection that is related to the logged code.
Correct configuration parameters
Result: The configuration parameters are programmed correctly.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
Result: The configuration parameters are not programmed correctly.
Repair: Program the parameters to function with the other modules on the data link. Reset all active codes and clear all logged codes. Return the unit to service.
4. Check for Compatibility with Any Other ECM on the Data Link
A. Use the as shipped information found in SIS web TMI to determine if any other ECM or display on the data link are incompatible.
B. Select the ECM connection that is related to the logged code.
Compatible ECM
Result: The ECMs are not compatible.
Repair: Replace the incompatible ECM with the correct module. Reset all active codes and clear all logged codes. Return the unit to service.
If the procedure did not correct the fault, contact the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).