HEAD-CYL 2W0654 - Caterpillar

This procedure covers the following diagnostic codes:
Table 1
Diagnostic Codes for the Speed/Timing Sensors
J1939 Code CDL Code Code Description
(code descriptions may vary) Comments
190-8 190-8 Engine Speed : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects the following conditions:
An intermittent loss of signal or a complete loss of signal from the primary speed/timing sensor for 2 seconds
The engine has been running for more than 3 seconds.
678 (41) diagnostic trouble codes are not active.
The warning light will come on and the diagnostic code will be logged.
The ECM will use the signal from the secondary speed/timing sensor.
The engine will be derated. If the signal from the secondary speed/timing sensor is also lost, the engine will stop.
723-8 342-8 Engine Speed Sensor #2 : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width or Period The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects the following conditions:
A loss of signal from the secondary speed/timing sensor for 2 seconds while the signal from the primary speed/timing sensor remained valid
The engine has been running for more than 3 seconds.
678 (41) diagnostic trouble codes are not active.
The warning lamp will come on and the diagnostic code will be logged.
The loss of signal from the secondary speed/timing sensor will prevent the engine from starting.
637-11 261-11 Engine Timing Sensor : Other Failure Mode The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects the following conditions:
The outputs from the primary speed/timing sensor and the secondary speed/timing sensor differ by more than 8 degrees of crankshaft rotation.
The engine has been running for more than 5 seconds.
Diagnostic code 190-8 is not active.
678 (41) diagnostic trouble codes are not active.
The warning light will come on. This code will not be logged.
Follow the troubleshooting procedure to identify the root cause of the fault. Use this procedure when the engine will not start and the electronic service tool indicates a faulty sensor. The electronic service tool will display "Not Detected" against the faulty sensor on the "No Start Parameter" screen.
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Schematic for the speed/timing sensors
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C4.4 speed/timing sensor locations
(1) Primary speed/timing sensor
(2) Secondary speed/timing sensor
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C6.6 speed/timing sensor locations
(1) Primary speed/timing sensor
(2) Secondary speed/timing sensor
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Speed/timing sensor
(3) 8 VDC Supply
(4) SignalThe engine uses two engine speed/timing sensors. The primary speed/timing sensor is on the left-hand side of the cylinder block close to the flywheel housing. The primary speed/timing sensor generates a signal by detecting the movement of the teeth that are on the crankshaft timing ring. The signal that is generated by the speed/timing sensor is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM uses the signal from the speed/timing sensor to calculate the position of the crankshaft. The signal is also used to determine the engine speed.The secondary speed/timing sensor is on the right-hand side of the cylinder block toward the rear of the engine. The secondary speed/timing sensor generates a signal that is related to the camshaft position. The secondary speed/timing sensor detects the movement of the teeth on the timing ring for the camshaft. The signal that is generated by the speed/timing sensor is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM calculates