HEAD 6E1501 - Caterpillar

Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical system if a problem is suspected with the sensor that is for the turbocharger turbine inlet temperature. Also, use this procedure if any one of the diagnostic codes in Table 1 is active or easily repeated.
Table 1
Diagnostic Codes Table
Description Conditions which Generate this Code System Response
1181-3 Engine Turbocharger 2 Turbine Inlet Temperature : Voltage Above Normal The ECM detects a duty cycle that is greater than 96 percent for ten seconds. The code is logged.
If the signal from the other exhaust temperature sensor is OK, the signal from that sensor is used. If the signal from the other exhaust temperature sensor is not OK, a default value is used.
1181-4 Engine Turbocharger 2 Turbine Inlet Temperature : Voltage Below Normal The ECM detects a duty cycle that is less than 4 percent for ten seconds.
1181-8 Engine Turbocharger 2 Turbine Inlet Temperature : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period The ECM detects a sensor frequency that is greater than 600 Hz or less than 400 Hz.
1180-3 Engine Turbocharger 1 Turbine Inlet Temperature : Voltage Above Normal The ECM detects a duty cycle that is greater than 96 percent for ten seconds. The code is logged.
If the signal from the other exhaust temperature sensor is OK, the signal from that sensor is used. If the signal from the other exhaust temperature sensor is not OK, a default value is used.
1180-4 Engine Turbocharger 1 Turbine Inlet Temperature : Voltage Below Normal The ECM detects a duty cycle that is less than 4 percent for ten seconds.
1180-8 Engine Turbocharger 1 Turbine Inlet Temperature : Abnormal Frequency, Pulse Width, or Period The ECM detects a sensor frequency that is greater than 600 Hz or less than 400 Hz. System OperationUse this procedure to troubleshoot any suspect problems with the sensor for the left turbocharger turbine inlet temperature or the right turbocharger turbine inlet temperature.The Pulse Width Modulated Sensor (PWM) provides a signal to the ECM. The PWM signal is used to represent certain engine operating conditions. The sensors receive 8.0 0.4 VDC from a regulated power supply.The ECM performs an automatic calibration of these sensors whenever the ECM is powered and the engine has been off for at least 5 seconds.The ECM provides short circuit protection for the internal power supply. A short circuit to the battery will not damage the internal power supply.The following components can cause problems with the power supply:
Electrical connector or wiring
Sensor
ECMThe most likely cause of a problem is a problem with an electrical connector or wiring. The least likely cause is a problem with the ECM.
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Schematic of the PWM sensors for the sensor signal circuit
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Terminal locations at the P1 ECM connector (prim.) for the sensors for the turbocharger turbine inlet temperature
(P1-5) Digital return (prim.)
(P1-18) Digital return (prim.)
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Terminal locations at the P2 ECM connector (prim.) for the sensors for the turbocharger turbine inlet temperature
(P2-29) Digital supply (prim.)
(P2-65) Left turbocharger turbine inlet temperature (prim.)
(P2-73) Right turbocharger turbine inlet temperature (prim.)
Illustration