PIN 1036293 - Caterpillar

Use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes" for information about event codes and the default trip points for these codes. You must access the monitoring system on Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) in order to view the current trip points for these codes.
Table 1
Event Code    
Description     Conditions which Activate the Code    System Response    
E100(1) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning     The crank terminate relay is set and the engine has been running for at least ten seconds. The engine oil pressure is less than the trip point and the delay time has expired. There are no active codes for the engine oil pressure sensor.     The alarm output is activated. The code is logged.    
E040(3) Low Engine Oil Pressure Shutdown     Fuel injection is disabled. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. Probable Causes
Low engine oil level
Contaminated engine oil
Incorrect viscosity
Faulty oil pressure sensors
Improper circulation of the engine oil
Worn componentsRecommended Actions
Low Engine Oil Level
Check the oil level. Add oil, as needed.Contaminated Engine Oil
Engine oil that is contaminated with another liquid will cause low engine oil pressure. High engine oil level can be an indication of contamination. Obtain an analysis of the engine oil. Determine the reason for contamination of the engine oil and make the necessary repairs. Change the engine oil and the engine oil filter. For the correct engine oil to use, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.Incorrect Viscosity
Make sure that the engine is supplied with the correct engine oil. For the correct engine oil to use, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.Faulty Engine Oil Pressure Sensors
Use Cat ET to compare the readings of the filtered engine oil pressure and the unfiltered engine oil pressure while the engine is OFF. Both readings should be close to zero pressure.If a reading is significantly different from zero, refer to Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test".Improper Circulation of the Engine Oil
Several factors could cause improper circulation of the engine oil:
The engine oil filter is clogged. Replace the engine oil filter.
An engine oil line or a passage for engine oil is disconnected or broken.
The engine oil cooler is clogged. Thoroughly clean the engine oil cooler.
There is a problem with a piston cooling jet. Breakage, a restriction, or incorrect installation of a piston cooling jet will cause seizure of the piston.
The inlet screen of the suction tube for the engine oil pump can have a restriction. This restriction will cause cavitation and a loss of engine oil pressure. Check the inlet screen on the suction tube and remove any material that may be restricting engine oil flow.
The suction tube is drawing in air. Check the joints of the tube for cracks or for a damaged O-ring seal.
There is a problem with the engine oil pump. Check the gears of the engine oil pump for excessive wear. Engine oil pressure is reduced by gears that have too much wear.
The engine oil pump's pressure regulating