RETAINER 4S5824 - Caterpillar

System Operation Description:Use this procedure under the following situation:This procedure tests whether proper voltage is supplied by vehicle wiring. Use this procedure if any one of the following diagnostic codes are logged several times:
43-02 Key Switch Fault (71)
168-01 Low ECM Battery Power (17)
168-02 ECM Battery Power Intermittent (51)Also, use this procedure if you suspect that the Engine Control Module (ECM) is not receiving the correct battery supply voltage.Note: This code can be generated by rapidly cycling the keyswitch. Some control modules on the vehicle require this action in order to prompt flash codes. If this occurs, clear the logged diagnostic codes in order to prevent future confusion or an incorrect diagnosis.The following background information is related to this procedure:The ECM receives electrical power (battery voltage) through the wiring that is supplied by the vehicle's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The P1-70 keyswitch receives battery voltage from the keyswitch when the keyswitch is in the ON position or in the START position. When the ECM detects battery voltage at this input, the ECM will power up. When battery voltage is removed from this input, the ECM will power down.An intermittent supply voltage to the ECM can occur on either the positive side (unswitched +Battery) or the negative side (−Battery). Both sides are routed from the ECM to the battery. All OEM circuits must use a dedicated protection circuit.Some vehicles may be equipped with an engine protection shutdown system or an idle timer shutdown system that interrupts electrical power to the ECM in order to shut down the engine. Also, some vehicles may be equipped with an engine protection shutdown system or an idle timer shutdown system that interrupts electrical power to the keyswitch. The engine protection shutdown system can be an aftermarket device and the idle timer shutdown system can be external to the ECM. Some of these systems will not supply power to the ECM until one of the following conditions is met:
The engine is cranked.
The engine oil pressure achieves acceptable limits.
An override button is pressed.Keep in mind that these devices may be the cause of intermittent power to the ECM.Usually, the battery power to the data link connector is independent of the keyswitch. Therefore, you will be able to power up Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET), but you may not be able to communicate with the ECM. The ECM requires the keyswitch to be in the ON position in order to establish communications. The ECM may power down a short time after connecting to Cat ET if the keyswitch is in the OFF position. This is normal. Refer to Troubleshooting, "ATA (SAE J1587 / J1708) Data Link Circuit - Test".For intermittent problems such as intermittent shutdowns that could be caused by vehicle wiring, temporarily bypassing the vehicle wiring may be an effective means of determining the root cause. If the symptoms disappear with the bypass wiring, the vehicle wiring is the cause of the problem. A means of bypassing vehicle wiring is explained in this test procedure. This is