SHANK A 9J6815 - Caterpillar

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Connections of the Ride Control Solenoid
This diagnostic code is associated with the Ride Control Solenoid. The code FMI 05 means that the ECM has determined that the current is below normal.The possible causes of this diagnostic code are listed below:
The solenoid energizer circuit of the modulating valve is open.
The return circuit of the modulating valve is open.
The solenoid has failed.
The ECM has failed. This situation is unlikely. Before performing this procedure, inspect the harness connectors that are involved in the circuit. Poor connections can often be the cause of a problem in an electrical circuit. Verify that all of the connections in the circuit are clean and secure. If a problem with a connection is found, correct the problem and verify that this diagnostic code is active before performing this procedure.Note: The following test procedure may create other diagnostic codes. Ignore these created diagnostic codes and clear these diagnostic codes when the original diagnostic code has been corrected. Ensure that the diagnostic code of CID 0363 FMI 05 is active before performing this procedure.Note: Use a digital multimeter for the measurements in this procedure.System Response:When this diagnostic code is active, the ECM will turn off the current to the failed solenoid.Test Step 1. CHECK THE SOLENOID.
Turn the disconnect switch and the key start switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine.
Disconnect the solenoid from the machine harness.
At the machine harness connector for the solenoid, place a jumper wire from contact 1 (wire 976-OR(Orange)) to contact 2 (wire 975-WH(White)).
Observe the status of the diagnostic code. Expected Result:The diagnostic code remains active. Then, the diagnostic code changes from FMI 05 to FMI 06 after the jumper wire is installed.Results:
YES - The diagnostic code remains active. The jumper wire does not affect the diagnostic code. Proceed to Test Step 2.
NO - The diagnostic is no longer active. The solenoid has failed.Repair: The solenoid has failed. Replace the solenoid. Verify that the new solenoid corrects the problem.STOPTest Step 2. CHECK THE HARNESS FOR AN OPEN.
Turn the key start switch and the disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Disconnect the machine harness connectors from the ECM.
The jumper wire that was installed in the previous test remains in place.
At the machine harness connector, measure the resistance from signal contact J2-5 (wire 976-OR(Orange)) to contact J2-4 (wire 975-WH(White)). Expected Result:The resistance is less than 5.0 ohms.Results:
OK - The resistance is less than 5.0 ohms. The machine harness is correct. Proceed to Test Step 3.
NOT OK - The resistance is greater than 5.0 ohms. The resistance measurement is not correct. There is an open circuit in the machine harness.Repair: The open is in wire 976-OR(Orange) or in wire 975-WH(White) of the machine harness. Repair the machine harness or replace the machine harness.STOPTest Step 3. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE ECM.The disconnect switch and the key start switch remain in the OFF position. The machine harness connector for the solenoid and the ECM connectors remain disconnected.
Remove the jumper wire that was installed in the last