SPACER 9L8388 - Caterpillar

This procedure covers the following diagnostic codes:
Table 1
Diagnostic Trouble Codes for Sensor Supplies
J1939 Code Code Description Comments
3509-3 Sensor Supply Voltage 1 : Voltage Above Normal The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects the following conditions:
The 5 VDC supply for the sensors is greater than 5.63 VDC for more than one second.
The ECM has been powered for at least 2 seconds.
Diagnostic code 168-4 is not active.
The warning lamp will come on. The ECM sets all the sensors on the 5 VDC circuit to the default values.
The engine will be derated.
3510-3 Sensor Supply Voltage 2 : Voltage Above Normal
3509-4 Sensor Supply Voltage 1 : Voltage Below Normal The ECM detects the following conditions:
The 5 VDC supply for the sensors is less than 4.38 VDC for more than one second.
The ECM has been powered for at least 2 seconds.
Diagnostic code 168-4 is not active.
The warning lamp will come on. The ECM sets all the sensors on the 5 VDC circuit to the default values.
The engine will be derated.
3510-4 Sensor Supply Voltage 2 : Voltage Below Normal The following background information is related to this procedure:The ECM supplies regulated +5 VDC to the following sensors:
Intake manifold air pressure sensor
Fuel rail pressure sensor
Intake throttle valve position sensor (if equipped)
NRS valve position sensor
Camshaft speed/timing sensorA diagnostic code can be caused by the following conditions:
A short circuit in the harness
A faulty sensor
An open circuit in the harness
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Schematic for the 5 VDC supply 1
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Schematic for the 5 VDC supply 2
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Fuel rail pressure sensor
(1) 5 VDC Supply
(3) Ground
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Typical example of an engine pressure sensor
(2) Ground
(3) 5 VDC Supply
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Connector for the NRS valve
(2) +5 VDC
(3) Ground
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Connector for the intake throttle valve (if equipped)
(3) Ground
(5) +5 VDCComplete the procedure in the order in which the steps are listed.
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
1. Determine the Code
A. Connect the electronic service tool to the service tool connector. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tools", if necessary.
B. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
C. Determine if a diagnostic trouble code is present.
Diagnostic Codes
Result: A -3 or -4 code is present.
Note which sensor supply has the active diagnostic code.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
2. Check for a Failed Sensor
A. Connect to the electronic service tool.
B. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
C. Disconnect a sensor on the suspect sensor supply circuit.
D. Monitor the electronic service tool while the sensor is disconnected to see if the active code changes to logged.
E. Connect the suspect sensor to the wiring harness
F. Repeat steps C through E for each sensor on the suspect sensor supply.
Failed Sensor
Result: The suspect sensor supply active code changes to logged when a sensor is unplugged.
Repair: Replace the failed sensor.
Verify that the repair resolved the fault.
Result: The suspect sensor supply active code remains active after all sensors on the sensor supply circuit have been checked.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
3. Check the Wiring for an Open Circuit
A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.
B. Disconnect all sensors on the suspect 5 VDC supply circuit.
C. Disconnect the engine interface connector.
D. Disconnect