SWITCH ASSEMBLY 3E8857 - Caterpillar

Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot a problem with the fuel filters. Or, use this procedure if any of the following event codes are active.
Table 1
Event Codes    
Code and Description    Conditions which Generate this Code    System Response    
E198(1) Low Fuel Pressure - least severe     The fuel pressure is less than the programmed trip point.     The code is logged.    
E198(2) Low Fuel Pressure - moderate severity    
E198(3) Low Fuel Pressure - most severe    
E390(1) Fuel Filter Restriction - least severe     The difference between the filtered fuel pressure and unfiltered fuel pressure is greater than the trip point.     The code is logged
The ECM may derate the engine or shutdown the engine.    
E390(2) Fuel Filter Restriction - moderate severity    
E390(3) Fuel Filter Restriction - most severe    Probable Causes
Fuel filter element
Electrical problemRecommended Actions
Note: The procedures have been listed in order of probability. Complete the procedures in the order of the listed test steps.
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Step    Value    Result    
1. Active Codes and Logged Codes
A. Establish communication between Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) and the Electronic Control Module (ECM).
B. Monitor the diagnostic codes on Cat ET. Check for active or logged diagnostic codes. Specifically check for codes that could be associated to a restricted fuel supply.
Note: Wait at least 30 seconds in order for diagnostic codes to become active.
   
Engine Logged or Active Codes     Result: A diagnostic code is present.
Repair: Troubleshoot any codes before continuing with this procedure.
Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.
Result: The problem has not been resolved.
Proceed to Test Step 2.    
2. Fuel Filter Element
A. Replace the appropriate fuel filter elements for the code.
B. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for information.
C. Restart the engine and check for an active event code for the filter that was changed.
   
Filter
   
Result: After starting the engine, the event code is no longer active for the filter that was changed.
STOP
Result: After starting the engine, the event code remained active for the filter that was changed
Proceed to Test Step 3
   
3. Electrical Problem
A. Inspect the sensor, wiring, and connectors for damage and corrosion. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect" for information that is related to intermittent electrical problems.
B. Determine if an associated code is present for a pressure sensor that is related the filter.
   
Electrical codes
   
Result: A circuit component is damaged or corroded.
Repair: Repair or replace the circuit component.
Verify that the repair eliminated the problem.
Result: There is a fault code for a sensor that is related to the filter.
Refer to Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test"
   If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For further assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).