TEE 2416160 - Caterpillar

Harness Wire Identification
Caterpillar identifies different wires with 11 different solid colors. Table 1 lists the color codes of the wiring.
Table 1
Color Codes for Wiring    
Code     Color    
BK     Black    
BR     Brown    
BU     Blue    
GN     Green    
GY     Gray    
OR     Orange    
PK     Pink    
PU     Purple    
RD     Red    
WH     White    
YL     Yellow    In addition to the color, the entire length of each wire is stamped with a specific circuit number that is repeated on every 50 mm (2 inch) of the wire. The actual wires are identified on the schematic.For example, a code of J011-RD on the schematic identifies a red wire that is stamped with the circuit number J011. This particular wire is the engine harness wire for the primary signal of the transformer in the number one cylinder. For all Caterpillar engine harnesses with electronic ignition systems, the code of J011-RD identifies the wire for the primary signal of the transformer in the number one cylinder.The schematic also identifies the size of the wire. The size or gauge of the wire is called the American Wire Gauge (AWG). Unless the schematic specifies a different size, you may assume that the wire is 16 AWG.Terminal Box and Electrical Connectors
Illustration 1 g02253873
Rear viewThis view is with the optional Auxiliary Sensing Module (ASM). The cover of terminal box (1) is not shown. (1) Terminal Box (2) Master ECM (3) P2 connector (4) P1 connector (5) Slave ECM (6) P3 connector (7) P4 connector (8) Integrated Temperature Sensing Module (ITSM) (9) Emergency stop button (10) J11 Service tool connector (11) P6 connector for the customer (12) P7 connector for the main wiring group (13) P8 connector for the detonation sensors (14) P9 connector for the ASM (15) Panel light switchPower Distribution Box
Illustration 2 g02254014
The power distribution box is located on left side of the engine. (16) Power distribution box (17) 2.5 amp circuit breaker for the engine control (18) 10 amp circuit breaker for the customer (19) 35 amp circuit breaker for the engine (20) 2.5 amp circuit breaker for the start command from the master ECM (21) Positive terminal of the power supply for the engine (22) Negative terminal of the power supply for the engineThe power distribution box contains all of the circuit breakers for the engine. The power distribution box also contains the magnetic switches for the electric starting motors.The mounting of the power distribution box and the routing of the wiring within the box has been improved. The improvements will extend the service life of the wiring and of the circuit breakers. The improvements will help to prevent the following conditions that are related to vibration:
Abrasion of the insulation on the wiring within the box
Damage to the posts for the wiring to the circuit breakers
Damage to the internal parts of the circuit breakersThose conditions can contribute to the following difficulties with operation:
Unstable engine performance
Interruption of communication