Engine Brake - Low Retarding Power or Slow to Activate

This is symptom tree t037

Cause Correction
Refer to Driveability-General Information, the
Driveability/Low-Power Customer Complaint Form,
STEP 1 and the Driveability Checklist located in
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Interview the operator to verify the complaint (175-00-004-tr) in Section TS . Follow the
instructions on the forms before continuing with
this tree.

OK
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STEP 2 Check for active or inactive fault codes. Refer to

Electronic fault codes active or high counts of
inactive fault codes
Section TF in the ISX15 CM2250 SN Fault Code
.............
Troubleshooting Manual, Bulletin 4310737, for fault
code troubleshooting.

OK
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Check the programmable parameters and the
STEP 3 selected features with an electronic service tool.
Programmable parameters or selected features ............. Set the parameters and features again, if
are not correct necessary. Refer to Procedure 019-078 in Section
19.

OK
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Allow the engine to warm to operating
STEP 4 temperature. If the engine will not reach operating
............. temperature, refer to the Coolant Temperature
Engine is cold
Below Normal troubleshooting symptom tree in
Section TS.

OK
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STEP 5 Adjust the engine brakes. Refer to Procedure
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Engine brake adjustment is not correct 020-004 in Section 20.

OK
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STEP 6 Check the engine brake on/off switch and circuit.
Engine brake on/off switch or circuit is ............. Refer to Procedure 019-034 and Procedure
malfunctioning 019-035 in Section 19.

OK
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STEP 7 Check the engine brake circuit, solenoid, and

harness connectors. Check the engine brake
Engine brake solenoid, harness, or connectors are .............
harness, solenoids, and grounding for continuity.
loose, broken, or have an open circuit
Refer to Procedure 019-063 in Section 19.

OK
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 Engine Brake - Low Retarding Power or Slow to Activate
This is symptom tree t037
Cause Correction
Check for poor battery and chassis grounds.
Check ground wires or cables for loose
connections. Check the following grounds, make
STEP 8 sure they are secure, clean, and on a non-painted
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Engine electrical ground is malfunctioning surface; engine block ground, chassis (or frame
rail) grounds, ECM grounds, alternator and starter
negative posts. Disconnect and clean the battery
cable connections.

OK
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STEP 9 Check the engine brake harness connectors.
Engine brake harness connectors are loose or ............. Check the engine brake harness for continuity.
broken Procedure 019-063 in Section 19

OK
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STEP 10 Check the oil level. If the level is high, check for a
............. cracked oil suction tube. Refer to Procedure
Air in the lubricating oil system
007-035 Section 7.

OK
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STEP 11 Check the engine brake control valve and the

............. engine brake piston. Refer to Procedure 020-017
Lubricating oil leak (internal)
and Procedure 020-019 in Section 20.

OK
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STEP 12
............. Refer to Procedure 020-012 in Section 20.
Engine brake solenoid(s) is malfunctioning

OK
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STEP 13 Check the engine brake control valve(s). Replace

............. the engine brake control valve(s), if necessary.
Engine brake control valve(s) is malfunctioning
Refer to Procedure 020-017 in Section 20.

OK
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STEP 14 Check the engine brake assembly for restriction.
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Engine brake lubricating oil passage is restricted Refer to Procedure 020-004 in Section 20.

OK
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Perform diagnostics to determine if the
STEP 15 turbocharger is malfunctioning. Replace the
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Turbocharger is malfunctioning turbocharger as necessary. Refer to the Engine
Performance troubleshooting tree in Section TT.