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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 320D EXCAVATOR FAL
Configuration: 320D & 320D L Excavators FAL00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY C6.4 Engine

Troubleshooting
C4.2 and C6.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -KENR5342-04 Publication Date -01/10/2007 Date Updated -08/10/2007

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Cylinder Is oisy
SMCS - 1223-035

Probable Causes

Diagnostic codes

Event codes

Fuel quality

Cylinder performance

Electrical connectors

Electronic unit injectors

Recommended Actions
Diagnostic Codes and Event Codes

Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) and check for active codes and/or for logged codes.
Troubleshoot any active codes before continuing with this procedure.

ote: If a E390 Fuel Filter Restriction is logged and/or active, replace the fuel filters.

ote: If a E198 Low Fuel Pressure is logged and/or active, refer to the symptom Troubleshooting, "Fuel
Pressure Is Low".

Fuel Quality

1. Test the fuel quality. Refer to Testing and Adjusting.

2. If unsatisfactory fuel is found, replace the fuel. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual before
 performing the following steps:

 Drain the fuel system.

 Replace the fuel filters.

 Fill the fuel system with the proper fuel.

 Prime the fuel system.

Cylinder Performance

1. Check the valve lash and reset the valve lash, if necessary. Refer to Testing and Adjusting.

2. Check for correct installation of the unit injector connectors. Check for correct installation of all other
applicable connectors. Refer to service Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors - Inspect".

3. Perform the "Cylinder Cutout Test" on Cat ET in order to identify any injectors that might be
misfiring.

4. If Cat ET indicates a problem, remove the electronic unit injector from the suspect cylinder. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly.

5. Perform a compression test. Refer to Testing and Adjusting. Possible causes of low compression are
shown in the following list:

 Faulty piston

 Faulty piston rings

 Worn cylinder bores

 Worn valves

 Faulty cylinder head gasket

 Damaged cylinder head

6. Check the following items for damage and/or wear:camshaft, valve train components and crankshaft
and associated components.

7. Perform all necessary repairs. Ensure that the repairs have eliminated the problem.

8. If the repair does not eliminate the problem, reinstall the electronic unit injectors that were removed
and continue with this test procedure.

Electronic Unit Injectors

1. Perform the "Injector Solenoid Test" on Cat ET in order to determine if all of the injector solenoids are
being energized by the ECM.
 2. Perform the "Cylinder Cutout Test" on Cat ET in order to identify any injectors that might be
misfiring.

3. If Cat ET indicates a problem, remove the electronic unit injector from the suspect cylinder and install
a new electronic unit injector. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly.

4. Ensure that the repairs have eliminated the problem. If there is still a problem, refer to the circuit test
Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid - Test".

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