06/01/2019 G3516H Generator Set GLN00001-UP(SEBP7018 - 18) - Documentation

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Model: G3516H GENERATOR SET GLN
Configuration: G3516H Generator Set GLN00001-UP

Troubleshooting
G3500H Generator Set Engine
Media Number -M0074324-01 Publication Date -01/09/2018 Date Updated -17/09/2018

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Intake Manifold Air Temperature Is High

SMCS - 1058-035-TA

Use this procedure to troubleshoot a high intake manifold air temperature. Also, use this procedure if one of
the following event codes is active or logged.

Table 1
J1939 Code and Description Comments

105-0 The intake manifold air temperature is above the trip point
Engine Intake Manifold #1 Temperature : for the programmed delay time.
High - most severe (3) The code is logged.
105-15 The intake manifold air temperature is above the trip point
Engine Intake Manifold #1 Temperature : for the programmed delay time.
High - least severe (1) The code is logged.

Probable Causes
Codes

Inlet air temperature

Coolant temperature

Air/Fuel ratio

Inlet air restriction

Sensor

Connectors and wiring

Exhaust restriction

Engine overload

Aftercooler

Coolant flow
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Air flow

Recommended Actions
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

Result: An associated code is

1. Check for Codes active.

Repair: Troubleshoot any

A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to the associated codes before continuing
service tool connector. Codes
with this test.
B. Look for active codes that are associated with the Result: A code is active or logged.
system for the event code.
Proceed to Test Step 2.

Result: The inlet air temperature is

OK.

Proceed to Test Step 3.

Result: The inlet air temperature is

NOT OK.
2. Check for High Inlet Air Temperature Temperature
Repair: Determine the reason for
high inlet air temperatures. Repair
or replace damaged components.

If the problem is not resolved,

proceed to Test Step 3.

Result: The coolant temperature is

OK.

Proceed to Test Step 4.

3. Check for High Coolant Temperature Result: The coolant temperature is

NOT OK.
Temperature
A. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Coolant Temperature Is
High" for additional information. Repair: Determine the reason for
high coolant temperatures. Repair
or replace damaged components.

If the problem is not resolved,

proceed to Test Step 4.

4. Check the Air/Fuel Ratio Air/Fuel Result: The air/fuel ratio is OK.

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Note: If the air/fuel mixture is too lean, compression Ratio Proceed to Test Step 5.
of the higher volume of air through the turbocharger
will increase the temperature. Result: The air/fuel ratio is NOT
OK.
A. Obtain a fuel analysis.
Repair: Use Cat ET to program
Note: If the quality of the gas is inconsistent, obtain the results for the "Fuel Specific
several analyses over a time. Heat Ratio", "Fuel Quality", and
"Gas Specific Gravity" parameters.
B. Enter the data into Caterpillar Software , "Gas Refer to Systems Operation,
Engine Rating Pro (GERP)". "Electronic Control System
Parameters" for additional
C. Verify that the fuel supply pressure is adequate and information.
stable.
Program the "Fuel Quality"
D. Verify that the exhaust emissions are correct. parameter to the average value of
the LHV. Adjust the engine
operation according to Testing and
Adjusting, "BTU and
Precombustion Chamber
Adjustments".

If the problem is not resolved,

proceed to Test Step 5.

5. Check for a Restriction in the Inlet Air System

Result: The inlet air restriction is
Note: Inlet air restriction can cause uneven exhaust OK.
port temperatures. Cylinders at the front half of the
engine may have exhaust port temperatures that are Proceed to Test Step 6.
lower than the exhaust port temperatures for the
cylinders at the rear half of the engine by Result: The inlet air restriction is
10 °C to 20 °C (18 °F to 36 °F). NOT OK. An imbalance in the
system is discovered.
A. Check the air filter restriction indicator, if Restriction
equipped. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Repair: Repair or replace
Manual for additional information. damaged inlet air system
components. Equalize the inlet air
B. Measure the inlet air restriction for each restriction for each of the
turbocharger. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Inlet Air Is turbochargers.
Restricted" for additional information.
If the problem is not resolved,
Note: High cylinder temperatures can cause a high proceed to Test Step 6.
coolant temperature.

6. Check the Intake Manifold Temperature Sensor Sensor Result: The temperature sensor is
working properly.
A. Allow the sensor to cool and remove the sensor.
Proceed to Test Step 8.
B. Connect Cat ET.
Result: The temperature sensor is
C. Use Cat ET to monitor the following temperatures: not working properly.

- "Intake Manifold Temperature"

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- "Ambient Temperature" Proceed to Test Step 7.

Note: The reading and the ambient temperature are

approximately equal.

Result: The connectors and wiring

appear to be OK.
7. Inspect the Electrical Connectors and the
Repair: Replace the sensor.
Wiring
If the problem is not resolved,
A. Turn the main disconnect switch to the OFF
proceed to Test Step 8.
position.
Result: There is a problem with
B. Thoroughly inspect the connectors. Refer to Connectors
the connectors and/or wiring.
Troubleshooting, "Electrical Connectors-Inspect" for and Wiring
additional information.
Repair: Repair or replace the
connectors or wiring. Ensure that
C. Perform a 45 N (10 lb) pull test on the connector
all the seals are properly in place
wires.
and ensure that the connectors are
coupled.
D. Check the harness for abrasions and pinch points.
If the problem is not resolved,
proceed to Test Step 8.

Result: The exhaust restriction

measurement is OK.
8. Check for a Restriction in the Exhaust System
Proceed to Test Step 9.
Note: A restriction of the exhaust can cause high
cylinder temperatures. Result: The exhaust restriction
measurement is NOT OK.
Restriction
A. Measure the exhaust restriction during engine
operation with a load. For data that is specific to your Repair: Repair or replace
engine, refer to the Technical Marketing Information damaged exhaust system
(TMI) or Caterpillar Software , "Gas Engine Rating components.
Pro (GERP)".
If the problem is not resolved,
proceed to Test Step 9.

9. Check for Engine Overload Load Result: The engine is not being
overloaded.
Note: When the load that is applied to the engine is
too large, the engine will run in the lug condition. Proceed to Test Step 10.
When the engine is running in the lug condition,
engine rpm does not increase with an increase of fuel. Result: The engine is being
overloaded.

Repair: Reduce engine load to an

acceptable limit.

If the problem is not resolved,

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proceed to Test Step 10.

Result: The inlet water

temperature is OK.

Proceed to Test Step 11.

Result: The inlet water

10. Check for a High Inlet Temperature for the
temperature is NOT OK.
Cooling Water Through the Aftercooler
Temperature
Repair: Determine the reason for
A. Compare the reading to the regulated temperature.
inlet water temperature is high.
Repair or replace damaged
components.

If the problem is not resolved,

proceed to Test Step 11.

Result: The differential

temperature is OK.
11. Check for Insufficient Flow of Cooling Water
Through the Aftercooler
Repair: Proceed to Test Step 12.
A. Check the outlet temperature of the coolant for the
Result: The differential
aftercooler.
temperature is NOT OK.
Restriction
B. Compare the reading to the inlet temperature of the
Repair: The coolant flow is
coolant for the aftercooler.
restricted. Clean or replace the
aftercooler.
Note: A high temperature differential indicates an
insufficient flow rate.
If the problem is not resolved,
proceed to Test Step 12.

Result: The pressure differential is

12. Check for Insufficient Flow of Air Through the NOT OK.
Aftercooler
Repair: Clean or replace the
Restriction
A. Determine the pressure differential of the inlet air aftercooler.
across the aftercooler. For specific data, refer to the
TMI for your engine. Verify that the repair eliminated
the problem.

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).

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