18/08/2018 G3516H Generator Set GLN00001-UP(SEBP7018 - 17) - Documentation

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Configuration: G3516H Generator Set GLN00001-UP

Troubleshooting
G3500H Generator Set Engine
Media Number -M0074324-00 Publication Date -01/11/2017 Date Updated -29/11/2017

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Fuel Differential Pressure Is High

SMCS - 1250-035

Use this procedure to troubleshoot the following event code.

Table 1
J1939 Code and Description Comments
The difference in fuel pressure between the inlet and the outlet of the
1391-15
fuel metering valve is greater than the trip point. The delay time has
Engine Fuel Valve Differential
expired.
Pressure : High - least severe
The alarm output is activated.
(1)
The code is logged.

The difference in fuel pressure between the inlet and the outlet of the
1391-0
fuel metering valve is greater than the trip point. The delay time has
Engine Fuel Valve Differential
expired.
Pressure : High - most severe
The alarm output is activated.
(3)
The code is logged.

Note: Refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Monitoring System" for information on trip points and delay times.

Probable Causes
Excessive fuel supply pressure

Leaks in the piping after the fuel metering valve

Recommended Actions
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

1. Check for Codes

Codes Result: An associated
A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool code is active.
connector.
Repair: Troubleshoot

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B. Look for active codes that are associated with the system for the any associated codes
event code. before continuing with
this test.

Result: A 1391-15 code

is active or logged.

Proceed to Test Step 2.

Result: No active codes

STOP

Result: The pressure is

outside of the acceptable
range.

Repair: Adjust the gas

pressure regulator to
achieve the correct
pressure.
2. Check the Gas Supply Pressure
If the gas pressure
A. Use Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to observe the
Pressure regulator cannot be
absolute fuel pressure and the fuel differential pressure. The fuel
adjusted to the correct
metering valve requires a gas supply that is regulated to a pressure
setting, repair the
between 10 to 35 kPa (1.5 to 5 psi).
regulator or replace the
regulator.

Result: The pressure is

inside the acceptable
range.

Proceed to Test Step 3.

3. Check the Fuel System for Leaks

Result: A leak was
Note: Always use a gas detector to determine the presence of found.
Gas
gaseous fuel.
Leak
Repair: Remedy the
A. Use a gas detector to check for leaks in the piping between the cause of the gas leak.
outlet of the fuel metering valve and the turbocharger compressor.

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