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Table 161
Step Manual pressure gauge Actual injection actuation Difference
pressure from Cat ET
1
2
3
4
3
2
1

Expected Result: Note: There may be a short lag in the reaction to

the injection pressure. The pressure change should
The pressure that is measured with the pressure occur within two seconds of each command.
gauge for each step and the pressure that is
displayed on Cat ET for each step are within B. Record the actual injection actuation pressure,
1379 kPa (200 psi). the desired injection actuation pressure and the
percent output from Cat ET in Table 162.
Note: Under some situations, the injection actuation
pressure may not change. This step compares the
pressure reading from the pressure gauge to the
pressure reading that is displayed on Cat ET.

Results:

• OK – The pressure that is measured with the

pressure gauge for each step and the pressure
that is displayed on Cat ET for each step are
within 1379 kPa (200 psi). The injection actuation
pressure sensor is operating properly.

Repair: Do not replace the sensor.

Proceed to Test Step 12.

• Not OK – The pressure that is measured with the

pressure gauge for each step and the pressure
that is displayed on Cat ET for each step are not
within 1379 kPa (200 psi).

Repair: The injection actuation pressure sensor

may be faulty. Replace the sensor and repeat this
test step.

If the problem still exists, verify the accuracy of the

pressure gauge. Reinstall the original sensor and
proceed to Test Step 12.

Test Step 12. Perform the “Injection

Actuation Pressure Test” at Low Idle
A. Start the engine. Run the “Injection Actuation
Pressure Test” at low idle only. Step forward
through all predefined steps in the test. Next, step
backward through all the predefined steps in the
test.
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Table 162
Low Idle
Step Actual injection Desired injection actuation Difference (A-B) Percent Output from Cat ET
actuation pressure pressure from Cat ET (B)
from Cat ET (A)
1
2
3
4
3
2
1

Expected Result:

The actual injection actuation pressure is no more

than 1379 kPa (200 psi) above the desired injection
actuation pressure for each step. Also, the injection
actuation pressure does not fluctuate more than
±1000 kPa (±145 psi).

Results:

• OK – The actual injection actuation pressure is no

more than 1379 kPa (200 psi) above the desired
injection actuation pressure for each step. Also,
the actual injection actuation pressure does not
fluctuate more than ±1000 kPa (±145 psi). Proceed
to Test Step 13.

• Not OK – One of the actual injection actuation

pressures is more than 1379 kPa (200 psi) above
the desired injection actuation pressure on at least
one step, or the actual injection actuation pressure
fluctuates more than ±1000 kPa (±145 psi).

Repair: Replace the unit injector hydraulic pump.

After the pump has been replaced, the engine
will need to be cranked for a significant length
of time in order to fill the pump with oil. Clear all
diagnostic codes or event codes. Verify that the
repair eliminates the problem.