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Troubleshooting
C4.4 and C7.1 Engines
Media Number -UENR0629-35Publication Date -01/09/2015Date Updated -09/03/2020

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Oil Pressure Is Low

SMCS - 1348-035-PX

For Engines Equipped With A6:E11 Electronic Control Module

NOTICE

Do not operate the engine with low oil pressure. Engine

damage will result. If measured oil pressure is low,
discontinue engine operation until the fault is corrected.

Note: Severe slopes can cause low oil pressure. If the machine is operated on severe
slopes, the oil level in the engine crankcase must be at the "FULL" mark on the
dipstick. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for details.

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) monitors the engine oil pressure. The following
events are associated with low engine oil pressure:

Table 1
Diagnostic Codes for Low Engine Oil Pressure
J1939 CDL Comments
Code Code

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Code Description
(code descriptions may
vary)
The ECM has been powered for at
least 2 seconds.

The engine has been running for at

least 10 seconds.

E360 Engine Oil Pressure : Low There are no diagnostic trouble

100-17
(1) - least severe (1) codes for the oil pressure sensor.

There are no diagnostic trouble

codes for the 5 VDC supply.

Refer to Illustration 1 for the trip

point for the oil pressure.
The ECM has been powered for at
least 2 seconds.

The engine has been running for at

least 10 seconds.

There are no diagnostic trouble

E360 Engine Oil Pressure : Low codes for the oil pressure sensor.
100-1
(3) - most severe (3)
There are no diagnostic trouble
codes for the 5 VDC supply.

The engine will be derated.

Refer to Illustration 2 for the trip

point for the oil pressure.

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Illustration 1 g06377479
Diagnostic code 100-17 Engine Oil Pressure versus Engine Speed

Illustration 2 g06377480
Diagnostic code 100-1 Engine Oil Pressure versus Engine Speed

Probable Causes
• Engine oil level

• Oil specification

• Aerated oil

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• Engine oil pressure

• Engine oil filter

• Engine oil cooler

• Fuel in the engine oil

• Piston cooling jets

• Engine oil suction tube

• Engine oil pump pressure relief valve

• Engine oil pump

• Bearing clearance

Recommended Actions
Note: The procedures have been listed in order of probability. Complete the
procedures in order.

Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

Result: The engine oil level is

low.

Repair: Fill the oil system to the

1. Engine Oil Level
full mark on the dipstick.
Oil level
A. Check the engine oil level.
Result: The engine oil level is
OK.

Proceed to Test Step 2.

2. Oil Specification Oil Result: An incorrect

specification
A. Check that engine oil of the
correct specification is being
used. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Refill
Capacities and
specification of engine oil is
being used.
Repair: Drain the oil system and
refill the oil system with engine
oil of the correct specification.

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Recommendations".
3. Aerated Oil
A. Sample the engine oil for
aeration.
Note: Foamy oil on the dipstick
is a good indication of aeration.
4. Engine Oil Pressure
A. Check the actual engine oil
pressure with a calibrated test
gauge. Compare the oil pressure
reading from the electronic
service tool to the pressure on
the test gauge.
5. Engine Oil Filter
A. Remove the engine oil filter.
Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Engine
Oil and Filter - Change".
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Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Engine
Oil and Filter - Change".
Result: The engine contains oil
of the correct specification.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
Result: The oil is aerated.
Proceed to Test Step 9.
Aeration
Result: The oil is not aerated.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
Result: The oil pressure reading
from the electronic service tool
and the pressure on the test
gauge are different.
Repair: Install a new oil
pressure transmitter. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly,
Oil pressure "Engine Oil Pressure Sensor -
Remove and Install".
Result: The oil pressure reading
from the electronic service tool
and the pressure on the test
gauge are similar.
Proceed to Test Step 5.
Oil filter Result: The oil filter is blocked.
Repair: Investigate the cause of
the filter blockage.
Install a new oil filter. Refer to
the Operation and Maintenance
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B. Inspect the engine oil filter for Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter -
evidence of blockage. Change" for further information.

Result: The oil filter is OK.

Repair: Install a new oil filter.

Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Engine
Oil and Filter - Change" for
further information.

Proceed to Test Step 6.

Result: The oil cooler has signs

of damage or restriction.

Repair: Install a new oil cooler.

Refer to Disassembly and
6. Engine Oil Cooler
Assembly, "Engine Oil Cooler -
Oil cooler Remove" and Disassembly and
A. Check the oil cooler for signs
Assembly, "Engine Oil Cooler -
of damage or restrictions.
Install".

Result: The oil cooler is OK.

Proceed to Test Step 7.

Result: The oil contains fuel.

7. Fuel in the Engine Oil Repair: Refer to

Troubleshooting, "Oil Contains
A. Check fuel contamination of Oil Fuel".
the engine oil. Refer to contamination
Troubleshooting, "Oil Contains Result: The oil is not
Fuel". contaminated.

Proceed to Test Step 8.

8. Piston Cooling Jets Piston cooling Result: A piston cooling jet is

jets cracked, damaged, or missing.
A. Inspect the piston cooling jets
for cracks, damage, or missing Repair: Install a new piston

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jets.
9. Engine Oil Suction Tube
A. Check the inlet screen on the
oil suction tube and remove any
material that may be restricting
oil flow.
B. Check the joints of the oil
suction tube for cracks or a
damaged joint.
Note: Cracks or damage may
allow air leakage into the supply
to the oil pump.
10. Engine Oil Pump Pressure
Relief Valve
A. Inspect the components of the
pressure relief valve for
excessive wear or damage.
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cooling jet. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Piston Cooling
Jets - Remove and Install".
Result: The piston cooling jets
are OK.
Proceed to Test Step 9.
Result: The inlet screen on the
oil suction tube is blocked with
debris.
Repair: Remove the debris from
the inlet screen. Attempt to
identify the source of the debris.
Oil suction Result: The oil suction tube is
tube cracked.
Repair: Install a new oil suction
tube.
Result: The oil suction tube is
OK.
Proceed to Test Step 10.
Oil pump Result: A component in the
PRV pressure relief valve is not within
specification.
Repair: Repair or replace the
pressure relief valve, as
necessary. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Engine Oil
Relief Valve - Remove and
Install".
Result: The pressure relief valve
is OK.
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Proceed to Test Step 11.

Result: A component in the oil

pump is not within specification.

Repair: Repair the oil pump or

replace the oil pump, if
11. Engine Oil Pump
necessary. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Engine Oil
A. Inspect the components of the Oil pump
Pump - Remove" and
engine oil pump for excessive
Disassembly and Assembly,
wear.
"Engine Oil Pump - Install".

Result: The oil pump is OK.

Proceed to Test Step 12.

12. Bearing Clearance

Result: An engine bearing is not
within specification.
A. Inspect the engine
components for excessive
Repair: Install a new bearing.
bearing clearance or damaged
Refer to Disassembly and
bearings. Inspect the following
Bearing Assembly.
components for excessive
clearance
bearing clearance:
Result: All engine bearings are
within specification.
· Crankshaft main bearings
· Connecting rod bearings
Contact the Dealer Solutions
· Camshaft front bearing
Network (DSN).
· Idler gear bearing

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