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Product:  EXCAVATOR 
Model:  323D3 EXCAVATOR FEY 
Configuration: 323D3 Excavator FEY00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C7.1 Engine 

Troubleshooting
320D3 and 323D3 Excavators Machine Electronic Control System
Media Number -M0094857-00 Publication Date -01/08/2015 Date Updated -25/07/2018

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Sensor Supply - Test

SMCS - 1439-038

Machine ECM
The following is a list of diagnostic codes that are associated with the sensor power supply circuits of the
machine.

Table 1
Machine ECM (MID 299)
DTC Code Description System Response
8 V Supply: Voltage Above Multiple failures of systems or components associated with
41-3
Normal this code.
8 V Supply: Voltage Below Multiple failures of systems or components associated with
41-4
Normal this code.
262- 5 V Supply: Voltage Above Multiple failures of systems or components associated with
3 Normal this code.
262- 5 V Supply: Voltage Below Multiple failures of systems or components associated with
4 Normal this code.

The sensor supply is the voltage output originating from the electronic control module connections.

Possible causes of an FMI 3 Diagnostic code are:

• The sensor supply is shorted to +battery.

• The ECM has failed. A failure of the ECM is unlikely.

Possible causes of an FMI 4 Diagnostic code are:

• The signal circuit in the machine harness is shorted to ground.

• A sensor has failed.

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• The ECM has failed. A failure of the ECM is unlikely.

Illustration 1 g06326086
Sensor Supply schematic

Note: The diagram above is a simplified schematic of the Machine ECM connections. The schematic is
electrically correct. However, not all the possible harness connectors are shown. Refer to the latest revision of
Electrical Schematic, M0094859 for 320D3 and M0094901 for 323D3 excavator electrical systems.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Procedure

Note: Prior to beginning this procedure, inspect the harness connectors that are involved in this circuit. Poor
connections can often be the cause of a problem in an electrical circuit. Verify that all connections in the
circuit are clean, secure, and in good condition. If a problem with a connection is found, correct the problem
and verify that the diagnostic code is active before performing a troubleshooting procedure. For sensors
powered via the fuse panel, check the condition of the appropriate fuse before beginning the troubleshooting
procedure.

1. Identify the active FMI code associated with the components.

2. Determine which code is present and use the list below to determine which procedure to follow.

• FMI 3 diagnostic code, proceed to Table 2.

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• FMI 4 diagnostic code, proceed to Table 3.

Table 2
FMI 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results
1. Check The Voltage At The Sensors
OK - The voltage reading is correct for the
A. Turn key start switch and disconnect
sensors.
switch to the ON position.
Voltage Proceed to Test Step 4.
B. Disconnect the machine harness
reading is
connector for the sensors.
correct for the NOT OK - The voltage is greater than the
sensors. supply for the circuit.
C. At the machine harness connector for
the sensors, measure the voltage between
Proceed to Test Step 2.
the sensor supply contact and the sensor
return contact.
2. Check The Power Supply At The
ECM
OK - The voltage is correct. The ECM
A. Turn the key start switch and disconnect
power supply is correct. Install the wires
switch to the OFF position.
and sockets that were removed from the
ECM connector back into the original
B. At the harness connector for the ECM,
locations.
use a 151-6320 Removal Tool to remove
the supply wire and the sensor return wire. Voltage
Proceed to Test Step 3.
After removing the wires connect the reading is
harness connector to the ECM. correct for the
NOT OK - The voltage measurement is
supply.
greater than the supply voltage. The
C. Turn the disconnect switch and the key
measurement is not correct. The ECM may
start switch to the ON position.
have failed.
D. Use the multimeter probes to make
Proceed to Test Step 4.
contact on the connector pins. Measure the
voltage at the ECM pins between the sensor
supply contact and sensor return contact .
3. Check For A Short In the Harness OK - Each resistance is greater than 5K Ω.
Each
A. The sensors remain disconnected from resistance is Proceed to Test Step 4.
the machine harness. greater than
5K Ω. NOT OK - One or more readings less than
B. The key start switch and disconnect 5 Ω. There is a short between the signal
switch remain in the OFF position. contact and the circuit with the low
resistance.
C. Disconnect the machine harness
connectors from the ECM. Repair: Refer to the complete electrical
schematic. Examine all the connectors of
D. At the ECM harness connector, measure the machine harness for possible short
the resistance between the supply contact circuits. Repair or replace the machine
and all the other contacts that are used for harness.
the ECM.
Note: A resistance greater than 5 Ω but less
than 5K Ω indicates a loose or corroded
connection in the circuit. A resistance
measurement greater than 5K Ω indicates

4. Check If The Diagnostic Code
Remains
A. Reconnect all harness connectors.
Return machine to normal operating
condition.
B. Turn the key start switch and the
disconnect switch to the ON position.
C. Clear all diagnostic codes.
D. Operate the machine.
E. Stop the machine and engage the safety
lock.
F. Check if the diagnostic code is active.
Troubleshooting Test Steps
1. Check The Sensors
A. Turn the key start switch and
disconnect switch to the ON position.
B. Observe the status of the diagnostic
code as each sensor is disconnected.
2. Check The Signal Circuit For A
Short To Ground
A. Turn the key start switch and the
disconnect switch to the OFF position.
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an open in the circuit.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
OK - The diagnostic code does not exist
currently. The initial diagnostic code may
have been caused by poor electrical
connection or short at one of the harness
connections. Resume machine operation.
STOP.
NOT OK - The diagnostic trouble code has
not been corrected. If the diagnostic code
has not been corrected after performing the
The diagnostic
procedure a second time, the ECM may
code is no
require replacement.
longer
present.
Prior to replacing the ECM, always contact
the Technical Communicator at your
dealership for possible consultation with
Caterpillar. This consultation may effect
repair time.
Follow the steps in Troubleshooting, "ECM
- Replace" if the ECM needs to be replaced.
STOP.
Table 3
FMI 4 Troubleshooting
Values Results
OK - The diagnostic code is not
active when one of the sensors in the
supply circuit is disconnected. The
power supply circuit is correct.
Repair: Repeat this test step to
determine the sensor that causes the
The FMI 4 diagnostic problem. Replace the sensor causing
code is no longer active the problem.
when one of the sensors
on the supply circuit is Proceed to Test Step 4.
disconnected.
NOT OK - The diagnostic code is
still active. Disconnecting the sensors
in the circuit did not affect the status
of the diagnostic code.
Proceed to Test Step 2.
OK - Each resistance is greater than
Each resistance is 5K Ω. The harness circuit is correct.
greater than 5K Ω.
Proceed to Test Step 3.
NOT OK - The resistance is less than

B. Disconnect the harness connectors
from the ECM.
C. Measure the resistance between the
power supply contact and frame
ground.
D. Measure the resistance between the
power supply contact and all the other
contacts that are used for the ECM.
3. Check The Power Supply At The
ECM
A. Turn the key start switch and
disconnect switch to the OFF position.
B. At the harness connector for the
ECM, use a 151-6320 Removal Tool to
remove the supply wire and the sensor
return wire from the connector. After
the wires are removed, connect the
wiring harness to the ECM.
C. Turn the disconnect switch and the
key start switch to the ON position.
D. Use the multimeter probes in order
to make contact on the connector pins.
Measure the voltage at the ECM pins
between the sensor supply contact and
sensor return contact .
4. Check If The Diagnostic Code
Remains
A. Reconnect all harness connectors.
Return machine to normal operating
condition.
B. Turn the key start switch and the
disconnect switch to the ON position.
C. Clear all diagnostic codes.
D. Operate the machine.
E. Stop the machine and engage the
safety lock.
F. Check if the diagnostic code is
active.
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5 Ω. The power supply circuit is
shorted to ground. The short circuit
exists between the power supply
circuit and the circuit with the low-
resistance measurement.
Repair: Repair or replace the
machine harness.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
OK - The voltage is correct. The
ECM power supply is correct. Install
the wires and sockets that were
removed from the ECM connector
back into the original locations.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
Voltage reading is
correct for the supply.
NOT OK - The voltage measurement
is less than the supply voltage. The
measurement is not correct. The ECM
has failed.
Proceed to Test Step 4.
OK - The diagnostic code does not
The diagnostic code is exist at this time. The initial
no longer present. diagnostic code may have been
caused by poor electrical connection
or short at one of the harness
connections. Resume machine
operation.
STOP.
NOT OK - The diagnostic trouble
code has not been corrected. If the
diagnostic code has not been
corrected after performing the
procedure a second time, the ECM
may require replacement.
Prior to replacing the ECM, always
contact the Technical Communicator
at your dealership for possible
consultation with Caterpillar. This
consultation may effect repair time.
Follow the steps in Troubleshooting,
"ECM - Replace" if the ECM needs
to be replaced.
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