311D, 312D, 312D2, 313D, 313D2, 314D, 315D, 318D, 318D2 and 319D Excavators Machine Electronic Control System MID 039 - CID 2429 - FMI 06 Caterpillar

Conditions Which Generate This Code:

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Schematic of the Boom Up Pilot Pressure sensor

This diagnostic code is associated with the Boom Up Pilot Pressure sensor. An FMI 06 diagnostic code means the Machine ECM has determined the current in the sensor signal output circuit is above normal.

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Possible causes of this diagnostic code are listed below:

• The sensor may have failed.

• The sensor output signal may be shorted to ground.

• The Machine ECM may have failed (unlikely).

Note: The following test procedure may create other diagnostic codes. Ignore these created diagnostic codes now, but clear those codes after the original diagnostic code has been corrected.

Note: Poor connections are often the cause of a problem in electrical circuits. Before performing this procedure, inspect all of the harness connectors involved in the circuit. Verify that all of the connections in the circuit are clean, secure, and in good condition. If a problem is found with any of the connections: correct the problem and verify that diagnostic code CID 2429 FMI 06 is still active, before performing the following procedures.

Test Step 1. CHECK THE SENSOR, THE ECM, AND THE CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS IN THE MACHINE HARNESS.

1. Turn the key start switch and the disconnect switch to the OFF position.

2. Disconnect the machine harness connector from the Boom Up Pilot Pressure sensor.

3. Turn the key start switch and the disconnect switch to the ON position. Do NOT start the engine.

4. Observe the status of the diagnostic code.

Expected Result:

The CID 2429 FMI 06 diagnostic code does not change.

Results:

• YES - The diagnostic code does not change, and remains active. The sensor is NOT the cause of the problem. A machine harness may have failed, or the ECM may have failed. Go to Test Step 2.

• NO - The CID 2429 FMI 06 code is no longer active, and has changed into an active CID 2429 FMI 03 diagnostic code. The ECM has detected this valid diagnostic code. The ECM, and the harness, are correct. The sensor has failed. Replace the sensor. Go to Test Step 3.

Test Step 2. CHECK THE SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL FOR A SHORT TO GROUND.

1. Turn the disconnect switch and the key start switch to the OFF position.

2. At the Machine ECM, disconnect the J1 and J2 machine harness connectors from the ECM.

3. The harness connector remains disconnected from the Boom Up Pilot Pressure sensor.

4. At the ECM J1 harness connector, measure the resistance between the pin for contact J1-4 (H446-PK(Pink)) and all of the other contacts used in the ECM harness connectors.

Expected Result:

Each measurement is more than 5000 ohms.

Results:

• YES - Each measurement is more than 5000 ohms. The sensor output signal circuit is NOT shorted to ground. Go to Test Step 3.

• NO - One or more of the measurements are NOT more than 5000 ohms. There is a short in the harness. The short is between the sensor output signal wire and the wire with the low resistance. Repair, or replace, the harness. Go to Test Step 3.

Test Step 3. CHECK IF THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS STILL ACTIVE

1. Insure the disconnect switch and the key start switch are in the OFF position.

2. Reconnect all disconnected machine harness connectors. Make sure that all the connectors are fully seated. Observe that the clips for each connector are fastened securely.

3. Turn the disconnect switch and the key start switch to the ON position.

4. Clear all inactive diagnostic codes.

5. Operate the machine.

6. Check the status of the CID 2429 FMI 06 diagnostic code.

Expected Result:

The CID 2429 FMI 06 diagnostic code is no longer active.

Results:

• YES - The CID 2429 FMI 06 diagnostic code is no longer active. The code does not exist at this time.

  Repair: The cause for the diagnostic code appears to have been corrected. Return the machine back to normal operations.

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• NO - The CID 2429 FMI 06 diagnostic code is still active. The problem has NOT been corrected.

  Repair: If you have not inspected the harness connectors in a previous Test Step, do that now.

  Clean the contacts of the harness connectors. Check the wires for damage to the insulation caused by excessive heat, battery acid, or chafing.

  Perform a 45 N (10 lb.) pull test on each of the wires that are associated with the sensor circuit.

  Perform a “wiggle test” on the solenoid circuit of the machine wiring harness, using the Cat^® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) service tool. The “wiggle test” can be used to detect open or shorted connections in the machine wiring harness.

  Reconnect all harness connectors. Make sure that the connectors are fully seated. Observe that the clips for each connector are fastened securely.

  Perform Test Step 3 again.

  If the problem has NOT been found, and this diagnostic code is still active, the ECM may have failed.

  Prior to replacing an ECM, always contact your Dealership Technical Communicator for possible consultation with AVSpare, or with the Dealer Solutions Network.

  This consultation may greatly reduce repair time.

  If the ECM needs to be replaced, see Testing and Adjusting , " Electronic Control Module (ECM) - Replace".

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