ISM, ISMe, and QSM11 – Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter — Excessive Soot Loading

Symptom Tree  t011

This is symptom tree t011
Cause Correction

Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes

Refer to Section TF in the ISX CM871 and ISM CM876 Electronic Control Systems, Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Bulletin 4021560.

 

Progressive damage from excessive black smoke caused from an earlier or current failure event.

Review the repair history of the engine to determine aftertreatment diesel particulate filter was replaced or needs replacement. Refer to Procedure 014-013 for test procedure.

 

Extended operation of engine in low duty cycle, extended idling and/or low ambient temperatures

Perform stationary regeneration with the INSITE electronic service tool. Refer to Procedure 014-013.

 

Engine is being lugged down

Use lower gear.

 

Intake air restriction is high

Check the air intake system for restriction. Refer to Procedure 010-031.

 

Excessive internal oil consumption

Refer to the Oil Consumption – Excessive Troubleshooting Symptom Tree.

 

Excessive black smoke is observed.

Refer to the Black Smoke – Excessive Troubleshooting Symptom Tree.

 
Last Modified:  14-Aug-2006