B5.9G, B5.9LPG – Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start

Symptom Tree  t045

This is symptom tree t045
Cause Correction

Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes

Refer to Section TF in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118, for fault code troubleshooting.

 

Battery voltage supply to the electronic control module (ECM) is low, interrupted, or open

Check the battery connections, the fuses, and the unswitched battery supply circuit. Refer to Procedure 013-009 and Procedures 019-198 and 019-087 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118.

 

Engine position sensor (EPS) or circuit is malfunctioning

Check the engine position sensor and circuit. Refer to Procedure 019-038 or 019-039 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118.

 

Engine position sensor (EPS) is not installed correctly

Check the engine position sensor for correct installation. Refer to Procedure 019-038 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118.

 

High, low, or no fuel pressure at the mixer

Measure pressure after low-pressure regulator (natural gas). Refer to Procedure 005-047 and Procedure 005-061.

 

Fuel shutoff valve solenoid or circuit is malfunctioning (electronic controlled fuel systems)

Check the fuel shutoff valve solenoid and circuit. Refer to Procedures 019-049 and 019-050 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118.

 

Fuel shutoff valve is closed

Check for loose wires. Check for at least 9.5 VDC from the battery during cranking. Refer to Procedures 019-049 and 019-050 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118.

 

High, low, or no fuel pressure at the low-pressure regulator

Measure the fuel pressure at the low-pressure regulator on the inlet side of engine. Refer to Procedure 005-061.

 

OEM shutoff valve is closed

Check the OEM fuel shutoff valves. Verify that the fuel tanks are open.

 

Fuel leak

Check the fuel lines, fuel connections, and fuel filters for leaks using the combustible gas detector service tool. Refer to Procedures 005-003, 005-047, 005-052.

 

Fuel control valve is malfunctioning

Check the fuel control valve for sticking or hysteresis. Refer to Procedure 019-102 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118.

 

Coil wire malfunctioning

Remove wire from engine and use a digital multimeter to measure resistance across the wire. Refer to Procedure 013-012.

 

Ignition coil malfunctioning

Check the ignition coil. Refer to Procedure 013-012.

 

Spark plug(s) damaged or incorrect gap

Inspect plug(s). Refer to Procedure 013-016.

 

Ignition system harness connector pins bent or damaged

Inspect harness. Refer to Procedure 019-196 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Fuel Systems and Electronics, B5.9G, C8.3G, L10G-III, Bulletin 3666118.

 

Moisture in the wiring harness connectors

Dry the connectors with Cummins electronic cleaner, Part Number 3824510.

 

Camshaft timing is not correct (after engine rebuild or repair)

Check the gear train timing alignment. Refer to Procedure 001-008.

 
Last Modified:  14-Jan-2004