Electronic Control System Signature, ISX and QSX15 Engines – Engine Starts But Will Not Keep Running

Symptom Tree  t072

This is symptom tree t072
Cause Correction

Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes

Read the fault codes with an electronic service tool. Refer to Section TF for fault code troubleshooting.

 

Idle shutdown or PTO shutdown features are activated

Turn OFF the keyswitch for 5 seconds. Turn ON the keyswitch and check fault lamp operation.

 

Fuel level is low in the tank

Fill the supply tank. Refer to the OEM manual.

 

Battery voltage is low

Check the batteries and the unswitched battery supply circuit. Refer to Procedure 013-009 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Signature, ISX and QSX15 Engines, Bulletin 3666239 and 019-087.

 

Fuel inlet restriction

Check for fuel inlet restriction. Refer to Procedure 006-020 in the Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Signature, ISX and QSX15 Engines, Bulletin 3666239.

 

Keyswitch circuit is malfunctioning

Check the vehicle, equipment, or vessel keyswitch circuit. Refer to Procedure 019-064.

 

Fuel grade is not correct for the application or the fuel quality is poor

Operate the engine from a tank of high-quality fuel. Refer to Fuel Recommendations and Specifications in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, Bulletin 3666251.

 

Vehicle parasitics are excessive

Check for transmission malfunctioning, cooling fan operation cycle time, and engine-driven units. Refer to the OEM service manual.

 
Last Modified:  11-Dec-2003