Symptom Tree t074-005
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Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes |
Read the fault codes with an electronic service tool. Refer to Section TF in Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISB, ISBe2, ISBe3, ISBe4, QSB4.5, QSB5.9, QSB6.7, ISC, QSC8.3, ISL, ISLe3, ISLe4, and QSL9, CM850 Electronic Control System, Bulletin |
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Battery voltage is low |
Check the battery connections. Refer to Procedure 013-007 in Section 13. |
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Broken, loose, or corroded starting circuit connections |
Inspect, clean, and tighten both the positive and negative connections between the starting motor and battery, including the magnetic switch. Refer to Procedure 013-009 in Section 13. |
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Battery capacity is below specification |
Refer to Procedure 013-007 in Section 13. Replace the batteries if necessary. |
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OEM starter interlock devices engaged |
Check the starter interlock devices. Refer to the OEM service manual. |
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Starting circuit component is malfunctioning |
Check the starting circuit components. Refer to the OEM service manual. |
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Starter solenoid does not make an audible sound |
Check the magnetic switch and starter solenoid. Refer to Procedures 013-017 and |
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Battery cables are not the correct gauge or length |
Replace the battery cables with larger gauge or shorter length cables. Refer to the OEM service manual. |
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Engine-driven units are engaged |
Disengage engine-driven units. |
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Starter motor malfunction |
Check the voltage drop at the starting motor. Refer to Procedure 013-020 in Section 13. |
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Starting motor pinion or ring gear is damaged |
Remove the starting motor, and inspect the gear. Refer to Procedure 013-020 in Section 13. |
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Crankshaft rotation is impaired |
Check the crankshaft for ease of rotation. Refer to Procedure 001-016 in Section 1. |
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Hydraulic lock in a cylinder |
Remove the injectors and rotate the crankshaft. Look for the source of fluid in the cylinder. Refer to Procedure 006-026 in Section 6. |
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Internal engine damage |
Analyze the oil and inspect the filters to locate an area of probable damage. Refer to Procedure 007-083 in Section 7. |