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Product: MOTOR GRADER

Model: 16H MOTOR GRADER ATS00580
Configuration: 16H Motor Grader ATS00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3196 Engine

Troubleshooting
3176C and 3196 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -SENR9515-05 Publication Date -01/05/2007 Date Updated -08/05/2007

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Engine Cranks but Will Not Start

SMCS - 7569

Probable Causes
• Diagnostic codes

• Event codes

• Electrical power supply to the Electronic Control Module (ECM)

• Starting aids (if applicable)

• Engine shutdown switches

• Engine speed/timing

• Unit injectors

• Fuel supply

• Combustion

Recommended Actions
Diagnostic Codes, Event Codes, and Electrical Power Supply to the ECM

Certain diagnostic codes and/or event codes may prevent the engine from starting. Connect the
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) and check for active codes and/or for logged codes.
Troubleshoot any codes that are present before continuing with this procedure.

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Note: If Cat ET will not communicate with the ECM, the problem is most likely with the electrical
power supply to the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply Circuit - Test".

Starting Aids
1. If cold ambient conditions exist, check operation of starting aids. Verify that the ether system is
operating correctly. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Ether Injection System - Test".

2. Ensure the proper operation of the jacket water heater. Repair the jacket water heater and/or
replace the jacket water heater, if necessary.

Engine Shutdown Switches (If Equipped)

The engine shutdown switches should be in the OFF position. Use Cat ET to verify the status of the
shutdown switches. When a shutdown occurs, the keyswitch must be turned to the OFF position for at
least 15 seconds before restarting the engine.

Note: If Cat ET will not communicate with the ECM, the problem is most likely with the electrical
power supply to the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Electrical Power Supply Circuit - Test".

Engine Speed/Timing
1. Crank the engine and observe the engine speed on the Cat ET status screen. If Cat ET indicates
zero rpm, refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor Circuit - Test".

Note: Upon initial cranking, the status for engine speed may indicate that the engine speed
signal is abnormal. This message will be replaced with an engine speed once the ECM is able to
calculate a speed from the signal.

2. Ensure that the timing reference gear is installed correctly. The engine will not start if the gear
was installed backward. Check for proper orientation between the crankshaft and camshaft
drive gears. Correct the orientation and/or replace the drive gear, if necessary. Refer to the
Disassembly and Assembly manual for information that is related to timing the engine's front
gear train.

Unit Injectors

Perform the "Injector Solenoid Test" on Cat ET in order to determine if all of the injector solenoids
are being energized by the ECM. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Injector Solenoid Circuit - Test" for
additional information.

Fuel Supply
1. Visually check the fuel level. Do not rely on the fuel gauge only. If necessary, add fuel. If the
engine has been run out of fuel, it will be necessary to purge the air from the fuel system. Refer
to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for the correct procedure.

2. Check the fuel lines for the following problems: restrictions, collapsed lines and pinched lines.
If problems are found with the fuel lines, repair the lines and/or replace the lines.

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3. Check the fuel tank for foreign objects which may block the fuel supply.

4. Check for air in the low pressure fuel supply system if any of the following procedures have
been performed:

◦ Replacement of the fuel filters

◦ Service on the low pressure fuel supply circuit

◦ Replacement of unit injectors

Note: A sight glass in the low pressure supply line is helpful in diagnosing air in the fuel. Refer
to the Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting manual for more information.

NOTICE

Do not crank the engine continuously for more than 30 seconds. Allow
the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking the engine
again.

5. Purge air from the low pressure fuel supply circuit. Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for the correct procedure.

6. Cold weather adversely affects the characteristics of the fuel. Check for presence of solidified
fuel (wax). Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for information on improving the
characteristics of the fuel during cold weather operation.

7. Check the fuel pressure during engine cranking. Check the fuel pressure after the fuel filter.
Refer to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel System" for the correct pressure
values. If the fuel pressure is low, replace the fuel filters. If the fuel pressure is still low, check
the following items: fuel transfer pump, fuel transfer pump coupling and fuel pressure
regulating valve.

Combustion
Check for combustion problems. Check for signs of poor sealing around the cylinder head or for
leakage around the injector.

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