4–1 T-361
SECTION 4
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 DIESEL ENGINE
4.1.1 Engine Will Not Start
Table 4–1 Engine Will Not Start
Condition Possible Cause Remedy/Reference Section
Starter motor will not crank or
low cranking speed
Battery insufficiently charged Charge
Battery terminal post or battery defective Check
Electrical connections at starter are bad Correct
Starter motor malfunctions Section 4.1.4
Starter motor solenoid defective Engine Manual
Open starting circuit Section 4.1.5
Incorrect grade of lubricating oil Section 2.10
Fuse F5 is bad Replace
Starter motor cranks, but fails
to start
No fuel in tank Section 2.10/Section 2.11.
Air inside the fuel system Section 5.5.1
Water inside the fuel system Drain Sump
Plugged fuel filters Replace
Air intake heater is bad Section 5.5.14
Low oil / oil pressure switch defective Section 5.5.7
Faulty heater switch Section 5.5.15
Plugged fuel lines to injector(s) Engine Manual
Mechanical lift fuel pump malfunction Engine Manual
Fuses F1, F2, F3, F4 are bad Check/ replace
Loose or no connection between wire
harness and Electronic Governor Module
(EG)
Check/correct
Starter cranks and engages,
but dies after a few seconds
Engine lube oil too heavy Section Section 2.10.
Voltage drop in starter cable(s) Check
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