Component Cause Action
Engine wiring Faulty Check (→ Page 138).
Engine Overloaded Contact Service.
Engine speed not steady
Component Cause Action
Fuel injection equip-
ment
Injector faulty Replace (→ Page 81).
Speed sensor Faulty Contact Service.
Fuel system Air in fuel system, if fault occurs after
filling the system.
Vent fuel system (→ Page 89).
Engine governor Faulty Contact Service.
Charge-air temperature too high
Component Cause Action
Engine coolant Engine coolant treatment incorrect Check (MTU test kit).
Intercooler Contaminated Contact Service.
Engine room Air-intake temperature too high Check fan;
check air inlet/outlet ducts.
Charge-air pressure too low
Component Cause Action
Air supply Air filter clogged Replace air filter (see manufacturer's
documentation).
Intercooler Contaminated Contact Service.
Exhaust turbocharger Faulty Contact Service.
Coolant leaks at intercooler
Component Cause Action
Intercooler Leaking, major coolant discharge Contact Service.
Black exhaust gas
Component Cause Action
Air supply Air filter clogged Replace air filter (see manufacturer's
documentation).
Fuel injection equip-
ment
Injector faulty Replace (→ Page 81).
Engine Overloaded Contact Service.
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