Perkins 1106C - Engine Cranks but will Not Start

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Troubleshooting Section
Communication Adapter and/or Cables
1. Make sure that the firmware and driver files are
the most current files that are available for the
type of commun
ication adapter that is being used.
If the firmware and driver files do not match, the
communication adapter will not communicate with
the electron
ic service tool.
2. Disconnect the communication adapter and the
cables from t
he service tool connector. Reconnect
the communication adapter to the service tool
connector.
3. Verify that the correct cable is being used between
the communication adapter and the service tool
connector. R
efer to Troubleshooting, “Electronic
Service Tools”.
4. If the lapto
p computer is using a Windows
operating system, restart the laptop computer in
order to eliminate the possibility of a conflict in
the softwa
re.
Electrical Power Supply to the Service
Tool Conne
ctor
Verify that battery voltage is present between
terminals
A and B of the service tool connector. If
the communication adapter is not receiving power,
the LED display on the communication adapter will
be blank.
Electronic Service Tool and Related
Hardware
In order to eliminate the electronic service tool and
the relat
ed hardware as the problem, connect the
electronic service tool to a different engine. If the
same problem occurs on a different engine, check
the elec
tronic service tool and the related hardware
in order to determine the cause of the fault.
Electri
cal Power Supply to the Electronic
Control Module (ECM)
Check po
wer to the ECM. Refer to Testing and
Adjusting, “Charging System - Test”.
Note: If
the ECM is not receiving battery voltage, the
ECM will not communicate.
Perkins
Data Link
Troubleshoot the Perkins Data Link for possible
faults
. Refer to Troubleshooting, “Data Link Circuit -
Test” .
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Engine Cranks but Will Not
Start
Probable Causes
•
Machine fault
s
•
Flash codes
•
Visible faults
•
Air intake and
exhaust system
•
Diagnostic codes
•
Primary speed/timing sensor
•
Low pressure f
uel system
•
Electronic control system
•
High pressure fuel system
•
Glow plugs
•
Valve lash
•
Low compression (cylinder pressure)
Recommended Actions
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than
30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two
minutes befor
e cranking the engine again.
Machine Faults
1. Make sure that the Machine Security System
(if equipped) is not preventing the engine from
starting.
2. Check for any faults on the machine that could
prevent the e
ngine from starting.
3. If a fault is found on the machine, rectify the fault.
4. Attempt to start the engine. If the engine will not
start, proceed to “Flash codes”.
Flash codes
1. Check the war
ning lamps on the control panel
for flash codes. Flash codes are explained in
Troubleshooting, “Indicator Lamps”.