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Usage:
3512B LDE 3512B LDF 3512C LDJ
Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical system if a problem is suspected with
one or more of the engine speed/timing sensors. Also, use this procedure if any of the
diagnostic codes in Table 1 is active.
Table 1
The ECM provides the engine speed/timing sensors with a regulated voltage of 8.0 ±
0.5 VDC. The engine speed/timing sensors provide a pulse signal to the ECM. The
signal is created as the timing reference gear rotates past the pickup of the engine
speed/timing sensors. The timing reference gear is mounted on the rear of the left
camshaft. A unique tooth pattern on the timing reference gear allows the ECM to
determine the crankshaft position, rotation, and rpm.
The engine speed/timing sensors generate a pulse signal to the ECM as each tooth
passes the sensors. The ECM counts the pulses in order to determine the engine rpm.
The ECM memorizes the pattern of the pulses. The ECM compares that pattern to a
standard pattern in order to determine the crankshaft position. The ECM uses this
information to determine the position of the No. 1 cylinder. The ECM then triggers
each unit injector to fire in the correct firing order and at the correct time. The actual
timing and duration of each injection is determined by the ECM. The ECM uses
engine rpm and engine load to determine the timing and duration of injection. The
loss of a signal from an engine speed/timing sensor generates a diagnostic on
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). If the signals from both the primary engine
speed/timing sensor and the secondary engine speed/timing sensor are lost, the ECM
will terminate fuel injection.
Under normal operation, the ECM utilizes the signal from the primary speed/timing
sensor to determine the crankshaft position for an accurate fuel delivery and timing.
This feature eliminates the need for a separate procedure for timing calibration. A
timing offset is determined during each engine start-up. The value of the timing offset
is stored in the non-volatile memory of the ECM until the successful completion of
the next engine start-up. If a failure mode for the primary engine speed/timing sensor
is detected during engine start-up, timing calibration is aborted. The value of the
timing offset stored in ECM memory will be used. This value will continue to be used
for the engine timing calibration until the diagnostic is resolved. A timing calibration
cannot be performed manually on this engine.
Illustration 1 g03321450
Schematic for the engine speed/timing sensor and timing calibration probe
Illustration 2 g03321493
Terminal locations at the P1 ECM connector
Illustration 3 g01218411
Left side view
Table 2
- 190-08
- 723-08
If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat Dealer Technical
Communicator (TC). For further assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer
Solutions Network (DSN).