1411
UnclassifiedElectrical
What This Code Means
Drainage of the battery; Serious damage to the electrical system; Electrical components continue to function with the battery disconnect switch in the OFF position; Hour meter continues to display information with the battery disconnect switch in the OFF position; Engine continues to crank with the battery disconnect switch in the OFF position
Possible Causes
- •Leaving the battery disconnect switch in the ON position when the engine is not used for an extended period (a month or more)
- •Moving the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position while the engine is operating
- •Battery disconnect switch malfunction
Suggested Actions
- 1Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position and remove the key when the engine will not be used for an extended period of a month or more
- 2Never move the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position while the engine is operating
- 3Consult your Caterpillar dealer
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