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

  1. 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
  2. 2Never move the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position while the engine is operating
  3. 3Consult your Caterpillar dealer

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