1900
UnclassifiedCooling
What This Code Means
Reduced startability at temperatures below 12 °C (55 °F); Localized overheating of the fluid
Possible Causes
- •Cold weather / temperatures below 12 °C (55 °F)
- •Critical operating coolant level reached
- •Critical operating pressure level reached
- •Critical operating speed (rpm) reached
- •Critical operating temperature level reached
- •Heated fluid is not continuously circulated
- •Potential problem with a gauge
- •Potential problem with the engine
Suggested Actions
- 1Consult Caterpillar dealer for assistance
- 2Correct the cause of the significant change in the readings
- 3Determine the cause of the engine shutdown and make necessary repairs
- 4Determine the cause of the significant change in the readings
- 5Do not use oil pan immersion heaters for heating the lube oil
- 6Ensure the fluid that is heated is continuously circulated
- 7Only use starting aid equipment recommended by Caterpillar to ensure component compatibility
- 8Reset the particular shutoff before attempting to restart the engine
- 9Use a starting aid (such as a Jacket Water Heater or Crankcase Oil Heater) at temperatures below 13 °C (55 °F)
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