OC
What This Code Means
Engine malfunction shutdown immediately after start; Overspeed light on; Engine overspeed during operation; Engine stops running after about 12 seconds; LOP lamp comes on; Engine stops running after about 1 minute; OC (overcrank) lamp comes on; Engine shuts down after running short time; LOP lamp comes on and engine stops running after about 12 seconds; OC (overcrank) lamp comes on and engine stops after running about 1 minute; Engine malfunction shutdown; Engine does not overspeed during operation; Engine overspeeds during operation; Engine malfunction shutdown immediately after start with overspeed light on; Engine overspeed during operation with overspeed light on; Engine malfunction shutdown with overspeed light on but engine did not overspeed during operation
Possible Causes
- •Fault in Shutdown module
- •Fault in Fno+ Overspeed module
- •Stuck or restricted throttle linkage
- •Stuck or restricted governor linkage
- •Remote governor control set at High RPM position
- •Engine not pumping oil properly
- •Defective oil pressure sensor
- •Defective Start-Disconnect module J3
- •Start-Disconnect does not operate after engine starts
- •Defective Engine Monitor module J5
- •Throttle & governor linkage restricted movement
- •Fault in Overspeed module
- •Start-Disconnect module J3 malfunction
- •Faulty Engine Monitor module J5
- •Throttle and governor linkage binding or restricted
- •Faulty Start-Disconnect module J3
- •Throttle and governor linkage binding
Suggested Actions
- 1Check throttle and governor linkage for free movement
- 2Ensure remote governor control is not set at 'High RPM' position
- 3Remove wire from terminal TB11-30 (PI-6 to SI) and reset
- 4Disconnect module J3 to check if engine runs OK
- 5Check or replace Start-Disconnect module J3
- 6Check for B+ voltage at K13 terminal 3
- 7Check or replace Engine Monitor module J5
- 8Check throttle & governor linkage for free movement
- 9Ensure remote governor control is not set at High RPM position
- 10Check or replace Shutdown module
- 11Check or replace Overspeed module
- 12Remove wire from terminal TB11-30 (P1-6 to S1) and reset
- 13Reconnect wire
- 14Check for B+ at K13 terminal 3 to verify Start-Disconnect operation
- 15Inspect or replace Shutdown module
- 16Inspect or replace Overspeed module
- 17Remove wire from terminal TB11-30 (P1-6 to S1), reset, and test if engine runs OK
- 18Reconnect wire after testing
- 19Repair engine oil pumping system
- 20Replace defective oil pressure sensor
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