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TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION - CONTINUED
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GENERAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED
Glossary - Continued
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Coolant Level Sensor. Coolant level sensor detects absence or presence of coolant at probe. Sensor then sends a signal
to ECM.
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Coolant Temperature Sensor. Coolant temperature sensor detects engine coolant temperature for cold mode operation
and Caterpillar Engine Monitoring.
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Desired Engine Speed. Desired engine speed is input to electronic governor within ECM. Electronic governor uses sig-
nal from throttle position sensor, engine speed/timing sensor, and other sensors in order to determine desired engine
speed.
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Diagnostic Code. A diagnostic code is sometimes referred to as a fault code. These codes indicate electronic system
malfunction.
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Diagnostic Lamp. A diagnostic lamp is sometimes called "check engine light." Diagnostic lamp is used to warn opera-
tor of presence of an active diagnostic code.
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Digital Sensor Return. Common line (group) from ECM is used as a ground for digital sensors.
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Digital Sensors. Digital sensors produce a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. Digital sensors are supplied with +8
VDC from ECM.
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Digital Sensor Supply. +8 VDC supply from ECM is used to power digital sensor.
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Direct Current (DC). Direct current is a type of current that flows consistently in only one direction.
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DT, DT Connector, or Deutsch DT. This is a type of connector used on CAT machines. Connectors are manufactured
by Deutsch.
Duty Cycle. Refer to Pulse Width Modulation in this glossary.
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Electronic Control Module (ECM). ECM is an engine control computer. ECM provides power to electronics. ECM
monitors data input from engine sensors. ECM acts as a governor to control engine speed.
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Electronic Engine Control (EEC). Electronic engine control (EEC) is a complete electronic system. Electronic engine
control monitors engine operation under all conditions. Electronic engine control also controls engine operation under
all conditions.
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Electronic Technician (ET). ET is a service tool that uses a software program to run on an MSD.
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Engine Monitoring. Engine Monitoring is part of electronic engine control that monitors sensors and warns operator of
detected problems.
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Engine Oil Pressure Sensor. Engine oil pressure sensor measures engine oil pressure. Sensor sends its signal to ECM.
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Engine Speed/Timing Sensor. Engine speed/timing sensor provides a variable amplitude and pulse width modulated
(PWM) signal to ECM. ECM interprets this signal as crankshaft position and engine speed.
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Event Code. An event code may be activated to indicate an abnormal engine operating condition. These codes usually
indicate a mechanical problem instead of an electrical system problem.
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Failure Mode Identifier (FMI). This identifier indicates type of failure experienced by components. FMI has been
adopted from SAE practice of J1587 diagnostics.
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Flash Programming. Flash programming is a method of programming or updating an ECM with an electronic service
tool over data link instead of replacing components.
Fuel Ratio Control (FRC). FRC is a limit based on control of fuel air ratio. FRC is used to control emission. When
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ECM senses a higher boost pressure (more air into cylinder), FRC increases FRC Limit (more fuel into cylinder).
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Fuel Temperature Sensor. Fuel temperature sensor detects fuel temperature. ECM monitors fuel temperature and
adjusts calculated fuel rate accordingly.
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