• | Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test . |
• | Ensure that the battery cables are clean and tight. |
• | Inspect for any open fuses. Refer to Power Distribution Schematics and Electrical Center Identification Views . |
• | Ensure that the grounds are clean, tight, and in the correct location. Refer to Ground Distribution Schematics and Harness Routing Views . |
• | Inspect the easily accessible systems or the visible system components for obvious damage or conditions that could cause the concern. This would include checking to ensure that all connections/connectors are fully seated and secured. |
• | Inspect for aftermarket devices that could affect the operation of the system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories . |
• | Search for applicable service bulletins. |
⇒ | If the preceding inspections/tests resolve the concern, go to Diagnostic Repair Verification . |
⇒ | If the scan tool does not power up, refer to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up . |
⇒ | If the scan tool does not communicate with one or more of the expected control modules, refer to Data Link References . |
⇒ | If the engine does not crank, refer to Symptoms - Engine Electrical . |
Important: For the 7.2L Caterpillar engine, refer to the appropriate Caterpillar Service Manual.
⇒ | If the engine does not start and idle, refer to one of the following: |
• | Engine Cranks But Does Not Run for the 6.6L (LMM) engine |
• | Engine Cranks But Does Not Run for the 7.8L (LF8) engine |
• | Engine Cranks But Does Not Run for the 8.1L engine |
Important: For the 7.2L Caterpillar engine, refer to the appropriate Caterpillar Service Manual.
Important: Do not clear any DTCs unless instructed to do so by a diagnostic procedure.
Important: If any DTCs are Powertrain related DTCs, select Capture Info in order to store the DTC information with the scan tool.
⇒ | If any DTCs are present, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle and diagnose any current DTCs in the following order: |
6.1. | DTCs that begin with a U. |
6.2. | Any of the following: B1000, B1001, C0550, P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0605, P0606, P060B, P061C, P062C, P062F, P064C, P160C, P1621, P2108, or P2610. |
6.3. | Any of the following: C0899, C0900, P0562, or P0563. |
6.4. | Component level DTCs. |
6.5. | System level DTCs. |
6.6. | Any remaining DTCs. |