D6R C9

[Singo88]

Have a 2011-12 D6R C9
open cab originally, jap import
Blew radiator out while turned off
Went to start, engine started ok blew a little black smoke on idle, went to rev up running Rough no power, and won’t rev up blowing abit of black smoke so turned engine off and now won’t start
Orange action lamp on in warning lights on, motor cranks over but won’t start
Any ideas??

 

[Nige]

A Serial Number would be a good start.
Then we can take it from there.
Post a photo of the warning lamp that's lit.

 

[Singo88]

Serial number S6X00288

 

[Nige]

The solid yellow warning light is the lowest possible warning level. I can't think off the top of my head what would cause an engine not to start even with it lit.

Question: When you first turn on the key and the panel does its self-test where all the lights flash, buzzer sounds, gauges sweep full scale, etc, etc - Does each of the warning lights 2 through 10 on the iliustration below light up during the test..?

 

[Nige]

Need to get the monitor into Diagnostic Mode.
This is done using the ignition key switch. I'm not 100% sure about the procedure (maybe one of the other Cat guys can help here) but try this ......
Turn key on. Allow the panel to complete the self-test.
Turn the key off, give it no more than 2 seconds and turn it back on again.
Let us know if that works.

 

[Singo88]

So all the warning lights and systems gauges do there check when first turn key on everything normal all lights are on,
I tried turning key on and turn off for no longer than 2 sec and it didn’t work, tried a few times,
That code comes on when first turn key before system check starts,
Do you think if a fuel filter was totally blocked it could trip that warning light on? And not getting enough fuel could be causing the problem, I think there’s a seperate light for high or low fuel pressure ?
Was running fine under load before though, fuel filters done about 290 hours,

 

[Queenslander]

I believe that the S6X is closely related to our S6T tractor.
6X being standard and 6T the XL version, both Japanese made, tier2 engines and no electronic trans. control.
I was once told that codes can’t be read from this monitor and the O&M manual doesn’t mention it, so I would be keen to know if this is right or not.
That exact same code also appears on our machine when the key is first turned.

 

[Cmark]

Clicker box required for this particular machine.

https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/the-famous-cat-click-box.72956/

 

[Nige]

I believe that the S6X is closely related to our S6T tractor.
6X being standard and 6T the XL version, both Japanese made, tier2 engines and no electronic trans. control.
I was once told that codes can’t be read from this monitor and the O&M manual doesn’t mention it, so I would be keen to know if this is right or not.
That exact same code also appears on our machine when the key is first turned.

It’s not a Code. It’s the Part Number of the Monitor software.

 

[Nige]

Clicker box required for this particular machine.

https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/the-famous-cat-click-box.72956/

That just proves that occasionally I ought to go back and read my own threads...!

Go to Page 4 of that thread where it shows a way that you can McGyver a Click Box using 2 short pieces of automotive wire.

 

[Mobiltech]

Did you do anything else at the same time or just before this such as change oil and fuel filters?
An engine that’s running out of fuel can have small puffs of black smoke before it dies.
Make sure the fuel tank shutoff is in the on position.

 

[Singo88]

Ok thanks for the info will see how I get on,
Thanks

 

[Queenslander]

Which part of Aus. are you in Singo?.
Be sure to let us know how you get on or if you need more info.

 

[Singo88]

Well haven’t really got to far as of yet, been through checking connection plugs, fuel filters
Cat are telling us a clicker box no use for this machine and the diagnostic codes can only be read by a laptop,
So about at the stage of getting someone out with a laptop to see what’s going on, or take machines ecm out and take to someone to read
Queenslander it seems that what you have been told is right,
In Queensland near Clermont

 

[Cmark]

Cat are telling us a clicker box no use for this machine and the diagnostic codes can only be read by a laptop.

Incorrect. (AFAIK)

 

[Singo88]

Yeah rito that’s on left side behind drivers seat

 

[Singo88]

And on right side down the bottom I originally thought the square plug down there was for clicker box, is that the plug there for it?

 

[Cmark]

Is that under the dash? Looks like the connector.

 

[Singo88]

Nah that’s on the right side behind the seat, no other connections plugs near dash that I can find

 

[Cmark]

In that case it may be the service connector for product link. It looks like I stand corrected on the clicker box issue.