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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting for Marine Engine Electronic Displays
Media Number -SENR5002-08 Publication Date -01/02/2009 Date Updated -25/02/2009

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Cat Data Link Circuit - Test

System Operation Description:

Table 1
Tools Needed
Part Number Description Qty
257-9140 Digital Multimeter 1
7X-1710 Multimeter Probe (Signal Reading Probes) 1
Bypass Harness (1)
(1)
Refer to Illustration 1, Illustration 2, Table 5, and Table 6 for the required parts.

Test Step 1. Inspect the Electrical Connectors and the Wiring

A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.

B. Check the connectors for the Electronic Control Module (ECM), the customer connectors,
and the engine wiring for damage or incorrect attachment.

C. Check for the correct installation of the wires for the Cat Data Link. Refer to Installation
Guide, "Wiring (Cat Data Link (CDL))" for additional information.

D. Check the electrical wiring and connectors of the following components for abrasion, for
corrosion, or for incorrect attachment.

◦ Global Positioning System Interface Module (GPSIM)

◦ Engine Vision Interface Module (EVIM)

◦ Engine Vision Display

◦ Engine Monitoring System (EMS)

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◦ Computerized Monitoring System (CMS)

◦ Harnesses and wiring

E. Verify that each individual ECM is programmed to the proper engine location.

F. Verify that the negative battery connections are secure and free from corrosion.

Expected Result:

All connectors, pins and sockets should be completely coupled and/or inserted and the harness and
wiring should be free of corrosion, of abrasion, and of pinch points.

Results:

• OK - The harnesses and wiring appear to be OK. Proceed to Test Step 2.

• Not OK - A problem has been found with a harness and/or wiring.

Repair: Perform the following repair:Repair the connectors or wiring and/or replace the
connectors or wiring. Ensure that all of the seals are properly in place and ensure that the
connectors are completely coupled. Verify that the repair eliminates the problem.

Stop.

Test Step 2. Check the Display for Messages

A problem with the Cat Data Link will cause the following problems:

The main EMS display module or the CMS display shows an "ERROR" message intermittently
after powerup.

OR

The tachometer for the EMS intermittently displays an "EE" message.

Note: The tachometer for the EMS may operate properly at times.

OR

The Engine Vision Display shows an "ERROR" message under all gauges.

Note: The Engine Vision Display may operate properly at times.

OR

The maintenance and/or the diagnostic screen for Engine Vision Display are not working properly
and the message "WAITING FOR ECM" is displayed.

Expected Result:

The display modules do not show symptoms that are described in the above descriptions.

Results:

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• OK - The display modules are not reporting communication errors with the Cat Data Link.
The problem may be with the display module. Refer to the troubleshooting procedure for
the suspect display.

• Not OK - One or more of the display modules are reporting a problem with the Cat Data
Link. The problem is most likely in the vessel's wiring. Proceed to Test Step 4.

Test Step 3. Check the Supply Voltage at the Suspect Display

A. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.

Table 2
EMS CMS GPS EVIM
+Battery Terminal 1 Terminal 1 B+ B+
-Battery Terminal 2 Terminal 2 B- B-

B. Use signal reading probes to verify that the display modules are receiving the correct
voltage. The display modules should be receiving 21 VDC to 27 VDC. The measured
voltage of the Engine Vision Display should be between 9 VDC and 38 VDC.

C. Verify proper installation of the wires for the Cat Data Link on each ECM.

Table 3
EMS CMS GPS EVIM
Cat Data Link + Terminal 5 Terminal 23 D+ D+
Cat Data Link - Terminal 14 Terminal 24 D- D-

Expected Result:

The wires for the Cat Data Link are installed properly.

Results:

• OK - The module is wired correctly. Proceed to Test Step 4.

• Not OK - The module is not wired correctly.

Repair: Correct the wiring to the module.Verify that the repairs eliminated the problem.

Stop.

Test Step 4. Check the Cat Data Link for a Short in the Harness

A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.

B. Isolate the circuit for the Cat Data Link.

a. Disconnect the vessel's connectors from the ECM for each of the engines that are on
the Cat Data Link.

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b. Disconnect the connections for the Cat Data Link from the EMS display module, the
CMS, the EVIM, and the GPSIM.

c. Disconnect all of the other modules that communicate on the Cat Data Link.

Note: Failure to isolate the network completely will result in resistance measurements
that are inaccurate.

C. Measure the resistance between the terminals for the CAT Data Link at the ECM connector
for the following terminals:

◦ Cat Data Link + to -Battery

◦ Cat Data Link - to -Battery

◦ Cat Data Link shield to -Battery

◦ Cat Data Link + to +Battery

◦ Cat Data Link - to +Battery

◦ Cat Data Link shield to +Battery

◦ Cat Data Link + to sensor common

◦ Cat Data Link - to sensor common

◦ Cat Data Link shield to sensor common

Note: Wiggle the harness during the measurement in order to reveal an intermittent short.

Expected Result:

The correct resistance for all measurements is an open circuit.

Results:

• OK - All resistance measurements indicated an open circuit. Leave the connectors for each
engine ECM and each module disconnected. Proceed to Test Step 5.

• Not OK - A short circuit was indicated by at least one of the resistance measurements.

Repair: There is a short circuit in the harness. Repair the harness or replace the harness.
Verify that the repair eliminates the original problem.

Stop.

Test Step 5. Check the Resistance of the Wiring for the Cat Data Link

A. Ensure that the network for the Cat Data Link is isolated from all external resistances.

Note: Failure to isolate the network completely will result in resistance measurements that
are inaccurate.

B. Fabricate a jumper wire that can be used to short circuit the Cat Data Link at one of the
connectors for the engine ECM.

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C. Use the jumper wire to short circuit the terminals for the Cat Data Link at the engine ECM.

D. Measure the resistance at all of the connectors for the Cat Data Link. Ensure that you
include each segment of the wiring for the Cat Data Link.

Note: Wiggle the harness during the measurements in order to reveal an intermittent open
condition.

Expected Result:

The correct resistance for all measurements is a short circuit.

Note: A small resistance may be present in the wiring that can be attributed to length of the
harness.

Results:

• OK - All resistance measurements indicated a short circuit. There are no open circuits in the
harness. Restore the harness wiring to the original configuration. Proceed to Test Step 6.

• Not OK - An open circuit was indicated by at least one of the resistance measurements.

Repair: There is an open circuit in the harness. Repair the harness or replace the harness.
Verify that the repair eliminates the original problem.

Stop.

Test Step 6. Temporarily Bypass the Wiring for the Cat Data Link

Illustration 1 g00795800

Bypass harness for the EMS

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Table 4
Parts for the Bypass Harness for EMS
Part Number Description Qty
186-3736 Connector Socket 9
8T-8735 Connector Plug 1
8T-9834 Connector Plug As 1

Illustration 2 g00795875

Bypass harness for the EVIM

Table 5
Parts for the Bypass Harness for EVIM
Part Number Description Qty
5P-2321 Terminal 4
8T-8735 Connector Plug 1
186-3736 Connector Socket 4

A. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.

B. Fabricate the appropriate bypass harness. Refer to Illustration 1, Illustration 2, Table 5, and
Table 6 for the specifications of the bypass.

Note: The length of the bypass harness should not exceed 1 m (3 ft).

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C. Connect the bypass harness directly to the service tool connector that is on the engine
harness. Connect the suspect display to the bypass harness.

D. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. Check the operation of the suspect display.

Expected Result:

The display module works properly when the bypass harness is installed.

Results:

• OK - The suspect display operates correctly. The ECM and the display are OK. The
problem is probably caused by the wiring for the Cat Data Link. Retest the network. Give
additional attention to the condition of each connector and terminal strip.

• Not OK - The suspect display does not operate correctly.

Repair: Connect the display to another engine. If the problem returns on the other engine,
replace the display.If the display operates correctly, replace the ECM. Refer to
Troubleshooting, "Replacing the ECM" that is for your particular engine.

Stop.

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