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Product: WHEEL SKIDDER

Model: 535D WHEEL SKIDDER MTP
Configuration: 535D WHEEL SKIDDER MTP00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C7.1 Engine

Troubleshooting
C7.1 Engines
Media Number -UENR0668-47 Publication Date -01/09/2015 Date Updated -19/03/2021

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Coolant Temperature Is High

SMCS - 1395-035

Use this procedure to troubleshoot high coolant temperature or use this procedure if one of the
following event codes is active. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Event Codes" for information about event
codes. Use the electronic service tool to view the current trip points for these codes.

Table 1
Diagnostic Trouble Codes for High Coolant Temperature
J1939 CDL Code Description
Comments
Code Code (code descriptions may vary)
The engine coolant temperature has
E361 Engine Coolant Temperature : exceeded the trip point and the delay time
110-15
(1) High - least severe has expired.
The code is logged.
The engine coolant temperature has
E361 Engine Coolant Temperature : exceeded the trip point and the delay time
110-16
(2) High - moderate severity has expired.
The code is logged.
The engine coolant temperature has
exceeded the trip point and the delay time
E361 Engine Coolant Temperature :
110-0 has expired.
(3) High - most severe
Engine power is derated.
The code is logged.

Probable Causes
• Diagnostic codes

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• Coolant level

• Coolant temperature sensor

• Radiator and hoses

• Radiator cap and pressure relief valve

• Water temperature regulator

• Engine cooling fan

• Quality of coolant

• Coolant pump

• NRS cooler

• Cylinder head gasket

Recommended Actions
Note: The procedures have been listed in order of probability. Complete the procedures in order.

Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Steps Values Results

Result: Diagnostic codes are

not present.
1. Diagnostic Codes
Return the unit to service.
A. Use the electronic service tool to check for Diagnostic
diagnostic codes that relate to the temperature in Codes
Result: Diagnostic codes are
the cooling system.
present.

Proceed to Test Step 2.

2. Coolant Level Engine

coolant level Result: The engine coolant
A. Check the coolant level. level is low.

Repair: Check the cooling

system for leaks. Refer to
Troubleshooting, "Coolant
Level is Low" for additional
information. Repair any leaks
immediately.

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Result: The engine coolant

level is OK.

Proceed to Test Step 3.

Result: The temperature sensor

is not accurate.

Repair: Troubleshoot the

3. Coolant Temperature Sensor
circuit and the coolant
Coolant temperature sensor. Refer to
A. Compare the reading for the coolant
temperature Troubleshooting, "Sensor Signal
temperature on the electronic service tool to the
sensor (Analog, Passive) - Test".
reading for the coolant temperature on a
calibrated test gauge.
Result: The temperature sensor
is reading accurately.

Proceed to Test Step 4.

4. Radiator and Hoses Result: The radiator fins are

blocked or damaged.
A. Check the radiator fins for dirt, debris, and/or
damage. Repair: Remove any dirt and/or
debris and straighten any bent
B. Check for collapsed hoses and/or other fins.
restrictions.
Result: The radiator has internal
Radiator and
C. Check the radiator for internal blockage. blockage.
hoses
Ensure that the radiator size is sufficient. An Repair: Remove the blockage.
undersized radiator does not have enough area
for the effective release of heat. An undersized Result: The radiator fins are not
radiator may cause the engine to run at a damaged and the radiator does
temperature that is higher than normal. The not have an internal blockage.
normal temperature depends on the ambient
temperature. Proceed to Test Step 5.

5. Radiator Cap and Pressure Relief Valve Radiator cap Result: The pressure relief
valve and/or the water
A. Pressure-test the cooling system. Refer to temperature regulator are not
Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, operating correctly.
"Cooling System" for the correct procedure.
Repair: Clean the components
B. Check that the seating surfaces of the or replace the components.
pressure relief valve and the radiator cap are

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clean and undamaged. Result: The pressure relief

valve and/or the water
C. Check operation of the pressure relief valve temperature regulator are
and/or the water temperature regulator. operating correctly.

Proceed to Test Step 6.

Result: The water temperature

regulator is not operating
correctly.

6. Water Temperature Regulator Repair: Replace the water

temperature regulator. Refer to
Water
A. Check the water temperature regulator for Disassembly and Assembly,
Temperature
correct operation. Refer to Systems Operation, "Water Temperature Regulator -
Regulator
Testing and Adjusting, "Cooling System" for Remove and Install".
the proper procedure.
Result: The water temperature
regulator is operating correctly.

Proceed to Test Step 7.

Result: The cooling fan is not

operating correctly.

Repair: Make sure that the

cooling fan is being driven
correctly. Make sure that the
belt tensioner is operating
7. Engine Cooling Fan correctly

A. Check that the cooling fan is operating Result: The fan is damaged.
Fan
correctly.
Repair: Repair the fan or
B. Check the engine cooling fan for damage. replace the fan, as necessary.
Refer to Disassembly and
Assembly, "Fan - Remove and
Install".

Result: The fan is OK.

Proceed to Test Step 8.

8. Quality of Coolant Result: The coolant is not of an

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acceptable quality.
A. Check the quality of the coolant. Refer to the Coolant
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Repair: Drain and refill the
Capacities and Recommendations - Coolant". coolant system with coolant of
the correct quality. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Refill Capacities and
Recommendations - Coolant".

Result: The coolant is of an

acceptable quality.

Proceed to Test Step 9.

Result The coolant pump is

damaged or not operating
correctly.

Repair: If necessary, replace

9. Inspection of the Coolant Pump
the coolant pump. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly,
A. Inspect the impeller of the coolant pump for
"Water Pump - Remove" and
damage and/or erosion. Coolant pump
Disassembly and Assembly,
"Water Pump - Install".
B. Make sure that the drive gear is not loose on
the drive shaft of the coolant pump.
Result The coolant pump is not
damaged and the pump is
operating correctly.

Proceed to Test Step 10.

10. NRS Cooler NRS cooler Result: The leak test fails.

A. Switch off the engine and allow the engine to Repair: Check the NRS cooler.
cool to below normal working temperature. Perform a leak test on the NRS
Remove the pressure cap for the coolant system. cooler. Refer to Systems
Perform a leak test on the cooling system and Operation, Testing and
the NRS cooler. Refer to Systems Operation, Adjusting, "Exhaust Cooler
Testing and Adjusting, "Cooling System - Test". (NRS) - Test".
Refer to the subsection "Testing The Radiator
And Cooling System For Leaks". If necessary, install a
replacement NRS cooler.
Confirm that the fault has been
eliminated.

Result: The leak test is passed.

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Proceed to Test Step 11.

Result: The cylinder head

gasket is faulty or shows signs
of leakage.

Repair: Check for faults in the

corresponding areas of the
cylinder head and cylinder
block.
11. Cylinder Head and Gasket
Result: The cylinder head is not
within specification for flatness.
A. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head -
Repair: Install a new cylinder
Remove" for the correct procedure. Inspect the
head. Refer to Disassembly and
cylinder head gasket for faults and any signs of
Assembly, "Cylinder Head -
leakage.
Install" for the correct
procedure.
B. Check the cylinder head for flatness. Refer to
Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting,
Result: The cylinder head
"Cylinder Head - Inspect" for the correct
Cylinder shows signs of a fault or
procedure.
Head gasket leakage.
C. Check the mating face of the cylinder head
Repair: Install a new cylinder
for faults and signs of leakage. If a fault is
head. Refer to Disassembly and
found, replace the cylinder head. If signs of
Assembly, "Cylinder Head -
leakage are found, determine the cause of the
Install" for the correct
leakage. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing,
procedure.
and Adjusting, "Cylinder Head - Inspect" for the
correct procedure.
Result: An internal core plug in
the cylinder head shows signs of
D. Check the internal core plugs in the cylinder
leakage.
head for signs of leakage.
Repair: Replace the faulty core
plug.

Result: The cylinder head is

OK.

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