The DC Logic System is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Northern Lights, including the M20C, M33, M673 and M843.
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Will Not Charge | Loose or corroded connections, Sulfated or worn out batteries, Loose or defective alternator belt | Clean and tighten battery connections, Check specific gravity of each battery, Check electrolyte level of each battery, Adjust belt tension, Replace belt |
| Battery will not charge | Loose or corroded connections, Sulfated or worn out batteries | Clean and tighten battery connections, Check specific gravity of each battery, Check electrolyte level of each battery |
| Below normal engine temperature | Improper valve clearance | Reset valves. Best done by dealer |
| Dirty or faulty injection nozzles | Replace injectors. Best done by dealer | |
| Engine Emits Black or Gray Exhaust Smoke | Insufficient oil, Defective muffler (back pressure too high), Injection pump out of time, Improper fuel, Below normal engine temperature, Dirty or faulty injection nozzles | Call your dealer, Have dealer check back pressure, Call your dealer, Use correct fuel for temperature, Check water temperature to see if temperature gauge is working properly |
| Engine Hard to Start or Will Not Start | Loose or corroded connections, Sulfated or worn out batteries, Loose or defective alternator belt | Clean and tighten loose battery and harness plug connection, Check specific gravity of each battery, Check electrolyte level of each battery, Adjust belt tension, Replace belt |
| Engine Knocks | Defective muffler (back pressure too high), Insufficient oil, Defective temperature gauge | Have dealer check back pressure, Call your dealer, Check water temperature with thermometer and replace gauge if necessary |
| Engine Overheats | Improper valve clearance, Dirty or faulty injection nozzles, Air in fuel system, Improper type of fuel, Water or dirt in the fuel system, Clogged primary fuel filter element, Clogged secondary fuel filter element | Reset valves, Best done by dealer, Replace injectors, Best done by dealer, See your local dealer, Service air cleaner, Clean or replace filter element, Replace secondary filter element |
| Engine Runs Irregularly or Stalls Frequently | Below normal engine temperature, Clogged primary fuel filter element, Clogged secondary fuel filter element, Water or dirt in the fuel system, Dirty or faulty injection nozzles, Air in fuel system, Improper type of fuel, Overheated engine | Remove and check thermostat, Clean or replace filter element, Replace secondary filter element, Drain, flush, fill and bleed system, Have your dealer check injection nozzles, Inspect clamps and hoses on suction side of fuel pump for air leak, Consult fuel supplier and use proper type of fuel for operating condition, See “Engine Overheats” in next category |
| Engine Temperature Below Normal | Thermostats not working properly | Check thermostats |
| Engine hard to start or will not start | Improper starting procedure, No fuel, Low battery output, Excessive resistance in starting circuit, Crankcase oil too heavy, Improper type of fuel, Water, dirt or air in fuel system, Clogged primary fuel filter element, Clogged secondary fuel filter element, Dirty or faulty injection nozzles | See starting section of this manual. Take special note of Bypass Switch operation, Check level of fuel in fuel tank, Check electrolyte level and condition, Clean and tighten all battery connections, Use oil of proper viscosity, Consult fuel supplier and use proper type of fuel for operating condition, Drain, flush, fill and bleed system, Clean or replace filter element, Replace filter element, Have your dealer check injection nozzles |
| Engine has shutdown | Check the temperature gauge. If above 205°F (96°C) for marine units or 230°F (110°C) for industrial units, shut off the engine immediately. Use the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 24 to isolate the cause of the overheat. | |
| Engine out of time | See your dealer | |
| Engine overheats | See 'Engine Overheats' in next category | |
| Engine runs irregularly or stalls frequently | Below normal engine temperature, Clogged primary fuel filter element, Clogged secondary fuel filter element, Water or dirt in the fuel system, Dirty or faulty injection nozzles, Air in fuel system, Improper type of fuel | Remove and check thermostat, Clean or replace filter element, Replace secondary filter element, Drain, flush, fill and bleed system, Have your dealer check injection nozzles, Inspect clamps and hoses on suction side of fuel pump for air leak, Consult fuel supplier and use proper type of fuel for operating condition |
| Engine temperature above 205°F (96°C) | Shut off the engine immediately | |
| Entire Electrical System Does Not Function | Check DC circuit breaker, Faulty connection, Sulfated or worn out batteries, Improper starting procedure | If breaker is tripped, reset it, Clean and tighten battery and harness plug connections, Check specific gravity and electrolyte level of each battery, See starting section of this manual, Take special note of Bypass Switch operation |
| Entire electrical system does not function | Faulty connection, Sulfated or worn out batteries | Clean and tighten battery and harness plug connections, Check specific gravity and electrolyte level of each battery |
| High Fuel Consumption | Injection pump out of time | See your dealer |
| High Oil Consumption | Defective thermostat, Defective temperature gauge | Remove and check thermostat, Check water temperature with thermometer and replace gauge if necessary |
| Lack of Engine Power | Intake air restriction, Clogged primary fuel filter element, Clogged secondary fuel filter element | Service air cleaner, Clean or replace filter element, Replace filter element |
| Lack of engine power | Engine overloaded, Intake air restriction, Clogged primary fuel filter element, Clogged secondary fuel filter element, Improper type of fuel | Reduce load, Service air cleaner, Clean or replace filter element, Replace filter element, Consult fuel supplier and use proper type of fuel for operating conditions |
| Low Oil Pressure | Low coolant level, Defective thermostat, Temperature gauge not working properly | Fill crankcase to proper level, Fill tank or radiator to proper level, Check thermostats, Check water temperature with thermometer and replace gauge if necessary |
| Low battery output | Sulfated or worn out batteries, Loose or defective electrical system ground wire | Check specific gravity of each battery, Check electrolyte level of each battery, Repair or replace |
| Low crankcase oil level | Fill with recommended lubricating oil and restart; watch the oil pressure gauge carefully | |
| No fuel | Check level of fuel in fuel tank | |
| Oil pressure below normal levels | Check oil pressure gauge; shut down if it does not show a normal reading after a few seconds of operation | |
| Shutdown is activated and temperature gauge shows within normal range | Check the engine crankcase oil level. If low, fill with recommended lubricating oil and restart. Watch the oil pressure gauge carefully and shut off the engine if it does not show a normal reading (20-60 PSI) after a few seconds of operation. If the oil level is normal, DO NOT restart the engine. Call your dealer for assistance. | |
| Shutdown is activated and the temperature gauge shows temperature within normal temperature range | A. Check the engine crankcase oil level b. If the oil level is low, fill with recommended lubricating oil and restart. Watch the oil pressure gauge carefully and shut off the engine if it does not show a normal reading (20-60 PSI) after a few seconds of operation. c. If the oil level is normal, DO NOT restart the engine. Call your dealer for assistance. | |
| Starter Cranks Slowly | Low battery output, Crankcase oil too heavy | Battery is too small, Battery cables are too small, Check specific gravity of each battery, Check electrolyte level of each battery, Fill with oil of appropriate viscosity, Clean and tighten all battery connections |
| Starter Inoperative | Check DC circuit breaker, Loose or corroded connections | If the breaker is tripped, reset it, Clean and tighten loose battery and harness plug connection |
| Starter cranks slowly | Batteries too small, Battery cables too small, Crankcase oil too heavy | Check specific gravity of each battery, Replace battery if necessary, Check electrolyte level of each battery, If low, fill cells with distilled water, Fill with oil of appropriate viscosity |
| Starter inoperative | Loose or corroded connections | Clean and tighten loose battery and harness plug connection |
| Temperature gauge shows temperature above 205°F (97°C) | Shut off the engine immediately. Use the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 21 to isolate the cause of the overheat. | |
| Temperature gauge shows temperature within normal range but shutdown is activated | Check the engine crankcase oil level. If low, fill with recommended lubricating oil and restart. Watch the oil pressure gauge carefully and shut off the engine if it does not show a normal reading (20-60 PSI) after a few seconds of operation. If the oil level is normal, DO NOT restart the engine. Call your dealer for assistance. | |
| Temperature rises above 205°F (96°C) on Marine units | Repeat troubleshooting | |
| Warning or shutdown system is activated | Engine temperature gauge reading above specified threshold | Check engine temperature, isolate cause using Trouble Shooting Guide, make repairs and restart after cooling |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this controller’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Aggregated from the service documentation of generator sets built on this controller.