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MTU 12 V 4000 G63 Troubleshooting

MTU 12 V 4000 G63 troubleshooting: 264 fault codes and 41 symptom-cause-remedy entries from the manufacturer's own service documentation.

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Fault codes

CodeMeaningCauseRemedy
003HI T-Fuel — Preliminary warning: fuel temperature too high.Contact Service.
004SS T-Fuel — Main warning: fuel temperature too high; engine stop.Contact Service.
005HI T-Charge Air — Preliminary warning: charge-air temperature too high1. Reduce power. 2. Check intercooler.
006SS T-Charge Air — Main warning: charge-air temperature too high; engine stop.1. Reduce power. 2. Check intercooler.
009AL L1 T-Coolant Intercooler — Preliminary warning: coolant temperature in intercooler too low.Reduce power.
010AL L2 T-Coolant Intercooler — Main warning: charge-air coolant temperature too high; engine stop.Reduce power.
015LO P-Lube Oil — Preliminary warning: lube oil pressure too low.Check oil level, top up as necessary (→ Page 146).
016SS P-Lube Oil — Main warning: lube oil pressure too low; engine will be shut down.1. Check oil level, top up as necessary (→ Page 146). 2. Attempt to restart engine (→ Page 57).
019HI T-Exhaust A — Preliminary warning: exhaust gas temperature (A-side) too high.1. Check cabling (→ Page 171). 2. Contact Service.
020SS T-Exhaust A — Main warning: exhaust gas temperature (A-side) too high. Engine stop.1. Check cabling (→ Page 171). 2. Contact Service.
021HI T-Exhaust B — Preliminary warning: exhaust gas temperature (B-side) too high.1. Check cabling (→ Page 171). 2. Contact Service.
022SS T-Exhaust B — Main warning: exhaust gas temperature (B-side) too high. Engine stop.1. Check cabling (→ Page 171). 2. Contact Service.
023LO Coolant Level — Alarm configuration limit value 1; coolant level too low.Check coolant level in expansion tank (→ Page 153).
024SS Coolant Level — Alarm configuration limit value 2; coolant level too low.Check coolant level in expansion tank (→ Page 153).
025HI P-Diff. Lube Oil — Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warning: oil filter differential pressure too high.Replace oil filter (→ Page 150).
026HI P-Diff. Lube Oil — Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warning: oil filter differential pressure too high.Replace oil filter (→ Page 150).
027HI Leak Fuel Level — Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warning: leak-off fuel level too high.1. Check fuel system. 2. Contact Service.
029HI ETC 2 idle speed — Idle speed of ETC 2 too high.Contact Service.
030SS Engine Speed — Alarm configuration limit value 2; engine overspeed; reduced fuel injection.1. Acknowledge alarm. 2. Attempt to restart engine.
031HI ETC 1 overspeed — Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warning: speed of primary turbocharger too high.Contact Service.
032SS ETC 1 overspeed — Alarm configuration limit value 2; speed of primary turbocharger too high.1. Automatic power reduction by engine control system. 2. Check air filters (→ Page 138).
036HI ETC 2 overspeed — Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warning: speed of secondary turbocharger too high.1. Reduce power. 2. Contact Service.
037SS ETC 2 overspeed — Alarm configuration limit value 2; main warning: speed of secondary turbocharger too high. Fuel limitation to a fixed value.1. Reduce power. 2. Contact Service.
038AL ETC Synchro Fault — Synchronization error between ETCs 1 and 2.1. Reduce power. 2. Contact Service.
039AL ETC 2 cut-in failure — ETC 2 failed to cut in.1. Reduce power. 2. Contact Service.
044L1 Coolant Level Intercooler — Alarm configuration limit value 1: intercooler coolant level too low.Check coolant level (→ Page 161).
051HI T-Lube Oil — Preliminary warning: lube oil temperature too high.Reduce power.
052SS T-Lube Oil — Main warning: lube oil temperature too high; engine stop.1. Reduce power. 2. Check engine oil level (→ Page 146).
057LO P-Coolant — Preliminary warning: coolant pressure too low.Check coolant circuit.
058SS P-Coolant — Main warning: coolant pressure too low; engine stop or reduced injection quantity.1. Automatic engine shutdown. 2. Check coolant level (→ Page 153).
063HI P-Crankcase — Preliminary warning: crankcase pressure too high.1. Reduce power. 2. Replace oil separator element (→ Page 114).
064SS P-Crankcase — Main warning: crankcase pressure too high; engine stop.1. Replace oil separator element (→ Page 114). 2. Contact Service.
315AL Timing Cylinder B5
316AL Timing Cylinder B6
317AL Timing Cylinder B7
318AL Timing Cylinder B8
319AL Timing Cylinder B9
320AL Timing Cylinder B10
321AL Wiring Cylinder A1 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
322AL Wiring Cylinder A2 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
323AL Wiring Cylinder A3 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
324AL Wiring Cylinder A4 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
325AL Wiring Cylinder A5 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
326AL Wiring Cylinder A6 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
327AL Wiring Cylinder A7 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
328AL Wiring Cylinder A8 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
329AL Wiring Cylinder A9 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
330AL Wiring Cylinder A10 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
331AL Wiring Cylinder B1 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
332AL Wiring Cylinder B2 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
333AL Wiring Cylinder B3 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
334AL Wiring Cylinder B4 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
335AL Wiring Cylinder B5 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
336AL Wiring Cylinder B6 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
337AL Wiring Cylinder B7 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
338AL Wiring Cylinder B8 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
339AL Wiring Cylinder B9 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
340AL Wiring Cylinder B10 — Alarm configuration, cabling fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
341AL Open Load Cylinder A1 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
342AL Open Load Cylinder A2 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
343AL Open Load Cylinder A3 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
344AL Open Load Cylinder A4 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
345AL Open Load Cylinder A5 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
346AL Open Load Cylinder A6 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
347AL Open Load Cylinder A7 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
348AL Open Load Cylinder A8 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
349AL Open Load Cylinder A9 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
350AL Open Load Cylinder A10 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
351AL Open Load Cylinder B1 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
352AL Open Load Cylinder B2 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
353AL Open Load Cylinder B3 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
354AL Open Load Cylinder B4 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
355AL Open Load Cylinder B5 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
356AL Open Load Cylinder B6 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
357AL Open Load Cylinder B7 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
358AL Open Load Cylinder B8 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
359AL Open Load Cylinder B9 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
360AL Open Load Cylinder B10 — Alarm configuration; disruption fault in injector cabling to cylinder. Result: misfiring.1. Check solenoid valve. 2. Contact Service.
361AL Power Stage Low — Alarm configuration; internal electronic fault (electronics possibly faulty: start ITS). If the ITS diagnosis result is "electronics OK", note further fault messages (e.g. cabling faults).1. Check solenoid valve cabling. 2. Replace ECU.
362AL Power Stage High — Alarm configuration; internal electronic fault (electronics possibly faulty: start ITS). If the ITS diagnosis result is "electronics OK", note further fault messages (e.g. cabling faults).1. Check solenoid valve cabling. 2. Replace ECU.
363AL Stop Power Stage — Alarm configuration; internal electronic fault (electronics possibly faulty: start ITS).1. Check cabling. 2. Attempt to restart engine.
365AL Stop MV-Wiring Ground — Alarm configuration; injector cabling fault. If bit "1.1020.021" (Power Stage Failure: stop engine) is set, engine will be shut down as additional measure.Short circuit of positive connection of one or more injectors to ground; short circuit of negative connection of one or more injectors to ground1. Check cabling. 2. Attempt to restart engine.
371AL Wiring TO 1 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output 1 (TO 1).1. Check turbocharger valve/cabling, repair as necessary. 2. Replace ECU.
372AL Wiring TO 2 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output 2 (TO 2).1. Check recirculation valve/cabling, repair as necessary. 2. Replace ECU.
373AL Wiring TO 3 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output 3 (TO 3).
374AL Wiring TO 4 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output 4 (TO 4).
381AL Wiring TOP 1 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output, plant-side 1 (TOP 1).Check cabling to plant.
382AL Wiring TOP 2 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output, plant-side 2 (TOP 2).Check cabling to plant.
383AL Wiring TOP 3 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output, plant-side 3 (TOP 3).Check cabling to plant.
384AL Wiring TOP 4 — Alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output, plant-side 4 (TOP 4).Check cabling to plant.
390AL MCR exceeded — Alarm configuration; DBR/MCR function: MCR has been exceeded.1. If alarm is only temporary, no action required; 2. if alarm is continuously active, contact Service.
392HI T-Coolant Redundant — Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warning: redundant coolant temperature reading too high.1. Check cabling. 2. Contact Service.
393SS T-Coolant Redundant — Alarm configuration limit value 1; main warning: redundant coolant temperature reading too high; engine stop.1. Check cabling and sensor. 2. Contact Service.
394LO P-Lube Oil Redundant — Alarm configuration limit value 1; preliminary warning: redundant lube oil pressure reading too low.1. Check cabling and sensor. 2. Contact Service.
395SS P-Lube Oil Redundant — Alarm configuration limit value 2; main warning: redundant lube oil pressure reading too low.1. Check cabling and sensor. 2. Contact Service.
396AL T-Coolant Max Deviation — Alarm configuration; maximum coolant temperature deviation.1. Check cabling and sensor. 2. Contact Service.
397AL P-Oil Max Deviation — Alarm configuration; maximum lube oil pressure deviation.1. Check cabling and sensor. 2. Contact Service.
400AL Open Load Digital Input 1 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 1; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
401AL Open Load Digital Input 2 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 2; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
402AL Open Load Digital Input 3 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 3; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
403AL Open Load Digital Input 4 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 4; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
404AL Open Load Digital Input 5 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 5; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
405AL Open Load Digital Input 6 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 6; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
406AL Open Load Digital Input 7 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 7; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
407AL Open Load Digital Input 8 — Alarm configuration; line disruption on digital input 8; cabling faulty or no resistance over switch.1. Check cabling. 2. Check input of target device. 3. Contact Service.
473AL Cabling PWM_CM2 — Alarm configuration; cable break or short circuit on channel PWM_CM2.1. Check cabling. 2. Contact Service.
474AL Wiring FO — Alarm configuration; cable break or short circuit on channel FO.1. Check cabling. 2. Contact Service.
475AL CR Trigger Engine Stop — Alarm configuration; tripped by crash recorder triggering due to engine shutdown.Determine and rectify cause of triggering / engine shutdown.
476AL Crash Rec. Init. Error — Alarm configuration; crash recorder initialization error.Check setting with DiaSys.
478AL Comb. Alarm Yel (Plant) — Alarm configuration; combined alarm YELLOW from plant.Note further fault messages.
479AL Comb. Alarm Red — Alarm configuration; combined alarm RED from plant.Note further fault messages.
005L1 T-CHARGE AIR — Charge-air temperature too high (1st limit value)Reduce power. Change over to idle and contact Service.
006L2 T-CHARGE AIR — Charge-air temperature too high (2nd limit value)Reduce power. Change over to idle and contact Service.
009L1 T-INTERCOOLER — Charge-air coolant temperature too high (1st limit value)Reduce power. Change over to idle and contact Service.
015L1 P-LUBE OIL — Lube oil pressure too low (1st limit value)Check engine-oil level and top up, if required (→ Page 146).
016L2 P-LUBE OIL — Lube oil pressure too low (2nd limit value); automatic engine shutdown1. Check engine-oil level and top up, if required (→ Page 146). 2. Try to re-start the engine (→ Page 57). 3. Contact Service.
023L1 COOLANT LEVEL — Engine coolant level too lowCheck coolant level and top up, if required (→ Page 153).
024L2 COOLANT LEVEL — Engine coolant level too lowCheck coolant level and top up, if required (→ Page 153).
030ENGINE OVERSPEED — Engine overspeed; automatic engine shutdown1. Acknowledge alarm. 2. Try to re-start the engine (→ Page 57). 3. Contact Service.
044L1 LEVEL INTERCOOLER — Charge-air coolant level too low (1st limit value)Check coolant level and top up, if required (→ Page 161).
045L2 LEVEL INTERCOOLER — Charge-air coolant level too low (2nd limit value)1. Check coolant level and top up, if required (→ Page 161). 2. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
051L1 T-LUBE OIL — Lube oil temperature too high (1st limit value)Reduce power. Change over to idle and contact Service.
052L2 T-LUBE OIL — Lube oil temperature too high (2nd limit value)1. Reduce power. Change over to idle and contact Service. 2. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
065L1 P-FUEL — Fuel supply pressure too low (1st limit value)1. Check fuel lines for leaks; repair defective lines. 2. Clean fuel prefilter (→ Page 128). 3. Flush fuel prefilter (→ Page 132). 4. Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (→ Page 134). 5. Replace fuel filter (→ Page 127). 6. If fault is not rectified: Contact Service.
066L2 P-FUEL — Fuel supply pressure too low (2nd limit value)1. Check fuel lines for leaks; repair defective lines. 2. Clean fuel prefilter (→ Page 128). 3. Flush fuel prefilter (→ Page 132). 4. Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (→ Page 134). 5. Replace fuel filter (→ Page 127). 6. If fault is not rectified: Contact Service.
067L1 T-COOLANT — Coolant temperature too high (1st limit value) warningReduce power. Change over to idle and contact Service.
068L2 T-COOLANT — Coolant temperature too high (2nd limit value); automatic engine shutdown1. Allow the engine to cool down. 2. Check coolant cooler (elements etc.) and clean contaminated parts (see manufacturer's documentation). 3. Re-start the engine (→ Page 57). 4. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
069L1 T-EXTERN 1 — Violation of first limit for external temperature channel 1(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
070L2 T-EXTERN 1 — Violation of second limit for external temperature channel 1(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
071L1 T-EXTERN 2 — Violation of first limit for external temperature channel 2(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
072L2 T-EXTERN 2 — Violation of second limit for external temperature channel 2(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
073L1 P-EXTERN 1 — Violation of first limit for external pressure channel 1(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
074L2 P-EXTERN 1 — Violation of second limit for external pressure channel 1(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
075L1 P-EXTERN 2 — Violation of first limit for external pressure channel 2(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
076L2 P-EXTERN 2 — Violation of second limit for external pressure channel 2(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
077LIM EXT. COOLANT LEV. — Alarm from external coolant level monitoring(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
078LIM INTERCOOLER LEV. — Alarm from external charge-air coolant level monitoring(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
079L Bin-EXTERN 3 — Alarm from external binary channel 3(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
080L Bin-EXTERN 4 — Alarm from external binary channel 4(Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN bus)
081RAIL LEAKAGE — HP fuel system leaking, system contains airContact Service.
082RAIL PRESSURE HIGH — Pressure in HP fuel system exceeds specified value; Solenoid valve of HP fuel control block jamming or wiring to solenoid valve defectiveContact Service.
083RAIL PRESSURE LOW — Pressure in HP fuel system lower than the specified value; HP fuel control block defective or system leakingContact Service.
089ENGINE SPEED LOW — Engine speed lower than 200 rpm; automatic engine shutdownRe-start the engine (→ Page 57).
090IDLE SPEED LOW — Idle speed not reached within a specified period; Termination of starting procedure.Note further alarms.
091RUN UP SPEED LOW — Run-up speed not reached within a specified period; Termination of starting procedure.Note further alarms.
092START SPEED LOW — Starter speed not reached within a specified period; Termination of starting procedure.Note further alarms.
093PREHEAT TEMP. LIMIT2 — Coolant preheating temperature too low during start (2nd limit value); Termination of starting procedure (depending on project design)Check preheating pump / preheating system (see manufacturer's documentation).
094PREHEAT TEMP. LIMIT1 — Coolant preheating temperature too low during start (1st limit value)Check preheating pump / preheating system (see manufacturer's documentation).
100EDM NOT VALID — Check sum error of measuring-point data in EDMIf fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
101IDM NOT VALID — Check sum error of measuring-point data in IDMIf fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
102INVALID FUEL CONS. 1 — Check sum error of accumulated fuel consumption data in EDM (redundant data record 1)If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
103INVALID FUEL CONS. 2 — Check sum error of accumulated fuel consumption data in EDM (redundant data record 2)If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
104OP HOURS1 NOT VALID — Check sum error of hour meter data in EDMIf fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
105OP HOURS2 NOT VALID — Check sum error of hour meter data in IDMIf fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
106ERR REC1 NOT VALID — Check sum error of fault memory in EDM (redundant data record 1)If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
107ERR REC2 NOT VALID — Check sum error of fault memory in EDM (redundant data record 2)If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
118L1 SUPPLY VOLT. LOW — Supply voltage too low (1st limit value)Check engine governor supply voltage.
119L2 SUPPLY VOLT. LOW — Supply voltage too low (2nd limit value)Check engine governor supply voltage.
120L1 SUPPLY VOLT. HIGH — Supply voltage too high (1st limit value)Check engine governor supply voltage.
121L2 SUPPLY VOLT. HIGH — Supply voltage too high (2nd limit value); automatic engine shutdown (depending on project design)Check engine governor supply voltage. If engine was stopped: Start engine (→ Page 57).
122L1 T-ELECTRONIC — Temperature in engine governor housing too high (1st limit value)1. Improve engine room ventilation. 2. Reduce engine power. Change over to idle and contact Service.
13415V POS ECU DEFECT — Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdownContact Service.
13615V NEG ECU DEFECT — Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdownContact Service.
137L1 5V BUFFER TEST — Power supply for pressure sensors defective.1. Disconnect connectors X2 and X3 from engine governor. If alarm does not disappear: Contact Service. 2. Check wiring (pressure sensors). 3. Contact Service.
138SENSORPOWER-DEFECT — Power supply for pressure sensors defective.1. Disconnect connectors X2 and X3 from engine governor. If alarm does not disappear: Contact Service. 2. Check wiring (pressure sensors). 3. Contact Service.
139L1 TE BUFFER TEST — Internal electronic fault (temperature sensors)Contact Service.
140TE BUF. ECU DEFECT — Internal electronic fault (temperature sensors)Contact Service.
142BANK1 ECU DEFECT — Internal electronic fault; Engine does not startContact Service.
144BANK2 ECU DEFECT — Internal electronic fault; Engine does not startContact Service.
14515V_GOOD ECU DEFECT — Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdownContact Service.
146L1 AD-TEST1 SUPPLY — A/D-converter supply voltage too lowContact Service.
147AD-TEST1 ECU DEFECT — Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdownContact Service.
148L1 AD-TEST2 SUPPLY — A/D-converter supply voltage too lowContact Service.
149AD-TEST2 ECU DEFECT — Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdownContact Service.
150L1 AD-TEST3 SUPPLY — A/D-converter supply voltage too lowContact Service.
151AD-TEST3 ECU DEFECT — Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdownContact Service.
170MI MODULE FAIL — Module in maintenance predictor either defective or missingContact Service.
171MI NOT ACTIVE — Maintenance predictor no more activatedContact Service.
173MODULE WRITE LIMIT — EEPROM write limit reachedContact Service.
180CAN1 NODE LOST — At least one device not detected on Default CAN bus1. Check wiring (CAN bus). 2. Contact Service.
181CAN2 NODE LOST — At least one device not detected on Redundant CAN bus1. Check wiring (CAN bus). 2. Contact Service.
182CAN WRONG PARAMETERS — Consistency error in CAN parametersContact Service.
183CAN NO PU-DATA — Error during project design data download in engine governor.Contact Service.
184CAN PU-DATA EE-FAIL — Error during project design data download in EEPROMsContact Service.
185CAN LESS MAILBOXES — Error during CAN initialization.Contact Service.
186CAN1 BUS OFF — Severe fault on Default CAN bus; automatic change-over to Redundant CAN busContact Service.
187CAN1 ERROR PASSIVE — Light fault on Default CAN bus (e.g. short-time overload)(none)
188CAN2 BUS OFF — Severe fault on Redundant CAN bus; automatic change-over to Default CAN busContact Service.
189CAN2 ERROR PASSIVE — Light fault on Redundant CAN bus (e.g. short-time overload)(none)
201SD T-COOLANT — Sensor defect (coolant temperature)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
202SD T-FUEL — Sensor defect (Fuel temperature)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
203SD T-CHARGE AIR — Sensor defect (charge-air temperature)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
205SD T-COOLANT INTERC. — Sensor defect (charge-air coolant temperature)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
208SD P-CHARGE AIR — Sensor defect (charge-air pressure)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
211SD P-LUBE OIL — Sensor defect (lube oil pressure)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
215SD P-RAIL FUEL — Sensor defect (common rail pressure); HP controller in emergency mode1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
216SD T-LUBE OIL — Sensor defect (lube oil temperature)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
220SD COOLANT LEVEL — Sensor defect (coolant level)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
223SD LEVEL INTERCOOLER — Sensor defect (charge-air coolant level)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
229SD ENG.SPEED SENSORS — Sensor defect (crankshaft speed) and sensor defect (camshaft speed)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
230SD CRANKSHAFT SPEED — Sensor defect (crankshaft speed)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
231SD CAMSHAFT SPEED — Sensor defect (camshaft speed)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
240SD P-FUEL — Sensor defect (fuel pressure)1. Check wiring. 2. Contact Service.
245SD POWER SUPPLY — Sensor defect (engine governor operating voltage)Contact Service.
246SD T-ELECTRONIC — Sensor defect (temperature in engine governor)Contact Service.
250SD CAN SPEED DEMAND — Sensor defect (CAN nominal speed demand)1. Check speed transmitter. 2. Check wiring (CAN bus). 3. Contact Service.
266SD SPEED DEMAND AN. — Sensor defect (analog nominal speed demand)1. Check speed transmitter. 2. Check wiring. 3. Contact Service.
267SD SP.DEM.TEST BENCH — Sensor defect (analog speed demand); NOTE: Only used in test-stand operation.1. Check speed transmitter. 2. Check wiring. 3. Contact Service.
270SD SPEED DEMAND FI1 — Sensor defect (frequency input for speed demand)1. Check speed transmitter. 2. Check wiring. 3. Contact Service.
272SD T-EXTERN 2 — External device defective (CAN T-EXTERN 2)Contact Service.
273SD P-EXTERN 1 — External device defective (CAN P-EXTERN 1)Contact Service.
274SD P-EXTERN 2 — External device defective (CAN P-EXTERN 2)Contact Service.
275SD EXT.COOLANT LEVEL — External coolant-level monitoring defective (CAN)Contact Service.
276SD INTERCOOLER LEVEL — External charge-air coolant-level monitoring defective (CAN)Contact Service.
277SD BIN-EXTERN 3 — External device defective (CAN BIN-EXTERN 3)Contact Service.
278SD BIN-EXTERN 4 — External device defective (CAN BIN-EXTERN 4)Contact Service.
301TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A1 — CYLINDER A1If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
302TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A2 — CYLINDER A2If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
303TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A3 — CYLINDER A3If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
304TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A4 — CYLINDER A4If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
305TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A5 — CYLINDER A5If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
306TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A6 — CYLINDER A6If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
307TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A7 — CYLINDER A7If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
308TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A8 — CYLINDER A8If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
309TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A9 — CYLINDER A9If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
310TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder A10 — CYLINDER A10If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
311TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B1 — CYLINDER B1If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
312TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B2 — CYLINDER B2If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
313TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B3 — CYLINDER B3If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
314TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B4 — CYLINDER B4If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
315TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B5 — CYLINDER B5If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
316TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B6 — CYLINDER B6If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
317TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B7 — CYLINDER B7If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
318TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B8 — CYLINDER B8If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
319TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B9 — CYLINDER B9If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
320TIMING Injection timing fault cylinder B10 — CYLINDER B10If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service.
321WIRING CYLINDER A1 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A11. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
322WIRING CYLINDER A2 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A21. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
323WIRING CYLINDER A3 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A31. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
324WIRING CYLINDER A4 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A41. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
325WIRING CYLINDER A5 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A51. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
326WIRING CYLINDER A6 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A61. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
327WIRING CYLINDER A7 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A71. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
328WIRING CYLINDER A8 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A81. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
329WIRING CYLINDER A9 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A91. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
330WIRING CYLINDER A10 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder A101. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
331WIRING CYLINDER B1 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder B11. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
332WIRING CYLINDER B2 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder B21. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
333WIRING CYLINDER B3 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder B31. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
334WIRING CYLINDER B4 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder B41. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
335WIRING CYLINDER B5 MisfiringFaulty wiring to solenoid valve cylinder B51. Check wiring.; 2. Contact Service.
270 SOFrequency Input SD alarm configuration; frequency input faulty; short circuit or wire break.1. Check cabling. 2. Check setpoint speed transmitter.
361 ALPower Stage Low SD alarm configuration; internal electronic fault (electronics possibly faulty: start ITS). If the ITS diagnosis result is “electronics OK1. Check solenoid valve cabling. 2. Replace ECU.
362 ALPower Stage High SD alarm configuration; internal electronic fault (electronics possibly faulty: start ITS). If the ITS diagnosis result is “electronics OK1. Check solenoid valve cabling. 2. Replace ECU.
363 ALStop Power Stage SD alarm configuration; internal electronic fault (electronics possibly faulty: start ITS). If the ITS diagnosis result is “electronics OK1. Check cabling. 2. Attempt to restart engine.
365 ALStop MV-Wiring SD alarm configuration; injector Ground cabling fault. If bit"1.1020.021” is set, engine will be shut down as additional measure.1. Check cabling. 2. Attempt to restart engine.
371 ALWiring TO 1 SD alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on turbocharger transistor output 1 (TO 1).1. Check turbocharger valve/cabling, repair as necessary. 2. Replace ECU.
372 ALWiring TO 2 SD alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on recirculation transistor output 2 (TO 2).1. Check turbocharger valve/cabling, repair as necessary. 2. Replace ECU.
373 ALWiring TO 3 SD alarm configuration; short circuit or wire break on transistor output 3 (TO 3)
ADECEngine governor ADEC (ECU 7) for Series 4000 genset engines - Fault messages
087AL Rail LeakageContact Service.
084HI P-Fuel (Common Rail pressure > reference value; DBR fuel limitation, start of injection readjusted towards late; suction restrictor of HP fuel block jamming or HP fuel control block wiring faulty.Contact Service.
085LO P-Fuel (Common Rail pressure < reference value; DBR fuel limitation, start of injection readjusted towards late; suction restrictor of HP fuel block jamming or HP fuel control block wiring faulty.Contact Service.
095AL Prelubrication FaultCheck oil priming system.

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Engine does not turn when starter is actuatedBattery low or defectiveCharge or replace (see manufacturer's documentation).
Engine does not turn when starter is actuatedCable connections defectiveCheck if cable connections are properly secured (see manufacturer's documentation).
Engine does not turn when starter is actuatedEngine wiring or starter defectiveCheck if cable connections are properly secured, contact Service.
Engine does not turn when starter is actuatedEngine wiring defectiveCheck (→ Page 171).
Engine does not turn when starter is actuatedSecure seating of assemblies or connectors not providedPerform visual inspection (see manufacturer's documentation).
Engine does not turn when starter is actuatedPlug-in connections are looseCheck plug connections (→ Page 173).
Engine does not turn when starter is actuatedRunning gear blocked (engine cannot be barred manually)Contact Service.
Engine turns but does not firePoor rotation by starter: battery low or defectiveCharge or replace battery (see manufacturer's documentation).
Engine turns but does not fireEngine wiring defectiveCheck (→ Page 171).
Engine turns but does not fireFuel system not ventedVent fuel system (→ Page 126).
Engine turns but does not fireECU defectiveContact Service.
Engine fires unevenlyInjector defectiveReplace (→ Page 121).
Engine fires unevenlyEngine wiring defectiveCheck (→ Page 171).
Engine fires unevenlyFuel system not ventedVent fuel system (→ Page 126).
Engine fires unevenlyECU defectiveContact Service.
Engine does not reach nominal speedFuel prefilter cloggedReplace (→ Page 134).
Engine does not reach nominal speedEasy-change fuel filter cloggedReplace (→ Page 127).
Engine does not reach nominal speedAir filter cloggedCheck signal ring position of service indicator (→ Page 141).
Engine does not reach nominal speedInjector defectiveReplace (→ Page 121).
Engine does not reach nominal speedEngine wiring defectiveCheck (→ Page 171).
Engine does not reach nominal speedEngine overloadedContact Service.
Engine speed not steadyInjector defectiveReplace (→ Page 121).
Engine speed not steadySpeed sensor defectiveContact Service.
Engine speed not steadyFuel system not ventedVent fuel system (→ Page 126).
Engine speed not steadyECU defectiveContact Service.
Charge-air temperature too highIncorrect coolant concentrationCheck (MTU test kit).
Charge-air temperature too highIntercooler contaminatedContact Service.
Charge-air temperature too highAir-intake temperature too highCheck fans and air supply / ventilation ducts.
Charge-air pressure too lowAir filter cloggedCheck signal ring position of service indicator (→ Page 141).
Charge-air pressure too lowIntercooler contaminatedContact Service.
Charge-air pressure too lowExhaust turbocharger defectiveContact Service.
Coolant leaks on intercoolerIntercooler leaking, major coolant dischargeContact Service.
Exhaust gas blackAir filter cloggedCheck signal ring position of service indicator (→ Page 141).
Exhaust gas blackInjector defectiveReplace (→ Page 121).
Exhaust gas blackEngine overloadedContact Service.
Exhaust gas blueToo much engine oil in engineDrain engine oil (→ Page 147).
Exhaust gas blueOil separator of crankcase breather contaminatedReplace (→ Page 114).
Exhaust gas blueExhaust turbocharger, cylinder head, piston rings, cylinder liner defectiveContact Service.
Exhaust gas whiteEngine not at operating temperatureRun engine to reach operating temperature.
Exhaust gas whiteWater in fuelCheck fuel system on fuel prefilter; drain fuel prefilter (→ Page 130).
Exhaust gas whiteIntercooler leakingContact Service.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Common questions

MTU 12 V 4000 G63: Engine does not turn when starter is actuated — what causes it?

Documented causes: Battery low or defective; Cable connections defective; Engine wiring or starter defective; Engine wiring defective. See the table for the matching fixes.

MTU 12 V 4000 G63: Engine does not reach nominal speed — what causes it?

Documented causes: Fuel prefilter clogged; Easy-change fuel filter clogged; Air filter clogged; Injector defective. See the table for the matching fixes.

MTU 12 V 4000 G63: Engine turns but does not fire — what causes it?

Documented causes: Poor rotation by starter: battery low or defective; Engine wiring defective; Fuel system not vented; ECU defective. See the table for the matching fixes.