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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Possible causes:

  • Flat batteries.
  • Defective electrical connection.
  • Check cables and connections in the starter.
  • Faulty starter/solenoid.

Solution:

Repair or replace faulty pieces, check electrical connection to the engine.

Possible causes:

  • Flat batteries.
  • Defective electrical connection.

Solution:

Check electrical connections to the engine.

Possible causes:

  • Faulty starter/solenoid
  • Insufficient fuel:
    • Closed fuel taps.
    • Empty or not properly attached tank.
  • Defective fuel filter:
    • Too thin filter.
    • blocked pre-filter because of impurities.
  • Air in fuel system.
  • Impurities/water in fuel.

Solution:

Check fuel level and if the fuel circuit is in good conditions.

Possible causes:

  • Insufficient fuel:
    • Closed fuel taps.
    • Empty or not properly attached tank.
  • Defective fuel filter:
    • Too thin filter.
    • Blocked pre-filter because of impurities.
  • Air in fuel system.
  • Impurities/water in fuel.
  • Air intake insufficiency:
    • Blocked air filter.
    • Circuit leak in air intake.
    • Dirty compressor, damaged turbo-compressor.
    • Inadequate ventilation in engine compartment.
    • Wrong placement of the generator.
  • Check if there are other alarms indicated on the control board.

Solution:

Check fuel level and if the fuel circuit is in good conditions. Check air intake parameters.

Possible causes:

  • Defective fuel filter:
    • Too thin filter.
    • Blocked pre-filter because of impurities.
  • Air in fuel system.
  • Impurities/water in fuel.
  • Defective injection pumps.
  • Air intake insufficiency:
    • Blocked air filter.
    • Circuit leak in air intake.
    • Dirty compressor.
    • Damaged turbo-compressor.
    • Inadequate ventilation in engine compartment.
    • Wrong placement of the generator.
  • Blocked air cooling load.
  • Excessive exhaust back-pressure.

Solution:

Check the detailed information in the Possible Causes section.

Possible causes:

  • Air in fuel system.
  • Impurities/water in fuel.
  • Revolution regulator/actuator is not well adjusted.

Solution:

Check the detailed information in the Possible Causes section.

Possible causes:

  • Defective injection pumps.
  • Air intake insufficiency:
    • Blocked air filter.
    • Circuit leak in air intake.
    • Dirty compressor.
    • Damaged turbo-compressor.
    • Inadequate ventilation in engine compartment.
    • Wrong placement of the generator.
  • Excessive exhaust back-pressure.
  • Low coolant temperature.

Solution:

Check the detailed information in the Possible Causes section.

Possible causes:

  • Defective injection pumps.
  • Air intake insufficiency:
    • Blocked air filter.
    • Circuit leak in air intake.
    • Dirty compressor.
    • Damaged turbo-compressor.
    • Inadequate ventilation in engine compartment.
    • Wrong placement of the generator.

Solution:

Check injection pumps and air intake. Replace faulty pieces if necessary.

Possible causes:

  • High coolant temperature.
  • Low coolant temperature.
  • Excessive exhaust back-pressure.

Solution:

Check engine temperature and oil levels.

Possible causes:

  • Low level of lubricant oil.

Solution:

Refill lubricant oil. Check sensor and oil pump.

Possible causes:

  • Low level of coolant.
  • Air in cooling system.
  • Damaged circulation pump.
  • Defective thermostat.

Solution:

Check coolant level, circulation pump and thermostat condition and replace if necessary.

Possible causes:

  • Defective thermostat.

Solution:

Replace faulty piece. Check pre-heaters condition (if any).

Possible causes:

  • Defective electrical connection.
  • Transmission belt in alternator is slipping.

Solution:

Check electrical connections and alternator belt condition. Replace if necessary.

Possible causes:

  • Defective electrical connection.
  • Faulty starter/solenoid.

Solution:

Check electrical connections to the engine.

Possible causes:

  • Excessive engine speed.
  • Alternator failure.
  • Voltage reader is damaged.
  • AVR is damaged.

Solution:

Check engine speed and connections/alternator pieces.

Possible causes:

  • Excessive engine speed.
  • Alternator failure.
  • Voltage reader is damaged.
  • AVR is damaged.
  • Low engine temperature.

Solution:

Check engine speed and connections/alternator pieces.

Possible causes:

  • Alternator failure.
  • High load.
  • AVR is damaged.
  • Low engine temperature.
  • Unstable engine.

Solution:

Check engine speed and connections/alternator pieces.

Possible causes:

  • Alternator failure.
  • Voltage reader is damaged.
  • AVR is damaged.
  • Unstable engine.

Solution:

Check engine speed and connections/alternator pieces.

Possible causes:

  • Check if there are other alarms indicated on the control board.

Solution:

Check the damaged pieces according to the indicated alarm