Oil Pressure Is Low - Perkins 854F-E34T Troubleshooting Manual

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Symptom Troubleshooting

Oil Pressure Is Low

This procedure covers the following diagnostic code:
Table 58
J1939 Description
Code
100-17 Engine Oil Pressure : Low
- least severe (1)
Do not operate the engine with low oil pressure.
Engine damage will result. If measured oil pressure is
low, discontinue engine operation until the fault is
corrected.
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) monitors the
engine oil pressure.
Probable Causes
• Visible Leaks
• Engine oil level
• Oil specification
• Engine oil filter
• Engine oil pressure switch
• Engine oil relief valve
• Engine oil cooler
• Fuel in the engine oil
• Piston cooling jets
• Engine oil suction tube
• Engine oil pump
• Bearing clearance
Recommended Actions
Note: The procedures have been listed in order of
probability. Complete the procedures in order.
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Diagnostic Trouble Codes for Low Engine Oil Pressure
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects that the engine oil pressure is low.
The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM.
If equipped, the warning lamp will come on and the oil pressure lamp will come on.
NOTICE
Notes
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