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Product: MOTOR GRADER
Model: 12H NA MOTOR GRADER 4XM
Configuration: 12H Motor Grader 4XM00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY
3306B Engine

Testing and Adjusting

120H, 12H, 135H, 140H, 143H, 160H and 163H Motor Graders Power Train
Media Number -SENR8503-03 Publication Date -01/12/2005 Date Updated -15/12/2005

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Transmission Control (Shift Lever) - Test

SMCS - 3065-081

Illustration 1 g00798568
Schematic of the Circuit of the Shift Lever

Note: Refer to the Electrical System Schematic in the Service Manual of the machine for the correct schematic.

Problems with the transmission direction and speed control lever will cause the machine to respond incorrectly
to the actions of the lever. Some problems with the transmission direction and speed control lever will cause the

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transmission to remain in the present speed and direction when a problem is detected. Other problems with the
transmission direction and speed control lever will cause the transmission to shift to neutral.

1. View the status.

a. Use the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to view the status "Group 1 Gear Lever Parameters".

b. Actuate the transmission shift lever through all speeds in forward and reverse. Verify the positions
on the display of the ET.

c. Operate the machine in all speeds and all directions. All speeds and all directions may not be
available.

Expected Result: The failure is NOT present.

Results:

OK - The failure is NOT present. Suspect an intermittent failure. STOP.

NOT OK - The failure is still present. Note the positions that were incorrect on the ET
screen. Proceed to Step 2.

2. Check the harness.

a. Check the harness connectors and the harness from the transmission direction and speed control
lever to the power train electronic control module (ECM).

b. Thoroughly inspect the connectors for the transmission direction and speed control lever and the
connectors for the power train ECM.

c. Visually inspect the harness wiring from the transmission direction and speed control lever to the
power train ECM.

d. Use the ET to view the status "Group 1 Gear Lever Parameters".

e. Actuate the transmission direction and speed control lever through all speeds in forward and
reverse. Verify the positions on the display for the ET.

f. Operate the machine in all speeds and all directions. All speeds and all directions may not be
available.

Expected Result: The harness and harness connectors are correct. The fault is NOT present.

Results:

OK - The harness and the harness connectors are correct. The fault is NOT present. Proceed
to Step 3.

NOT OK - The harness and/or the harness connectors are NOT correct and the fault is still
present. Repair the machine harness and/or the harness connectors. If necessary, replace the
machine harness and/or the harness connectors. Ensure that all the seals are properly in place.
Also, check that the connectors mate completely. Verify that the repair eliminates the
problem. Clear all diagnostic codes. STOP.

3. Check the voltage.

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a. Disconnect the transmission direction and speed control lever from the machine harness.

b. Turn the key start switch to the ON position.

c. Measure the voltage between pin 2 and pin 15 of the 24-pin connector for the transmission direction
and speed control lever.

Expected Result: System voltage is present.

Results:

OK - System voltage is present. Proceed to Step 4.

NOT OK - System voltage is NOT present. There is a problem with the power supply to the
transmission direction and speed control lever. Check the fuse for the transmission direction
and speed control lever and the associated harness. STOP.

4. Check the continuity.

a. Ensure that the key start switch is in the OFF position.

b. The transmission direction and speed control lever and the power train ECM are disconnected from
the machine harness.

c. Check for continuity from pin 2 to all active pins on the 24-pin connector of the transmission
direction and speed control lever.

Expected Result: Continuity is NOT present.

Results:

OK - Continuity is NOT present. Proceed to Step 5.

NOT OK - Continuity is present. The problem is in the harness. Repair the harness or replace
the harness.

5. Check the continuity.

a. Check for continuity from pin 15 to all active pins on the 24-pin connector of the transmission
direction and speed control lever.

Expected Result: Continuity is NOT present.

Results:

OK - Continuity is NOT present. Proceed to Step 6.

NOT OK - Continuity is present. The problem is in the harness. Repair the harness or replace
the harness. STOP.

6. Check the transmission direction and speed control lever.

a. Reconnect the connectors for the power train ECM.

b. Create a jumper wire that can short from pin 2 to two of the other pins on the connector for the
transmission direction and speed control lever.

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c. The key start switch should be in the ON position.

d. Use the ET to display "Group 1 Gear Lever Parameters". Conduct the following items and view the
parameters on the ET. Refer to Table 1 for the correct connections of the jumper wire to the harness
for the transmission direction and speed control lever.

Table 1
Check of the Gear Parameters.
Jumper Wire Connections. (1)
Ground Contact Directional Contact Speed Contact Indicated Gear

2 11 3 "1"

2 11 4 "2"

2 11 5 "3"
2 11 6 "4"

2 11 7 "5"

2 11 8 "6"

2 11 9 "7"
2 11 10 "8"

2 12 3 "1R"

2 12 4 "2R"

2 12 5 "3R"
2 12 6 "4R"

2 12 7 "5R"

2 12 8 "6R"

2 12 9 "7R"
2 12 10 "8R"

2 14 10 "N"
(1) All contacts are on the harness for the shift lever.

Expected Result: All the gear parameters read the proper gear.

Results:

OK - All gear parameters read the proper gear. Replace the transmission direction and speed
control lever and verify correct operation. STOP.

NOT OK - All gear parameters DO NOT read the proper gear. It is unlikely that the power
train ECM is faulty. Exit this procedure and perform this CID FMI again. If the cause of the
fault is not found, replace the power train ECM. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Electronic

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Control Module (Power Train) - Replace" for more information on replacing the power train
ECM. STOP.

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