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Product: WHEEL LOADER

Model: 950G II WHEEL LOADER AYL01845
Configuration: 950G II Wheel Loader AYL00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3126 Engine

Troubleshooting
3126B Engines for the IT62G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier and for the 950G Series
II and 962G Series II Wheel Loaders
Media Number -SENR9617-05 Publication Date -01/07/2010 Date Updated -28/07/2010

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Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Calibrate

SMCS - 1912-524

System Operation Description:

Use this procedure if a 261-13 Engine Timing Calibration required is active.

Also use this procedure if any of the following conditions exist:

• The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has been replaced.

• The front gear group has been serviced.

The ECM has the ability to calibrate the mechanical differences between the Top Center (TC) of the
No. 1 piston and the orientation of the camshaft. A magnetic transducer can be installed into the
flywheel housing that will signal the orientation of the flywheel to the ECM. This signal identifies the
TC of the No. 1 piston. The ECM also uses the signal that is detected from the speed/timing sensor.
This signal identifies the actual orientation of the camshaft.

The signal from the transducer is generated as the flywheel's timing pin hole rotates past the tip of the
transducer. The signal from the engine speed/timing sensor is generated by teeth that are machined
into the back side of the camshaft gear.

The two signals are used to calculate a timing offset that is stored in the ECM memory. This timing
offset is applied to fuel injection timing for the engine.

Note: A timing calibration will not increase the available engine power.

Table 1
Required Special Tools
Part Number Description

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7X-1171 Transducer Adapter

6V-2197 Transducer
7X-1695 Cable As
170-3519 Harness

Test Step 1. Check for Active Diagnostic Codes

A. Remove electrical power from the ECM.

B. Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector. Refer to
Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tools".

C. Restore electrical power to the ECM.

D. Check for any active diagnostic codes.

Expected Result:

No active diagnostic codes are present.

Results:

• OK - No active diagnostic codes are present. If a timing calibration is necessary due to service
to the ECM or to the front gear train, proceed to Test Step 2.

• Not OK - 261-13 Engine Timing Calibration required is the only active diagnostic code that is
present. Proceed to Test Step 2.

• Not OK - There are active diagnostic codes. A 261-13 is not one of the active diagnostic codes.

Repair: Troubleshoot the active diagnostic codes. Make the necessary repairs.

STOP

• Not OK - A 261-13 and other active diagnostic codes are present.

Repair: Make the necessary repairs in order to resolve the active diagnostic codes. The 261-13
Engine Timing Calibration required may remain active while the repairs are made.

Repeat Test Step 1.

Test Step 2. Install the Transducer Adapter

A. Remove electrical power from the ECM.

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Illustration 1 g01138837

Flywheel and flywheel housing (typical example)

(1) Timing calibration plug

(2) Timing pin hole

B. Remove timing calibration plug (1) from either side of the flywheel housing.

C. Use a flashlight to examine the flywheel through the timing calibration port that is in the
flywheel housing. Ensure that timing pin hole (2) that is machined into the flywheel is not
aligned with the hole that is in the flywheel housing. If necessary, rotate the crankshaft in order
to cause the misalignment of the holes.

D. Install the 7X-1171 Transducer Adapter into the timing calibration port that is in the flywheel
housing.

Results:

Continue to the next test step.

Test Step 3. Install the Transducer

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NOTICE

Do not install the timing calibration probe over the timing pin hole in
the flywheel. Damage to the timing calibration probe will result if the
probe is installed over the timing pin hole.

A. Apply clean engine oil to a 2D-6392 O-Ring Seal. Install the O-ring seal on the end of the 6V-
2197 Transducer .

B. Insert the 6V-2197 Transducer through the transducer adapter. Insert the transducer until
contact is made with the surface of the flywheel. Pull the transducer 1.0 mm (0.04 inch) away
from the flywheel.

C. Tighten the nut on the transducer adapter.

D. Connect the 7X-1695 Cable As from the engine timing calibration probe to the P40 TC probe
connector.

Note: Some engines may not have a P400 timing calibration probe connector as part of the
engine harness. A 170-3519 Harness may be required. Refer to the appropriate Schematic for
the engine that is being serviced for the pin-outs to use for this harness.

Results:

Continue to the next test step.

Test Step 4. Calibrate the Engine Speed/Timing Sensor

A. Start the engine. Run the engine until the engine has exited cold mode operation.

B. After the engine has warmed up, access the "Timing Calibration" screen on Cat ET. Access the
following display screens in order:

◦ "Service"

◦ "Calibrations"

◦ "Timing Calibration"

C. To calibrate the timing to the correct setting, set the engine speed to 1100 ± 50 rpm and select
"Continue" on Cat ET. Wait until Cat ET indicates that the timing is calibrated.

D. Press the "Continue" button on Cat ET. Wait until Cat ET indicates that the ECM has calculated
the timing reference.

Note: If Cat ET displays "Calibration Unsuccessful", the electronic injection timing has not
been calibrated.

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Expected Result:

The timing calibration was successful.

Results:

• OK - The timing calibration was successful.

Repair: Perform the following procedure:

1. Set the engine speed to low idle.

Note: Disconnect the 7X-1695 Cable As before you exit the "Timing Calibration" screen.
Otherwise, diagnostic codes may be activated.

2. Disconnect the 7X-1695 Cable As .

3. Exit the "Timing Calibration" screen on Cat ET.

4. Remove electrical power from the ECM.

5. Remove the transducer and remove the adapter.

6. Install the plug into the timing calibration port.

7. Return the engine to service.

STOP

• Not OK - The timing calibration was unsuccessful.

Repair: The following conditions can cause the timing calibration to fail:

◦ If the crankshaft and camshaft gears have been reassembled incorrectly, the timing will
not calibrate.

◦ Verify that the timing calibration probe is installed correctly.

◦ Verify that the engine speed is correct and that the engine speed is stable. If the engine
speed is unstable, refer to Troubleshooting, "Engine Misfires, Runs Rough or Is
Unstable".

◦ There may be a problem with the transducer or with the cables. Obtain a new transducer
and/or a new cable and repeat the timing calibration.

STOP

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