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Caterpillar EP 16 AC

Good would like to know the error codes of a caterpillar EP 16 ac with ETB4A2577318 serial number.

The error codes are 18.

Thank you very much for the help.
  • Posted 26 Aug 2010 06:05
  • Modified 26 Aug 2010 06:09 by poster
  • By fernando_r
  • joined 5 Mar'10 - 33 messages
  • Spain
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Right Drive Motor, Faulty Field Drive

Situation
Indication: "18" display. Vehicle operation disabled.

Cause
Faulty right motor field circuit, faulty logic card.

Inspection
Disconnect battery plug.
Check to see if there is shorting near H bridge heat sink.

Check and see if the motor circuit is shorted or open circuit on the right motor, also check for earth faults as it may short out through the chassis of the truck if there is an earth fault.
  • Posted 26 Aug 2010 21:32
  • By elektrodrive
  • joined 2 May'08 - 739 messages
  • West Midlands, United Kingdom

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