When troubleshooting engine noise complaints, make sure the engine accessories (air compressor, fan clutch, refrigerant compressor, or hydraulic pump) are not the cause of the noise. Refer to Engine Noise Diagnostic
Procedures - General Information at the end of Section TS before using this symptom tree.
Cause Correction
STEP 1
Electronic fault codes active or high counts of inactive fault codes
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Read the fault codes with an electronic service tool. Refer to Section TF in Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISB, ISBe2, ISBe3, ISBe4, QSB4.5, QSB5.9, QSB6.7, ISC, QSC8.3, ISL and ISL, ISLe3, ISLe4, and QSL9, CM850 Electronic Control System, Bulletin 4021416 or
Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Electronic Control System, ISC, QSC8.3 and ISL Engines, Bulletin 3666271.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 2
Air intake or exhaust leaks ... Inspect the air intake and exhaust systems for air leaks. Refer to Procedure 010-024 in Section 10.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 3
Fan drive belt is loose ... Check the belt tension and tighten if necessary.
Refer to Procedure 008-002 in Section 8.
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STEP 4
Fan is loose, damaged, or not balanced ... Check the fan. Refer to Procedure 008-040 in Section 8.
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STEP 5
Fan clutch, hydraulic pump, or refrigerant compressor noise is excessive
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Isolate each component and check for noise. Refer to Procedure 008-040 in Section 8, Procedure 009-016 in Section 9, or the OEM service manual.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 6
Air intake or exhaust piping is contacting the chassis or cab
... Inspect the air piping, chassis, and cab for contact points. Refer to the OEM service manual.
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STEP 7
Lubricating oil level is above or below specification ... Check the oil level. Add or drain oil, if necessary.
Refer to Procedure 007-037 in Section 7.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 8
Lubricating oil is thin or diluted ...
Refer to Procedure 007-083 in Section 7. If the oil pressure is low, refer to the Lubricating Oil Pressure Low symptom tree.
OK Go To Next Step
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Engine Noise Excessive
This is symptom tree t047When troubleshooting engine noise complaints, make sure the engine accessories (air compressor, fan clutch, refrigerant compressor, or hydraulic pump) are not the cause of the noise. Refer to Engine Noise Diagnostic
Procedures - General Information at the end of Section TS before using this symptom tree.
Cause Correction
STEP 9
Lubricating oil pressure is below specification ... Check the oil pressure. If the pressure is low,refer to Procedure 007-037 in Section 7.
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STEP 10
Vibration damper is damaged ... Inspect the vibration damper. Refer to Procedure 001-051 or 001-052 in Section 1.
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STEP 11
Coolant temperature is above specification ... Refer to the Coolant Temperature Above Normal -Gradual Overheat symptom tree.
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STEP 12
Drivetrain noise is excessive ... Disconnect the drivetrain. Check for engine noise.
Refer to the OEM service manual.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 13
Engine mounts are worn, damaged, or not correct ... Check the engine mounts. Refer to Procedure 016-002 or 016-003 in Section 16.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 14
Air compressor noise is excessive ... Refer to the Air Compressor Noise Excessive symptom tree.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 15
Overhead adjustments are not correct ... Measure and adjust the overhead settings. Refer to Procedure 003-004 in Section 3.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 16
Overhead components are damaged ...
Inspect the rocker levers, rocker shafts, and valves for damage or excessive wear. Refer to Procedure 003-008 in Section 3.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 17
Injector is malfunctioning ...
Perform the single-cylinder cutout test. Replace the injectors as necessary. Refer to Procedure 006-026 in Section 6 or Procedure 014-008 in Section 14.
OK Go To Next Step
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Engine Noise Excessive
This is symptom tree t047When troubleshooting engine noise complaints, make sure the engine accessories (air compressor, fan clutch, refrigerant compressor, or hydraulic pump) are not the cause of the noise. Refer to Engine Noise Diagnostic
Procedures - General Information at the end of Section TS before using this symptom tree.
Cause Correction
STEP 18
Torque converter is loose ... Check the torque converter. Refer to the OEM service manual.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 19
Flywheel or flexplate capscrews are loose or broken
... Check the flywheel or flexplate and the mounting capscrews. Refer to the OEM service manual.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 20
Gear train backlash is excessive or the gear teeth are damaged
... Check the gear backlash and the gear teeth. Refer to Procedure 001-008 in Section 1.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 21
Main bearing or connecting rod bearing noise ...
Refer to the Engine Noise Excessive - Connecting Rod or the Engine Noise Excessive - Main Bearing symptom trees.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 22
Turbocharger noise ... Refer to the Engine Noise Excessive -Turbocharger symptom tree.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 23
Combustion noise excessive ... Refer to the Engine Noise Excessive - Combustion Knocks symptom tree.
OK Go To Next Step
STEP 24
Piston or piston rings are worn or damaged ...
Check for air intake system leaks. Check the pistons and piston rings for wear or damage. Refer to Procedure 010-024 in Section 10 or Procedure 001-047 in Section 1.
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