Do you have a fleet of Caterpillar material handling equipment including forklifts powered by diesel, electricity, or LPG, reach trucks, and more? If yes, you should have the Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic tool to ensure that they are constantly operating at peak efficiency and that you are not losing on your investment through downtime.
In this post, we will go through the various aspects of the CAT forklift diagnostic software with a special focus on how it clears fault codes and other malfunctions in Caterpillar MHE.
Almost all modern material handling equipment such as Caterpillar forklifts have an ECU (Engine Control Unit) as the heart of the unit. It is a sort of sentry that ensures that all the systems and components of the equipment are working as they should and if not, send out a warning to have the fault cleared at the earliest. This is the function of the CAT engine diagnostic codes, to alert operators if anything goes beyond the set parameters.
However, the codes that are generated in case of any issue are not standardized. Typically seen in an alpha-numeric format, these are specific to the type of equipment and model, even though they might be of the same Caterpillar brand. Hence, Caterpillar LPG, electric, or diesel forklift diagnostic tools will have different fault codes as the internal components of the equipment are not similar.
Since Caterpillar forklifts are high-tech models and have the latest technological innovations built into them, you must have matching software for fault diagnosis so that any minor fault is rectified before it becomes a full-blown issue. Among the market leaders in this niche is the Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic tool that reads, identifies, interprets, and rectifies faults to keep your forklifts in excellent running condition.
Regardless of the model and propulsion system of your Caterpillar forklifts, the Jaltest Caterpillar engine fault code diagnostics has you covered. It might be a minor issue such as a loose wire or a major fault requiring forced regens or fixing hydraulics or transmissions, you can bank on the Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic tool to clear the faults that are no less than dealer-level servicing.
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Using The Jaltest CAT Forklift Diagnostic Tool To Maximum Advantage
The Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic software is a highly intuitive and user-friendly tool that can be used either for preventive maintenance or to clear fault codes as the need arises. Let us check out both in a nutshell.
Full System Scans
One of the metrics in the software is full system scans that check all components and systems, irrespective of whether there are any malfunctions or not. This can be carried out periodically to verify whether there are any faults that have not become serious but still warrant a solution.
Full system scans may be run on engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and more to check the health of the equipment. In most cases, even if a fault does arise, it might be so minor that it will clear away in a few driving cycles. This is a part of preventive maintenance and is an integral part of the Jaltest software to make sure that the health of the equipment is in peak operating condition. Schedule full system scans periodically to keep your equipment always on the go.
Scanning By Symptoms
The other way to prevent downtime to your CAT forklifts is to scan by systems. This is a more elaborate procedure has it requires the CAT forklift diagnostic tool to go through a more elaborate procedure.
When a warning fault code flashes on the display of the onboard computer located below the dashboard, connect the Jaltest Caterpillar engine fault code diagnostic laptop to the computer. The fault code will show on the laptop along with the interpretation of the fault code and the corrective action that has to be taken.
It is not necessary to be technologically savvy to handle the Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic tool. The software will handhold you through all the processes needed to clear the fault code and get your equipment back in working condition.
The benefit of using our Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic tool is that all processes, however simple or complex they might be can be seamlessly carried out. What helps is that the software provides live technical and maintenance data with which to analyze the fault codes in real time to clear them.
Included in the troubleshooting and maintenance menu are a wide range of functions. Among the key ones are analyzing the state of the current value of the accelerator pedal position, engine coolant temperature, throttle valve position, real value of fuel pressure, and more.
The Jaltest Caterpillar reach truck diagnostic tool is a leader in this niche simply because there is a wealth of information that you get about the health of your material handling equipment. (Those wondering how we have mentioned reach trucks when the focus has been on forklifts so far, reach trucks are forklifts that are used in narrow aisle applications, especially in warehouses. Making the aisles narrower and higher is a good way to create more space).
Directly from the diagnostic menu, you get information on several parameters such as system technical data, diagrams, maintenance data, vehicle data, component replacement guides, and more. Again, from the CAT engine diagnostic codes and the ECM, you can perform a full system scan where you will get details of specific malfunctions such as sensor operation failure, insufficient supply voltage, value of air/fuel ratio, and even be able to adjust travel speeds.
Similar to the diagnosis of the engine, you get the same troubleshooting options for other systems like instrument clusters, body computers, and others.
Read more about engine diagnosis of the Caterpillar reach trucks.
Checking CAT Engine Diagnostic Codes With The Jaltest Software
The Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic code handholds you through the various processes and prompts you to take specific action to clear fault codes. It is a step-step procedure that moves from one to another in the following manner to clear fault codes.
# First, connect the Caterpillar forklift diagnostic tool wirelessly to the onboard computer of your CAT forklift. Now, turn the ignition on without starting the engine. The Jaltest software laptop will prompt you to enter the make and model of the equipment as these are not standardized across all types of CAT forklifts. The tool will now start to scan all error codes and systems automatically.
# The possible issue along with the fault code in a fixed format will be displayed both on the screen of the Jaltest software laptop as well as the display screen of the onboard computer.
# The Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic will now take over with a wide range of capabilities and immense possibilities to read and interpret the fault codes that might have popped up. All systems and components are covered along with all the details of how to carry out the most optimized rectification solutions. The detailed wiring diagrams even show the exact location of the faulty component or malfunction so that you know what to do precisely to get your equipment back on the job again.
Caterpillar Engine Fault Code Diagnostics and Forced Regens
While Caterpillar forklifts have different propulsion systems like diesel, electricity, and LPG, forced regens is one of the critical maintenance activities carried out on Diesel forklifts. Our Jaltest CAT engine diagnostic codes will handhold you through this very important activity.
Now, what is the need for forced regens? Take the instance of the Caterpillar DP50 diagnostic tool to carry out forced regens. Caterpillar DP50 is a heavy-duty diesel-powered forklift and forced regens are common here.
In all diesel engines, soot accumulates in the diesel particulate filter when the routine is typically stop-go-stop as in forklifts, unlike continuous running as in long-haul trucks and buses. When the soot accumulates to such an extent that passive regens are unable to clear it and the equipment goes into limp mode, forced regens become necessary.
Our Jaltest CAT forklift diagnostic tool will guide you through the forced regens complex task till your equipment is functioning again. Clearing the soot in the DPF requires running the engine continuously for around 40 minutes at a specific rev as prompted by our maintenance tool based on the severity of the soot accumulation.
When the engine is run continuously, the increase in the temperature of the exhaust gasses burns the soot away from the diesel particulate filter.
Examples of Caterpillar Fault Codes In the Jaltest Software
For a better understanding of the possible types of Caterpillar engine diagnostic codes, here are a few examples.
Caterpillar electric forklift diagnostic tool
# E-31: Indicates a problem with the accelerator pedal or throttle sensor. This code may be triggered when the forklift's electronic control module (ECM) detects a discrepancy between the accelerator pedal position and the actual speed of the forklift.
# E-34: Indicates a spark system error signal or attach-3 lever error.
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# E03: VCM communication error
# E04: ECM communication error
# E05: DCM communication error
# E21: Air flow meter error
# E25: O2 sensor error signal
Summing Up
The Jaltest software for CAT forklift diagnostic is a leader in this niche because of the in-depth solutions and the deep coverage provided for clearing Caterpillar fault codes. Backed by live technical and maintenance data along with detailed wiring diagrams, keeping your forklifts on the job could not be easier. You can perform dealer-level servicing that can be done on the premises without waiting days for certified engineers to arrive.
Another feature of the Jaltest software is that it is very easy to set up and configure without having to go through elaborate processes. Simply plug in the software laptop to the onboard computer and the Jaltest maintenance tool is ready to go.
Finally, we provide three updates to the Jaltest software every year. This is to ensure that the software keeps up with the technological innovations implemented in Caterpillar forklifts and does not become obsolete.
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