Caterpillar 1204F Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Manual
497 pages · Publication 99799-67104
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- Models
- 1204F
- Manual type
- Troubleshooting Manual
- Pages
- 497
- Publication
- 99799-67104
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 63 sections, 110 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 395 KB)
Table of Contents Engine Stalls at Low RPM2 topics
- Engine Top Speed Is Not Obtained
- Engine Vibration Is Excessive
Troubleshooting Section Exhaust Has Excessive Black Smoke3 topics
- Exhaust Has Excessive White Smoke
- Exhaust System Contains Coolant
- Exhaust System Contains Oil
General Information1 topic
- Exhaust Temperature Is High
Welding Precaution1 topic
- Fuel Consumption Is Excessive
Electronic Service Tools2 topics
- Fuel Contains Water
- Fuel Rail Pressure Problem
Electrical Connectors1 topic
- NRS Mass Flow Rate Problem
Configuration Parameters1 topic
- Oil Contains Fuel
Diagnostic Trouble Codes2 topics
- Intermittent
- SCR Catalyst Has Incorrect Inlet Temperature
Event Codes3 topics
- SCR Warning System Problem
- Valve Lash Is Excessive
- Aftertreatment Identification Module - Test
Operation)1 topic
- CAN Data Link - Test
Battery Problem1 topic
- Coolant Level - Test
Clean Emissions Module Has High Oxygen Level1 topic
- Cooling Fan Speed - Test
Coolant Contains Oil1 topic
- Data Link - Test
Coolant Level Is Low1 topic
- Data Link Configuration Status - Test
Coolant Temperature Is High1 topic
- DEF Control Module Power - Test
Coolant Temperature Is Low1 topic
- DEF Line Heater - Test
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Crankcase Breather Ejects Oil2 topics
- DEF Pump - Test
- DEF Pump Pressure Sensor - Test
Cylinder Is Noisy1 topic
- DEF Pump Sensor Supply - Test
DEF Concentration Is Incorrect1 topic
- DEF Tank Sensor - Test
DEF Pressure Does Not Respond1 topic
- Electrical Power Supply - Test
DEF Pressure Is High1 topic
- Ether Starting Aid - Test
DEF Pressure Is Low1 topic
- Fuel Transfer Pump - Test
DEF Tank Level Is Low1 topic
- Glow Plug Starting Aid - Test
DEF Tank Temperature Is High1 topic
- Idle Validation - Test
DEF Tank Temperature Is Low2 topics
- Indicator Lamp - Test
- Injector Data Incorrect - Test
Temperature2 topics
- Injector Solenoid - Test
- Mode Selection - Test
Efficiency2 topics
- Motorized Valve - Test
- NOx Sensor - Test
Equipped)3 topics
- Power Take-Off - Test
- Relay - Test (Aftertreatment Power Relay)
- Sensor Calibration Required - Test
Engine Cranks but Does Not Start1 topic
- Sensor (Data Link Type) - Test
Engine Does Not Crank1 topic
- Sensor Signal (Analog, Active) - Test
Engine Has Early Wear1 topic
- Sensor Signal (Analog, Passive) - Test
Engine Has Mechanical Noise (Knock)1 topic
- Sensor Supply - Test
Engine Overspeeds1 topic
- to the Engine ECM)
Engine Shutdown Occurs Intermittently1 topic
- to the Dosing Control Unit (DCU))
Inside this manual
Real pages from this troubleshooting manual (497 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 394 KB)
- Troubleshooting, page 64: (Table 11, contd)
- Diagram, page 323: Illustration 99
- Color page, page 218: Illustration 67
- Color page, page 354: (Table 188, contd)
This is a service manual
Here's how it compares to the other manual types.
Service manual
Factory repair procedures and technical information such as specifications, troubleshooting, and wiring and hydraulic diagrams, for the models and systems the manual covers. See What's inside for its topics.
Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Engine service manuals are sometimes sold separately, since certain machine models were offered with more than one engine option.
What it's used for
Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
Factory manual, 497 pages
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