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Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Troubleshooting for Engine not cranking


During following messages - Recycle computer breaker
  • Breakers / BS open message but physically closed
  • Relays failed to pick up /drop out
  • Contactors failed to pick up / drop out
  • “Digital input / output failure – check Mux ckt.”

If not successful in EMD Locos
  • Secure C/stand & loco
  • Keep computer, TCC computer & IGBT/GTO breakers OFF
  • Interchange DIO cards 3 with 1 or 3 with 2 duly wearing wrist band
  • Switch ON the breakers


During Starting Motor abutment / ST or STA message
  • Stop Cranking
  • Rotate both Starting motor Pinion gears manually
  • Check ST, STA wire connections in ECC 2 & Re-crank

During Starting fuse open / missing
  • Check & secure properly
  • Replace with spare / other loco
  • (Fuse is required only for cranking purpose)

During CCPD Button is tripped or suspected HOD acted
  • Do not Re-crank, Contact shed

During Lay shaft is very tight
Contact shed
Engine shutdown after cranking
  • Remove Amphenol plug
  • Observe if holding
  • If holding, connect and observe
  • if shutting down or not holding – contact shed

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