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    Tracking Maintenance Intervals CAT 306CR

    Makes a lot of sense! I will give updating to the latest software a shot.
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    Tracking Maintenance Intervals CAT 306CR

    Recently purchased a used CAT 306CR Excavator. It almost look like the “Maintenance” option has been removed from the menu on the machine’s display. See the attached photo that shows the operators manual (where it is suppose to be) and our actual display where it is missing. I am trying to...
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    • 306cr cat 306 machine display mini excavator recommended maintenance intervals
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    299D DTC Codes / Engine Problems

    We finally started using it this past month (currently at 247 Engine Hrs from 219 Hrs when engine harness was replaced) and the issues have resurfaced... We are getting quote a few active 723- 2 Engine Speed Sensor #2 : Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect codes. And a few of the following...
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    299D DTC Codes / Engine Problems

    Following up on this issue, went ahead and replaced the engine harness and everything is now working properly. Will try to follow up again after we put some more hours on the machine but I believe the harness was the issue as most folks on this thread speculated. Also after updating the...
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    299D DTC Codes / Engine Problems

    Current hours on the machine is 1899 had CAT replace the engine with a CAT Reman at 1699 hours.
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    299D DTC Codes / Engine Problems

    I spent some more time troubleshooting the 299D this evening. Mainly interested in trying to find why I am getting DTC 723-2 (Engine Speed Sensor #2 Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect) as it is was an active code I was able to trigger after running the machine for an hour or so. I went...
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    299D DTC Codes / Engine Problems

    I would appreciate a complete electrical schematic if you have one available. I haven't tried myself as I have a somewhat basic diesel scanner that will only read codes. With 6 or 7 late model year pieces of CAT equipment I feel like our company should buy at CAT ET setup though. Open to...
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    299D DTC Codes / Engine Problems

    Having some intermittent issues with our CAT 299D skid steer, been trying to fix this for a little while so posting the full timeline below. Mainly interested in folks thoughts or how they might start troubleshooting the speed sensor and if its possible to bench test the engine sensor. Sorry for...
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    E361-3 High Engine Coolant Temperature - Cat 299D2 (Temp is 176 F)

    Can you use an infrared thermometer to measure the temperature of the block near the thermostat (Engine Temperature Regulator as CAT calls it). Or can you measure the temp at/nearby the coolant temperature sensor. Just to verify that you don’t have a sensor issue. This recently helped me out...
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