{"id":8296,"date":"2021-03-25T12:41:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T12:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/?p=8296"},"modified":"2021-12-28T02:57:12","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T02:57:12","slug":"shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Shut Off Solenoid Test using Caterpillar ET Software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Shut Off Solenoid Test using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/goods-6556-Cat-Caterpillar-ET-Software-With-1-Time-Free-Activation.html\">Caterpillar ET Software<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shut Off Solenoid Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-1\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8304\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-1.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-1-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Tests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>#Purpose:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Special Tests function allows a specific diagnostic test to be selected so that it may be triggered. The tests that appear in the list depend on the current ECM. Today, we&#8217;ll check the Shut Off Solenoid Test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#Accessing:<\/strong><br \/>\nTo run the Special Tests function:<br \/>\n1). Open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/goods-333-CAT+Caterpillar+ET+Diagnostic+Tool.html\">CAT ET<\/a> and connect to the ECM. Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/03\/how-to-connecting-caterpillar-et-software-to-the-ecm\/\">How to Connecting Caterpillar ET Software to the ECM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2). Select Diagnostic Tests from the Diagnostics menu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-2\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-2.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3). Select Special Tests from the submenu. The Special Tests screen is displayed, then click Start button.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-3\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-3.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-3-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4). Select Shut Off Solenoid Test, and click Start button to begin testing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-4\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8301\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-4.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-4-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5). Click Yes to continue the test.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-5\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-5.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-5-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6). Shut Off Solenoid Test State will change from Not Active to Active.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-6\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8299\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-6.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-6-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7). Please measure output voltage (12\/ 24 VDC) at Shut Off Solenoid connector.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-7\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8298\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-7.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-7-300x222.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/25\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software\/shut-off-solenoid-test-using-caterpillar-et-software-8\/#main\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8297\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-8.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.cnautotool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shut-Off-Solenoid-Test-using-Caterpillar-ET-Software-8-300x222.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>#Screen Layout<br \/>\nThe Special Tests screen has the following areas:<br \/>\na). Display Area<br \/>\nThe Special Tests display area has two columns:<\/p>\n<p>Description \u2013 Provides the name of the parameter<br \/>\nState \u2013 Displays the current state of the parameter: &#8220;Not Installed&#8221;, &#8220;Active&#8221;, or &#8220;Not Active&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The Special Tests display area contains all of the available Special Tests for the currently selected ECM. Each ECM has one or more Special Tests displayed. However, only one test may be selected at a time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>b). Button<\/strong><br \/>\nThe buttons available in the Special Tests screen are:<\/p>\n<p>Start \u2013 After selecting one of the parameters, click this button to begin testing. This button is disabled until after the Stop button is clicked.<br \/>\nStop \u2013 Click this button to stop the selected special test in progress. This will change the state of the test. The Stop button is disabled until the Start button has been clicked.<br \/>\nStop All \u2013 Click this button to stop all special tests in progress. This button is enabled only when one or more tests are activated.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shut Off Solenoid Test using Caterpillar ET Software Shut Off Solenoid Test Special Tests #Purpose: The Special Tests function allows a specific diagnostic test to be selected so that it may be triggered. 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