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Questions on other subjects should be asked on the BAC Forum.
Topic Index:
CAT Engine Concerns and Issues- Check Engine Lamp During Cold Start
- Starting Engine During Storage
- 3126B ECM Re-Flash
- 3126 Emits Grey Smoke
- C9 Turbo Problem
- C9, C13, C15 Regeneration System
- C9 Regeneration Failure
- C9 Rough Idle
- C9 Engine Surge
- C9 Low Boost Pressure; Code 25-102-1
- Oil Change Interval for HEUI (3126 – C9) Engines
- Oil Contamination Due to Failed Water Pump
- C12 Won’t Start
- C12 ECM Upgrades
- C13 Low Power and Fuel Mileage
- Importance of Unrestricted Air Flow to Engine
- Fuel and Oil Additives
- C12 Valve Lash and PM Schedule
- Starting Fluid Warning
- Failing Injector; Code 164-11
- It’s Not Always Bad Injectors
- “Bulletproofing” Your HEUI Engine
- High Exhaust Gas Temperatures
- Engine Selection
- Charged Air Cooler Leak and Low Power
- C12 Black and White Smoke
- Intermittent Shutdown
- How Do I Read the Flash Codes for My Engine
Engine Related Parts
Cooling System
- No Temperature Showing On Dash Gauge
- C9 Clogged Water Pump Port Location
- Failing Thermostat
- Fan Not Running
- Hydraulic Fan Motor Replacement
- 3126 Running Hot
- Engine Coolant
Fuel Systems
- HEUI Fuel Transfer Pump (3126 – C9)
- Water/Fuel Filter Glass Bowl Not Filling with Fuel
- C9 & C12 Fuel Pump Comparison
- No Start Due to Plugged Check Valve
Oil Samples
Exhaust Brake