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200clc John Deere check engine light flashes

Droptine · 2025-03-13 13:23

Have 2004 John Deere 200clc just purchased and runs starts fine can run for 30 mins or and hour no problems. Then some times you can start machine cold and check engine light comes on flashing and some times alternator light comes on then goes out while running.when it comes back on you shut off the machine and start it back light will go out and sometimes comeback on what mite be the problem here thanks

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  1. #1Diesel Dave2025-03-13 15:23

    There is an ECU diagnostic display unit (DDU) in the area of the batteries. Check the display for any active and stored engine service codes. See link to DDU info from 200CLC Operators manual below. https://techinfo-omview.apps-prod-v...recloud.com/omview/omt187348/09001faa801e430f .

  2. #2Droptine2025-03-13 15:27

    Mine doesn’t seem to be working There a yellow light that will come on the go off but try to push arrows nothing happens is there something I should check I did check the fuses inside cab and were good any other places to look to fix the ddu to work to see codes

  3. #3Diesel Dave2025-03-13 15:35

    Check the (3) 15 Amp fuses in the area of the DDU /ECU tray.

  4. #4Diesel Dave2025-03-13 15:43

    There is a relay in the DDU / ECU location as well. Also post the machine serial #

  5. #5Droptine2025-03-13 15:47

    Serial# FF200CX503561

  6. #6Diesel Dave2025-03-13 16:30

    Level 4 ECU with Bosch VP44 fuel injection system , engine model 6068HT053 . Find DDU wiring diagram from engine tech manual. .

  7. #7Diesel Dave2025-03-13 16:43

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  8. #8Droptine2025-03-13 17:06

    All three fuse are good checking relay and diodes

  9. #9Diesel Dave2025-03-13 18:11

    Forgot to ask, are there any performance issues when the check engine light is on ?

  10. #10Droptine2025-03-13 18:13

    Yes sometimes it does other times it does not

  11. #11Diesel Dave2025-03-13 18:20

    Does the engine have a miss , erratic speeds or is lacking power when the check engine light is on ?

  12. #12Droptine2025-03-13 18:26

    Yes it will then sometimes the check engine light will go out and run fine Checked the diodes and nodes are at the right ohms think a wire connection could be my problem still not able to read codes

  13. #13Diesel Dave2025-03-13 18:57

    To verify the wiring , you will need the machine Deere Operation and test manual # TM1930

  14. #14Droptine2025-03-13 19:34

    If the ddu is getting power could that mean the ddu is bad the yellow light comes on then goes out when key is cycled on and could a sensor cause me to have intermittent issues

  15. #15Diesel Dave2025-03-13 21:55

    Per the manual ,the Check Engine Indicator will flash when the engine derate reaches 50% due to the following conditions: Low fuel pressure, high fuel temperature, crank sensor fault, defective fuel injection pump ,ECU, or a failure in ECU to injection pump ECU communications. If the DDU is not functioning,I would focus on the wiring connections at the above sensors (i couldn’t find a fuel temperature sensor) ,the injection pump and the ECU.

  16. #16Diesel Dave2025-03-13 22:07

    Per your serial # , the engine has an electric fuel transfer pump. Maybe check the wiring connections on the fuel transfer pump as well.

  17. #17Droptine2025-03-13 22:08

    Will do that tomorrow thank you

  18. #18Diesel Dave2025-03-14 08:46

    I believe the fuel temperature sensor is incorporated into the controller mounted on top of the VP44 injection pump.

  19. #19Droptine2025-03-15 16:43

    That’s for all your help diesel Dave I think I have it figured out think is fuel pressure issue because I was looking into the fuel transfer pump and when cycling key pump would kick on strong then immediately start to not pump as hard and take the electric pump off and when I did it was covered in rust and debris from fuel tank so I think pump was the issue

  20. #20Droptine2025-03-15 16:44

    What is best way to clean tank and would pre filter before electric pump work?

  21. #21Droptine2025-03-15 16:44
  22. #22Diesel Dave2025-03-15 17:02

    What are you trying to show in the picture on post #22 ? . The electric fuel pump may be salvageable if you can get the crap out of it. The electric pump may also be starving for fuel. There is a shut off valve in the bottom of the fuel tank connected to the fuel supply hose. I bet the shut off valve passage is heavily restricted. Depending on how much rust/ dirt/ debris is in the bottom of the fuel tank you may have to remove the tank to wash it out properly.

  23. #23Droptine2025-03-15 17:15

    That was the rust and dirt in the electric pump was from the tank

  24. #24Diesel Dave2025-03-15 17:24

    I edited post #23.

  25. #25Droptine2025-03-15 17:28

    Will drain fuel and look and look in valve and what would be best to clean out tank out with? Thanks for help

  26. #26Diesel Dave2025-03-15 17:33

    A shop vac would work if the debris is loose . If there is a lot of debris may have to remove the tank, hang the tank upside down and pressure wash it out.

  27. #27mg23612025-03-16 06:57

    If it is heavily soiled, we cut the side of the tank open so we can get in there to clean it thoroughly, then weld it back together after cleanup. I don't recall on that specific tank, but some excavator tanks have internal bracing, so the cut has to miss that.