Heat generated by emissions controls and DPF system is my guess. Funny that if you Google Komatsu Engines , it claims that they are known for their reliability, efficiency,, and productivity ! Nice claim indeed ? Certainly worth pulling the engine covers off and check all plug connections ,look for stressed wiring loom,crimped loom clamps and more ,Earth's definitely. There shouldn't be any but check for nice and Rat nests and wire chewing . If it has manual throttle and the deceleration pedal is not used ,will it run ok ? That might isolate the sensor for the decel pedal and allow you to chase the wiring to it . Don't these sensors work on lower voltage ?
The amount of work you do, by yourself is amazing. You are a joy to watch and I love seeing these machines work for you (even when they hiccup). Thanks for sharing, Chris. This was fun.
L04 code with ours was the DEF purge being interrupted. Make sure on shut down the DEF is completely purged before shutting off the battery disconnect. You’ll hear the pump shut down.
Dang if you do,dang if you don’t, oh how I get that. I would hate to see you let go of one of the bigger dozers, but I can see it sure would be nice to have a back up grade out dozer. You will work it out, stay the course, you’re still making progress. Thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.
Great job sorry about your dozer 👍🏻 29:15 love how you left the door open on the dump truck that’s nice of the owner to let you use his dozer love how you said see you tomorrow 1:12 love the moon in the sky please don’t get rid of the the d6 or the d7 28:36 love the sound 29:17 love how some dirt fell off the side
I would think getting another smaller dozer as a back up would be a good idea. plus if you have several jobs going you have more options. the issue sounds like the speed/ tracking sencer is glitching.
Sounds like you have a relay/connector that is getting hot and losing connectivity. When you shut it off, it cools and you can reuse it. Definitely an electrical gremlin.
Or a sensor that is failing. That is the trouble with modern things that have computer in them. You never know what the problem is until it fails completely.
Looks like there's multiple reason for the L04 trouble code. Most common reason has to do with emissions or DEF/after treatment of exhaust. Sometimes cutting the battery off will reset it enough to use for a short time.
This video gives a possible cause for the L04 error code: ruclips.net/video/vm_DEPXWfPk/видео.html Apparently it can occur if you turn off the main battery switch before the remaining DEF fluid has been pumped back into the tank when shutting off the machine.
Intermittent problems are often loose power or ground connections. If you can pull an electrical diagram, check for grounding points and make sure they are clean and tight. With all the vibration on a dozer, a ground connection may have worked loose.
All machines break down, if they dont, ur not working them, something with the def, that dozer gets used alot, dust or dirt has got in somewhere, u do uze that dozer alot, it works great cor fine grading, thanks for sharing as always 🇺🇲🤙💪👍✊🇺🇲
Awe, I understand the frustration when things that are suppose to be working don't work when you really need them too. I read through some of the comments and there were a few good suggestions, I hope they help you figure out what's wrong. On a better note, thank you for another great video and I loved on your last video, the camera position on the stumper - that was a really great shot! Merry Christmas to you and your family and all your viewers!
The L04 code requires a dealer to scan to understand what is truly wrong. The L01 code it was showing is a regen problem. L04 can also be a regen issue also.
I bet that buying a small dozer or two, pre-death fluid vintage, and adding a cab with a red-dot AC would make for your best purchase ever (so far). 1997 small dozer selling for about the price of a load of fuel!
It's good that you never let a big fire die out so you can burn more. Sounds like Ol` Betty needs to find a new home and you find a twin for Kenny Komatsu. Keep Wilma and TweeD7 for pushing. Kenny wanted a rest and refill of DEF and fuel. Might be time to check all wire connections on sensors.
Hey Chris, I love your videos and I sure admire your work. I've got a comment about camera placement that you might not got any feedback on before. I noticed yesterday when you had the camera up behind your head that when you were loading logs on the top of the pile the grapple was out of sight above the window frame, and I thought that if I was like 6" lower I would be able to see better. Then today you had the camera down just above your left shoulder and the view was better. Thought it might help if you knew that.
Had this problem numerous times with big diesel equipment throwing false code which causes poor performance.. every time it was due to low battery voltage.. disconnect battery cables , wire brush battery terminals and battery wire connections at terminals.. make certain terminals are tight afterwards..this usually happens after a lengthy rain shower event..that’s my experience.
Hi Chris ya equipment is funny that way if it just fails suddenly and now it works fine sounds like a loose wire some where or connector has some moisture in it other then that not really sure awesome job take care
Get rid of the Komatsu with all the emissions stuff on it , Speak with C&C equipment I am sure they could find you a low houred Dozer of suitable size without any emissions systems on it. There are quite a few suggestions inline on how to clear the L04 code, however I am sure you have tried them all already.
Hey Chris, if none of the other suggestions seem to work to get that Komatsu runnin proper, you might consider smudging it with sage. Maybe you riled up a spirit or two taken down all them trees🤣🤣🤣. In all seriousness, you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year and maybe Santa might get you a dependable dozer. Ho,Ho,Ho!
Seat switch is part of the loop. Maybe you did but always worth getting your can off the seat and out to give it a chance. Safety switches and emission’s suck any way you look at it !! Take care Chris
Damn Chris ...is the camera on the truck a 4k..? That is some unreal picture quality..🤔🤔 what is it please.? So clear I can smell the broken pine trees and dirt..😂
Key word, def? You fill the def fluid up, and it ran fine? Government crap! No school, like old school! What happened to all the mechanics in the world? Now we have, " Technicians. "
There is a guy @Dirt Perfect ,in Indiana,he seems to have spare bulldozers all the time ,I'm sure he could send you one lol Just be prepared to receive a diff brand each time ! I wonder if Betty,a D6 ,a D7 and a 943 all add up to a D6 with cab and Aircon,the komatsu must be safe at this stage?
You weren’t holding your mouth right when you started it.😂 I used to run some PLC machines and they would just crash. Reset reset then they would run fine the rest of the night. Everyone would come and get me because for some reason I could usually get them to run. Bad ground somewhere probably.( I would tell them they where holding their mouth wrong when they pressed the button)
Chris i really hope your new truck treats you as good as ol barney has. That ol truck has just been perfect for you.
2024 seems, has been a good year for you Chirs. Not too much rain and enough to let you burn. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Heat generated by emissions controls and DPF system is my guess.
Funny that if you Google Komatsu Engines , it claims that they are known for their reliability, efficiency,, and productivity !
Nice claim indeed ?
Certainly worth pulling the engine covers off and check all plug connections ,look for stressed wiring loom,crimped loom clamps and more ,Earth's definitely.
There shouldn't be any but check for nice and Rat nests and wire chewing .
If it has manual throttle and the deceleration pedal is not used ,will it run ok ?
That might isolate the sensor for the decel pedal and allow you to chase the wiring to it .
Don't these sensors work on lower voltage ?
The amount of work you do, by yourself is amazing. You are a joy to watch and I love seeing these machines work for you (even when they hiccup). Thanks for sharing, Chris. This was fun.
L04 code with ours was the DEF purge being interrupted. Make sure on shut down the DEF is completely purged before shutting off the battery disconnect. You’ll hear the pump shut down.
Chris,
Go on and get that Caterpillar and be done with it!! The new D4’s are wonderful.
I think old equipment is better than all these computers in the new machines
I agree
Hope you figure out dozer issues. Thank you for sharing your work with us.💖😎💖
Hey Chris take it easy. I know it is frustrating sometime but your double Tough .. Merry Christmas and Happy new years to you and yours.
You need to get Clint to find you a good old school dozer with no Def, these new machines are a pain in the butt.
Best videos out there!! Merry Christmas to all!! From Michigan, it's snowing here.
Merry Christmas to you and yours Chris!
10:06 - With that much smoke, this site is sending a clear message "heavy-duty work in progress"🔥
maybe he has native American blood somewhere in his ancestry 😂
@@gold-diggersanonymous1085 lol
MERRY CHRISTMAS CHRIS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
You keep on no matter. Great attitude❤❤❤❤
34:53 Wrap some potatoes in foil, and toss them in the coals to make awesome LetsDig18 Baked Potatoes!
Dang if you do,dang if you don’t, oh how I get that. I would hate to see you let go of one of the bigger dozers, but I can see it sure would be nice to have a back up grade out dozer. You will work it out, stay the course, you’re still making progress. Thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.
DEF sensors, it’s always the gift that keep on giving! Sorry to hear about it and hope the dealer can get it up and running soon!!
Good luck on fixing your Dozer and hello from Hamburg NY 😊
I love a fire that smokes like a old steam train
Great job sorry about your dozer 👍🏻 29:15 love how you left the door open on the dump truck that’s nice of the owner to let you use his dozer love how you said see you tomorrow 1:12 love the moon in the sky please don’t get rid of the the d6 or the d7 28:36 love the sound 29:17 love how some dirt fell off the side
THANKS!
Come on Volvo, step up with a perfect dozer for Chris. You’ve got the best equipment and Chris compliments it all perfectly.
They don't make dozers lol
Thanks for the video Chris like it and for the dozer , Well its that with the new Machine .
I would think getting another smaller dozer as a back up would be a good idea. plus if you have several jobs going you have more options. the issue sounds like the speed/ tracking sencer is glitching.
Oh boy! We get a new dozer!
Sounds like you have a relay/connector that is getting hot and losing connectivity. When you shut it off, it cools and you can reuse it. Definitely an electrical gremlin.
Or a sensor that is failing. That is the trouble with modern things that have computer in them. You never know what the problem is until it fails completely.
Looks like there's multiple reason for the L04 trouble code. Most common reason has to do with emissions or DEF/after treatment of exhaust. Sometimes cutting the battery off will reset it enough to use for a short time.
Too bad about the gremlins that stole Christmas, hope you get it fixed soon and enjoy the holidays.
Another awesome video to watch while I'm laid up waiting for back surgery. Merry Christmas Chris and family.
How about a good low hr non-emmision dozer from c&c
Hi Letsdig18, this is my favourite RUclips channel. From one of your favourite kiwi RUclips watchers.✌️
On the dash if hold the 4 button and then press 1 2 3 it will take you to service menus. @Trench Media has videos on it.
I See a new to you Pre-Emissions Dozer in your future, Talk to Clint and have him go thru one for you so it ready to roll.
This video gives a possible cause for the L04 error code: ruclips.net/video/vm_DEPXWfPk/видео.html Apparently it can occur if you turn off the main battery switch before the remaining DEF fluid has been pumped back into the tank when shutting off the machine.
Intermittent problems are often loose power or ground connections. If you can pull an electrical diagram, check for grounding points and make sure they are clean and tight. With all the vibration on a dozer, a ground connection may have worked loose.
I hate intermittent problems. Sooner or later that dozer is going to let you down. As always, thanks for sharing.
Tigercat makes a heck of a dozer
Merry Christmas and happy new year from the UK great videos
All machines break down, if they dont, ur not working them, something with the def, that dozer gets used alot, dust or dirt has got in somewhere, u do uze that dozer alot, it works great cor fine grading, thanks for sharing as always 🇺🇲🤙💪👍✊🇺🇲
Sorry buddy. Some days just really want to make you throw your hands up in the air. This i guess is one of them. Thanks for the ride.
Awe, I understand the frustration when things that are suppose to be working don't work when you really need them too. I read through some of the comments and there were a few good suggestions, I hope they help you figure out what's wrong.
On a better note, thank you for another great video and I loved on your last video, the camera position on the stumper - that was a really great shot!
Merry Christmas to you and your family and all your viewers!
It should just say on that screen call your mechanic and get your wallet out .😂
Hang in there ❤❤❤
Christ, I dare you to pick up an egg with the 220 🔥
"Staring at it ain't going to fix it tho"
Check the fuel filters
The L04 code requires a dealer to scan to understand what is truly wrong. The L01 code it was showing is a regen problem. L04 can also be a regen issue also.
I bet that buying a small dozer or two, pre-death fluid vintage, and adding a cab with a red-dot AC would make for your best purchase ever (so far). 1997 small dozer selling for about the price of a load of fuel!
It's good that you never let a big fire die out so you can burn more. Sounds like Ol` Betty needs to find a new home and you find a twin for Kenny Komatsu. Keep Wilma and TweeD7 for pushing. Kenny wanted a rest and refill of DEF and fuel. Might be time to check all wire connections on sensors.
Maybe you need a gremlin bell for it....
A lot of phantom errors like the dozer's can be traced to a ground wire or cable needing a screw or bolt retightened.
10:12 It’s fascinating to see the 350 in action with the grabber. Massive debris moving going on with that combo 😂
it's a faulty sensor - probably an overheat sensor or a low oil sensor
Dollar to donuts...it was the DEF.
Hey Chris, I love your videos and I sure admire your work. I've got a comment about camera placement that you might not got any feedback on before. I noticed yesterday when you had the camera up behind your head that when you were loading logs on the top of the pile the grapple was out of sight above the window frame, and I thought that if I was like 6" lower I would be able to see better. Then today you had the camera down just above your left shoulder and the view was better. Thought it might help if you knew that.
Nice video Chris. Hope the problem can be found with the dozer.
Had this problem numerous times with big diesel equipment throwing false code which causes poor performance.. every time it was due to low battery voltage.. disconnect battery cables , wire brush battery terminals and battery wire connections at terminals.. make certain terminals are tight afterwards..this usually happens after a lengthy rain shower event..that’s my experience.
You need to do a follow up on some of your larger pond builds. Would like to see the results. ✊️👊🤜🤛👍✌️
brushcommando has a channel and has been doing weekly updates of the last big pond he did
Time for the Komatsu dozer to get traded in i think.
That Komatzu has given you too much trouble in my opinion.
Hi Chris ya equipment is funny that way if it just fails suddenly and now it works fine sounds like a loose wire some where or connector has some moisture in it other then that not really sure awesome job take care
Komatsu, I hope you're watching.
Time to look for a spare dozer
Sorry about the dozer , but Merry Christnas and Happy New Year Chris, keepbuo the great videos,😊
Check all the grounding locations. You have a loose ground
Get rid of the Komatsu with all the emissions stuff on it , Speak with C&C equipment I am sure they could find you a low houred Dozer of suitable size without any emissions systems on it. There are quite a few suggestions inline on how to clear the L04 code, however I am sure you have tried them all already.
Sounds like some parts need to fall off in the woods 🪵
Note to self… don’t set grass on fire. 🤣🤣
Maybe you should park the dozer next to the fire lol
Need to get Clint to find you a JD 650G.
Sounds like something is heating up causing the failure since it works after it cools off a bit.
some great mackerel skies near the end.
Nobody understands equipment issues more than a farmer. Big or small, we all have them
Hey Chris, if none of the other suggestions seem to work to get that Komatsu runnin proper, you might consider smudging it with sage. Maybe you riled up a spirit or two taken down all them trees🤣🤣🤣. In all seriousness, you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year and maybe Santa might get you a dependable dozer. Ho,Ho,Ho!
Bye bye Komatsu dozer, your days are numbered.
Some days you get the Bear,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Some days the bear gets you
Keep the D7, Trade in the 'Problem Child' for something else
Get rid of problems. They never make you money.
It's time for a CAT D3 or D4.
D 6 is dependable.
Seat switch is part of the loop. Maybe you did but always worth getting your can off the seat and out to give it a chance. Safety switches and emission’s suck any way you look at it !! Take care Chris
Dang I hate that kinda problems with anything. But on the other hand MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
I could sit and watch your feed 24/7 you get so much done .
I wonder if it is an "E gas " problem. With the dozer
New technology 😢😢. Merry Christmas and Happy New year Chris to you and your family and friends ❤.
Probably something so simple and small like one sensor or something stupid
Sounds like an over temp problem, or temp sensor.
I predict a new/slightly used dozer will show up in 2025. Auction season is right around the corner
Damn Chris ...is the camera on the truck a 4k..? That is some unreal picture quality..🤔🤔 what is it please.?
So clear I can smell the broken pine trees and dirt..😂
nice going beating Mike with 3 seconds on the Hyundai games
Need old school size 450 jd ,To many problems with computer stuff!!!
Key word, def?
You fill the def fluid up, and it ran fine?
Government crap!
No school, like old school!
What happened to all the mechanics in the world?
Now we have, " Technicians. "
Lots of solutions on youtube on how to clear that code, from Komatsu. Some seem easy - and some not so much.
Everything needs fixed at some point regardless of the color of the paint!
Just don't fret bout that Dozier my friend,things happened for a reason,just trusted your instincts,it get back right for you my friend 😊😊😊😊
There is a guy @Dirt Perfect ,in Indiana,he seems to have spare bulldozers all the time ,I'm sure he could send you one lol
Just be prepared to receive a diff brand each time !
I wonder if Betty,a D6 ,a D7 and a 943 all add up to a D6 with cab and Aircon,the komatsu must be safe at this stage?
thanks
Call Clint at C and C ! He needs a road trip.. I’m sure he will let you get one of his 850 Deere’s
From past experiences, check all the negative and ground cable connections on the dozer.
You weren’t holding your mouth right when you started it.😂 I used to run some PLC machines and they would just crash. Reset reset then they would run fine the rest of the night. Everyone would come and get me because for some reason I could usually get them to run. Bad ground somewhere probably.( I would tell them they where holding their mouth wrong when they pressed the button)
😂😂😂😂