Troubleshooting
80Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Shutdown — Out of Fuel | Out of Fuel | Add CLEAN diesel Fuel |
| Unit Shutdown — Compressor Oil Level Too Low | Compressor Oil Level Too Low | Add correct oil |
| Unit Shutdown — Compressor Oil Temp. Too High | Compressor Oil Temp. Too High | See Table 10 |
| Unit Shutdown — Engine Water Temp. Too High | Engine Water Temp. Too High | Check coolant level. If necessary, Add. |
| Unit Shutdown — Loose Wire Connection | Loose Wire Connection | Wiggle wires at switches & connector blocks. Make repairs. |
| Unit Shutdown — Low Fuel Level Shutdown Switch | Low Fuel Level Shutdown Switch | Replace switch. |
| Unit Shutdown — Defective Discharge Air Temp. Switch | Defective Discharge Air Temp. Switch | Replace switch. |
| Unit Shutdown — Defective Engine Oil Pressure Switch | Defective Engine Oil Pressure Switch | Replace switch. |
| Unit Shutdown — Broken Engine Fan Belt | Broken Engine Fan Belt | Replace fan belt. |
| Unit Shutdown — Engine Oil Pressure Too Low | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low | See Table 3 and Table 4. |
| Unit Shutdown — Defective Shutdown Solenoid | Defective Shutdown Solenoid | Replace solenoid. |
| Unit Shutdown — Malfunctioning Relay | Malfunctioning Relay | Replace relay. |
| Unit Shutdown — Blown Fuse | Blown Fuse | Replace fuse/Check for Short. |
| Unit Shutdown — < 10 Volts at Shutdown Solenoid | < 10 Volts at Shutdown Solenoid | Check battery and alternator. Make repairs. |
| Unit Shutdown — Engine Malfunctioning | Engine Malfunctioning | See Trouble Shooting in Engine Section. |
| Unit Shutdown — Airend Malfunctioning | Airend Malfunctioning | See Table 10. |
| Won't Start/Run — Out of Fuel | Out of Fuel | Add CLEAN diesel Fuel |
| Won't Start/Run — Clogged Fuel Filters | Clogged Fuel Filters | Service filters. |
| Won't Start/Run — Compressor Oil Level Too Low | Compressor Oil Level Too Low | Add corrected oil |
| Won't Start/Run — Loose Wire Connection | Loose Wire Connection | Repair or replace connection. |
| Won't Start/Run — Low Battery Voltage | Low Battery Voltage | Check electrolyte level. Check connections. |
| Won't Start/Run — <10 Volts at Shutdown Solenoid | <10 Volts at Shutdown Solenoid | Charge battery and alternator. Make repairs. |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective Alternator | Defective Alternator | Replace/Repair Alternator |
| Won't Start/Run — Engine Water Temp. Too High | Engine Water Temp. Too High | Check fluid level. If necessary, Add. |
| Won't Start/Run — Malfunctioning Start Switch | Malfunctioning Start Switch | Replace switch. |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective D2 Diode | Defective D2 Diode | Replace D2 Diode. |
| Won't Start/Run — Blown Fuse | Blown Fuse | Replace fuse/Check for Short. |
| Won't Start/Run — Engine Oil Pressure Too Low | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low | See Table 3 and Table 4. |
| Won't Start/Run — Compressor Oil Temp. Too High | Compressor Oil Temp. Too High | See Table 10. |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective Discharge Air Temp. Switch | Defective Discharge Air Temp. Switch | Replace switch. |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective Engine Oil Pressure Switch | Defective Engine Oil Pressure Switch | Replace switch. |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective Shutdown Solenoid | Defective Shutdown Solenoid | Replace solenoid. |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective Engine Temp. Switch | Defective Engine Temp. Switch | Replace Switch |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective Separator Tank Temp Switch | Defective Separator Tank Temp Switch | Replace Switch |
| Won't Start/Run — Defective Low Fuel Shutdown Switch | Defective Low Fuel Shutdown Switch | Replace Switch |
| Won't Start/Run — Malfunctioning Relay | Malfunctioning Relay | Replace relay. |
| Won't Start/Run — Engine Malfunctioning | Engine Malfunctioning | See Trouble Shooting in Engine Section. |
| Won't Start/Run — Airend Malfunctioning | Airend Malfunctioning | See Table 10. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Dirty Cooler | Dirty Cooler | Clean exterior of cooler. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Operating Pressure Too High | Operating Pressure Too High | Reduce pressure to spec. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Recirculation of Cooling Air | Recirculation of Cooling Air | Close side doors. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Dirty Operating Conditions | Dirty Operating Conditions | Move unit to cleaner environment. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Out of Level >15 degrees | Out of Level >15 degrees | Relocate or reposition unit. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Ambient Temp. >125°F (52°C) | Ambient Temp. >125°F (52°C) | Above spec limit. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Loose Wire Connection | Loose Wire Connection | Repair or replace. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Broken Engine Fan Belt | Broken Engine Fan Belt | Replace fan belt set. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays On — Malfunctioning Circuit Board | Malfunctioning Circuit Board | Replace circuit board. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays On — Low Oil Level | Low Oil Level | Add oil. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays On — Clogged Oil Filter Element(s) | Clogged Oil Filter Element(s) | Replace element(s). |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays On — Out of Level >15 degrees | Out of Level >15 degrees | Relocate or reposition. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays On — Loose Wire Connection | Loose Wire Connection. | Repair or replace. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays On — Wrong Lube Oil | Wrong Lube Oil | See Engine Oil Spec. Change oil. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays On — Malfunctioning circuit board | Malfunctioning circuit board | Replace circuit. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays On — Engine Malfunctioning | Engine Malfunctioning | See Trouble Shooting in Engine Section. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays Off — Bulb Burned Out | Bulb Burned Out | Replace circuit board. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays Off — Shorted Wire (Hot) | Shorted Wire (Hot) | Repair short. |
| Engine Temperature Lamps Stays Off — Malfunctioning circuit board | Malfunctioning circuit board | Replace circuit board. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays Off — Bulb Burned Out | Bulb Burned Out | Replace circuit board. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays Off — Shorted Wire (Hot) | Shorted Wire (Hot) | Repair short. |
| Engine Oil Pressure Lamp Stays Off — Malfunctioning circuit board | Malfunctioning circuit board | Replace circuit board. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays On — Low Battery Voltage | Low Battery Voltage | Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays On — Loose or Broken Belts | Loose or Broken Belts | Tighten or replace belt set. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays On — Check connectors. Clean & tighten. | Check connectors. Clean & tighten. | Recharge battery. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays On — Malfunctioning Alternator | Malfunctioning Alternator | Repair or replace alternator. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays On — Shorted wire (ground) | Shorted wire (ground) | Repair short. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays Off — Bulb Burned Out | Bulb Burned Out | Replace circuit board. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays Off — Loose Wire Connection | Loose Wire Connection | Repair or replace connector. |
| Alternator Lamp Stays Off — Malfunctioning circuit board | Malfunctioning circuit board | Replace circuit board. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Defective Low Fuel Shutdown Switch | Defective Low Fuel Shutdown Switch | Pull wire off shutdown solenoid. Replace switch. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Defective Discharge Air Temperature Switch | Defective Discharge Air Temperature Switch | Pull wire off. Replace switch. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Defective Sep. Temp. Switch | Defective Sep. Temp. Switch | Replace switch. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Defective Engine Temp. Switch | Defective Engine Temp. Switch | Replace switch. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Defective Engine Oil Pressure Switch | Defective Engine Oil Pressure Switch | Pull wire off. Replace switch. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Defective Shutdown Solenoid | Defective Shutdown Solenoid | Carefully block air inlet to stop engine. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Malfunctioning Relay | Malfunctioning Relay | Replace relay. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Defective Start Switch | Defective Start Switch | Pull wire off shutdown solenoid. Replace defective item. |
| Unit Fails To Shutdown — Wire Shorted Hot | Wire Shorted Hot | Repair short. |
| Excessive Compressor Oil Temperature — Dirty Cooler | Dirty Cooler | Clean exterior surfaces. |
| Excessive Compressor Oil Temperature — Low Oil Level | Low Oil Level | Add oil. Look for any leaks. |
| Excessive Compressor Oil Temperature — Clogged Oil Filter Elements | Clogged Oil Filter Elements | Replace elements. Change oil. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this unit’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Showing the first 80 of 155 entries.
Parts
39| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22058531 | SENDER, FUEL | 1 | Sensor | eBay |
| 22252076 | IR XHP605 compressor fluid, 5 gal. (19.0 Litre) | 1 | Fluid | eBay |
| 22252126 | IR XHP405 compressor fluid, 5 gal. (19.0 Litre) | 1 | Fluid | eBay |
| 35291970 | Air Filter Element | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $40.00 FridayParts $41.20 |
| 35296920 | Compressor Oil Filter Element | 1 | Oil filter | eBay KuduParts $44.00 FridayParts $45.99 |
| 35308030 | Engine Oil Filter Element | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $59.46 |
| 35321637 | SAFETY ELEMENT (OPTION) | 1 | Air filter | eBay $112.28 |
| 35361849 | GASKET, FUEL SENDER | 1 | Gasket | eBay |
| 35372457 | 4 CYL. ENG. TEMP. SENDER / AIREND TEMP SENDER | 1 | Sensor | eBay |
| 35375369 | SEAL (airend assembly) | 1 | Seal | eBay |
| 35389527 | ELEMENT, ENGINE FUEL FILTER (P130 - P175) | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $35.00 KuduParts $18.00 |
| 35584242 | GASKET (oil temperature bypass valve) | 1 | Gasket | eBay |
| 35604180 | 3 CYL. ENG. TEMP. SENDER | 1 | Sensor | eBay |
| 35612738 | IR XHP1001 compressor fluid, 5 gal. (19.0 Litre) | 1 | Fluid | eBay |
| 36534659 | Engine Fuel Filter Element | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $19.99 FridayParts $186.50 |
| 36788172 | SEAL (oil temperature bypass valve) | 1 | Seal | eBay |
| 36845493 | FILTER, FUEL | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| 36847838 | ENGINE/COMPR. AIR FILTER RESTRICTION SW. | 2 | Sensor | eBay FridayParts $69.55 |
| 36870608 | 150 PSI PRESSURE SENDER | 1 | Sensor | eBay FridayParts $144.59 |
| 36876423 | ELEMENT (air cleaner assembly 36862829) | 1 | Air filter | eBay $36.96 KuduParts $38.00 |
| 36881696 | ELEMENT, ENGINE OIL FILTER | 1 | Oil filter | eBay $25.99 |
| 36890200 | SENDER, FUEL LEVEL | 1 | Sensor | eBay |
| 36891141 | HOSE, RADIATOR TOP (P185) | 1 | Hose | eBay |
| 36891158 | HOSE, RADIATOR BOTTOM (P185) | 1 | Hose | eBay |
| 36891166 | HOSE, RADIATOR TOP (P130, P175) | 1 | Hose | eBay |
| 36891174 | HOSE, RADIATOR BOTTOM (P130, P175) | 1 | Hose | eBay |
| 36892610 | BELT, V 7/16 X 36 | 1 | Belt | eBay |
| 36892644 | PUMP, ELECTRIC FUEL | 1 | Pump | eBay |
| 36893139 | SEPARATOR, FUEL / WATER | 1 | Fuel filter | eBay |
| 36897353 | Compressor Oil Filter Element | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $15.06 FridayParts $49.99 |
| 36899698 | IR Pro-Tec 1 gal. (3.8 litre) | 1 | Fluid | eBay |
| 54480918 | Engine Oil, 1 gal. (3.8 Litre) | 1 | Fluid | eBay |
| 95934998 | GASKET, ENGINE OIL FILL (P185) | 2 | Gasket | eBay |
| 36782019 | ELEMENT (oil temperature bypass valve assembly 36884179) | 1 | Service part / kit | eBay FridayParts $95.55 |
| 36844264 | BATTERY | 1 | Service part / kit | eBay |
| 36844975 | BATTERY, 1000 CCA | 2 | Service part / kit | eBay |
| 36845303 | ELEMENT, SEPARATOR | 1 | Service part / kit | eBay FridayParts $110.99 KuduParts $139.00 |
| 36889947 | BULB, FUEL PRIMER | 1 | Service part / kit | eBay |
| 36897296 | SPARK ARRESTOR (J DEERE) | 1 | Service part / kit | eBay |
Service & wear parts shared with every machine that uses this engine. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Available documents
Operator's manual
Common questions
Which engine powers the Ingersoll Rand P175?
The Ingersoll Rand P175 air compressor is powered by the John Deere 3029 / 4045 engine.
About
Ingersoll Rand P175 — air compressor. Specifications and parts compiled from manufacturer documents.