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Check electrical wiring, test battery, verify alternator
Heavy Equipment Codes
Caterpillar E3 – Electrical system fault
Electrical system fault
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Caterpillar E3 error on Construction, Mining equipment indicates electrical system fault. Wiring issue, battery problem, alternator fault. Check electrical wiring, test battery, verify alternator.
Error typeelectrical
MeaningElectrical system fault
Typical causesWiring issue, battery problem, alternator fault
SolutionsCheck electrical wiring, test battery, verify alternator
SeverityMedium
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What does E3 mean on Caterpillar equipment?
E3 on Caterpillar Construction, Mining equipment indicates electrical system fault. Wiring issue, battery problem, alternator fault.
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