NHTSA ID Number: 10130836
Manufacturer Communication Number: IK1201369
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-02
Summary
CPA Base Engine Analysis Module (B.E.A.M) Overview
IK1201369 CPA Base Engine Analysis Module (B.E.A.M) Overview
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Document ID: IK1201369
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Last Modified: 6/2/2017
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Title : CPA Base Engine Analysis Module (B.E.A.M) Overview
Applies To : MaxxForce Engines
CHANGE LOG
Please refer to the change log text box below for recent changes to this article:
06/02/2017 - Initial Article Release
DESCRIPTION:
This document describes the process for utilizing the Cylinder Performance Analyzer Base Engine Analysis Module (CPA BEAM) Tests
CPA BEAM Tests Apply To:
Engine Platform
Emission Year
Engine Model
V8
2007-2016
MaxxForce7
MED
2007-2009
MaxxForce DT/9/10
MED
2010-2013
MaxxForce DT/9/10
MED
2014-2017
N9/ N10
BB
2010-2012
MaxxForce 11/13L
BB
2013-2016
N13
Software Release:
Software Version
Description
Release Date
7.8.8.67
13L Full Load Blow By Launch
1/28/2016
7.1.8.88
Base Engine Analysis Module (BEAM)
12/14/2015
Note: Software must always be current. Refer to the CPA Resource Article
SYMPTOM(s)/ FAULT CODE(s):
For proper diagnostics follow the appropriate engine diagnostic manual for step by step instructions
Symptom
High Blow-By
Low Compression
Hard Start
Engine Knock
Bent Rod
Oil Carry-Over at Road Draft
Low Power
Oil Consumption
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DPF Failures
SPECIAL TOOL(s) / SOFTWARE:
• Tools required for component removal: Refer to the appropriate engine service manual
• To perform CPA BEAM Tests properly, the following tools are required:
Tool Description
Tool Number
Comments
EZ-Tech
Navistar
Engine
Diagnostics and CPA
software must be installed
RP1210
Communication
Device
NavCom or Nexiq
CPA Module
OE-11178/ 12-99901-01
Pressure Plus
Module
12-999-05-01
Pressure Plus
Module Kit (HEAVY
Duty)
12-999-05
Pressure Plus
Module Kit
(MEDIUM Duty)
12-999-05M
MaxxForce 7 Cap
Adapter
12-999-05-03
i6 Cap Adapter
12-999-05-04
Big Bore Cap
Adapter
12-999-05-05
BlowBy Tube
129990506
Includes Air Compressor
BlockOff plate (1299905
11) and 4 Bolts (1299905
12)
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Pressure Relief
Valve Assembly
12-999-05-02
PPM Power Cord
12-999-05-07
Breather Cap
12-999-05-10
1" Rubber Cap
09-889-02-30
Oring Kit
12-999-05-09
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Tools Resource Center
CPA BEAM DESCRIPTION:
CPA BEAM is a family of tests that accurately measures base engine performance
BEAM Test
Description
Engine Platform
Notes
Application
IDLE Test
Measures injector firing
contributions
V8
CrankCase Pressure (CCP) Test
Measures crankcase pressure V8
Relative Compression Test (RCT)
Measures compression per
individual cylinder
Relative Compression Tets Plus (RCT+)
Measures crankcase pressure
per individual cylinder while
V8/ MED/ BB
correlating w/ compression per
individual cylinder
Blow-By Test (BBT)
Measures overall engine
crankcase pressure
Full Load Blow-By Test (FL-BBT)
Measures overall crankcase
BB
pressure during a full load test
V8/ MED/ BB
Can be used in place of
Servicemaxx/ Navistar![]()
Engine Diagnostics RCT
V8/ MED/ BB
Refer to IK1201329
MORE CPA BEAM TEST DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE IN IK1201325
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
CPA Module
WAC can be issued for components listed
Navistar
Engine Model
Example WAC
Related Articles
Base Engine Analysis Module (BEAM)
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• 1 or 2 or 6 Power Cylinders
• Anti-Polishing Ring (APR) Kit
• 20072016 MF7
• 20102016 MFDT
• 20102016 MF11/13L
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• XXXX_XX_X
• XXXX_XX
• MED Power Cylinder Replacement: IK12013
• BB APR Kit: IK1201157
• BB APR Kit: IK1201260
All Component Replacement Requirements are temporarily covered under policy letter: WPL2800126
Reference the Warranty Resource Center for the most recent iApproval/ Warranty Authorization Code (WAC) requirements letter
Refer to the Warranty Coding Manual for Group and Noun Codes
Standard Repair Time(s):
Description
SRT Link
12 - CYLINDER PERFORMANCE ANALYZER (CPA) TOOL, DIAGNOSIS
CPA Diagnostics
Refer to the SRT Manual for Repair Times
OTHER RESOURCES
Master Service Information Site
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