
FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
1. Warning and fault messages
Fig.1
Warning and fault messages are indicated on the multiple display. The warning lamp also flashes and
a warning tone is sounded.
Fault codes are stored and can be called up for more accurate definition of the fault. These codes are
memorised to be called up in the workshop for rapid fault location.
In normal status, display shows the clock (A) and the number of operating hours (B).
1.1
Warning messages
No fault code, no storage.
Calling up several concurrently existing warnings
Press the button to show the symbols for existing warning messages one after the other. If the
button is not pressed for 3 seconds, the symbol for the warning message indicated first
reappears.
1. Engine temperature
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Unload the engine immediately, then switch off.
Blow or spray fin from inside to outside.
Not enough cooling water.
Top up with warm water while the engine is
running.
Re-tension or change the belt.
Thermostat does not open.
Replace thermostat (workshop task).
Clean out the inside of the system with hot
flushing liquid, e.g. P3 (at workshop).
Replace viscous fan (at workshop).

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
2. Engine oil pressure
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Switch off engine immediately.
Check the oil level.
Cause
Engine oil pressure too low as a result of
insufficient or excessively thin oil.
Oil control valve in filter head dirty.
Remedial Action
Top up engine oil or fill with correct oil.
Clean oil control valve (workshop task).
3. Charge air temperature
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Unload the engine immediately, then switch off.
Check charge air cooler, and clean if necessary.
Replace viscous fan (at workshop).
4. Hydraulic oil temperature
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Relieve the hydraulic system of load and switch off the engine.
Cause
When carrying out hydraulic operations, the control valve does not engage in 'Neutral'.
Three-point implement is non-standard / lateral
support set too narrow.
Three-point implement too heavy / overpressure
valve continuously activated in upper limit
position of power lift.
Insufficient oil suply for the operation concerned.
Final shutoff incorrectly adjusted.
Remedial Action
Set control valve to "Neutral" and lock / have fault
corrected at workshop.
Adapt three-point implement to standard /
change side support. If necessary make lifting
struts longer, if lifting height is sufficient.
Connect upper link to a different point on the
implement; measure pressure during the lifting
process (at workshop).
Check and top up oil level.
Re-adjust final shutoff (at workshop).
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Hydraulic tank could be empty.
Flow rate is limited to 10 l/min for all valves.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
6. Contaminated transmission oil filter
Display accompanied by warning light.
Note: Change the cartridge as soon as the display appears. The display may go out
again, still change the cartridge.
Cause
Contaminated hydraulic oil filter element.
Remedial Action
Replace filter unit.
7. Excessive transmission oil temperature (95 - only in range II)
Cause
Heavy traction work over extended period in
range II.
Cooler soiled.
Turboclutch function active for too long.
Clutch pedal depressed for too long.
Remedial Action
Switch to driving mode I.
Clean the transmission oil cooler.
Increase engine speed (above 1400 rpm).
Release clutch pedal.
8. Transmission oil temperature too high (105)
Cause
Transmission oil too hot.
Cooler soiled.
Remedial Action
Allow transmission oil to cool down.
Clean the transmission oil cooler.
9. Oil level too low in brake and clutch system
Indication accompanied by intermittent audible signal and warning lamp.
Remedial Action
Check brake system for leaks. If necessary, fill up
with hydraulic oil (Pentosin CHF 11 S).

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
10. Contaminated air filter
Indication accompanied by intermittent audible signal and warning lamp.
Cause
Air filter main cartridge dirty.
Remedial Action
Check air filter main cartridge. If necessary, clean
or replace the air filter main cartridge.
11. Instrument cluster memory
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Cause
Invalid programming of combination instrument.
Remedial Action
Re-programme (at workshop).
12. Hand brake on
Indication accompanied by intermittent audible signal and warning lamp.
Note: only when tractor moving.
Cause
Hand brake applied.
Remedial Action
Release parking brake.
13. Engine speed too high
Indication accompanied by intermittent audible signal and warning lamp.
Cause
Engine speed too high.
Remedial Action
Reduce engine speed.
14. Rear PTO on neutral
Display accompanied by warning light.
Cause
PTO speed not preselected.
Remedial Action
Pre-select PTO speed.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
15. Engine speed below 500 rpm and turboclutch function
switched off
Indication accompanied by intermittent audible signal and warning lamp.
Cause
Engine speed too low.
Remedial Action
Increase engine speed.
16. Front /rear PTO overspeed
Display accompanied by warning light.
In PTO stage 1000, from 1170 rpm.
In PTO stage 540E as of 630 rpm.
In rear PTO 540 setting, from 630 rpm.
17. Valve prioritisation
Display accompanied by warning light.
Prioritised valve is requiring more oil than the
pump can provide.
Valve priority is deactivated temporarily until the
pump is able to provide the required quantity
again.
18. Driving mode selector
Indicator goes off after about 3 seconds.
Cause
Range control oil too cold.
Remedial Action
Repeat operating range selection at oil temperatures above 10C or shift while at a standstill.
Cause
Engine speed below 400 rpm when playback is
started.
Remedial Action
Increase engine speed. Start playback again.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Cause
Ground speed too low when playback started.
Remedial Action
Increase the ground speed. Start playback again.
Cause
Speed greater than 25 km/h when a playback
process starts.
Remedial Action
Reduce speed of travel. Start playback process
again.
Driver seat empty for more than 3 seconds.
If the Tractor Management System (TMS) is
active, engine speed is reduced.
In accelerator pedal mode, the direction of travel
must be actuated again while the tractor is
actively stopped.
Playback of Variotronic Ti functions must be
started again.
Repeat driving mode selection.

1.2
Fault messages
FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Indication accompanied by intermittent audible signal and warning lamp.
Fault codes are stored and can be called up for more accurate definition of the fault. These codes are
memorised to be called up in the workshop for rapid fault location.
In the event of a fault message, proceed as follows:
● Make the system operative by turning ignition off-on (reset).
● If it was a temporary fault, the system is operative again.
If the fault is displayed again:
● Call up fault code and refer to the code table for what measures to take.
Reading out a fault code
Fig.2
Press button, fault code (B) is shown on the multiple display.
Showing more than one fault message at the same time
If the button is pressed repeatedly, the symbols for all existing faults are displayed one after the
other, then symbol (A), code (B), next symbol, next code, and so on. If the button is not pressed
for 3 sec., the symbol for the first fault displayed appears again.
Try activating with alternate key.
Switching on may no longer be possible.
Try activating with alternate key.
Switching off may no longer be possible.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Move Quick Lift switch fully or turn ignition off and on again.
Move Quick Lift switch fully or turn ignition off and on again.
Rear/front automatic mode on/off switch faulty.
Automatic mode stop button faulty.
Call up fault code and refer to the code table for what measures to take.
No pressure, speed or volume monitoring.
It is essential to determine the cause of the fault immediately using the code table
(see FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS Section 5).
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Electronic connections between components are faulty or cut. Other fault codes may
occur.
In the event of failure of the forward/reverse indicator lamps, the backup indicators
can be activated (see also OPERATION Section 26.5).
Try engaging with another button (5 seconds).

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
E-box hardware fault.
Replace corresponding E-box (at workshop).
E-box basic programming invalid
(reprogramming, workshop task).
No longer functioning.
Suspension remains in the last position selected.
Partial failure of the electronic monitoring system.
Use the emergency mode only to move the tractor out of potential danger or to drive
to the workshop.
Specified/actual transmission slip limit exceeded. This fault may occasionally occur
under extreme conditions (e.g. at very low gear oil temperature) even if transmission
is mechanically sound. If the problem persists in normal operating conditions, contact
the workshop immediately.
Hydraulic tank empty.
Valves, front power lift and rear EPC are locked.
Refill hydraulic oil or switch the valve to floating position manually, so that oil can flow
back out of the external cylinder (see also OPERATION Section 17.4).
Switch ignition OFF and ON (Reset).
Valve remains incorrectly positioned or goes into neutral.
Display accompanied by a continuous beep and warning light.
Steering pump or control pump failed. Reduce vehicle speed. Contact the workshop
immediately and have the fault corrected.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Hydraulic oil temperature too low.
Operate until the oil has warmed up and unlock the valve again.
After manual operation, the valves cannot only be operated again with the crossgate
lever or toggle switches after a Reset (engine OFF then ON).
Level of coolant too low.
Top up with coolant.
CAN bus communication restricted.
Impossible to control the mounted implement via Vario Terminal.
Check operating manual of the implement manufacturer or contact their service.
Relieve right or left draft sensing pin of load.
In accelerator pedal mode, the driving direction must be re-entered if the tractor is in
active stationary mode.
Variotronic Ti functions cannot be played back.
Valves cannot be actuated.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
1.3
Clearing a warning or fault message
Press key and hold.
Then press button.
Each stored fault messages must be cleared individually. Clearing a fault message does not remove
the fault, it is simply no longer displayed.
If the fault is still present, it is indicated again the next time the tractor is started.
One or more functions faulty when activating the memory function.
Start tractor again, if the fault message is still there. Call workshop.
Restricted operation. Call workshop.
Call workshop.
Release activating key.
Accelerator mode is no longer possible.
Calibrate the driving mode selector.
One or more functions defective.
Variotronic Ti functions cannot be played back.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
1.4
General faults
Cause
Air in the fuel system.
Fuel system clogged with dirt.
In very cold conditions: failing cold-start system.
In winter, at temperatures under -5 C: fuel feed
blocked by ice or paraffin.
No starter contact / faulty starter unit.
No power supply to electric shut-off.
Remedial Action
Bleed air from the fuel system.
Clean the filter inlet. If necessary, change filter
box; vent system.
Flame heater system needs repair (in workshop).
Unblock filter duct and fuel filter. Use to winter-
grade fuel. Bleed air from system.
Main shift lever in neutral (starter lockout!).
Check power connection of battery starter.
Check fuses and connectors.
Bleed air from the fuel system.
Fuel system clogged with dirt.
Clean the filter inlet. If necessary, replace filter
element.
In winter, at temperatures under -5 C: fuel feed
blocked by ice or paraffin.
Unblock filter duct and fuel filter. Use to winter-
grade fuel. Bleed air from system.
3. Poor engine performance
Cause
Fuel filter soiled.
Fuel delivery pump dirty.
Engine brake is not fully open.
Turbocharger: leaky intake system / charger
damaged.
Remedial Action
Replace filter box. Bleed air from the fuel system.
Clean supply pump and bleed air from the
system (workshop task).
Check engine brake (setting and ease of opera-
tion).
Check intake and exhaust ducts / check
turbocharger (workshop task).
4. Engine produces a lot of smoke
Injection nozzles not working properly.
Check pressure and spray pattern of nozzles (at
Injection volume / start of delivery incorrectly set.
Adjust settings (at workshop).
5. Engine causes a lot of noise
Cause
Imbalance on fan shroud due to soiling.
Remedial Action
Clean the fan shroud.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
6. Tractor does not start off
Cause
Actuator not functioning.
No operating range selected.
Adjustment not functioning.
Inlet circuit does not work.
Leak in the main circuit.
Internal leak in the main circuit.
High-pressure limiting valve does not shut.
Flush valve stuck open.
Transmission characteristic not programmed.
Rpm adjustment not set.
Remedial Action
Mechanical Auxiliary mode.
Select operating range I or II. Use auxiliary lever,
if necessary.
Measure servo pressure (too low).
Measure feed and outlet pressure.
Measure feed and outlet pressure.
Check transmission characteristic (at workshop).
Measure control pressure.
Start off in the other directon of travel
Record the transmission characteristic (at
workshop).
Set the rpm adjustment.
7. Transmission oil temperature too high
Cause
Cooler soiled.
Heavy traction in operating range II.
Clutch operated over extended period.
Turboclutch function active for long period.
Leak in the main circuit.
Leakage in feed circuit.
Leakage in outlet line.
High-pressure limiting valve does not shut.
Internal leak in the main circuit.
Remedial Action
Clean the radiator.
Switch to driving mode I.
Fully engage the clutch.
Increase engine speed.
Measure feed and outlet pressure.
Measure feed and outlet pressure.
Measure outlet pressure.
Measure control pressure.
Check transmission characteristic (at workshop).
8. Interruption of tractive power while reversing or during
acceleration-deceleration changes
Cause
Flush valve stuck open.
High-pressure limiting valve does not shut.
Remedial Action
Replace purge valve.
Replace high-pressure limiting valve.
9. Tractor no longer reaches maximum speed
Cause
Incorrect transmission calibration.
Adjustment does not function properly.
Leak in the main circuit.
Remedial Action
Record the transmission characteristic (at
workshop).
Measure servo pressure (too low).
Measure feed and outlet pressure.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
9. Tractor no longer reaches maximum speed
Valve for mechanical speed limitation either
faulty or incorrectly set.
Fuel filter soiled.
Intercooler pressure too low.
Replace valve.
Replace filter box. Bleed air from the fuel system.
Check the charge air pressure.
10. Tractor does not pull
Cause
Feed quantity too flow.
Leak in the main circuit.
High-pressure limiting valve does not shut.
Flush valve stuck open.
Remedial Action
Measure feed and outlet pressure.
Measure feed and outlet pressure.
Measure control pressure.
Drive in opposite direction of travel.
11. System pressure too low
Cause
No feed for servo pump.
Servo pump does not deliver.
Leakage in pressure or suction line.
40 bar pressure limiting valve does not close.
18 bar pressure control valve does not close.
Leak in comfort circuit.
Remedial Action
Check lubricating pressure.
Check servo pump pressure.
Check oil level in clutch housing (too high).
Measure servo pump pressure (= lubrication
pressure).
Measure feed pressure (= system pressure).
Measure feed pressure, visual check.
12. Inlet pressure too low
Cause
No feed for servo pump.
Servo pressure less than 18 bar.
Leak in comfort circuit.
Leak in feed line.
Leak in outlet line.
Hydrostatic drive leaks or lifts off.
High-pressure valve is loose.
Output pressure control valve does not shut.
Input pressure control valve does not shut.
Remedial Action
Check lubricating pressure (= 0)
Measure servo pressure.
Measure servo pressure, visual check.
Measure output pressure (too low).
Measure output pressure (too low).
Measure output pressure (too low).
Measure output pressure (too low).
Measure output pressure (too low).
Measure output pressure (= input pressure).
13. Output pressure too low
Measure input pressure (too low).
Measure input pressure (under load too low,
without load OK).

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
13. Output pressure too low
Hydrostatic unit leaks.
High-pressure valve is loose.
Outlet pressure limiting valve does not close.
Measure input pressure (too low).
Measure feed pressure (too low), tighten.
Output pressure = pre-cooler flow pressure.
14. Battery charge indicator lamp lit
Cause
Contact problem on alternator connector.
Cable from alternator to charging indicator lamp
has interrupted ground connection or wire.
Fault in alternator.
Remedial Action
Check connectors (in workshop).
Eliminate the short circuit (in workshop).
Check the alternator. Repair, or replace if
necessary (at workshop).
15. No reading on the digital display
Cause
Interrupted power supply.
Remedial Action
Replace fuse and check connectors.
Check fuses and connectors.
16. General faults in the electrical system
Cause
No contact between terminals and battery cables.
Remedial Action
Remove any oxidation from terminals and
clamps, tighten the clamp screws; coat terminals
with anticorrosion grease.
17. Turn signal / hazard warning system not functioning
Cause
Power supply interrupted; hazard warning flasher
inoperative.
Remedial Action
Check fuse / power supply and replace signal
pulse generator if necessary.
18. Turn signal indicator lamps do not come on
Cause
Bulbs faulty in corresponding turn signal lamps
on tractor or trailer.
Remedial Action
Replace bulbs; establish current / ground
contact; check trailer cable connectors.
19. Brakes do not function properly (to be dealt with at the
service workshop)
Cause
Brake pedals have too much free travel / uneven
braking effect.
Brake pedal movement is spongy and too long.
Oil loss in brake and clutch system.
Remedial Action
Adjust foot brake, repair if necessary.
Bleed air from the foot brake circuit. Eliminate
cause of leak, as necessary.
Remedy the cause of oil loss.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
20. Electronic control hydraulics (EPC) rear, position control at
front not functioning.
Cause
Safety lock active.
Rear EPC: lifting gear switched to operation with
dual-action additional control unit / lever cannot
be changed over.
Lifting height limitation is set to min. lift.
Fuses blown.
Remedial Action
Press quick lift switch beyond Stop position until
indicator lamps light up.
Relieve the lifting gear of load, switch off engine,
switch the lever fully and release the safety lock.
If necessary, increase lift.
Change fuses.
21. Fault in the lifting gear control
For example, loose electrical connections, failure
of an electronic component, etc.
Call up fault code on the multiple display, if
necessary contact the after-sales service
workshop.
22. Slip control operating inaccurately
Cause
Speed signals in the EPC E-box are inaccurate.
Remedial Action
Adjust the radar sensor.
23. Hydraulic traction control unsatisfactory (insufficient
number of governor pulses)
Position / traction setting is set too far towards
Position.
If necessary, set more towards 'Traction.
Plough blade is blunt (no cutting action).
Working implement unsuitable for control
hydraulics.
Use an implement suitable for the control
hydraulics.
24. Lifting gear does not lower
Cause
Lowering speed setting too far towards. No lowering.
Remedial Action
If necessary, set more towards "Max. lowering
speed".
25. Excessive noise in hydraulic system
Cause
Hydraulic oil still cold.
Insufficient oil in the hydraulic oil reservoir.
Air drawn in through suction line connections or
pump shaft seal.
Suction filter soiled.
Remedial Action
Let engine run for a few minutes at average
speed before any hydraulic work.
Top up oil level in accordance with specifications.
Seal the connections and/or replace the
hydraulic pump (at workshop).
Replace suction filter.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
26. Hydraulic system does not lift
Cause
Hydraulic oil still cold.
Insufficient oil in the hydraulic oil reservoir.
Air drawn in through suction line connections.
Suction filter soiled.
Remedial Action
Let engine run for a few minutes at average
speed before any hydraulic work.
Top up oil level in accordance with specifications.
Seal the connections (at workshop).
Replace suction filter.
Cause
Heating water valve is partially closed / air filter
dirty.
Remedial Action
Open the heating water valve / replace air filter.
28. Heater fan not working
Cause
Power supply to blower interrupted or blower
failed / blocked.
Remedial Action
Check fuse / power supply, remove foreign
bodies (in workshop).
29. Air-sprung seat fails to adjust
Cause
Compressed air compressor not functioning.
Remedial Action
Check fuse / power supply.
30. Air conditioning does not work
Fresh air fan not switched on / not functioning /
temperature selector set at '0'.
Switch on fan / set temperature selector to
desired outlet air temperature / check fuse and
power supply.
AC compressor not functioning - magnetic clutch
not engaging / V-belt is too slack or cracked.
Check fuse / power supply for magnetic clutch or
V-belt.
Insufficient refrigerant in the system (system on,
engine speed 2,000 rpm; ball must be floating in
sight glass on fluid reservoir).
Top up refrigerant (at workshop).
31. Cooling effect of air conditioning inadequate
Cause
Condenser dirty (upstream of engine radiator).
Fresh air/ recirculating air filter dirty.
Evaporator iced up.
Insufficient refrigerant in the system (system on,
engine speed 2,000 rpm; ball in sightglass of fluid
tank must be floating).
Remedial Action
Blow out or spray condenser from inside out.
Blow out recirculated air filter, tap out the fresh air
filter; replace if necessary.
Reset temperature selector; have the cause
rectified (at workshop).
Top up refrigerant (at workshop).

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
32. Blue ball in fluid tank turned pink
Cause
Dryer in fluid reservoir is saturated.
Remedial Action
Replace fluid reservoir (workshop job - refer to
workshop manual, air conditioning section).
33. Water drips from fan casing (air conditioning)
Cause
Condensation outlet blocked (line ends at left and
right cab access ladders).
Remedial Action
Clear the water outlet (blow through if
necessary).

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
2. Variotronic Ti fault messages
Fault messages are displayed as symbols on the Vario terminal.
Each stored fault messages must be cleared individually. Clearing a fault message does not remove
the fault, it is simply no longer displayed.
Fig.3
● Press key (F3). Confirm fault message.
● Press key (F4). Cancel process.
If this occurs several times, consult workshop.
If this occurs several times, consult workshop.
Process is cancelled.
Read error code from the multi-display. Consult workshop.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Process is cancelled.
Create configuration. Start recording again.
Call workshop.
Call workshop.
Call workshop.
Read error code from the multi-display. Consult workshop.
Process is cancelled.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Call workshop.
Setting different in recording/playback. Change the setting pre-selection.
Press F4 key. Latest settings are activated.
Press F5 key. Base settings are activated.
Change the direction of travel (drive forward). Start playback again.
Change direction of travel (to reverse). Start playback again.
Call workshop.
Call workshop.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Confirm fault messages.
Recording is stopped.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
3. Warning and information messages for implement settings
Fig.4
Warning and information messages (A) are shown on the Vario terminal.
Process is not started.
Put transmission into neutral.
Process is not started.
End FRONT power lift/PTO automatic function on the control console.
Switch off REAR power lift/PTO automatic mode on the operating console.
Process is not started.
Switch off FRONT and REAR power lift/PTO automatic mode on the operating
Process is not started.
Increase engine speed.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
4. Flame starting system faults
The flame starting system control unit detects faults in the flame starting system, and indicates these
with flash codes on the preheating indicator lamp.
The flashing duration is about 60 secs.
Fig.5
The following faults are detected:
Fault code A:
● Break in the flame glow plug element loop or its supply line.
Fault code B:
● Faulty fuse for the flame start control unit or no supply voltage (B+).
Fault code C:
● Break in the solenoid valve line or coil.
In all cases, only the indicator lamp flashes. Solenoid valve and flame heater plug remain switched off.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
5. Fault code tables
General
No forward/reverse indicator,
Tractor electronic system for
instrument cluster inoperative.
Variotronic Ti data transfer
faulty.
Joystick data transfer faulty.
Valves, electronic accelerator, transmission functions not functioning.
Combination instrument not
programmed.
Programme combination instrument.
Engine oil pressure sensor
faulty.
No more monitoring of engine oil pressure.
Sensor for compressed air supply is faulty.
Hydraulic oil supply sensor
faulty.
No monitoring of hydraulic oil level.
Engine temperature sensor
faulty.
Engine temperature is not monitored.
Charge air temperature sensor.
No monitoring of intercooler temperature.
Sensor for fuel supply faulty.
No monitoring of fuel supply indicator.
Electronic engine control
EDC control unit line discontinuity.
Normal operation - fault indication.
Foot throttle potentiometer
plausibility error.
Accelerator pedal mode not functioning.
Tractor Management System
(TMS) checksum error.
Tractor Management System (TMS) not
functioning, EOL programming.
Engine configuration could not
be read by the electrical engine
control module.
Tractor Management System (TMS) not
operational.
FENDT control unit, line discontinuity.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Hand throttle memory buttons
faulty.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Operating console, line discontinuity.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Operating console, line discontinuity.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Connection to EDC control unit,
EDC control unit faulty.
Normal operation - fault indication.
FENDT control module to EDC
control module connection
faulty.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Communication driver initialisation error; limited CAN bus
communication.
Calibrated values from manual
throttle rotary control incorrect.
Manual throttle rotary control calibration.
Electronic engine control
Reduced engine operation.
After the overspeed is left, normal operation.
Start of injection incorrectly set.
Reduced end speed, reduced engine
power. Check fuel system.
Needle movement sensor incorrect values.
Solenoid valve has incorrect
values.
Reduced end speed, reduced engine
power.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Engine control unit or connection interrupted.
FENDT control module to
transmission bus connection in terrupted.
Optimum engine control not possible.
FENDT control module to EDC
control module connection interrupted.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Main relay does not open.
FENDT control module to EDC
control module connection interrupted.
Normal operation - fault indication.
FENDT control module to EDC
control module connection interrupted.
No control of engine brake.
FENDT control unit connection
to engine brake interrupted.
No control of engine brake.
FENDT control module to EDC
control module connection interrupted.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
FENDT control module to EDC
control module connection interrupted.
Optimum engine control not possible.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Pedal position sensor signal
wrong.
Normal operation - fault indication.
Injection pump, supply of flow.
Engine cuts out, engine does not start.
Engine speed sensor, control
module.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Boost pressure sensing device.
Temperature sensor (coolant),
control module.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Injection pump, engine control
module.
Reduced end speed, reduced engine
power.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Control unit to injection pump
connection is interrupted.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Engine control unit or injection
pump.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Engine control unit or injection
pump.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Engine control unit has wrong
value.
Normal operation - fault indication.
Reduced end speed, reduced engine
power.
Control unit to injection pump
connection is interrupted.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Control unit, injection pump.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Interrupted power supply.
Engine stops, engine does not start.
Control unit to injection pump
connection is interrupted.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Control unit, injection pump.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Control unit, injection pump.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Control unit, injection pump.
Pump control unit faulty.
EDC control module - pump
controller connection interrupted.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Injection pump, fuel lines faulty.
Engine stops. Check fuel system.
Control unit, needle movement
sensor, boost pressure sensor.
Normal operation - fault indication.
Injection timing mechanism values not within tolerance.
Reduced rpm, reduced engine power.
Check fuel system.
Control unit to injection pump
connection is interrupted.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
Reduced speed, reduced engine power.
Loss of enhanced features, only foot
throttle available.
EDC control unit not connected.
Normal operation - fault indication.
PTO rpm or speed signal incorrect.
Normal operation - fault indication.
CAN communication E-Box CAN joystick defective.
Implements can no longer be controlled
using the joystick.
LBS job computer inoperative.
Check CAN bus system for implement
control.
Error message from mounted
implement.
Refer to implement manufacturer's manual.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Operating console
Joystick acceleration switch
I-IV faulty.
Clutch pedal potentiometer
faulty.
No monitoring of transmission ratios.
Pressure sensor II defective.
Accelerator rotary control faulty.
Load limit control not functioning.
High-pressure sensor faulty.
Peak loads in the transmission are no
longer monitored.
Operating range I/II analogue
device (function angle device)
faulty.
Operating range switching I/II not operational.
Accelerator cancellation rotary
control incorrectly calibrated or
not calibrated.
Accelerator mode not working.
Reverse mode switch is defective.
Reverse mode operation and accelerator
mode no longer possible.
Accelerator cancellation rotary
control faulty.
Restriction in operation of accelerator
mode.
Joystick signal Tempomat on
faulty.
Hand brake switch faulty.
Hand brake automatic mode not working.
Joystick F-R quick reverse signal faulty.
Joystick signal accelerator
mode faulty.
Accelerator mode not working.
Armrest signal rapid reversal
(F/R rocker) faulty.
Rapid reverse not working.
Track width adjustment faulty.
Joystick park position signal
faulty.
Bevel pinion rpm sensor direction signal faulty.
Driving mode I/II selection button faulty.
Tractor remains in current dricing mode.
No further selection until ignition ON/
OFF.
'Neutral selection' button faulty.
Quick Reverse button (steering
column) faulty.
Quick Reverse only available with the
joystick.
Joystick key 'v+' faulty.
Direction signal speed sensor
for hydrostatic unit faulty.
Joystick activating button faulty.
Speed sensor hydrostatic unit
faulty.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Speed sensor engine 1 faulty.
Bevel pinion speed sensor
faulty.
Transmission oil filter dirty.
Transmission oil temperature
over 110.
Damage to traction drive.
Slip values of transmission ratios beyond acceptable limits.
Occasional occurrences in extreme conditions have no effect. If the problem persists in normal conditions, contact the
workshop immediately.
Emergency operation manually
induced or by electrical activation; emergency operation defective when operated non-manually.
Fault code not in the memory.
Faulty activation of operating
range I valve.
Faulty activation of operating
range II valve.
Faulty activation of valve for
mechanical speed limitation.
Faulty actuation of turboclutch
valve.
Faulty activation of cardan
brake.
Faulty activation of cardan
brake.
Faulty activation of cardan
brake.
Tempomat cruise control 1 key
faulty.
No Tempomat cruise control.
Tempomat cruise control 2 key
faulty.
No Tempomat cruise control.
Filter contamination switch defective.
No monitoring of filter contamination.
Temperature output sensor
faulty.
No temperature output monitoring.
Parking brake position recognition switch faulty.
Hand brake position not detected, no
hand brake automatic mode.
Engine brake switch faulty.
No engine brake function.
Joystick acceleration rate I-IV
faulty.
Operation only possible in acceleration
rate III.
Starting cut-out seat switch for
accelerator mode faulty.
Selection of direction of travel is always
deactivated in accelerator mode when
vehicle stationary for 3 seconds.
Plausibility error (engine
speed) between hydrostatic
unit speed sensor and bevel pinion speed sensor.
Plausibility error (direction) between hydrostatic unit speed
sensor and bevel pinion speed
sensor.
Plausibility error between the
joystick controls (F/R, Tempomat cruise control).
Engine speed sensor I plausibility error.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Plausibility error between pres-
sure sensor I and pressure sen-
sor II.
Plausibility error on F/R button
on steering column.
No F/R function on steering column.
Plausibility error on ON/OFF
button for accelerator pedal
drive.
CAN communication E-Box
and joystick faulty.
Joystick functions restricted. Call workshop.
Adjuster actuation faulty.
Control unit mechanical stop
defective.
Faulty CAN bus connection to
control unit.
Control unit incremental sensor
faulty / not plausible.
Adjuster EST track signal faulty/missing.
Adjuster reference not found.
Incorrect control unit reference
point during operation.
Initialisation error on communi-
cation driver. CAN bus commu-
nication restricted.
Fatal error range control with
subsequent emergency operation (e.g. valve fault).
Transmission ratio limiting
faulty.
Quick Reverse acceleration
rate parameters out of tolerance.
Engine speed sensor I plausibility error.
Rapid reversing ramp parameter for Tractor Management System (TMS) checksum error.
Rapid reversing not operational in the
Tractor Management System (TMS).
Turboclutch characteristic faulty/incorrectly memorised.
Traction control pressure regulator parameter fault/read error.
Pressure regulator parameters
in traction control are not plausible or read in incorrectly.
No traction control function.
Accelerator checksum error.
Brake control checksum error.
Values of operating range shift
II-I not within tolerance.
Only shift while at a standstill.
Incorrect EOL programming.
Range-change values out of tolerance or range-change not
calibrated.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Accelerator rotary control values not within tolerances or no
calibration of accelerator rotary
control.
Clutch pedal potentiometer values out of tolerance or clutch
not calibrated.
Transmission characteristic values out of tolerance or no calibration of transmission.
Turboclutch values out of tolerance or no calibration.
Error in transmission EST control unit.
Four-wheel drive and differential lock
'4-WD automatic mode' available only.
Key for automatic 4WD faulty.
'100% 4-WD' available only.
Faulty 4-WD clutch solenoid
valve.
Function terminated, 4-WD engages.
Steering angle sensor 1 faulty.
4-WD / differential lock automatic mode
Stop not functioning.
Steering angle sensor 2 faulty.
4-WD / differential lock automatic mode
Stop not functioning.
100% differential lock button
faulty.
Only 'Differential lock automatic mode'
function available.
Key for automatic differential
lock faulty.
'100% differential lock' is only function
still available.
Differential lock solenoid actuation faulty.
End of function, differential lock not disengaging.
Left brake pedal switch faulty.
'100% differential lock' is only function
still available.
Right brake pedal switch faulty.
'100% differential lock' is only function
still available.
Front axle suspension position
sensor faulty.
Front axle suspension does not function.
Possible to continue without suspension.
Front axle suspension "Raise"
solenoid actuation faulty.
Front axle suspension does not function.
Possible to continue without suspension.
Incorrect activation of solenoid
valve 'lower'for front axle suspension.
Front axle suspension does not function.
Possible to continue without suspension.
Front axle suspension on/off
key defective.
Front axle suspension does not function.
Possible to continue without suspension.
Lock front axle suspension key
faulty.
Locking of front axle suspension no longer possible.
No calibration of position sensor.
Front axle suspension does not function.
Readjust position sensor.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Power lift and PTO automatic mode
Joystick rear automatic mode
on/off button faulty.
Rear automatic mode not working.
Joystick front automatic mode
on/off button faulty.
Front automatic mode not functioning.
Joystick automatic mode stop
button faulty.
Automatic mode cannot be switched on
and off.
Hydraulic system (push button / flow controller)
Control pump oil pressure monitoring faulty.
Possible failure of work hydraulics.
Signal of flow control sensor
disturbed or no oil pressure on
the auxiliary pump.
Possible failure of auxiliary pump (constant displacement pump).
Checksum error. Old automatic
mode configuration data.
Checksum error. Old automatic
function sequential data.
Plausibility check error on flow
controller with ignition ON and
engine OFF.
8 bar pressure switch faulty.
Initialisation error on communi-
cation driver. CAN bus commu-
nication restricted.
Engine coolant level too low or
empty.
Risk of engine damage. Once the warning has been confirmed, the error message is output every 120 sec. if the coolant has not be topped up.
Engine coolant level sensor defective.
No coolant level monitoring.
Comfort E-box no longer receiving CAN data for engine
speed and PTO speed.
Various indicators no longer available or
comfort E-box fails completely.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Key on right mudguard faulty.
PTO can only be switched on/off with the
cab button. Button must be pressed for at
least 5 secs.
Button on left mudguard faulty.
PTO can only be switched on/off with the
cab button. Button must be pressed for at
least 5 secs.
PTO shaft clutch solenoid valve
faulty.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
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FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
PTO shaft rpm sensor faulty.
PTO can only be switched on/off with the
cab button. Button must be pressed for at
least 5 secs.
Speed sensor shaft faulty.
Automatic mode on operating
console faulty.
Automatic mode is ended and PTO disengages.
Neutral speed selection key
faulty.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Selection range key 540 faulty.
No function of range selection key 540.
Setting 540E selection button
faulty.
Setting 540E selection button does not
function.
Speed selection key 1000
faulty.
No function of speed selection key 1000.
Setting 540 valve faulty.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Control valve 540E faulty.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Control valve 1000 faulty.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Cab button plausibility error.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Right mudguard button plausibility error.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Left mudguard button plausibility error.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
PTO clutch rpm sensor plausibility error.
PTO can only be operated via keys inside
the cab, key must be kept pressed for at
least 5 secs.
Speed sensor PTO shaft plausibility error.
When engaging, the button must be pressed for at least 5 secs.
Plausibility error in speed selection key neutral.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Plausibility error in speed selector key 540.
No function of 540 selection.
540E setting pre-selection button plausibility error.
No function of 540E selection.
Plausibility error in speed selection key 1000.
No function of 1000 selection.
Plausibility error between PTO
clutch rpm and PTO stub shaft
speed.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Initialisation error on communi-
cation driver. CAN bus commu-
nication restricted.
Switch-on speed not reached
for PTO/power lift automatic
mode.
Increase ground speed to more than
1 km/h.
Checksum parameter current
control for range shifting faulty.
Checksum PTO parameter
faulty.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Front PTO
PTO key inside the cab faulty.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Clutch operation solenoid
faulty.
PTO shaft rpm sensor faulty.
To engage, the button must be pressed
for at least 5 sec.
Automatic front PTO key on
operating console defective.
Automatic mode is ended and PTO disengages.
Cab button plausibility error.
Does not function, PTO disengages.
Switch-on speed not reached
for PTO/power lift automatic
mode.
Increase ground speed to more than
1 km/h.
Lift final stage defective.
Control is terminated and locked.
Lower final stage defective.
Control is terminated and locked.
Rear left 'Lift'key is defective.
Control is terminated and locked.
Left rear "Lower" button faulty.
Control is terminated and locked.
V regulator less than 1 Volt.
Control is terminated and locked.
Battery voltage over 18 V.
Control is terminated and locked.
Rear right 'Lift' key is defective.
Control is terminated and locked.
Rear right 'Lower' key is defective.
Control is terminated and locked.
Position sensor defective.
Control is terminated and locked.
Setpoint rotary control defective.
Control is terminated and locked.
Control is terminated and locked.
Right draught sensing pin defective.
Left load sensor pin faulty.
Battery voltage less than
10.5 V.
Quick Lift switch faulty.
Raise and Lower only possible with the
rear controls.
Fast feed-in button faulty.
Fast feed-in does not function.
Hitch key not functioning.
Automatic rear lifting gear key
(control console) defective.
Automatic rear lifting gear key not operational.
Warning, right load sensor pin
overloaded.
Warning is not stored. Relieve drafting
sensing pin of load.
Warning, left load sensor pin
overloaded.
Warning is not stored. Relieve drafting
sensing pin of load.
Valve not registered on CANbus.
Valve actuation not possible.
Incorrect messages sent on
CAN bus. Electronics in valve
faulty.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Electronics in valve faulty.
Valve goes into neutral position. Replace
valve.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Voltage in the valve less than
8 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in excess of 18 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator falls short. Drops
in control pressure or oil too vis-
cous at low temperatures.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator goes too far.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Floating position not reached.
Valve goes into neutral position.
High overvoltage over 45 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Final stage error (pilot control
solenoid valve).
Valve goes into neutral position.
Position pickup sensor error.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator does not return.
Slide valve jams because of
dirt.
No memorised values after engine re-start.
Position sensor is not calibrated.
No position control possible.
Position sensor transmits no
values or wrong values.
No position control possible.
Set point rotary control not calibrated.
Setpoint values cannot be set.
Setpoint potentiometer sends
no values or incorrect values.
Setpoint values cannot be set.
Operating console not available.
No automatic mode, no general locking.
Automatic mode button faulty.
Overall locking key faulty.
No overall locking of valves.
Floating position button faulty.
Front power lift Raise button
faulty.
Front power lift cannot be raised properly.
Front power lift 'Lower' faulty.
Front power lift cannot be lowered properly.
Possible fault on CAN bus to
operating console.
Status changes cannot be detected. Engagement/disengagement possibly being
overridden.
External Lift key faulty.
Front power lift cannot be lowered properly.
External Lower key faulty.
Front power lift cannot be lowered properly.
External key actuates twice or
key sticks.
Front power lift cannot be lowered properly.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Electric valves (oeprating console)
Control console not available,
e.g. CAN-bus not connected.
No automatic mode. No general locking
of valves.
Automatic mode button faulty.
Overall locking key faulty.
No overall locking of valves.
Floating position button faulty.
Timer function button faulty.
Crossgate lever/joystick switchover button faulty.
Not possible to switch between crossgate
lever operation and joystick operation.
Operating console CAN bus
faulty.
Change of status not detected. Switching
on/off is ignored. Valve locked.
CAN joystick not available.
Not possible to operate valves.
E-Box and CAN joystick CAN
connection faulty.
Limited operation of valves.
Electric valves (crossgate lever)
Crossgate lever not adjusted.
Valves cannot be actuated. Carry out adjustment.
Valve position cannot be controlled properly.
Crossgate lever recognition of
centre position faulty.
Valve position cannot be operated accurately. Calibrate.
Electric valves (buttons / switches)
External valve actuation. Spool
valve external pushbutton for
rear LIFT faulty.
Rear external controls not working.
External valve actuation. Spool
valve external pushbutton for
rear LOWER faulty.
Rear external controls not working.
External valve actuation. Spool
valve external pushbutton rear
actuates twice or pushbutton is
faulty.
Change controls or exchange keys.
Valve 3, signal disturbed or
faulty valve.
'Lift' and/or 'Lower' valve 3 faulty.
Valve 4, signal disturbed or
faulty valve.
'Lift' and/or 'Lower' valve 4 faulty.
Faulty solenoid switch for release of external controls of
standard front power lift.
Position of shutoff cock for front power lift
cannot be detected.
External front power lift 'Lower'
button faulty.
Front power lift cannot be lowered properly.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
External front power lift 'Raise'
button faulty.
Front power lift cannot be raised properly.
Hydraulic oil level sensor faulty.
Hydraulic oil level no longer monitored.
Possible damage to pump or undesired
valve responses.
Kickout push button faulty.
Hydraulic oil characteristic not
plausible.
Incorrect display of hydraulic oil supply.
Reprogramme EOL.
Priority volume of hydraulic oil
greater than pump volume.
Reduce priority hydraulic oil quantity.
Front external key actuates
twice or key sticks.
Front power lift cannot be lowered properly.
Electrical valves (valve 1)
Valve not registered on CAN
bus.
Valve actuation not possible.
Electronics in valve faulty.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in the valve less than
8 Volt.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in excess of 18 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator falls short.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator goes too far.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Floating position not reached.
Valve goes into neutral position.
High overvoltage over 45 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
End stage error (end stage for
pilot control solenoid).
Valve goes into neutral position.
Position pickup sensor error.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator does not return
to neutral position.
Valve actuator not in neutral position when switched on.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Spool valves (valve 2)
Valve not registered on CAN
bus.
Valve actuation not possible.
Electronics in valve faulty.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in the valve less than
8 Volt.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in excess of 18 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator falls short.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator goes too far.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Floating position not reached.
Valve goes into neutral position.
High overvoltage over 45 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
End stage error (end stage for
pilot control solenoid).
Valve goes into neutral position.
Position pickup sensor error.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator does not return
to neutral position.
Valve actuator not in neutral position when switched on.
Valve not registered on CAN
bus.
Valve actuation not possible.
Electronics in valve faulty.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in the valve less than
8 Volt.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in excess of 18 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator falls short.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator goes too far.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Floating position not reached.
Valve goes into neutral position.
High overvoltage over 45 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
End stage error (end stage for
pilot control solenoid).
Valve goes into neutral position.
Position pickup sensor error.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator does not return
to neutral position.
Valve actuator not in neutral position when switched on.

FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Spool valves (valve 4)
Valve not registered on the
CAN bus.
Valve actuation not possible.
Electronics in valve faulty.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in the valve less than
8 Volt.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Voltage in excess of 18 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator falls short.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator goes too far.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Floating position not reached.
Valve goes into neutral position.
High overvoltage over 45 V.
Valve goes into neutral position.
End stage error (end stage for
pilot control solenoid).
Valve goes into neutral position.
Position pickup sensor error.
Valve goes into neutral position.
Valve actuator does not return
to neutral position.
Valve actuator not in neutral position when switched on.
Loss of enhanced features when operating valves.
More valves connected than
are registered through end-ofline programming. Undertake
programming.
Not all valves can be operated.
Valve control for the switching
of the pilot control of all electrical valves with front power lift
faulty.
All valves go into neutral position.
Valve control for the heating of
all electrical valves with front
power lift faulty.
Reduced operation in cold conditions.
Valve control for switching the
pilot control of all spool valves
with front power lift faulty.
Valve control for switching the
pilot control of all spool valves
with front power lift has interrupted supply line.

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FAULTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
Variotronic Ti
Electrical fault, automatic
mode.
Electrical fault, terminal.
Communications error, internal
communication.
Communications error between
terminal and Variotronic Ti.
Communications error between
control console and Variotronic
Ti.
Communications error between
joystick and Variotronic Ti.
Communications error, internal
communication.
Communications error between
terminal and Variotronic Ti.
Communications error between
control console and Variotronic
Ti.
Error counter between joystick
and Variotronic Ti.
Error reader Variotronic Ti.
Error in the memory function.
Restart tractor. If error is still there, consult workshop.