What this code means

Component / fault: Coolant temp sensor.
Reported detail: voltage above normal or shorted high.
FMI 3 in the SAE J1939 / Caterpillar CDL convention means: Voltage above normal, or shorted to high source — see the full FMI reference table.

On a Caterpillar display this code may appear as MID/CID 110 with FMI 3, or in the older PID/SID style. Wording of the reported detail follows the public Caterpillar fault-code listing cited below.

First checks (general, for this failure type)

Signal voltage is above normal. Look for a short to battery positive in the signal wire, a failed sensor, or water ingress in the connector.

These are general electrical checks for FMI 3 faults, not a substitute for the model-specific test procedure. If the fault is active and the machine is derated or shut down, follow the service manual for your model and serial prefix.

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Same component, other failure modes

FMI 0 FMI 4 FMI 11