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What this code means
Component / fault: ATD.
Reported detail: ATD differential pressure voltage below normal.
FMI 4 in the SAE J1939 / Caterpillar CDL convention means: Voltage below normal, or shorted to low source — see the full FMI reference table.
On a Caterpillar display this code may appear as MID/CID 324 with FMI 4, 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 below normal. Look for a short to ground, a broken signal wire, a poor sensor ground, or a failed sensor.
These are general electrical checks for FMI 4 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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Source: public Caterpillar fault code list (thecampingadvisor.com/cat-fault-code-list), cross-checked against the SAE J1939 FMI definitions. Compiled 2026-10-29. No manufacturer affiliation.