Push-Button Switch Group in the Transmission Control Group May Fail on Certain Backhoe Loaders {3065, 3168} Caterpillar

Backhoe Loader

415F2 (S/N: HWA1-UP)

415F2 IL (S/N: PF41-UP)

416F2 (S/N: BH41-UP; LYA1-UP; HWB1-UP; LBF1-UP)

420F2 (S/N: NMB1-UP; LBS1-UP)

420F2 IT (S/N: LYC1-UP; HWD1-UP)

420F2 ST (S/N: LYB1-UP; HWC1-UP)

422F2 (S/N: LYF1-UP)

424B2 (S/N: JTH1-UP)

426 F2 (S/N: EJ21-UP; DJ41-UP; EJ41-UP)

427F2 (S/N: HWK1-UP)

428F2 (S/N: LYG1-UP; HWN1-UP)

430F2 IT (S/N: LYE1-UP; HWG1-UP)

430F2 ST (S/N: LYD1-UP; HWE1-UP)

432F2 (S/N: LYJ1-UP; HWP1-UP)

434F2 (S/N: LYK1-UP; HWR1-UP)

Introduction

The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.

Problem

Push-button switch group in the transmission control group may fail on the machines listed above.

Solution

In the event of failure, replace the 263-7261 Push-Button Switch Gp with the same part number.

In the event of failure, provide the pictures of both the switch and the connector under the cab floor, and additional information along with TIB Media Number, M0103274, CPI # 434544, Machine S/N to your Dealer Technical Communicator (TC). Request the Dealer TC to submit the information through CPI Feedback within the Service Information Management System (SIMSi).

Illustration 1	g06393802
Wiring harness routing (A) Cable strap

Refer to Illustration 1 for proper wiring harness routing to the neutralizer switch. Ensure that the cable strap (A) is tied around as shown above in Illustration 1.