Usage:
02Aug2006 |
(Revised 14Aug2006) |
Priority | PRODUCT IMPROVMENT PROGRAM FOR REFLASHING ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN DV-3126E TRUCK ENGINES |
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1901 1902 7620 | PI31127 |
NOTE: | This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31127" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31127" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. |
NOTE: | The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst. |
NOTE: | This Revised Service Letter replaces the 02Aug2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to Affected Product. |
COMPLETION DATE |
TERMINATION DATE |
28Feb2007 | 31Aug2007 |
PROBLEM
New engine software needs to be installed on certain DV-3126E Truck Engines. The new software will provide a customer selectable parameter for the fuel pressure sensor system. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
DV-3126E | FML00248-01415 FMM00470-00792, 797-4561 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
1 | 2960076 | Software |
1 | 2960077 | Software |
ACTION REQUIRED
Flash new engine software (275 HP- 296-0076: 330 HP- 296-0077) into the ECM that will provide a customer parameter that will allow the end user to turn the fuel pressure sensor system on or off as required. |
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification. |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job | |||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. |
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS XYZ Corporation 3240 Arrow Drive Anywhere, YZ 99999 PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVMENT PROGRAM FOR REFLASHING ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN DV-3126E TRUCK ENGINES MODELS INVOLVED - DV-3126E Truck Engines Dear Caterpillar Product Owner: New engine software need to be installed on the products listed below. The new software will provide a customer selectable parameter for the fuel pressure sensor system. You will not be charged for the service performed. Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 14Aug2006 when scheduling this service. We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime. Caterpillar Inc. Identification #(s) Attached to 14Aug2006 Service Letter |
Flash engine ECM with the correct software, once the flash is complete access customer parameters, select "Fuel Pressure Sensor" and set to the "Uninstalled" position. Upon completion of the re-flash, mark the "Clam Shell" cover of the J1/P1 connector located on the ECM with the date of the re-flash (this may be accomplished without lifting the vehicle cab), in addition a yellow cable tie must be affixed to the left side mirror bracket of the vehicle upon completion of the re-flash. Contract requirements with the US Army require that repair data must be entered into the SIMs system with in 24 hours of the repair. All questions concerning this Service Letter should be directed to the Caterpillar Defense & Federal Products Truck and Tactical Vehicle Engine Service Engineer @ (309)578-4288. |
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