PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3516B 50HZ GENERATOR SETS EQUIPPED WITH ADEM II ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (ECM) Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3516B 50HZ GENERATOR SETS EQUIPPED WITH ADEM II ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (ECM)

Usage:

REBE2149-00

02Jul2007


O-276

 
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3516B 50HZ GENERATOR SETS EQUIPPED WITH ADEM II ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (ECM)

7620 1901 1902
PI31298
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31298" 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 "PI31298" 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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31Jan2008 31Jul2008

PROBLEM

The ECM needs to be re-flashed with the correct software on certain 3516B generator sets. These units were shipped with LO BSFC software strategy rather than the LOW Emissions software stategy that was indicated on the engine order. These generator sets need to be updated as soon as possible.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
3516B  FDX00271-00277, 279-280, 282-288, 291, 295-297, 300-302, 306-307, 309-314, 321-323, 326, 328-337, 341-349, 353, 355-356, 369-372, 374, 379, 383, 385-387, 389-391, 393-398

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 2710375 SOFTWARE GP-ELEK

ACTION REQUIRED

Reflash ECM using Electronic Technician to upload the correct flash file. The flash file (271-0375) can be downloaded from SIS or TMI.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 1.0-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 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTIAN 3516B 50Hz GENERATOR SETS EQUIPPED ADEM II ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (ECM)

MODELS INVOLVED - Certain 3516B 50Hz Generator Sets

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The flash file needs to be updated on the products listed below. The existing flash file does not meet emissions parameters. 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 02Jul2007 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.

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