PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN C13 PETROLEUM ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN C13 PETROLEUM ENGINES

Usage:

REBE7598-00

05Oct2011


U-429

 
Before/After
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN C13 PETROLEUM ENGINES

1920 1901
PS43401
NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS43401" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "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.


TERMINATION DATE

31Oct2013

PROBLEM

The existing engine software can cause regeneration issues on engines that have high load factors at idle. Certain applications require an elevated idle speed and higher load factors while at idle, and this can reduce the opportunities for a successful regeneration. The new software will improve the regeneration capability, by allowing the regeneration to take place during normal engine operation.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
C13  KWJ00147, 169, 173-175, 177-178, 214, 216-217, 267-269, 278-281, 318-320, 338-341, 1087-1088, 1090-1095, 1097

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 3787548 SOFTWARE GP-ELEK
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

Update the engine control software to the new software listed.

Note: passwords may be required.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
0-3500 hrs,
0-12 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
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.
 
 
 

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