Introduction
Perform the following procedure in order to flash program the Power Train Electronic Control Module (ECM). The ECM is flashed when a new ECM is fitted or when upgrading the software. The Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) contains the program WinFlash. WinFlash is used in order to load software into the ECM. The following procedure is used in order to flash software into the ECM.
Required Tools
Required Tools     | ||||
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Tool     | Item     | Qty     | Part No     | Description     |
E     | E1     | -     | -     | Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)     |
E2 | 1     | 171-4400     | Communication Adapter     |
Illustration 1 | g01153429 |
Connections for the Communication Adapter II and the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) The components that are needed to use the Communication Adapter II, and the Caterpillar ET to determine diagnostic codes are listed: (1) Current version of Caterpillar Electronic Technician software and an IBM-COMPATIBLE personal computer (2) 171-4400 Communication Adapter II (3) Special Publication, JEBD3003, Special Publication, JERD2124, Special Publication, JERD2129 Caterpillar Electronic Technician software |
Procedure
- Connect the Data Link Cable between Tooling (E2) and Tooling (E1) .
- Connect the Data Link Cable between Tooling (E2) and the diagnostic connector of the machine.
- Use WinFlash in order to load the software.