Required Service Tools
| Required Service Tools | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| N/A | 4 mm Allen Wrench |
| 6V-2197 | Magnetic Transducer (Timing Calibration Probe) |
| 6V-3093 | Transducer Adapter (Timing Calibration Probe) |
| 7X-1695 | Cable (Timing Calibration) |
| 9U-7330 or 146-4080 |
Digital Multimeter Digital Multimeter (RS-232) |
| 7X-1710 | Multimeter Probes |
| 7X-1715 and 134-5195 |
Adapter Cable (40 Pin Breakout T) Adapter Cable (40 Pin) |
| 7X-6370 | Adapter Cable (3 Pin DT Breakout) |
| 1U-5804 | Crimp Tool (12-18 AWG) |
| 175-3700 | Connector Repair Kit |
Two short jumper wires are needed to check the continuity of some wiring harness circuits by shorting two adjacent terminals together in a connector. A long extension wire may also be needed to check the continuity of some wiring harness circuits.
Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET)
Cat ET can display the following information:
- Parameters
- Event codes
- Diagnostic codes
- Engine configuration
Cat ET can be used by the technician to perform the following functions:
- Diagnostic tests
- Sensor calibrations
- Flash programming
- Set parameters
The following components are required to use Cat ET to service the engine.
| Required Electronic Service Tools for the Use of Cat ET | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| JERD2124 | "Electronic Technician Program" (ET) |
| JERD2129 | "Data Subscription for All Engines and Machines" |
| 171-4400 (1) | Communication Adapter II Gp |
| ( 1 ) | The 7X-1700 Communication Adapter Gp may also be used. |
Note: For more information regarding the use of Cat ET and the PC requirements for Cat ET, refer to the documentation that accompanies your Cat ET software.
Connecting Cat ET and the Communication Adapter II
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| Illustration 1 | g00647144 |
(1) Personal computer (PC) (2) 160-0141 Adapter Cable (PC Serial) (3) 171-4401 Communication Adapter II (4) 207-6845 Adapter Cable (Data Link) | |
Note: Items (2), (3), and (4) are part of the 171-4400 Communication Adapter II Gp .
Use the following procedure to connect Cat ET and the Communication Adapter II.
- Turn the keyswitch to the OFF/RESET position. If the keyswitch is not placed in the OFF/RESET position, the engine may start.
- Connect cable (2) between the "COMPUTER" end of communication adapter (3) and the RS232 serial port of PC (1) .
- Connect cable (4) between the "DATA LINK" end of communication adapter (3) and the service tool connector.
- Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. If Cat ET and the communication adapter do not communicate with the ECM, refer to Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Will Not Communicate With ECM".
Optional Service Tools
The following table contains service tools that may be helpful to service the engine, but these tools are not required.
| Optional Service Tools | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| 1U-5470 or 198-4240 |
Engine Pressure Gp Digital Pressure Indicator |
| 4C-4075 | Crimp Tool (4-10 AWG) |
| 4C-4911 (1) | Battery Load Tester |
| 5P-7277 | Voltage Tester |
| 6V-9130 (2) | Temperature Adapter Gp |
| 8T-5319 | Connector Tool Gp |
| 9S-9082 | Engine Turning Tool |
| ( 1 ) | Refer to Special Instructions, SEHS9249, "Use of the 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester for 6, 8, and 12 Volt Lead Acid Batteries" and Special Instructions, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure". |
| ( 2 ) | Refer to Special Instructions, SEHS8382, "Use of the 6V-9130 Temperature Adapter Group". |