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New Electronic Control Software Needs To Be Installed On Certain 3196 Marine Engines
SMCS - | 1902 | PI3060 |
September 21, 1997
U-279
A-246
AU-223
S-133
H-69
O-241
TM-11
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NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3060" as the Part Number, "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 "PI3060" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
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Completion Date
March 31, 1998Termination Date
September 30, 1998Problem
The engine software in the Electronic Control Module (ECM) needs to be updated on certain 3196 Marine Engines.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
3196 (2XR441-752, 2XR754-757, 2XR764, 2XR765)
Parts Needed
Action Required
Flash program the engine control module with July, 1997 flash file software using Electronic Technician (ET) version 2.0 and a 7X1701 Communication Adapter.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job.
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
NOTE: MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.
- (1-Owner Notification)
Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners