PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN C13 AND C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN C13 AND C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES

Usage:

REBE1980-00

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31May2007

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A-186

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN C13 AND C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES
1901		PI31272

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31272" 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 "PI31272" 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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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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
30Nov2007	31May2008

PROBLEM

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Engine Oil Pressure may intermittently read an incorrect value. An internal ECM issue may cause the engine oil pressure to read an incorrect value in an Engine Off, Key On condition and during normal operation.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C13	LEE01023, 1069, 1157, 1161, 1164, 1166, 1175, 1181-1182, 1184, 1187-1189, 1201, 1204-1207, 1209-1210, 1216-1217, 1226-1228, 1230-1232, 1236-1237, 1240-1241, 1244, 1250-1255, 1258-1260, 1289, 1294, 1310-1315, 1319, 1345, 1372, 1446, 2014, 2215, 2397
C15	SDP01417-01419, 1421-1423, 1425-1426, 1429, 1498, 1500, 1504, 1518, 1534, 1548, 1551-1552, 1556-1558, 1561-1564, 1567, 1569, 1571, 1576, 1578-1579, 1582, 1586-1587, 1589, 1594, 1598-1601, 1607-1609, 1611-1613, 1617-1618, 1630, 1670, 1673, 1676, 1678, 1680, 1688-1689, 1693, 1695, 1697-1699, 1701, 1704-1705, 1710, 1715-1720, 1729-1730, 1860, 1878, 1934, 1936-1937, 1939, 1989

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	10R6199	CONTROL GP-ELEK

ACTION REQUIRED

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1) Using Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) 2007A or newer connect to the ECM with in ?Dual Data link Mode? (J1939 and ATA), download a ?Warranty Report? from the ECM, and copy the engines current ECM Configuration. This will save the customers configuration and injector trim codes.
2) In ET, click on the ?Service? drop down menu and select ?Configuration? then ?Copy Configuration/ECM Replacement?.
Ensure that the Injector Trim Codes are copied.
Save this file to be used later in the procedure.
3) Remove the ECM from the engine and replace it with Caterpillar Part Number 10R6199.
4) Connect to the ECM with ?WinFlash?.
Select the correct Personality Module Software Part Number, and begin the flashing process.
5) After the flash process is complete reconnect with ET.
From the ?Service? drop down menu, perform a ?Copy Configuration ECM Replacement? and ?Load from File?.
6) Select the previously saved configuration file and program the file into the ECM configuration.
7) Run the truck to ensure proper operation.
8) Return truck to service.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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

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NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Please return the removed Electronic Control Module (ECM) to:
Caterpillar Inc
Atten: Bruce Adams
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM)

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C13 AND C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new Engine Control Module (ECM) needs to be installed on the products listed below. An internal ECM issue may cause the engine oil pressure to read an incorrect value during normal operation or an Engine Off, Key On condition.

You will not be charged for the service performed. Contact your local Caterpillar dealer 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 31May2007 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.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 31May2007 Service Letter