2008/05/01 Caterpillar

A New Version of Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) is Now Available {0785, 1900, 7610}

Usage:

Engine: Truck
Electronically Controlled

A new version of Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) is now available on the truck website which is https://truck.cat.com. The new version of Cat (ET) will support the updates to the factory password system. The changes to the factory password system will start in the fourth quarter of 2008.

The changes for the factory password system are listed below.

No passwords will be available for service tool versions prior to Cat (ET) 2005B.
Cat (ET) 2005B and later can be used to obtain factory passwords with reason codes that do not involve emissions or regulatory compliance. Cat (ET) version 2008A and later must be used to obtain factory passwords with reason codes for emissions and regulatory compliance. Table 1 shows the reason codes.

Make sure to update all service tool personal computers to version 2008A or later in order to avoid any complications with the restrictions that will take affect in the fourth quarter of 2008.

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Table 1
Description for the Reason Codes
1	Modify Factory Settings for Full Load Setting (FLS), and Full Torque Setting (FTS)
5	Engine Rerate
10	Perkins Engine Rerate
66	Transmission Output Revolutions Configuration
67	Ash Service Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) # 1
68	Ash Service DPF # 2
120	Aftertreatment Regeneration Device Configuration
122	DPF Serial Number Configuration
126	Top Ground Speed
127	Memory Read Security
128	Engine Emissions Certification Configuration
136	FLS
145	Engine Brake System Installation