PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING THE SOFTWARE (FLASH FILE) ON CERTAIN C9 ACERT MARINE ENGINES
Usage:
REBE1047-00
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| 09Aug2006 |
U-587
A-571
D-561
O-572
TM-506
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| Priority | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING THE SOFTWARE (FLASH FILE) ON CERTAIN C9 ACERT MARINE ENGINES |
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| 7620 | PI31131 |
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| NOTE: | This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31131" 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 "PI31131" 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 |
| 28Feb2007 | 31Aug2007 |
PROBLEM
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| A new flash file has been released to address the following issues: A 42-5 ?Injector Actuation Valve current below normal? diagnostic code may be active during startup. This condition may cause hard starting and rough running. The software has also been improved to address low idle instability and improved load acceptance during emergency reversal operation.The calculated fuel rate has been updated to more accurately reflect the actual fuel rate. Erroneous high transmission oil pressure events during idle/neutral operation and noise concerns. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
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| Model | Identification Number |
| C9 | X9X00212-00217, 256-296, 327-341, 358-365, 385-449, 452-474, 492-512, 515-524, 528-529, 531-533, 536-544, 549-550, 552, 557-558, 560-567, 574-602, 610-619, 623-624, 635-644, 647-648, 650, 653-657, 664-667, 670-685 Z9X00200-00249, 253-256, 260-265, 269-274, 276-277 |
PARTS NEEDED
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Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 2881087 | Software Gp |
ACTION REQUIRED
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| Install the new software group (flash file)in the engine ECM as described in the "Help" menu on Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET). |
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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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| NOTE: This is a 0.7-hour job | |||||
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PARTS DISPOSITION
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| Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |
| 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 INSTALLING NEW ENGINE SOFTWARE MODELS INVOLVED - C9 ACERT MARINE ENGINES Dear Caterpillar Product Owner: New engine software needs to be installed to address various software issues and noise concerns. You will not be charged for the service performed. Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately 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 09Aug2006 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 09Aug2006 Service Letter |
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