PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3508B AND 3512B LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES
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| 15May2008 |
U-264
D-213
O-236
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| Priority | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RE-FLASHING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3508B AND 3512B LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES |
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| 1901 1902 7620 1920 | PI31500 |
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| NOTE: | This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31500" 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 "PI31500" 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 |
| 30Nov2008 | 31May2009 |
PROBLEM
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| The ECM needs to be re-flashed with correct software on certain 3508B and 3512B Locomotive engines. The existing software can allow the engine to run on incorrect timing maps which may alter the performance and emissions of the engine. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
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| Model | Identification Number |
| 3508B | 5PS00345, 350, 360, 425-426, 443-444, 446-464, 470-472, 478-479, 499-500, 503-510, 519, 529-530, 532-533, 541-542, 549-550, 555-556, 559-563, 572, 574, 577-579, 581-585, 587-590, 593, 595-597 |
| 3512B | 3ZW00674, 678, 683-693, 695, 697-698, 701-702, 706, 709, 711-712, 714, 716, 718-722, 724-725, 728-731, 733-736, 739-743, 745-746, 749-753, 755, 764-810, 814-819, 821, 825-829, 831, 833-837, 839-850, 854-861, 864, 866-876, 880-883, 885, 891-902, 905-909, 911-916, 918-920, 922-935 |
PARTS NEEDED
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Part Number | Description |
| 1 | 3235854 | SOFTWARE GP-ELEK |
| 1 | 3235856 | SOFTWARE GP-ELEK |
| 1 | 3235915 | SOFTWARE GP-ELEK |
| 1 | 3247350 | SOFTWARE GP-ELEK |
| 1 | 3251718 | SOFTWARE GP-ELEK |
| 1 | 3281449 | SOFTWARE GP-ELEK |
ACTION REQUIRED
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| Reflash the ECM using Caterpillar Electronic Technician to upload the correct flashfile. |
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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 1.0-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 RE-FLASHING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3508B AND 3512B LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES MODELS INVOLVED - 3508B and 3512B Locomotive Engines Dear Caterpillar Product Owner: The ECM needs to be re-flashed on the products listed below. The existing software can allow the engine to run on incorrect timing maps which can alter the performance and emissions of the engine. 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 15May2008 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 15May2008 Service Letter |
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