PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3516B AND PM3516B ELECTRIC POWER ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3516B AND PM3516B ELECTRIC POWER ENGINES

Usage:

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December 9, 2003
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3516B AND PM3516B ELECTRIC POWER ENGINES
1901		PI30579

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30579" 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 "PI30579" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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
June 30, 2004	December 31, 2004

PROBLEM

New software needs to be installed on certain 3516B and PM3516B electric power engines. Under certain operating conditions a fuel leak may develop and result in low fuel pressure. This new software will shut down the engine when low fuel pressure is diagnosed.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
* Group 1 *
3516B	FDN244, 246, 247, 249-251, 265-268, 272, 274-276, 279-283, 299, 305, 309-321, 329-331, 333, 335-340, 342-351, 354-361, 364, 372-374, 381, 383-385, 392-397, 405-424, 434-440, 442-444, 483, 484, 501, 502, 577, 578, 580, 581, 586, 587, 590-592, 594-596, 603-625, 727, 735-738, 742, 756-760, 763-765, 901-903
* Group 2 *
PM3516B	BPD431, 442, 458, 459, 464, 468, 469, 472, 473, 477, 478, 481-484, 487, 489, 492, 493, 501-507, 517, 526, 534, 542, 543, 551, 553, 558, 559, 563, 564, 568, 569, 573-577, 580-583, 585-588, 590-592, 594-599, 601-608, 610, 612-617, 619, 622-634, 637-644, 646-651, 653, 654, 656-661, 664, 665, 668, 669, 674, 676-679, 684-691, 694-696, 699, 701-704, 706-710, 714-724, 726-735, 737-740, 742-746, 749-762, 766, 773-775, 778, 779, 784, 785, 788-791, 812-814, 825, 833-837, 840-843, 846-849, 851-864, 866-873, 875-878, 886-889, 891-894, 896-898, 900-920, 923-926, 965
3516B	FDN269, 270, 273, 277, 284-298, 306
* Group 3 *
PM3516B	BPD683
* Group 4 *
3516B	FDN499, 500

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
* Group 1 *
1	2425348	SOFTWARE
* Group 2 *
1	2425349	SOFTWARE
* Group 3 *
1	2425350	SOFTWARE
* Group 4 *
1	2425351	SOFTWARE

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached rework procedure.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	2.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 2.0- 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.

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

Attach. (1-Rework Procedure)
(2-Table 1)

Rework Procedure

NOTE: It is recommended on certified engines, with customer approval, to change the engine to the best fuel (BSFC) software. Making this change will improve fuel consumption and lower the amount of soot generated. When making this change, be certain to remove the certification label by changing the valve cover (Part No. 1014197) to reflect that the engine is no longer a certified engine while operating with the BSFC software. If the engine is resold to another customer, the latest certified software and the original valve cover with the certification label must be reinstalled.

Turn off all supply power, prevent the engine from starting and lock out the equipment before working on or inside the equipment. Only qualified personnel should service this equipment. Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning power on to this equipment. Restore all power when complete. Observe and follow all safety procedures as described in Caterpillar Inc. manuals.
Find the five digit Julian Date Code that is located on the side of the aftercooler housing below the CAT part number. See Illustration 1. Record the aftercooler core assembly Julian date code in Table 1.

Illustration 1

Power up the engine ECM.
Connect the service tool to the engine.
Check event and active diagnostic codes.
Troubleshoot and correct any open diagnostics as appropriate.
Download the following histogram data:

Load vs Time

Right Exhaust Temp. vs Time

Left Exhaust Temp vs Time

Replace previous software with appropriate new file.
Complete Table 1 and E-mail histogram data to Craig Perez, or print the data and FAX to 765-448-5013 Attention: Craig Perez.