PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR EXCHANGING THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3512B, AND 3516B ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR EXCHANGING THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3512B, AND 3516B ENGINES

Usage:

SEBE8816-01

June 10, 2004
(Revised June, 2004)
U-185
A-128
D-143
O-154


 
 
 
before or
after failure

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR EXCHANGING THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3512B, AND 3516B ENGINES

1408
PS41638
NOTE: This Program can be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS41638" as the Part number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "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.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the June 10, 2004 Service Letter.
A change was made to the Mail Codes. Mail Code D-142 was changed to D-143, the
correct code.

TERMINATION DATE

June 30, 2006

PROBLEM

The alternator wiring harness terminals have the wrong colored terminal boots attached. The boots need to be exchanged red-for-black, and reconnected to the alternator. The engine will not start/run due to the incorrect polarity pulling the battery voltage down to approximately 2 volts.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
3508B S2E100-117
3512B S2H100-101

S2J100-104

S2K100-102

S2L100-123

S2M100-101
MRG100-102
3516B S2S100-102

S2X100-114

S2Y100-102

ACTION REQUIRED

Remove the positive and negative alternator connections at the alternator. Exchange the red and black boots, one for the other, and reconnect the wire with the red boot to the positive terminal and the wire with the black boot to the negative terminal.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts
Labor Hrs
Parts
Labor Hrs
Parts
Labor Hrs
0-6 mos
0
1.0
0
0
0
0
NOTE: This is a 1.0?hr job.

PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

Caterpillar Information System:

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN C9 TRUCK ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE CYLINDER HEAD VALVE ROTATOR ON CERTAIN G3520C GENERATOR SETS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE CYLINDER HEAD VALVE ROTATOR ON CERTAIN G3520C GENERATOR SETS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE FILES ON CERTAIN C7 ENGINES PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE FILES ON CERTAIN C7 ENGINES
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A HAND PRIMING FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN C7, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C15, C16, C18, C30, C32, E90 3126, 3176, 3196, 3456, 3406, G3406, 3408 AND 3412 ENGINES PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A HAND PRIMING FUEL PUMP ON CERTAIN C7, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C15, C16, C18, C30, C32, E90 3126, 3176, 3196, 3456, 3406, G3406, 3408 AND 3412 ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER BASE ON CERTAIN 3508, 3508B, 3512, 3512B, 3516 AND 3516B ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER BASE ON CERTAIN 3508, 3508B, 3512, 3512B, 3516 AND 3516B ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REPAIRING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON CERTAIN XQ125, XQ200, XQ225, XQ300 AND XQ400 GENERATOR SETS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REPAIRING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON CERTAIN XQ125, XQ200, XQ225, XQ300 AND XQ400 GENERATOR SETS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING CERTAIN C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING CERTAIN C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR APPLYING NEW ENGINE LABELS ON CERTAIN 3456 GENERATOR SETS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR APPLYING NEW ENGINE LABELS ON CERTAIN 3456 GENERATOR SETS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AFTER COOLER AND AIR HEATER SYSTEMS ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AFTER COOLER AND AIR HEATER SYSTEMS ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON CERTAIN 3412E LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON CERTAIN 3412E LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING CERTAIN DATE CODE 1728660 SWITCHES FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING CERTAIN DATE CODE 1728660 SWITCHES FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 2P4005 ENGINE OIL FILTERS USED ON 3500 SERIES ENGINES FROM PARTS STOCK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 2P4005 ENGINE OIL FILTERS USED ON 3500 SERIES ENGINES FROM PARTS STOCK
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE WEAR BARS IN THE 4Z6938 LINER GROUP OF CERTAIN MSD LL BODIES USED ON 793 OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE WEAR BARS IN THE 4Z6938 LINER GROUP OF CERTAIN MSD LL BODIES USED ON 793 OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 225-8577, 225-8578, AND 225-8579 BEARINGS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 225-8577, 225-8578, AND 225-8579 BEARINGS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3500B ENGINES PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 3500B ENGINES
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING A BROKEN CRANKSHAFT ON CERTAIN 3406E TRUCK ENGINES PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING A BROKEN CRANKSHAFT ON CERTAIN 3406E TRUCK ENGINES
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE EXHAUST ROCKER ARMS ON CERTAIN C15 TRUCK ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSION BRAKES PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE EXHAUST ROCKER ARMS ON CERTAIN C15 TRUCK ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSION BRAKES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF A CHECK VALVE KIT ON CERTAIN C7 AND C9 ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF A CHECK VALVE KIT ON CERTAIN C7 AND C9 ENGINES
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING A CONTROL GROUP AND RECALIBRATING THE RACK POSITION SENSOR ON CERTAIN 3512 ENGINES PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING A CONTROL GROUP AND RECALIBRATING THE RACK POSITION SENSOR ON CERTAIN 3512 ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE TURBO OIL SUPPLY LINES ON CERTAIN C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE TURBO OIL SUPPLY LINES ON CERTAIN C15 ON-HIGHWAY TRUCK ENGINES
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING SOFTWARE FILES ON CERTAIN C10, C12, C15, AND C16 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING SOFTWARE FILES ON CERTAIN C10, C12, C15, AND C16 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE FUEL CONTROL ASSEMBLY ON SOME 3161 GOVERNORS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE FUEL CONTROL ASSEMBLY ON SOME 3161 GOVERNORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ROTOR IN THE ALTERNATOR ON CERTAIN 3116 AND 3126E TRUCK ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ROTOR IN THE ALTERNATOR ON CERTAIN 3116 AND 3126E TRUCK ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE INJECTION ACTUATION PRESSURE SENSOR ON CERTAIN 3126E ENGINES PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE INJECTION ACTUATION PRESSURE SENSOR ON CERTAIN 3126E ENGINES
Back to top
The names Caterpillar, John Deere, JD, JCB, Hyundai or any other original equipment manufacturers are registered trademarks of the respective original equipment manufacturers. All names, descriptions, numbers and symbols are used for reference purposes only.
CH-Part.com is in no way associated with any of the manufacturers we have listed. All manufacturer's names and descriptions are for reference only.