
30 RENR5622
Troubleshooting Section
Ifyoudonothavetheflashfile,usethe“FlashFile
Search” tool on
the Service Technician Workbench
(STW) to obtain the flash file for your engine.
Alternatively, use the “Service Software Files” feature
on SIS Web to ob
tain the flash file for your engine.
You must have the engine serial number in order to
search for the flash file. After locating the correct
flash file, d
ownload the flash file to your PC. Write
down the name of the flash file for future reference.
Programming a Flash File
1. Establish co
mmunication between Cat ET and the
engine’s ECM.
2. Select “WinF
lash” from the “Utilities” menu on Cat
ET.
Note: If “Win
Flash” will not communicate with the
ECM, refer to Troubleshooting, “Electronic Service
Tool Will Not Communicate with ECM”.
3. Program the flash file into the ECM.
a. Select the e
ngine ECM under the “Detected
ECMs”.
b. Press the “B
rowse” button in order to select the
name of the flash file that will be programmed
into the ECM.
c. When the correct flash file is selected, press
the “Open” button.
d. Verify that the “File Values” match the
application. If the “File Values” do not match
the applic
ation, obtain the correct flash file.
e. When the correct flash file is selected, press
the “Begi
n Flash” button.
f. Cat ET will indicate when flash programming
has been s
uccessfully completed.
4. Start the engine and check for proper operation.
Repair an
y active diagnostic or event codes.
“WinFlash” Error Messages
If you receive any error messages during flash
programming, click on the “Cancel” button in order
to stop th
e process. Access the information about
the “ECM Summary” under the “Information” menu.
Make sure that you are flashing the correct file for
your eng
ine.
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System Configuration
Parameters
SMCS Code: 1901-038
Use this proce
dure if any one of the diagnostic codes
in Table 11 is active.