
RENR5622 35
Troubleshooting Section
3. Install the replacement ECM.
a. Use the old mounting hardware to install the
replacement ECM. The mounting hardware
should be free
of damage.
b. Reconnect the fuel lines (if equipped).
c. Ensure that the ECM mounting hardware is
installed correctly. The fuel lines should not
be putting ten
sion on the ECM. The rubber
grommetsareusedtoprotecttheECMfrom
excessive vibration. The ECM should be able
to drift in th
e rubber grommets. If the ECM
cannot be moved slightly in the grommets,
check that the fuel lines are not pulling the
ECM against o
ne side of the grommets.
d. Install the ECM ground strap on the engine.
e. Connect the P1 and P2 connectors. Tighten
the allen head screws for each ECM connector
to the prope
r torque. Refer to Troubleshooting,
“Inspecting Electrical Connectors” for the
correct torque values.
4. Restore electrical power to the ECM.
5. Configure t
he replacement ECM:
a. Flash program the flash file into the ECM.
Refer to Tr
oubleshooting, “Flash Programming”
for the correct procedure.
b. Use Cat ET t
o match the engine application
and the interlock code if the replacement ECM
was used for a different application.
c. If the “Copy Configuration” process from
Step 1.b was successful, return to the “Copy
Configur
ation/ECM Replacement” screen on
Cat ET and select “Program ECM”.
d. Reprogra
m the injector trim codes. The injector
trim codes are not part of the “Configuration”
screen on Caterpillar Electronic Technician
(ET). “In
jector Codes Calibration” can be found
under “Calibrations” in the “Service” menu on
Cat ET. Proceed to Step 5.d.
e. If the “Copy Configuration” process from Step
1.b was unsuccessful, manually program the
ECM para
meters. The parameters must match
the parameters from Step 1.b.
f. If neces
sary, program the engine monitoring
system. Refer to T roubleshooting, “Event Code
List”.
g. Calibrate the engine speed/timing. Refer
to Troubleshooting, “Engine Speed/Timing
Sensor
- Calibrate”.