
10 RENR9348-01
Troubleshooting Section
a. If the old mounting hardware is in good repair,
you can use the o
ld mounting hardware to
install the replacement ECM.
b. Reconnect the
fuel lines (if equipped).
c. Ensure that the ECM mounting hardware is
installed cor
rectly. The fuel lines must not put
tension on the ECM. The rubber grommets
areusedtoprotecttheECMfromexcessive
vibration. T
he ECM must be able to drift in
the rubber grommets. If the ECM cannot be
moved slightly in the grommets, check that the
fuel lines (i
f equipped) are not pulling the ECM
against one side of the grommets.
d. Connect the E
CM ground strap.
e. Connect the J1/P1 and J2/P2 ECM connectors.
Tighten the
allen head screw on each of the
ECM connectors to the proper torque. Refer to
the diagnostic functional test Troubleshooting,
“Electric
al Connectors - Inspect” for the correct
torque value.
5. Program th
e flash file into the ECM. Refer to
programming parameters Troubleshooting, “Flash
Programming”.
6. If the replacement ECM was used previously for
a different application, use Cat ET to match the
engine app
lication and the flash file.
7. Configure the ECM.
a. If the “Load from ECM” process from Step
2 was successful, return to the “Copy
Configura
tion/ECM Replacement” screen on
Cat ET and select “Program ECM ”.
After usi
ng the “Program ECM” feature, be sure
to cycle the power to the ECM. Wait at least
15 seconds after turning the keyswitch to the
OFF posi
tion.
Note: Some control modules have a power off delay.
The15se
conds will be sufficient to cover this delay.
b. If the “Program ECM” process was successful,
proceed
to Step 9.
c. If the “Program ECM” process was
unsucce
ssful, manually program the ECM
parameters into the replacement ECM. The
parameters must match the parameters from
Step 1.
Note: If the “Copy Configuration” process fails and
the parameters
were not obtained in Step 1, the
parameters must be obtained elsewhere. Some
parameters are stamped on the engine information
plate, but mos
t parameters must be obtained from
the factory.
d. If necessary
, program the engine monitoring
system.
8. Program the i
njector trim files. R efer to
programming parameters Troubleshooting,
“Injector Trim File”.
9. Check for an active diagnostic code for timing
calibration.
If the diagnostic code is active, calibrate the
injection timing. Refer to calibration procedures
Troublesho
oting, “Engine Speed/Timing Sensor -
Calibrate”.
10. Check for di
agnostic codes and for event codes.
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Self-Diagnostics
SMCS Code: 1901
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) has the ability
to detect problems with the electronic system and
with engine operation. When a problem is detected, a
code is generated. An alarm may also be generated.
There are two types of codes:
•
Diagnostic
•
Event
Diagnostic Code – When a problem with the
electronic system is detected, the ECM generates a
diagnostic code. This indicates the specific problem
with the circuitry.
Diagnostic codes can have two different states:
•
Active
•
Logged
Active Code
An active diagnostic code indicates that an active
problem has been detected. Active codes require
immediate attention. Always service active codes
prior to servicing logged codes.
Logged Code