
RENR9348-01 17
Troubleshooting Section
Programming Pa
rameters
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Programmin g Parameters
SMCS Code: 1901
The Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) can be
used to view certain parameters that can affect the
operation of the engine. Cat ET can also be used
to change certain parameters. The parameters are
stored in the Electronic Control Module (ECM). Some
of the parameters are protected from unauthorized
changes by passwords. Parameters that can be
changed have a tattletale number. The tattletale
number shows if a parameter has been changed.
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Test ECM Mode
SMCS Code: 1901
“Test ECM Mo
de” is a feature on Caterpillar Electronic
Technician (ET) that is used to troubleshoot an
engine that may have a problem with the Electronic
Control Mo
dule (ECM). If an application supports this
feature, Cat ET will allow a new ECM to be used
temporarily as a test ECM.
When the “Test ECM Mode” is activated, an internal
timer sets a 24 hour clock. This clock will count
down only
while the ECM is powered. If the new
ECM fixes the problem, the engine can be released
while the “Test ECM Mode” is still active. After the
ECM has co
unted down the 24 hour period, the ECM
will exit the “Test ECM Mode”. The parameters, the
accumulated hours, and the engine serial number
will be p
ermanently programmed into the new ECM.
The new ECM can no longer be used for another
engine or for a test ECM.
Note: When the“Test ECM Mode” is activated, the
“Personality Module Code” is 0. After the ECM has
counted
down the 24 hour period, the “Personality
Module Code” will be dependent on the application.
If the p
roblem is not solved with the new ECM and
the 24 hour period has not expired, the ECM can be
removed from the engine and reused as a new ECM
on anot
her engine. Anytime prior to the 24 hour limit
of the “Test ECM Mode”, a new engine serial number
and new parameters can be reprogrammed.
1. Search for the latest flash file for the engine.
Note:
If a newer software version is available for the
engine, install the newest software on the suspect
ECM. If the new software does not fix the problem
conti
nuewiththisprocedure.
2. Use the “Copy Configuration/ECM Replacement”
feature on Cat E
Ttocopytheconfiguration
parameters from the suspect ECM to your personal
computer (PC). If the “Copy Configuration/ECM
Replacement”
feature cannot be used, record
the programmed values into the “Parameters
Worksheet” in system configuration parameters
Troubleshoo
ting, “System Configuration
Parameters”. Record the injector serial numbers
from the “Calibrations” screen under the “Service”
menu on Cat E
T.
Note: Some applications use injectors that have trim
codes or inj
ector trim files that are associated with
the injectors. If injector trim codes are necessary,
the injector trim codes are printed on the injector. If
injector tr
im files are necessary, the injector serial
numbers are necessary for obtaining the correct
injector trim files from Cat ET. The injector trim file is a
number tha
tisspecific to each unit injector. The ECM
uses this number to compensate for manufacturing
variations between individual injectors. If you replace
any of the
unit injectors, you must program the
injector trim files for the new injectors. Also, if you
replace the ECM, you must program all of the injector
trim files
into the new ECM.
3. Disconnect the suspect ECM. Temporarily connect
the new EC
M to the engine. Do not mount the
new ECM on the engine.
Note: The
“Test ECM Mode” must be activated
before the engine serial number is programmed
into the new ECM. “Test ECM Mode” can only be
activat
ed if the engine serial number has not already
been programmed during normal operation of the
ECM. If the engine serial number is programmed and
the new
ECM is not in “Test ECM Mode”, the new
ECM can never be used as a t est ECM.
4. Start t
he “Test ECM Mode” on Cat ET. Access the
feature through the “Service” menu. Cat ET will
display the status of the “Test ECM Mode” and the
hours t
hat are remaining for the “Test ECM Mode”.
5. Program the correct flash file into the new ECM.
Note: If the “Copy Configuration/ECM Replacement”
feature cannot be used, program the values from the
“Para
meters Worksheet”.
6. Use the “Copy Configuration/ECM Replacement”
featu
re on Cat ET to program the correct
parameters into the new ECM.
7. Progr
am the engine serial number into the new
ECM.
If the
problem is resolved with the new ECM,
remove the original ECM and permanently install
the new ECM.