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Troubleshooting Section
Programming a F
lash File
1. Establish communication between Cat ET and the
engine’s ECM.
2. Select “WinFlash” from the “Utilities” menu on Cat
ET.
Note: If “WinFlash” will not communicate with the
ECM, refer to t
roubleshooting without a diagnostic
code Troubleshooting, “Electronic Service Tool Will
Not Communicate with ECM”.
3. Program the flash file into the ECM.
a. Select the eng
ine ECM under the “Detected
ECMs”.
b. Press the “Br
owse” 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 applica
tion, obtain the correct flash file.
e. When the correct flash file is selected, press
the“BeginF
lash” button.
f. Cat ET will indicate when flash programming
has been suc
cessfully completed.
4. Start the engine and check for proper operation.
Repair any
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 the
process. Access the information about
the “ECM Summary” under the “Information” menu.
Make sure that you are flashing the correct file for
your engin
e.
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Injector Trim File
SMCS Code: 1290
The Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) is used to
load the injector trim files into the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
The injector trim files must be loaded into the ECM if
any of the following conditions occur:
•
An injector is replaced.
•
The ECM is replaced.
•
“Injector T rim” is displayed below a 268-02
diagnostic code on Cat ET.
•
Injectors are exchanged between cylinders.
Exchanging In
jectors
Exchanging injectors can help determine if a
combustion pr
oblem is in the injector or in the
cylinder. If two injectors that are currently installed
in the engine are exchanged between cylinders,
the injector
trim files can also be exchanged. Press
the “Exchange” button at the bottom of the “Injector
Trim Calibration” screen on Cat ET. Select the two
injectors th
at will be exchanged and press the “OK”
button. The tattletale for the injectors that were
exchanged will increase by one.
Note: The injector serial number and the injector
confirmation code are located on the injector. Cat ET
may require
the entry of injector confirmation code
during this process. Cat ET will prompt you for the
code, if necessary.
1. Record the injector serial number and the injector
confirmation code for each injector.
2. Clickon“ServiceSoftwareFiles”inSISWeb.
3. Enter the s
erial number for the injector in the
search field.
4. Download t
he injector trim file to the PC. Repeat
this procedure for each injector, as required.
5. Connect Ca
t ET to the service tool connector. Refer
to electronic troubleshooting Troubleshooting,
“Electronic Service Tools”.
6. Select the following menu options on Cat ET:
•
Service
•
Calibrations
•
Injector Trim Calibration
7. Select the
appropriate cylinder.
8. Click on the “Change” button.
9. Select the appropriate injector trim file from the
PC.
10. Click on the “Open” button.
11. If you are
prompted by Cat ET enter the injector
confirmation code into the field.
12. Click on t
he “OK” button.