CONTROL GP-HANDLE 2306447 - Caterpillar

COLOR="#003D84">Flash New Engine Control Software In Certain 3406E Marine Engines
SMCS - 1920 PI3076
October 3, 1997
U-292
A-259
AU-233
S-141.1
O-252
TM-15 The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3076" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI3076" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Refer to your Warranty Bulletin for detailed information with regard to Product Improvement Programs.
Completion Date
April 30, 1998Termination Date
October 31, 1998Problem
The secondary speed timing sensor signal on 3406E Marine Engines is not read by the engine control as operable and needs to be recognized.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
3406E (9WR296-441)
Parts Needed
The software files are available from the dealer bulletin board and cannot be ordered through the parts system.
Action Required
Flash program the engine control module with the appropriate flash file software using Electronic Technician (ET) and a 7X1701 Communication Adapter.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 0.5-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.(1-Owner Notification)Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners