CONTROL GP-JOYSTICK 3486994 - Caterpillar

REBE4539-01
19Nov2008
(Revised 01Dec2008)
U-587
A-490
D-502
O-541
TM-29
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ON CERTAIN C32 ACERT MARINE ENGINES USED IN COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
1408 1912 PI31580
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI31580" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Codeand "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31580" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
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 Revised Service Letter replaces the 19Nov2008 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
31May2009 30Nov2009
PROBLEM
The engine wiring harness needs to be reworked on certain C32 ACERT Marine engines used in commercial applications. The engine can have difficulty starting or will not start when using the momentary start switch.
Vessels with more than one engine installed may have this problem.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C32 RND00100-00160, 165-339
RNE00102-00132, 134-140
RNR00100-00115
RNX00101, 104-110, 112, 116-117, 127-130
RNY00100-00101, 103-117, 119-142, 144-156, 158, 163-165, 167-170, 172, 197
RNZ00101-00104, 106-108
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
The shield wire for the primary speed timing sensor (A235-A48 CU SHLD) is terminated at the sensor end of the harness. This wire should not be terminated at the sensor end of the harness it should only be terminated at the ECM end of the harness.
Cut a two inch section of the shield wire (A235-A48 CU SHLD) at the plug connection for the primary speed timing sensor. Pay careful attention not to cut the incorrect wire. The shield wire is the smaller diameter Black wire. Refer to Image1.
Wrap each cut end of the wire with electrical tape.
Image1
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 0.25-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.
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ON CERTAIN C32 ACERT MARINE ENGINES USED IN COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
MODELS INVOLVED - C32 ACERT Commercial Engines
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
The engine wiring harness needs to be reworked on the products listed below. The existing engine wiring harness can cause hard starting or a no start condition for installations with two or more C32 ACERT engines. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 19Nov2008 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as