LEVER GP-HAND CONTROL 1630753 - Caterpillar

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TERMINATION DATE
31Mar2009
PROBLEM
The electronic control module (ECM) on certain 3500 Diesel Engines may experience an early hour failure.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3512B 2AF00604, 609-610
S2J00400-00406
S2K00260
S2L00602, 606-607
3512C LLA00441-00442, 444-446
R1A00183-00184
3516B PBR00273
S2X00587-00590
ZAP00540-00541, 550
ZAR00200-00201
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2062710 CONT GP-E
ACTION REQUIRED
Connect ET to the engine ECM and look at the ECM serial number from the information screen. If the ECM serial number matches any of the following ECM serial numbers replace the ECM. The ECM Serial Numbers that may have the issue are:
28766058JP
28766059JP
31866011JP
33466265JP
33466269JP
33466289JP
33646280JP
No other ECM's in the field are affected by this defect issue.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-8700 hrs,
0-12 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 2.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
A Part Return request will be issued for these parts after the warranty cliam is filed.
Rework Procedure
1.) Supply power to the electronic control module (ECM) but do not start the engine.
2.) Connect Electronic Technician (ET) to the data link.
3.) Note the software part number in the ECM Summary Screen and the ECM serial number.
4.) If the ECM serial number does NOT match the seven serial numbers listed in this letter then no further action is required. If the ECM serial number DOES match the serial numbers listed then proceed to step 5.
5.) Use the ET Copy Configuration - ECM Replacement funtion to load the configuration from the ECM. Make note to save the configuration. Disconnect ET.
6.) Turn off the supply power to the ECM.
7.) Replace the ECM with the appropriate ECM service replacement.
8.) Turn on the supply power to the ECM, but do NOT start the engine.
9.) Connect ET to the data link.
10.) Flash the ECM with the appropriate flash file.
11.) Using the ET Copy Configuration - ECM Replacement function, load the saved configuration from the file where it was saved and program the ECM.
12.) Test the engine after Repair.