LINK-TRACK 2352514 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Diagnostic Codes Table
Code and Description Conditions which Generate this Code System Response Procedure
253-2 Personality Module erratic, intermittent, or incorrect The flash file is for a different engine family or for a different engine application. The engine will not start. Clearing this diagnostic code requires factory passwords. The personality module code must be reset to zero. Program the correct flash file.
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Flash Programming - This is a method of programming or updating the flash file in an engine's Electronic Control Module (ECM).Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) is used to flash program a file into the memory of the engine's ECM.If you do not have the flash file, use the "Flash File Search" tool on the Service Technician Workbench (STW) to obtain the flash file for your engine. Alternatively, use the "Service Software Files" feature on SIS Web to obtain the flash file for your engine. You must have the engine serial number in order to search for the flash file. After locating the correct flash file, download the flash file to your PC. Write down the name of the flash file for future reference.Programming a Flash File
Establish communication between Cat ET and the engine's ECM.
Select "WinFlash" from the "Utilities" menu on Cat ET. Note: If "WinFlash" will not communicate with the ECM, refer to troubleshooting without a diagnostic code Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Does Not Communicate".
Program the flash file into the ECM.
Select the engine ECM under the "Detected ECMs".
Press the "Browse" button in order to select the name of the flash file that will be programmed into the ECM.
When the correct flash file is selected, press the "Open" button.
Verify that the "File Values" match the application. If the "File Values" do not match the application, obtain the correct flash file.
When the correct flash file is selected, press the "Begin Flash" button.
Cat ET will indicate when flash programming has been successfully completed.
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 engine.