SPACER 6V3197 - Caterpillar

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) detects the following conditions:
296-09 Unable to communicate with Transmission ECM is active for 5 minutes.
The transmission control sends negative values for the speed limit for 5 minutes.System Response:The ECM will derate the engine by 20 percent.Possible Performance Effect:
Low powerTroubleshooting:
There may be a problem with the CAT Data Link.
There may be a problem with the transmission control.Test Step 1. Check for Diagnostic Codes
Connect the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool connector.
Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. The engine should be OFF.
Check for any Active Diagnostic Codes or Logged Diagnostic Codes. Expected Result:There should be no diagnostic codes that are present.Results:
OK - There are no diagnostic codes that are present. Proceed to Test Step 2.
Not OK - Diagnostic codes are present.Repair: Repair the diagnostic codes that are present. Refer to the appropriate topic in the "Troubleshooting With a Diagnostic Code" section of this manual.Ensure that the repair eliminates the problem.STOPTest Step 2. Perform a Check of the CAT Data Link.
Perform a check of the CAT Data Link. Refer to Troubleshooting, "ECM Will Not Communicate With Other Systems or Display Modules". Expected Result:There are no problems with the CAT Data Link.Results:
OK - There may be an intermittent problem.Repair: If the problem is intermittent, perform the diagnostic functional test Troubleshooting, "Inspecting Electrical Connectors".STOP
Not OK - A problem was found with the CAT Data Link.Repair: Repair the problem.Ensure that the repair eliminates the problem.STOP