TURBOCHARGER GP 1213227 - Caterpillar

Flashing Software for the Messenger Display
Caterpillar machines with a factory installed Messenger display come with preloaded Messenger menus and parameter settings. Use the procedure below in order to install software onto Messenger if a new Messenger display is installed on an older machine or an ECM has been replaced.The new software will allow the ECM to communicate with the Messenger. The Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) contains the program WinFlash. WinFlash is used in order to load software into the ECM.Note: Be sure to use the current software part number. Check the Service Information System (SIS) for the latest software part number.Note: Flash programming is NOT allowed if the engine is running, or the machine is moving.
Do not stop the process. The ECM will be damaged and need to be replaced.
Procedure
Perform the following steps in order to enable the Messenger display.
Connect the 7X-1425 Data Link Cable between the 7X-1700 Communication Adapter and the computer.
Connect the 139-4166 Data Link Cable between the 7X-1700 Communication Adapter and the diagnostic connector of the machine.
Connect Cat ET to the machine. Turn the engine start switch to the ON position.
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A typical view of a WinFlash program in Cat ET
Click on the "WinFlash ECM" icon. Refer to the arrow in Illustration 1.
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A typical view of a WinFlash program in Cat ET
Click on the "Select ECM" button (1) . Highlight the correct ECM for the Messenger display. Opening the ECM will show the current software part number (2) .
Click on the "Browse" button (3) in order to find the correct file (4) that will be flashed onto the highlighted ECM.
Click on "Begin Flash" (5) in order to download the new software file onto the ECM.
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A typical view of a WinFlash program in Cat ET
The software will begin loading.
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A typical view of a WinFlash program in Cat ET
"Flash Completed Successfully" will appear in a dialog box when the program is completely installed. Press "Exit" or "Cat ET" in order to exit the program.