PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW ENGINE ECM SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN OEM MOBILE HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS EQUIPPED WITH C9 ENGINE RATING SOFTWARE Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW ENGINE ECM SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN OEM MOBILE HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS EQUIPPED WITH C9 ENGINE RATING SOFTWARE [REBE1218]
ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM
ELECTRONICS GP-ENGINE
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW ENGINE ECM SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN OEM MOBILE HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS EQUIPPED WITH C9 ENGINE RATING SOFTWARE
REBE1218-01

11Dec2006
(Revised 07May2007)


O-756

 
Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW ENGINE ECM SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN OEM MOBILE HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS EQUIPPED WITH C9 ENGINE RATING SOFTWARE

7620 7610 1902 1000
PI31200
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31200" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31200" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

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 AVSpare product analyst.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 11Dec2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to Affected Product.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

30Jun2007 31Dec2007

PROBLEM

New engine software needs to be installed to resolve a cold starting problem. This problem is most likely to be reported during temperatues below 40degF.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
330D (OEM)  D3D00101-00105, 113-115, 118, 120, 122-124

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 2937879 SOFTWARE GP-ELEK

ACTION REQUIRED

Reflash affected machines with engine software part number 293-7879. This software is available for download on SISWEB and will resolve the cold start problem. No factory passwords will be required for this re-flash.

OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 1.0-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 NOTIFIAVSION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW ENGINE ECM SOFTWARE

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN OEM MOBILE HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS EQUIPPED WITH C9 ENGINE RATING SOFTWARE

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:


New engine software needs to be installed to resolve a cold starting problem on the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local AVSpare 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 11Dec2006 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



AVSpare Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 11Dec2006 Service Letter

Information System:

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE SERVICE BRAKES ON CERTAIN E-SERIES BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING TWO PLUGS FROM THE HYDRAULIC FAN MOTOR ON CERTAIN 330D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING TWO PLUGS FROM THE HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER FAN MOTOR ON CERTAIN 385B AND 5090B EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BUCKET BASE EDGE ADAPTER ON CERTAIN 320C AND 320C L EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING TWO PLUGS FROM THE HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER FAN MOTOR ON CERTAIN 385C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A NEW POLYCARBONATE WINDSHIELD ON CERTAIN 320C L EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BOOM LOWERING CHECK VALVE (BLCV) ON CERTAIN 320C, 322C, 325C, 330C, 330CL, 345BL SERIES II EXCAVATORS AND M325C MATERIAL HANDLERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK ON CERTAIN E-SERIES BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE REACH BOOM WHICH MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 345C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING HEAD SEAL-RELATED FAILURES FOR THE STICK CYLINDER ON CERTAIN 330D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE STANDARD STICK ON CERTAIN 430E BACKHOE LOADERS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD STICK
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE STANDARD STICK ON CERTAIN 420E BACKHOE LOADERS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD STICK
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ROTATOR GROUP ON CERTAIN VRG20/2-VRG25/2 G310B-G315B DEMOLITION AND SORTING GRAPPLES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AXLE SHAFTS ON CERTAIN 416D, 420D, 430D, 424D, 428D, 432D, AND 442D BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL FILMS ON THE RIGHT-SIDE CAB WINDOW ON CERTAIN 365C AND 385C MATERIAL HANDLING EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE STANDARD STICK ON CERTAIN 422E AND 428E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 234-9470 TIMER RELAY ON CERTAIN 315C, 322C, 325C, 330C AND M325C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE STANDARD STICK ON CERTAIN 432E AND 434E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 247-9035 HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 320D AND 323D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR ADJUSTING THE BACKHOE CONTROL MOUNTING ON CERTAIN 432E, 434E, 442E AND 444E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR ADDING 1U-9891 HYDRAULIC FRICTION MODIFIER TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ON CERTAIN 416E BACKHOE LOADERS
Product Improvement Program for Installing a Secondary Latch on the Side Cover on Certain 302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavators
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE LOADER SERVICE BRACES ON CERTAIN 434E AND 444E BACKHOE LOADERS
Product Support Program for Replacing the Relief Valve in the Boom and Stick Control Valves on E-Series Backhoe Loaders