855253 Mercury TUBE, Water

April 10, 2001
(Revised July 2001)
U-86
AU-102
H-30
O-62
TM-3
Priority IMPROVED SOFTWARE NEEDSTO BE FLASHED INTO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM), AND NEW POWER SETTINGVALUES NEED TO BE ENTERED ON CERTAIN 3126B HEUI MARINE ENGINES
1902 PI30154
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30154" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI30154" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe April 10, 2001 Service Letter. Changes have been made to include theAU Mail Code. AU-102 is not in order since it was addedat the July 2001 revision.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
October 31, 2001 April 30, 2002PROBLEM
When the boat's ignition switch is turned to theON position the engine's air inlet heater is also activated. The air inletheater will not deactivate after 30 seconds, if the ignition isleft in the ON position. If the ignition is left in the ON position, theair inlet heater will continue to draw current from the boat's batteriesand cause them to become discharged, and possibly cause damage to the heaterribbons.
When the boat's ignition switch is turned to theON position, "Active Codes" are not displayed on Electronic Technician(ET), as is common with other electronic engine modules.
Some engines may have power settings less thannominal power.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number3126B HEUI 3GS1-424 (PROBLEMS #1 & #2-SOFTWARE)
9ZF105-132, 135-1363126B HEUI 3GS164-446 (PROBLEM #3-POWER)PARTS NEEDED
(Flash Files are available on SIS WEB)3126B 420HP Flash File #20729663126B 450HP Flash File #2072967 Call 309-578-9015 for new InformationPlate with new FLS/FTS settings before going to boat. If no answer, callJerry Anderson?s cell phone 309-256-2143. Factory passwords will be required toreset the FLS/FTS settings. The 420hp rating (software P/N 207-2966) hasa different interlock code. Engines shipped from Greenville with software(P/N 202-6639) will have to use the factory passwords to change the interlockcode to the new setting when the P/N 207-2966 is flashed. JUZ109 (CALCULATE PASSWORD) is availablein the AIMS System. If not available at your Dealership, call the ClaimsHelp Desk 309-675-4695 to get it. The Technician will have to go onto theboat, power up the ECM, and provide information to the T.C. at the Dealershipto calculate the passwords.ACTION REQUIRED
After downloading the appropriate flash file fromSIS WEB, flash the ECM using Caterpillar Electronic Technician and CommunicationAdapter.
Call Pat Flatley, Caterpillar, at 309-578-9015.Give him Dealer code and mailing address. He can ship the corrected EngineRating Information Label with the corrected FLS/FTS settings, and FlashFile. If no answer, call Jerry Anderson?s cell phone 309-256-2143.
3. After changing FLS/FTS, shut the poweroff to the engine and then power backup making sure the FLS/FTS changed. This software will enable the air inletheater to deactivate after 30 seconds if the ignition is left in the ONposition. The new flash files will also allow "Active Codes" to be displayedon Electronic Technician, when the ignition is in the ON position.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.0- hour job. U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS ReportPARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Attach. (1-Owner Notification)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
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