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Troubleshooting
C4.2 and C6.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -KENR5342-04 Publication Date -2007/10/01 Date Updated -2007/10/08

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Electronic Service Tools

SMCS - 0785

Caterpillar electronic service tools are designed to help the service technician perform the following tasks:

z Information access

z System diagnostics

z System calibrations

z System configurations

z Data link communications

Required Service Tools

Table 1

Required Service Tools

Part Number Description

N/A 4 mm Allen Wrench

6V-2197 Transducer

7X-1171 Transducer Adapter

5P-7277 Voltage Tester

1U-5804 Crimp Tool (12−AWG TO 18−AWG)

151-6320 Wire Removal Tool

266-1683 Removal Tool

147-6456 Removal Tool

7X-1710 Multimeter Probe

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6V-7070 Digital Multimeter (HEAVY-DUTY)

or

9U-7330 Digital Multimeter

or

146-4080 Digital Multimeter Gp (RS232)

or

212-2160 Digital Multimeter Gp

Two short jumper wires are needed to check the continuity of some wiring harness circuits by shorting two adjacent terminals together in a
connector. A long extension wire may also be needed to check the continuity of some wiring harness circuits.

Optional Service Tools

Table 2 lists the optional service tools that can be used when the engine is serviced.

Table 2

Part Number Description

198-4240
Digital Pressure Indicator
or
Engine Pressure Group
1U-5470

4C-4911 (1) Battery Load Tester

6V-9130 (2) Temperature Adapter (MULTIMETER)

215-9512 (3) Hose Connector (Quick Disconnect, Male)

215-9513 (3) Hose Connector (Quick Disconnect, Female)

4C-4075 Crimp Tool (4−AWG TO 10−AWG)

155-5176 AC/DC Current Probe

2P-8278 Tube As

277-4734 Bypass Harness As

217-0113 Harness As
(1) Refer to Special Instructions, SEHS9249, "Use of 4C-4911 Battery Load Tester for 6, 8, and 12 Volt Lead Acid Batteries" and Special Instructions,
SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".
(2) Refer to Special Instructions, SEHS8382, "Use of the 6V-9130 Temperature Adapter Group".
(3) This item is used with a 2P-8278 Tube Assembly.

Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET)

Cat ET can display the following information:

z Status of all pressure sensors and temperature sensors

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z Programmable parameter settings

z Active diagnostic codes and logged diagnostic codes

z Logged events

z Histograms

Cat ET can also be used to perform the following functions:

z Diagnostic tests

z Calibrations

z Programming of flash file

z Parameter programming

z Copy configuration function for Electronic Control Module (ECM) replacement

z Data logging

z Graphs (real time)

Table 3 lists the service tools that are required in order to use Cat ET.

Table 3

Service Tools for the Use of Cat ET

Part Number Description

JERD2124 Single Use Program License

JERD2128 Data Subscription (Truck and Commercial Engine)

JERD2129 Data Subscription for All Engines and Machines

275-5120 (1) Communication Adapter ("CAT ET" TO ECM INTERFACE)

237-7547 (2) Adapter Cable As

(1) The 7X-1700 Communication Adapter Gp may also be used.
(2) The 237-7547 Adapter Cable As is required to connect to the USB port on computers that are not equipped with a RS232 serial port.

Note: For more information regarding the use of Cat ET and the PC requirements for Cat ET, refer to the documentation that accompanies
your Cat ET software.

Connecting Cat ET and the Communication Adapter Gp

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(1) Personal Computer (PC)

(2) 196-0055 Adapter Cable As

(3) 275-5121 Communication Adapter Gp

(4) 207-6845 Adapter Cable As

Note: Items (2), (3), and (4) are part of the 171-4400 Communication Adapter Gp .

Use the following procedure in order to connect Cat ET and the Communication Adapter II.

1. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.

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2. Connect cable (2) between the communication adapter (3) and the RS232 serial port of PC (1) .

Note: The 237-7547 Adapter Cable As is required to connect to the USB port on computers that are not equipped with a RS232
serial port.

3. Connect cable (4) between the communication adapter (3) and the service tool connector.

4. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. If Cat ET and the communication adapter do not communicate with the ECM, refer to the
diagnostic procedure Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Does Not Communicate".

Communicating with the Wireless Communication Adapter

Table 4 lists the optional hardware that is needed in order to connect Cat ET by using a wireless connection.

Table 4

Optional Hardware for the Use of Cat ET

Part Number Description

N/A Personal Computer (PC)

261-3363 (1) Wireless Communication Adapter Gp

(1) Refer to Tool Operating Manual, "Using the 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter Gp " for information that is related to the installation and
the configuration.

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(1) Personal computer (PC)

(5) 261-4867 Card (PCMCIA)

(6) 239-9955 Communication Radio Gp

(7) 259-3183 Data Link Cable As

Note: Items (5), (6), and (7) are part of the 261-3363 Wireless Communication Adapter Gp .

Use the following procedure in order to connect the wireless communication adapter for use with Cat ET.

1. Turn the keyswitch to the OFF position.

2. Ensure that the computer has been correctly configured for the 261-4867 Card (PCMCIA). Verify that the PC card is installed in
the computer's PCI expansion slot.

3. Connect cable (7) between communication radio (6) and the service tool connector.

4. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position. If Cat ET and the communication radio do not communicate with the ECM, refer to
Troubleshooting, "Electronic Service Tool Will Not Communicate with ECM".

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