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Troubleshooting
C7 Engine for 12K, 120K, 120K Series 2, 140K, 140K Series 2, and 160K Motor Graders
Media Number -KENR5407-04 Publication Date -01/01/2011 Date Updated -03/01/2011

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Configuration Parameters
SMCS - 1900

Use this procedure if the diagnostic code in Table 1 is active.

Table 1

Diagnostic Codes Table

Code and Description Conditions which Generate this

System Response
Code

The ECM may use a default

The engine's Electronic Control
268-2 Programmed
Module (ECM) detects that one or
Parameter Fault :
more of the programmable
Erratic, Intermittent, or
parameters have not been
Incorrect
programmed.
torque map or the ECM may limit
the engine to low idle.
The code is active only.
The ECM will illuminate the
check engine lamp. The ECM will
pulse the action lamp and the
action alarm at a rate of .5 Hz per
second.

System configuration parameters are parameters that affect emissions, power of the engine, and machine
applications. Default values for the parameters are programmed at the factory. Some parameters may be
changed by the customer in order to suit the needs of the specific application. You must reprogram the
system configuration parameters if the ECM is replaced and/or if you reprogram the engine rating.
Values for these parameters are available on Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET). Certain
configuration parameters are also stamped on the engine information plate.

Check Programmable Parameters (268-2)

If a programmable parameter has not been programmed, the ECM will generate a 268-2 Check
Programmable Parameters diagnostic code. The unprogrammed parameters will be set to default. Certain
aspects of the engine's performance and engine monitoring may be affected.

If "Injector Trim" is displayed below a 268-2 diagnostic code on Cat ET, refer to Troubleshooting,
"Injector Trim File - Install".

Parameter Descriptions
"Product Sales Model"

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The "Product Sales Model" parameter allows the customer to enter the correct sales model into the ECM
so that the ECM will know the correct power setting to apply for the application.

"Equipment ID"

The "Equipment ID" parameter allows the customer to enter a description into the ECM in order to
identify the machine. A maximum of 17 characters can be entered in the field.

"Engine Serial Number"

Program the "Engine Serial Number" to match the engine serial number that is stamped on the engine
information plate. The engine serial number is not preprogrammed on a replacement ECM.

"FLS" (Full Load Setting)

"FLS" is a number that represents the adjustment to the fuel system that was made at the factory in order
to fine tune the fuel system. The correct value for this parameter is stamped on the engine information
plate. Only change this value if the engine is rerated or if a new ECM is installed. The parameter allows
one time of programming without a factory password. In order to change the "FLS" after the initial
programming, factory passwords are required.

"FTS" (Full Torque Setting)

"FTS" is similar to "FLS". Only change this value if the engine is rerated or if a new ECM is installed.
Factory passwords are required. A new ECM or a blank ECM allows one time of programming of the
"FTS" without the use of factory passwords. In order to change the "FTS" after the initial programming,
factory passwords are required.

"Engine Warmup Elevated Idle"

The "Engine Warmup Elevated Idle" parameter allows the operation of this feature to be enabled or
disabled.

"Ether Solenoid Configuration"

The parameter for the "Ether Solenoid Configuration" allows the ether solenoid to be installed or not
installed.

"Security System Immobilizer Installation Status"

The "Security System Immobilizer Installation Status" allows the "security system immobilizer" to be
installed or not installed.

"Injector Trim File"

This parameter is for the injector trim files that are associated with each injector. If an injector is
replaced or if two injectors are exchanged between cylinders, the injector trim file for the injector must
be programmed to the correct cylinder.

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Parameter Table
Table 2

Customer Specified Parameters

Available Range or Required

Parameter Default
Options Password

"Product ID" 8 characters blank none

"Equipment ID" 17 characters blank none

"Engine Serial Number" 8 characters blank none

"ECM Serial Number"

Software Group Part Number

Software Group Release Date

Software Group Description

"Product Sales Model" "140K" or "160K" Factory

"Not Installed" or
"Ether Solenoid "Continuous Flow
"Continuous Flow none
Configuration" Solenoid"
Solenoid"

"Security System Immobilizer "Installed" or "Not

"Not Installed" none
Installation Status" Installed"

"Engine Warmup Elevated

"Enabled" or "Disabled" "Enabled" none
Idle"

"FLS" -128 to +127 0 Factory

"FTS" -128 to +127 0 Factory

Parameter Worksheet
Record the following information before you change any programmable parameter.

Table 3

Information from ECM

"Product ID"

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"Equipment ID"

"Engine Serial Number"

"ECM Serial Number"

"Personality Module Part Number"

"Personality Module Release Date"

"Personality Module Description"

"FLS"

"FTS"

"Engine Warmup Elevated Idle"

"Ether Solenoid Configuration"

"Security System Immobilizer Installation Status"

"Total Tattletale"

Information From Engine Information Plate

Engine Serial Number

Full Load Setting

(for new ECM)

Full Torque Setting

(for new ECM)

Injector Code (1)

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Injector Code (2)

Injector Code (3)

Injector Code (4)

Injector Code (5)

Injector Code (6)

Note: Compare the FLS and the FTS from the ECM with the values that are listed on the engine
information plate. Only change the FLS and the FTS because of a mechanical change in the engine. The
use of the wrong parameters could cause damage to the engine.

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