Performing An ECM Replacement Using The Feature Protection System
Performing An ECM Replacement Using The Feature Protection System
Performing An ECM Replacement Using The Feature Protection System
1. Preliminary Steps
The following instructions are to be used when replacing a failed ECM. If the correct process is followed, an invoice will not
be generated for a transaction that has been previously purchased. Refer to the Comprehensive SEA Training for full
instructions in the preliminary steps.
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2. Get Passwords from the Feature Protection System
2.1. ECM Replacement Process
Use the following process to replace a failed ECM. The transaction will not be invoiced if this process is followed.
Press “Generate
Passwords”
Enter the failed ECM serial number in the dialog box and select Yes button.
Select YES
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2.2. Alternate ECM Replacement Process
If the failed ECM Serial Number is not available, the Feature Protection System will generate an invoice for the
transaction. To cancel the invoice, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible with
transaction data:
Invoice Number (if available)
MACHINE/ENGINE serial number used in the transaction,
Date of transaction
Why the transaction should be cancelled or credited
Customer (dealer) code
Select NO
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3. Possible Errors
3.1. Error – Failed and Replacement ECM Serial Numbers are Equal
The Failed ECM SN field requires a valid ECM serial number. An invalid or a blank serial number will result in an error
until a valid ECM serial number is entered or the “No” button is selected. Selecting “No” will result in an invoice being
generated for the transaction.
Select YES
Select YES
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3.2. Error - Invalid ECM Serial Number
The Failed ECM SN field requires a valid ECM serial number. An invalid or a blank serial number will result in an error
until a valid ECM serial number is entered or the “No” button is selected. Selecting “No” will result in an invoice being
generated for the transaction
Select YES
.
Select YES
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