Performing An ECM Replacement Using The Feature Protection System

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Performing an ECM Replacement

Using the Feature Protection System

The following instructions are to be used to activate an SEA premium


configuration when performing an ECM Replacement.

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.

1.1. Connect to Equipment


Use Electronic Technician (ET) to connect to the appropriate machine or engine ECM. Select and change the desired
configuration parameter. The “Enter Factory Passwords” dialog will come up.

1.2. Save Data


Save the configuration parameter data to a file using the “Save to File” button of the “Enter Factory Passwords” dialog or,
if you have an internet connection, connect to the Feature Protection System (FPS) through the hyperlink in at the
bottom of the “Enter Factory Passwords” dialog.

1.3. Connect to FPS and Upload Configuration Data

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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 the “Generate Passwords” button.

Press “Generate
Passwords”

Enter the failed ECM serial number in the dialog box and select Yes button.

Enter Failed ECM


Serial Number

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

Invoice will be generated


(for part number 226-
5664 in this example)

Dealer code to which


invoice will be generated
(B030 in this example)

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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.

Enter New ECM


Serial Number

Select YES

Error Enter Failed ECM Serial


Number

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

Incorrect format or blank ECM serial


number.

Select YES
.

Enter Failed ECM


Serial Number
Error

Select YES

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