Sam Cab: General Information
Sam Cab: General Information
Sam Cab: General Information
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General Information
General Information
The SAM Cab is an integrated electronic control unit
(ECU). The SAM Cab is the vehicle power distribu-
tion module that manages the cab electrical func-
tions. The SAM Cab communicates with the other
ECUs in the Cascadia using the CAN databus.
Fuses and relays are located on the top side of the
SAM Cab inside the vehicle. Access is achieved by
removing the glove compartment and the protective
shields.
When a SAM Cab is replaced it must be repro-
grammed with the specific parameters for the vehicle
in which it is being installed. Use ServiceLink or Di-
agnosticLink to download and program the param-
eters for the SAM Cab.
All the ECUs on the CAN databus must be at com-
patible versions of software for data communication
to occur properly. When a SAM Cab is replaced, use
ServiceLink or DiagnosticLink to determine if the
SAM Chassis, MSF, and CGW are all communicating
at compatible versions of software. Use ServicePro®
to get the current service bulletin information for any
updates to Cascadia software versions.
Removal 10. Slide the SAM Cab forward, then up and out of
the vehicle.
1. Apply the parking brakes and chock the tires.
2. Disconnect the batteries.
Installation
3. On the passenger-side of the vehicle on the 1. Transfer any relays from the old SAM Cab.
upper frontwall, gently pull the rain tray drain
tube from the rain tray. 2. Slide the new SAM cab in the glove compart-
ment opening and align the mounting tabs into
4. Reach up into the area behind the HVAC ducting the bracket.
and disconnect the 4 lever lock connectors from
the "nosepiece" of the SAM cab. 3. Check that no wires are pinched between the
SAM and the frontwall. Then, install the three
5. Disconnect the positive and negative power mounting fasteners to secure the SAM cab.
cables from the SAM.
4. Position the drip shield on the forward edge of
6. From inside the cab, remove the lower dash the SAM cab. Make sure the lower edge is for-
panel and the glove box. Refer to Section 60.06. ward of the connector area of the SAM cab See
7. Carefully remove the drip shields. Avoid flexing Fig. 2.
the joint on the large drip shield covering the
SAM cab. 3
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1. Plastic Drip Shield
2. Tie Strap
3. Dash Support Bracket
4. SAM Cab
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1. Drip Shield
2. Angle Shield
Programming the SAM Cab If the SAM Cab is still programmed with the original
software version, it is also possible to select "Reset
to Factory Settings."
When the SAM Cab is programmed, both the appli-
cation software and parameters are updated in the Refer to in the for more information.
SAM Cab.
In most cases it is only necessary to update the SAM
Cab as a last resort if the SAM Cab is suspected of
being faulty. This is to confirm that the problem is
hardware-related.
In all other situations, it is only necessary to "Reset
Parameters."
Using ServiceLink
Programming
The SAM Cab can be programmed in ServiceLink
using the SAM Cab "Flashing" Tab. See the for more
information.
Reset Parameters
SAM Cab parameters can be reset in ServiceLink
using the SAM Cab "Parameters" tab. Selecting
"Reset to Current Host" applies the appropriate pa-
rameters to the SAM Cab for the affected vehicle.
If the SAM Cab is still programmed with the original
software version, it is also possible to select "Reset
to Factory Settings."
NOTE: Pay particular attention to the first "NO-
TICES" screen when opening ServiceLink. This
screen contains details about flashing, and ap-
plying reference parameters to the SAM Cab.
Using DiagnosticLInk
Programming
The SAM Cab can be programmed in DiagnosticLink
using the "Program Device" tab. Select "Update De-
vice Software."
Reset Parameters
SAM Cab parameters can be reset in DiagnosticLink
using the "Program Device" tab. Select "Replace De-
vice Settings with Server Configuration." Selecting
"Latest" settings applies the appropriate parameters
to the SAM Cab for the affected vehicle.