Common questions

How to connect the ECM by Cat communication adapter 3?

How to connect the ECM by Cat communication adapter 3?

Click “Start” – “All Programs” – “Caterpillar Comm Adapter 3” – “Comm Adapter 3 Toolkit”, or through shortcut “Comm Adapter 3 Toolkit” on desktop. 3. Once CA3 was detected, close the CAT Communication Adapter 3 Toolkit and open the CAT ET Software.

Can you get scanner to connect to ECM?

Found TDG while I was trying to research a problem on my 2000 Sterling at9500 with a CAT C12 I have a check engine light on the dash. So I connected my OTC Scanner and it replied not connected!!! I checked the diagnostic Plug on the truck and I have power to the right of the center plug and ground in the center like its suppose too?

How to cancel a connection to an ECM?

-To cancel all attempts to communicate with the ECM, click the “Stop Connect” button on the Connection message box. All functions that require an active data link connection are disabled. The service tool displays a blank main screen. The status bar is updated with the message “Disconnected.”

Do you need password for Caterpillar ECM settings?

But a part of ECMs settings is locked and to unlock these parameters you will need caterpillar factory passwords. How it works? After you’ve placed an order and we confirmed the payment.

Click “Start” – “All Programs” – “Caterpillar Comm Adapter 3” – “Comm Adapter 3 Toolkit”, or through shortcut “Comm Adapter 3 Toolkit” on desktop. 3. Once CA3 was detected, close the CAT Communication Adapter 3 Toolkit and open the CAT ET Software.

-To cancel all attempts to communicate with the ECM, click the “Stop Connect” button on the Connection message box. All functions that require an active data link connection are disabled. The service tool displays a blank main screen. The status bar is updated with the message “Disconnected.”

Found TDG while I was trying to research a problem on my 2000 Sterling at9500 with a CAT C12 I have a check engine light on the dash. So I connected my OTC Scanner and it replied not connected!!! I checked the diagnostic Plug on the truck and I have power to the right of the center plug and ground in the center like its suppose too?

Can a Cat et adapter work on a GM Truck?

If the Cat is in a GM truck, you will need a special Cat OBDII connector. In trucks with the standard 6/9 pin connector, there is no issues. Works on BHL F-series , Whl excav. and wheel loaders, but better option is Cat ET Nexiq adapters work with Cat ET on truck engines.

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