M1078A1 crank but not starting - batteries?

[gemini25]

Yes, it isn't easy to find one in Germany. Perhaps I am lucky, otherwiese I have to oder one from the States (cheaper anyway!).
Can anybody recommend a good service?

 

[gemini25]

@fuzzytoaster
Just another question. Which number of the ECM do you mean. The serial number should be 206-2700-02. And under this number, I can find other ECM in the internet.
And it is clear, that I must programm the ECM new.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

@fuzzytoaster
Just another question. Which number of the ECM do you mean. The serial number should be 206-2700-02. And under this number, I can find other ECM in the internet.
And it is clear, that I must programm the ECM new.

The part number 206-2700-02 is correct and try to stay with it unless CAT can verify they've superseded it and the newer unit will work. Some of the issues the CAT tech told me were that newer ECMs were designed with emission in mind and getting a newer unit could cause the computer to generate codes since it's looking for emissions feedback that doesn't exist. I ran into a similar issue with my first ECM replacement.

 

[frank8003]

Well if it is getting power to the ECM... The ECM’s have an internal memory battery which has a finite lifespan. They fail and wipe The ECM programming... They are also not replaceable so you may need a new ECM... you may be able to pull the ECM and take/send it to cat to evaluate it...

M1078A1
What!? Holy Toledo.
This is a combat war vehicle, How did this ever get approved?

 

[fuzzytoaster]

M1078A1
What!? Holy Toledo.
This is a combat war vehicle, How did this ever get approved?

It supposedly wasn't a known issue by CAT. I covered it in my write up a few years back in more detail but basically it happened fairly often but CAT denied it was happening until they gave in and acknowledged it was how the ECMs are flashed and changed how they did it. Now if an ECM battery died the unit wont blank it self and leave you stranded. There are still many trucks out there (early A1s) that are ticking..or not ticking..time bombs in this regard.

M1078A1 - Crank no start

I picked up an M1078A1 that's been uncooperative to start. The POC at pickup said they couldn't get the truck to start but I noticed the battery disconnect switch was in the off position and was hoping that was the issue..but it's deeper than that. Attempting to slave start the LMTV off my...

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[Ronmar]

Why do you think they went to so much trouble to make these things easy to tow(front gladhands, towbar setup, front trailer light recept)...