After a successful service tool installation, when trying to run the service tool for the first time, one of the following errors may occasionally appear: “The entry point could not be located in api-ms-win-crt-runtime” or “The program can't start because mfc140u.dll is missing from your computer.” If either of these messages is displayed, follow the procedure below. There is a Microsoft issue with upgrading libraries during an installation involving certain versions of the C++ redistributable. The activation takes about 5 minutes and you're ready to go. The small file size(~ 500Mb) allows you to get and set up the app within up to 20 minutes even with a slow internet connection or mobile internet. The Electronic Technician application can be easily downloaded. Recently, we have received a lot of questions about the most convenient way to obtain this product.Īs soon as payment is done you will be redirected to the download page. This diagnostic app allows you to: Change vehicle's parameters Lock / Unlock parameters Diagnose and reconfigure Reading of error codes ECM Flash The recommended adapter is a Caterpillar Communication Adapter III Kit PN 538-5051 (Replaces 466-6258). The experimental feature allows you to decode (18-Bit passwords not supported) factory passwordsĬat works with the Caterpillar Communication Adapters family.

The list of supported CAT machines and engines can be found below(if your vehicle is missing, please contact us we will double check): In case you still running windows 7, we can offer you the 2020A version as last compatible with windows 7, for this purpose, please indicate the 2020A release in the comments field. The installation is still possible, but we're not able to guarantee the stable work of 2020B or later versions.

The CAT ET service tool no longer supports Windows 7 as of the 2020B release. Microsoft ended extended support for Windows 7 as of January 2020. The laptops with ARM CPUs (Snapdragon 8cx, Microsft SQ1, etc) type are not supported! For this purpose, you need a suitable diagnostic link adapter (DLA), for instance, Genuine CAT Comm Adapter III (part # 538-5051) To get the vehicle information the Cat ET software must be connected to the Electronic Control Module (ECM). We provide ONLY offline activation methods. Installation and activation are possible only with remote assistance using Teamviewer. Caterpillar electronic technician 2022A (replaces CAT ET 2021C, 2021B, 2021A, 2020A, 2019C, 2019B) with WinFlash future is an updated version of the caterpillar dealer diagnostic software that can help technicians to diagnose existing and potential problems with their electronically controlled Caterpillar Engines and Machines.

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