Fendt 4.1.E1 – A002 - ECU, enhanced control (Comfort ECU / E-Box): Pressure regulator control parameters in tractive power control (ML transmission adjustment) not plausible or read incorrectly
Issue description
Indicates a parameter or read error within the tractive power control system.
Applies to these machines
15 machines- 411 Vario COM III
- 412 Vario COM III
- 413 Vario COM III
- 414 Vario COM III
- 415 Vario COM III
- 712 Vario COM III
- 714 Vario COM III
- 716 Vario COM III
- 718 Vario COM III
- 818 Vario COM III
- 820 Vario COM III
- Farmer 400 Vario series
- Favorit 700 Vario series
- 800 Vario series
- 900 Vario series (e.g., COM II and COM III generations)
Check the cause
Check Basic Signal Voltage: Verify the basic signal voltage supplied by the A002 E-Box. The A002 Comfort ECU should output a basic signal voltage (U1) of approximately 8.0 V. Measure the signal voltage at the corresponding pins (Pin 2 and Pin 1).
Check CAN Bus Communication: Ensure there are no underlying CAN bus communication faults restricting data to the E-Box.
Verify EEPROM Integrity: Check if the tractor is operating in a restricted emergency mode, which is common when the E-Box cannot read the transmission adjustment parameters.
Repair steps
Connect Diagnostic Tool
Connect the FENDIAS diagnostic system or Fendt-EST to the tractor's diagnostic port.
Perform EOL Programming
Run a new EOL (End-Of-Line) programming to rewrite and recalibrate the pressure regulator control parameters for the ML transmission adjustment.
Test and Calibrate
After EOL programming, clear the fault codes and test the tractive power control functions to ensure the parameters are now reading as plausible.
E-Box Repair/Replacement (If EOL Fails)
If the E-Box fails to accept the EOL programming (e.g., due to a permanent EEPROM hardware failure), the A002 E-Box must be removed and either sent to an agricultural electronics specialist for board-level repair or replaced entirely.
Parts you might need
(7)Fendt E-Box / Comfort ECU (A002)
G725970070014Common on 411-415, 712-718, 818-820 models. Requires EOL programming.
Fendt E-Box / Comfort ECU (A002)
G725970070040Common on 411-415, 712-718, 818-820 models. Requires EOL programming.
Fendt E-Box / Comfort ECU (A002)
701970070032Requires EOL programming.
Fendt E-Box / Comfort ECU (A002)
F701.970.070.032Requires EOL programming.
Fendt E-Box / Comfort ECU (A002)
725970070041Requires EOL programming.
Fendt E-Box / Comfort ECU (A002)
816970070046Requires EOL programming.
Fendt E-Box / Comfort ECU (A002)
G312.970.070.011Requires EOL programming.
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