Fendt 4.1.EA – A002 - ECU, enhanced control: Internal fault (RAM / EEPROM) or Incorrect EOL programming
Issue description
Memory failure, checksum error, or corrupted parameter data within the tractor's enhanced control unit. Tractor restricts operations, but continuation in emergency mode is usually possible.
Applies to these machines
24 machines- 409 Vario
- 410 Vario
- 411 Vario
- 412 Vario
- 711 Vario
- 712 Vario
- 714 Vario
- 715 Vario
- 716 Vario
- 717 Vario
- 718 Vario
- 916 Vario
- 920 Vario
- 924 Vario
- 926 Vario
- 930 Vario
- Fendt Farmer 400 series
- Fendt Favorit 700 series
- Fendt Favorit 900 series
- Fendt 300 Vario
- Fendt 400 Vario
- Fendt 700 Vario
- Fendt 800 Vario
- Fendt 900 Vario
Check the cause
Verify if the tractor can still be driven in emergency/auxiliary mode to confirm the ECU is not completely dead
Check for accompanying CAN-bus communication faults (e.g., 4.1.B0) or sensor plausibility codes that might indicate a wiring harness short causing the ECU to fault
Using the FENDIAS diagnostic software, check if the stored values in the transmission E-Box are logical
Repair steps
Connect diagnostic interface
Connect the Fendt diagnostic interface (FENDIAS) to the tractor.
Perform EOL programming
Perform an EOL (End-Of-Line) programming procedure to rewrite the parameters to the A002 ECU.
Cycle ignition and verify
Cycle the ignition and check if the stored values in the transmission E-Box are now logical.
Retry EOL programming
If the values are still illogical or the code returns, run the EOL programming a second time.
Replace or repair E-Box
If EOL programming repeatedly fails to clear the RAM/EEPROM fault, the internal memory of the A002 E-Box is physically damaged. You must remove the E-Box and either send it to a specialized agricultural electronics repair facility or fit a new replacement E-Box.
Parts you might need
(9)Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
G725970070014Common on 411-415, 712-718, 818-820 models
Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
G725970070040Common on 411-415, 712-718, 818-820 models
Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
701970070032Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
339970070060Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
725970070041Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
816970070046Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
F718970071067Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
G816970150013Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU
G312970070011
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