4.1.EA

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

  • 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

  1. Verify if the tractor can still be driven in emergency/auxiliary mode to confirm the ECU is not completely dead

  2. 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

  3. Using the FENDIAS diagnostic software, check if the stored values in the transmission E-Box are logical

Repair steps

  1. Connect diagnostic interface

    Connect the Fendt diagnostic interface (FENDIAS) to the tractor.

  2. Perform EOL programming

    Perform an EOL (End-Of-Line) programming procedure to rewrite the parameters to the A002 ECU.

  3. Cycle ignition and verify

    Cycle the ignition and check if the stored values in the transmission E-Box are now logical.

  4. Retry EOL programming

    If the values are still illogical or the code returns, run the EOL programming a second time.

  5. 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

    G725970070014

    Common on 411-415, 712-718, 818-820 models

  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    G725970070040

    Common on 411-415, 712-718, 818-820 models

  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    701970070032
  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    339970070060
  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    725970070041
  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    816970070046
  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    F718970071067
  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    G816970150013
  • Fendt E-Box / A002 Enhanced Control ECU

    G312970070011

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