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USER GUIDE
NavKal™ (Dealer Version)
Navistar, Inc.
2701 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL 60532 USA
© 2020 Navistar, Inc. All rights reserved. All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE NavKal™ (Dealer Version) Navistar, Inc. 2701 Navistar Drive, Lisle, IL 60532 USA © 2020 Navistar, Inc. All rights reserved. All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NAVKAL™ ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE..... . INTRODUCTION....................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 5 Table 1 Summary of Changes Description Revision Number Section None (before Introduction) Added contact information Added information on Installing NavKal ™ Added note about Internet connection Getting Started requirements for software updates Updated note on firewall configuration Updated list of supported interface cables...
  • Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION This manual provides general and specific maintenance procedures essential for reliable engine operation and your safety. Since many variations in procedures, tools, and service parts are involved, advice for all possible safety conditions and hazards cannot be stated. Read safety instructions before doing any service and test procedures for the engine or vehicle.
  • Page 7 Safety Equipment • Use correct lifting devices. • Use wheel chocks and stands. Engine • The engine should be operated or serviced only by qualified individuals. • Provide necessary ventilation when operating engine in a closed area. • Keep combustible material away from engine exhaust system and exhaust manifolds. •...
  • Page 8 CONTACT INFORMATION If you have any questions about NavKal™, see the contact Information below. • Dealers: Please open an iKNOw case file. • Customers: Pleased email psc@navistar.com • Phone: (800) 355–0088...

  • Page 9: Navkal™ Engine Control Module (Ecm) Programming Software

    NAVKAL™ ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE NOTE – This section contains a brief overview of NavKal™ calibration software and was current at the time of publication. Due to the automatic updating function in NavKal™, screens and functions may differ from this manual.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    INSTALLING THE NAVKAL™ SOFTWARE It is strongly recommended that all Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) programs like the Quicktime ® program, CD player programs, or Pocket PC programs be terminated prior to loading or starting the NavKal ™ software. ™...
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED Figure 1 Setup Wizard — Welcome Page 5. Click NEXT to continue. 6. Read through the License Agreement. When finished, click I AGREE to proceed with installation. When installation is complete, the final page of the wizard is displayed.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED Figure 2 Setup Wizard — Competing NavKal Setup 7. Ensure that the RUN NAVKAL box is checked. NOTE – The first time NavKal ™ is installed on a specific computer, you are prompted to enter their product key. If the product key box is blank, open an EZ-Tech ®...
  • Page 13 Navistar fails. Internet firewalls must be configured to allow two-way communication to the following Navistar host names: • *.navistar.com • *.internationaldelivers.com • *.amazonaws.com • *.cloudfront.net Be aware underlying IP addresses for Navistar hosts are subject to change and may vary by region. When possible, grant access by host name rather than IP address.
  • Page 14 NavKal ™ support page for assistance. http://www.navistarservicesoftware.com/index.php/navkal/ You’ve exceeded the number of registrations allowed for this product. Please visit the NavKal ™ support page for assistance. http://www.navistarservicesoftware.com/index.php/navkal/ An Internet connection to the NavKal ™...
  • Page 15 1. Dealer Account entry field 3. Save button 2. Dealer Location entry field Figure 4 Dealer Information When using NavKal ™ for the first time, the Dealer Information screen is automatically displayed (Figure 4). Do the following: 1. Enter 6–digit Dealer Account number (Figure 4, Item 1) 2.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Figure 5 NavKal File Menu If Dealer information has been previously entered and saved in NavKal ™ (or any Navistar service application), NavKal ™ will not prompt you to enter the information when you open the software. Existing Dealer information can be updated: 1.

  • Page 17: Software Updates

    GETTING STARTED SOFTWARE UPDATES NavKal ™ software provides automatic software updates directly from Navistar any time the tool is connected to the Internet. Upon starting the program, you may notice an update message that NavKal ™ will require a restart after updates have been completed.

  • Page 18: Vehicle Connection

    VEHICLE CONNECTION VEHICLE CONNECTION DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE CABLE INFORMATION The following communication adapters have been verified with NavKal™ software: ™ ™ • NEXIQ Technologies – USB- Link , USB- Link • Noregon Systems, Inc. – DLA+, DLA+ 2.0, DLA+ Wireless, DLA+ 2.0 Wireless •...
  • Page 19 VEHICLE CONNECTION • USB-Link — J1708 – All pre-Navistar ® (pre - 2007) electronic engines — J1939 – All Navistar ® engines (2007 - present) • USB-Link 2 — J1708 – All pre-Navistar ® (pre - 2007) electronic engines — J1939 – All Navistar ®...

  • Page 20: Connecting Software

    CONNECTING SOFTWARE 1. Key ON, Engine OFF. 2. Using interface cable, connect EST to PC and vehicle's diagnostic connector. 3. Start the NavKal ™ software and select the appropriate interface device (refer to Interface Device Section). A detection process will begin and connect automatically.

  • Page 21: Navkal

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE USING SOFTWARE Figure 8 NavKal ™ Main Screen NavKal ™ displays vehicle information once connection is made (Figure 8).

  • Page 22: Features

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE FEATURES Default NavKal ™ Panes Vehicle Information Window Figure 9 Vehicle Information Window The Vehicle Information Window (Figure 9) provides vehicle information for the connected vehicle. Displayed information includes items such as: • Engine type • •...

  • Page 23: Screen Prompts

    Screen Prompts Figure 10 Ignition Key ON Figure 11 Ignition Key OFF When updating calibration, changing parameters, or programming a blank module, NavKal ™ software will direct you when to perform a key cycle to complete the update or change process. Follow screen prompts for key cycles .

  • Page 24: Programming Tip

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Programming Tip Figure 12 Programming Tip To reduce programming issues, follow PROGRAMMING TIP (Figure 12) instructions to remove extra modules from the datalink.

  • Page 25: Sniffer Tab And Datalink Traffic Tab

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Sniffer Tab and Datalink Traffic Tab 1. Sniffer tab 2. Datalink Traffic tab Figure 13 Sniffer Tab and Datalink Traffic Tab The SNIFFER tab (Figure 13, Item 1) provides real-time monitoring of the network activity for each module on the various data links.

  • Page 26: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtc) Window

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Window Figure 14 DTC Window The DTC window (Figure 14) displays all active and previously active DTCs from all modules on the Datalink. DTCs can also be cleared in this window. The DTC window is displayed in all of the software default sessions and will allow you to: •...

  • Page 27: Campaigns Tab - J1939

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Campaigns Tab - J1939 All Navistar Engines (2007 to Present) 1. Campaigns tab 2. Update Calibration button Figure 15 Campaigns Tab NOTE – Connect the Midtronics SMART Charger before programming the ECM. 1. Select the CAMPAIGNS tab (Figure 15, Item 1). This tab indicates if calibration update is available and displays the existing and new calibration to program ECM.
  • Page 28 SOFTWARE 1. Parameter History Push button Figure 16 Parameter History Push Button 2. PARAMETER HISTORY PUSH button (Figure 16, Item 1) allows the user to update the Navistar database with any parameter changes done in Navistar ® Engine Diagnostics (NED).

  • Page 29: Campaigns Tab - J1708

    • Allows user to perform programming actions on J1708 engines. • Allows user to update the Navistar database with any parameter changes done in ServiceMaxx ® J1708. NOTE – Use the mouse to select the command that needs to be performed when prompted by DLCget or DLCflash.
  • Page 30 NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE 1. Perform DLCflash button Figure 18 Perform DLCflash 3. After the file has downloaded, click PERFORM DLCFLASH (Figure 18, Item 1) ) and follow highlighted screen prompts for key cycles.

  • Page 31: Parameter Upgrades Tab

    NOTE – International ® or IC Bus ® dealers must complete a case file prior to submitting an upgrade request. Customers must contact Tech Services for parameter changes. Visit the NavKal ™ webpage for more information: http://www.navistarservicesoftware.com/index.php/navkal/ NOTE – NavKal ™...
  • Page 32 NOTE – Process request task must be performed before next step. 5. Click PARAMETER UPGRADE (Figure 20, Item 1). 1. OK button Figure 21 Parameter Upgrade Operation Complete 6. NavKal ™ will verify that the upgrade has been completed successfully. Click OK (Figure 21, Item 1).

  • Page 33: Blank Module Flashing Tab

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Blank Module Flashing Tab Allows technician to request programming a blank module. NOTE – NavKal ™ must be connected to the Internet to complete the blank module programming process. 1. Blank Module Flashing tab 5. Hours 2. Case File 6.

  • Page 34: Select Engine Window

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Select Engine Window 1. Select Engine 2. OK button Figure 23 Engine Platform 1. Select associated engine platform located in the SELECT ENGINE folder (Figure 23, Item 1). 2. Click OK (Figure 23, Item 2).

  • Page 35: Select Blank Modules Window

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Select Blank Modules Window NOTE – All modules associated with the engine platform selection will be shown. From this window, the technician will select the replacement module to be flashed. 1. Select module checkbox (2) Figure 24 Blank Module Selection 1.

  • Page 36: Process Requests Tab

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Process Requests Tab From the Process Requests tab, NavKal ™ will upload the designated files to process the request. File upload status will be confirmed. ™ NOTE – NavKal must be connected to the Internet to complete the process request.
  • Page 37 2. After the PROCESS REQUESTS task is complete, the OPERATION field (Figure 26, Item 2) will display PARAMETER UPGRADED and the STATUS OF REQUEST field (Figure 26, Item 3) will display DOWNLOADED. NOTE – NavKal ™ will verify that upgrade has been completed successfully.
  • Page 38 NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE 1. OK button 2. VIN selection Figure 28 Associated VIN 5. In the Select a VIN window, select the associated VIN (Figure 28, Item 2) and click OK (Figure 28, Item 1). Follow screen prompts for key cycles.

  • Page 39: Module History Tab

    NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE Module History Tab The Module History tab provides the option to revert parameters to the original programmed state if issues exist after the Calibration Update. 1. VIN 3. Revert Parameters button 2. Module History tab Figure 29 Module History In Module History tab (Figure 29, Item 2), identify VIN (Figure 29, Item 1) with incorrect parameters.
  • Page 40 NAVKAL ™ SOFTWARE 1. X (Exit) button Figure 31 Template Editor 5. Click the X in the upper right corner of the window (Figure 31, Item 1) to close the Template Editor window when programming is complete.

  • Page 41: Service Messages

    ™ SOFTWARE SERVICE MESSAGES 1. Messages window Figure 32 NavKal ™ Service Messages After an update, important messages about this updated version are displayed in the Messages window (Figure 32, Item 1). To disable a previous message and prevent it from being displayed in the future, check...

  • Page 42: Diagnostic Trouble Codes

    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTC TAB DTCs can be viewed and cleared from any session menu using the DTC tab. 1. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4. Type column (Active / Previously column (pre-2010) Active / Pending) 2. Suspect Parameter Number (SPN) 5.

  • Page 43: Dtc Type

    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTC TYPE DTC Type Description Active Faults that are currently present. Historical faults that may be set by intermittent conditions, or by an operating Previously Active condition which is not currently present. Faults that occurred on the first drive cycle. Such faults become Active if they are Pending detected again on the second drive cycle.

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