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Miscellaneous Information
Cat ID/ Cat Messenger
Description:
The Cat Messenger has replaced the Caterpillar
Information Display (ID), but existing Cat IDs are still
in use today. The Cat Messenger or Cat ID is a cab
mounted display device. It can be ordered as an option
from the truck manufacturer or retro fi tted in any
appropriately equipped on-highway vehicle. It can
display a wide variety of information; Diagnostic Data,
Engine Operating Information, Vehicle Trip Information,
Trip Information and is an integral part of the Theft
Deterrent system. Cat Messenger or Cat ID can display
the information in both English and Metric units as well
as in English , Spanish or French Languages.
For a complete description of the Caterpillar Messenger
or the Caterpillar Information Display (ID), refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual for your engine.
Available:
All electronically controlled on-highway engines
covered in this handbook