Abstract: A component registration system for a machine, is provided. The system comprises: a component installed on the machine, a data system located remote from the machine and configured to communicate with the machine, a locating device installed on the machine and configured to determine global position of the machine, a controller installed on the machine, and a cellular device including a service management tool. The controller collects information from the component, collects determined global position information from the locating device, and conveys the collected information to the data system. The service management tool on the cellular device includes a proximity search feature that provides selective registration of the component based on global position of the machine and proximity of the machine to the cellular device.