Concorde V6-215 3.5L SOHC (1996)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
PCM - Erroneous EGR System Codes Set
NO: 18-19-96
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Jul. 12, 1996
SUBJECT:
Erroneous "EGR System Monitor"
or "No EATX CCD Messages"
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
MODELS:
1996 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring Coupe
1996 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 (JX) Sebring Convertible
1996 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/ New Yorker
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES AS INDICATED:
FJ:
ALL 1996 EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE
JA:
BUILT BEFORE MAY 23, 1996 (MDH 05-23-XX)
JX:
BUILT BEFORE JUN. 18, 1996 (MDH 06-18-XX)
LH:
BUILT BEFORE MAY 28, 1996 (MDH 05-28-XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may develop erroneous On Board Diagnostics TI (OBDII) "EGR System Monitor" DTC (Hex Code 2E) when ambient temperature is less
than 320 F. or "No EATX CCD Messages" DTC (Hex Code 60).
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the DRB TI (Scan Tool) and appropriate Diagnostic Procedure Manual, verify that all engine systems are
functioning correctly. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding with
this bulletin. If any of the above conditions exist, perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN WILL NOT CORRECT "EGR SYSTEM MONITOR" DTC's (HEX CODE 2E) IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ABOVE
FREEZING.
EQUIPMENT/PARTS REQUIRED:
1
CH6OOO
Scan Tool (DRB III
1
CH7035
General Purpose Interface Bus Cable (GPIB)
1
CH7OOO
J1962 Cable
1
4669020
Label - Authorized Software Update
1
4275086
Label - Authorized Modification
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software (calibration change).
NOTE:
MDS AND DRBIII ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING REPAIR. MDS MUST BE OPERATING WITH RELEASE 20 OR
HIGHER AND TIL 1111 OR HIGHER INSTALLED.
1.
Connect the MDS to the DRBIII and connect the DRBIII to the vehicle 16-way Data Link Connector (DLC) and power them up.
2.
Use the arrow keys and select # 2 MDS DIAGNOSTICS on the DRBIII MAIN MENU Screen.
3.
Use the arrow keys and select DIAGNOSTIC MENU on the MDS, then press NEXT MENU.
