Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L (2007)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0016/P0017/P000A/P000B
NUMBER: 18-018-07 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: May 30, 2007
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-018-07, DATED MARCH 2, 2007, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS
FOR APPROPRIATE OIL PRESSURE.
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 7.04 SP1 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination with DTC's P0016, P0017, P000A, or P000B
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the GPEC Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software, **verifying oil pressure
specifications**, replacing the intake and exhaust oil control valves (OCV), and replacing the engine oil and filter.
CAUTION:
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CVT TRANSMISSION MUST HAVE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) CHECKED FOR
THE LATEST SOFTWARE LEVEL WHENEVER THE PCM SOFTWARE IS UPGRADED. IF NEWER TCM SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE, IT
MUST BE INSTALLED.
MODELS:
2007
(JS)
Sebring
2007-2008
(JS)
Avenger
2007
(MK49)
Compass
2007
(MK74)
Patriot
2007
(PM)
Caliber
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to models equipped with a 1.8L, 2.0L or 2.4L gasoline engine (Sales Code EBA, ECN or ED3) on PM/MK models built before
February 20, 2007 (MDH 0220XX) and JS models built before March 5, 2007 (M DH0305XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience MIL illumination. Performance issues may or may not be experienced.
The technician may find the following DTC's:
^
P0016-Crankshaft-Camshaft Timing Misalignment-Bank 1 Sensor 1.
^
P0017-Crankshaft-Camshaft Timing Misalignment-Bank 1 Sensor 2.
^
P000A-Bank 1 Camshaft 1 Position Slow Response.
^
P000B-Bank 1 Camshaft 2 Position Slow Response.
The DTC's may be intermittent and difficult to duplicate.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as
designed. If DTC's other than those listed above are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this
bulletin.
