Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
Control Module: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine, A/T Controls - PCM/TCM Replacement Requirements
NUMBER: 18-006-07 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: February 19, 2007
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-006-07, DATED JANUARY 26, 2007, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL YEARS AND MODELS.
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 7.03 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
StarMOBILE(R) DOES NOT SUPPORT THIS SERVICE BULLETIN.
SUBJECT:
Generic PCM (GPEC) or TCM (CVI Controller) Replacement Requirements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin describes the requirements that must occur when replacing a (CPEG) PCM or (CVI) TCM for the models listed below.
MODELS:
**2007
(JS)
Sebring**
**2008
(JS)
Avenger**
2007
(MK49)
Compass
2007
(MK74)
Patriot
2007
(PM)
Caliber
NOTE:
This Bulletin applies to **JS Models with a 2.0L or 2.4L engine (Sales Codes ECN, ED3, ED4, or EDG) and PM/MK Models with a 1.8L, 2.O0 or
2.4L engine (Sales Codes EBA, ECN, ED3 or ED4) and/or CVT transmission, (sales code DAV or DAW)**.
DISCUSSION:
This bulletin describes the requirements that must occur when replacing a (GPEC) PCM or (CVI) TCM for the models listed above. This bulletin
involves selecting the proper PCM or TCM software application for the vehicle, and programming the module. Additionally it is extremely important
**on vehicles with a CVI transmission ** that the software level between the PCM and TCM be coordinated at the latest levels available whenever one
or the other module is replaced.
The steps involved in replacing, (FLASHING) a (GPEC) PCM are different from previous modules.
If the PCM is replaced, use the StarSCAN® to flash the new module with appropriate software, perform the PCM replace function to transfer the
immobilizer secret key and VIN to the PCM, perform Learn ETC function, write odometer mileage to the PCM and ** if CVI ~ check the 1CM for the
latest software. If an update for the 1CM exists, flash the 1CM to the latest level.
If the TCM is replaced, use the StarSCAN(R) to flash the new module with appropriate software, Initialize the TCM module and check the PCM for the
latest software. If an update for the PCM exists, flash the PCM to the latest level.
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**If the vehicle is a PM/MK with a CVT transmission, follow PCM AND TCM Repair Procedures below.
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If the vehicle is a JS with a 2.0L or 2.4L engine or PM/MK with manual transmission, follow PCM Repair Procedures below**.
The following steps must be followed whenever a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM) is replaced. Failure to
maintain the latest software levels between the PCM and TCM **on vehicles with a CVI transmission ** may cause MIL illumination or poor vehicle
performance.
CAUTION:
WHENEVER A PCM OR TCM MODULE IS REPLACED THE SOFTWARE FLASHED INTO THE PCM OR TCM MODULES MUST BE
