Caliber L4-2.0L VIN B (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 18-019-06
Date: 060607
A/T Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0602/P167A or P161B
NUMBER: 18-019-06
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: June 7, 2006
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) UPDATE CD 6.05 WAS THE LAST CD TO CONTAIN FLASH FILES.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination - DTC's P0602, P167A, or P161B
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software and the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) with new software.
WARNING:
BOTH CONTROLLERS (TCM AND PCM) MUST BE REPROGRAMMED. THIS UPDATE MUST BE COMPLETED AS A COORDINATED
CHANGE. IF THE PCM IS NOT UPDATED, MIL ILLUMINATION CAN OCCUR AND DTC U1424 (IMPLAUSIBLE ENGINE TORQUE
MESSAGE RECEIVED) WILL BE RECORDED IN THE TCM.
MODELS:
2007
(PM)
Caliber
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), (sales code DAV), built on or before June 1, 2006
(MDH 0601XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
The technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) in the TCM:
^
P0602-Control Module Programming Error/Not Programmed
^
P167A-Calibration Mismatch
^
P161B-Battery Disconnect / TCM Internal
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 are present, other than those listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this
bulletin.
If the vehicle operator describes MIL Illumination and the technician finds any of the DTC's listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
