Caliber SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN F (2007)
Engine Control Module: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - MIL On/DTC P0116/ECT Sensor
NUMBER: 18-039-06
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: December 6, 2006
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
UPDATE CD 6.05 WAS THE LAST CD TO CONTAIN FLASH FILES FOR StarSCAN.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 7.02 SP2 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination DTC P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Performance
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (1CM) with
new software.
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
(PM)
Caliber
2007
(MK49)
Compass
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to PM/MK models equipped with a 1.8L, 2.0L or 2.4L gasoline engine (Sales Code EBA, ECN or ED3) and block heater (Sales
Code NHK) built before November 20, 2006 (MDH 1120XX).
NOTE:
If an aftermarket or MOPAR accessory block heater is installed, the same conditions may apply.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience MIL illumination after using the block heater. No other symptoms will be experienced.
The technician may find the following DTC's:
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P0116 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE
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 record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If MIL illumination with DTC P0116 is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
