Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Engine Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - Generic PCM programming Procedure
NUMBER: 18-007-06 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: March 16, 2006
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE INTERNET.
THE FLASH FILE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE NEXT StarSCAN(R) UPDATE CD RECEIVED AFTER CD 6.05.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-007-06 DATED MARCH 3, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR
FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A REVISED OVERVIEW AND FLASH
PROCEDURES.
SUBJECT:
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure
OVERVIEW:
**This bulletin involves programming a generic replacement PCM with software using the StarSCAN.**
MODELS:
2004-2005
(HB)
Durango
2005
(LX)
Chrysler 300/Magnum
2005
(ND)
Dakota
2005
(WK)
Grand Cherokee
DISCUSSION:
Replacement PCM's will require programming utilizing the StarSCAN. The PCM will not operate the engine until it is programmed. A Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) will be set - "not programmed".
CAUTION:
Extreme care must be taken when programming a calibration into a generic PCM. Do not randomly select a calibration. Once a calibration is selected
and programmed, the controller cannot be reprogrammed to a different calibration. The module can only be reprogrammed to a more recent version
of that calibration.
