Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P1607 Set
NUMBER: 18-025-08 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: December 17, 2008
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-025-08, DATED JUNE 13, 2008, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL ENGINE WITH A
UPDATED REPAIR PROCEDURE.
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R)SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 9.03 OR HIGHER.
StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT -OR- StarMOBILE STANDALONE MODE MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THE FLASH.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination with DTC P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2008
(RI)
Town & Country/Voyager/Caravan (Includes International Markets)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine (sales code EGV) built prior to August 23, 2007 (MDHO823XX) **and all 3.8L
engines (sales code EGL).**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience intermittent MIL Illumination. No other symptoms will be noted or experienced. Further investigation by the technician
may find DTC P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality.
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 the above symptom/condition is experienced or can be verified, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
