Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Body Control Module: Customer Interest
Electrical - Locks Inoperative/Liftgate Triggers Alarm
NUMBER: 08-040-04
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: December 9, 2004
THE DRBIII(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE ON DealerCONNECT.
FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE FLASH FILES AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
BE AVAILABLE ON ITIL/ISIS DVD FEBRUARY, 2005.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Driver And Passenger Power Door Lock Switches Inoperative And Opening the Liftgate Triggers The Theft Alarm
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Body Control Module (BCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2004 - 2005
(RG)
Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
2004 - 2005
(RS)
Town & Country/Caravan
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to 2005 vehicles equipped with Power Locks only (sales code JPB) and 2004 - 2005 vehicles equipped with Power Locks,
Power Liftgate, and Security Alarm (sales codes JPB, JRC and LSA respectively).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may describe:
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The alarm sounds erroneously when opening the power liftgate using the key fob while the Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) is armed.
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The driver's and/or passenger's door lock switches are inoperative.
The technician may find "Left Unlock Output Failure" and/or "Right Unlock Output Failure" Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) in the BCM.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs are
present, other than those listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
2.
With the ignition switch in the "RUN" position, determine the original part number of the BCM currently in the vehicle. Using the DRBIII(R)
select:
a.
"DRBIII(R) Standalone"
b.
"1998 - 2005 Diagnostics"
c.
"All (Except Below)"
d.
"Body Interior"
e.
"Body Computer"
f.
"Module Display"
g.
Record the "Software part # " on the repair order for later reference.
h.
Check DTC's
