Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Oxygen Sensor: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0135 Set
NUMBER: 18-010-05 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: March 4, 2005
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-010-05, DATED FEBRUARY 17, 2005, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE AN UPDATED VEHICLE BUILD DATE.
THE SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE ON TechCONNECT.
FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE SOFTWARE AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
BE AVAILABLE ON ITIL/ISIS CD/DVD APRIL, 2005.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DIG) P0135 - 02 Sensor 1/1 Heater Performance
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves verifying the proper 1/1 02 Sensor is installed on the vehicle and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with new
software.
MODELS:
2005
(CS)
Pacifica
2005
(RS)
Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
**This bulletin applies to 2005 CS and RS vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine (sales code EGH) built on and between July 8, 2004 (MDH
0708XX) and March 2, 2005 (MDH 0302XX). 2005 RS vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine (sales code EGA, EGM and EGH) built on and
between July 8, 2004 (MDH 0708XX) and October 29, 2004 (MDH 1029XX).**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience a MIL illumination. Further diagnosis may determine that the MIL was caused by the following Diagnostic Trouble
Codes (DTC's):
P0135 - 02 Sensor 1/1 Heater Performance
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)) with TechCONNECT and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed.
If DTCs are present, other than the one listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
Verify that the correct 02 Sensor is installed on the vehicle. Refer to Service Bulletin 08-008-05. Installing an incorrect 1/1 02 sensor will cause a MIL
illumination for DTC
P0135 - 02 Sensor 1/1 Heater Performance to be set.
If the vehicle operator describes or experiences the Symptom/Condition and the correct 1/1 02 sensor is installed on the vehicle, perform the Repair
Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
