Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Power Trunk / Liftgate Control Module: Customer Interest
Body - Power Liftgate Does Not Open/Close Properly
NUMBER: 08-045-06
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: October 17, 2006
THE DRBIII(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE ON DealerCONNECT.
WHILE THE FILES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM THE INTERNET FOR ALL MARKETS, FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE
UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE DRBIII(R) FLASH FILES AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE
ON ITIL/ISIS DVD 4th QUARTER, 2006.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Power Liftgate May Not Open Or Close The First Time That The Power Liftgate Button Is Depressed
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Power Liftgate Module with new software.
MODELS:
2002 - 2007
(RS/RG)
Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Power Liftgate (sales code JRC) built on or before October 13, 2006 (MDH 1013XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may describe that the Power Liftgate may not open or close the first time that the Power Liftgate button is depressed. If the button is
pressed repeatedly, the liftgate will open or close properly.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all 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 vehicle operator describes or experiences the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NOTE:
An updated J1962 cable has been released. This cable has a red colored connector at the DRBIII® connection. Use this cable whenever a flash is
being performed.
REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR DOMESTIC VEHICLES DOWNLOADING FLASH FILES FROM DealerCONNECT> Tech TOOLS:
NOTE:
Whenever a module is reprogrammed, the software in the DRBIII(R); must be programmed with the latest revision level available.
NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash process should be restarted and then follow the directions on the DRBIII(R).
