Intrepid V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Control Module: Customer Interest
Engine/Transmission Controls - MIL ON/False DTC's
NUMBER: 18-034-02
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Nov. 22, 2002
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. THE MDS2 MUST BE OPERATING WITH CIS CD2122 OR HIGHER, AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 9, 2002.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination and Erroneous DTCs - Transaxle Shift Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Next Generation Controller (NGC) including the Powertrain and Transaxle Control
Modules (PCM/TCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2003
(LH)
300M/Concorde/Intrepid/LHS
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 13, 2002 (MDH 1113XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
MIL illumination with any or all of the following Erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's):
P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0440 - Evaporative System Fault
The transaxle may exhibit unusual kick down shift operation (4-3/3-2 shifts at random times) and/or 3-2 closed throttle coast down shift bump.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Diagnostic Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed.
If the condition(s) and/or DTC's listed are present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
WHENEVER A PCM/TCM IS REPLACED OR REPROGRAMMED, THE SOFTWARE IN THE CONTROLLER AND DRB III(R) MUST BE
VERIFIED AS HAVING THE LATEST REVISION LEVEL.
1.
Connect a battery charger and set as close to 14 volts charge as possible.
2.
Flash the PCM/TCM using the MDS2 (Mopar Diagnostic System) and DRBIII(R).
