Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Security Lamp/Indicator: Customer Interest
Powertrain Control Module - Multiple Concerns
NUMBER: 18-021-00
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Oct. 6, 2000
SUBJECT:
Intermittent VTA, Overhead Temperature Display Slow To Update, Poor A/C Performance After Start Up
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/LHS/300M
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THEIR POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACED WITH
2000 OR LATER PCM HARDWARE. HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CAN BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:
The label located on the PCM includes a serial number (S/N TxxEHyyyzzzwww) that identifies the year of the circuit board inside the controller. The
2nd and 3rd positions (xx) indicate the year.
PCM's with number less than those listed in the table are not included in the Technical Service Bulletin.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following: Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) security light intermittently NOT blinking after locking all doors
and/or the outside temperature display will be slow to update and/or poor A/C performance is experienced after vehicle start up.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS2) and or the Diagnostic Scan Tool (DRB III(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify all
engine/transmission systems are functioning as designed. If other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present, record them on the repair order and
repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. If the condition(s) can be duplicated or is described by the customer, perform the Repair
Procedure.
NOTE:
WHENEVER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED, THE SOFTWARE OF THE REPLACEMENT CONTROLLER
MUST BE VERIFIED FOR THE LATEST REVISION LEVEL. USE THE FLASH PROCEDURE TO UPDATE REPLACED CONTROLLERS
AS NECESSARY.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
