Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Engine Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - ECM Update For Over-Rev Condition
NUMBER: 18-019-10
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: June 3, 2010
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-008-09 REV. A, DATED MAY 29, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**. THIS UPDATE INCLUDES ADDITIONAL
BODIES AND ENHANCED SOFTWARE FOR ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT THE RT BODIES.
THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD FOR FLASHING ECUs.
HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS AVAILABLE BY SELECTING "HELP" THEN "HELP
CONTENTS" AT THE TOP OF THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 10.04 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Engine Over Rev Condition
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or for vehicles equipped with a 2.8L turbo diesel engine the
Transmission Control Module (1CM) with new software.
MODELS:
**2008
(CS)
Pacifica**
2008 - 2009
(RT)
Town & Country/Grand Voyager (International Markets)
2009
(RT)
Town & Country/Grand Voyager**
**2009 - 2010
(JC)
Journey**
**2007 - 2009
(JS)
Sebring/Avenger/Sebring Convertible**
NOTE: **This bulletin applies:
1. **2008 CS vehicles built with a 4.0L engines (Sales Codes EGL or EGQ) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2).**
2. 2008 and 2009 RT vehicles built with a 2.8L engines (Sales Codes ENS) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2) built before
March 24, 2009 (MDH 0324XX).
3. 2009 RT vehicles built with a 3.8L/4.0L engines (Sales Codes EGL or EGQ) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2) built before
May 11, 2009 (MDH 0511XX),
4. 2009 JC vehicles built with a 2.7L/3.5L engines (sales code EER or EGF) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2).
5.**201 0 JC International vehicles only built with a 2.7L engine (sales code EER) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2) built before
May 11, 2010 (MDH 0511XX).**
6.**2007 - 2009 JS vehicles built with a 2.7L/3.5L engine (sales code EER or EGF) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2).**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may notice that the engine can achieve higher RPM's than normal after an unusual shift condition. This condition can happen if the
driver of the vehicle shifted the vehicle from drive to neutral then back to drive (D-N-D) with their foot on the accelerator while driving at interstate
highway speeds. The updated software corrects this condition.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH or StarMOBILE) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are
