Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Power Steering Pump: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls/Steering - Power Steering Whine
NUMBER: 19-001-08
GROUP: Steering
DATE: April 3, 2008
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 8.04 OR HIGHER.
StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT -OR- StarMOBILE STANDALONE MODE MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THE FLASH.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Power Steering Whine Sound / Coordinated Hardware Change
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the Power Steering Pump with a revised part and selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2009
(JC)
Journey
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to models equipped with a 3.5L engine (Sales Codes EGF) built prior to February 29, 2008 (MDH0229XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may hear a high pitched whine sound between 1200 and 2000 engine RPM. The whine may be most noticeable when accelerating from
a stop.
DIAGNOSIS:
Start the engine and raise the engine speed to between 1200 and 2000 RPM. With the RPM raised, listen for a high pitched whine sound. If a high
pitched whine is heard and determined to be coming from the power steering system, perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
Do not move the steering wheel during the test. The whine sound is heard with no load on the power steering pump.
PARTS REQUIRED:
