RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Control - MIL ON, Multiple EGR DTCs
NUMBER: 18-010-04
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: March 2, 2004
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. THE SOFTWARE FOR DR VEHICLES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON TechCONNECT
MARCH 2, 2004. THE SOFTWARE FOR HB VEHICLES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON StarSCAN(TM) SOFTWARE UPDATE CD RELEASE 4.06,
MARCH 15, 2004.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) P0403, P0404, P0405, P0406
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2004
(DR)
Ram Truck
2004
(HB)
Durango
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to DR and HB vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (sales code EZA) built on or before February 29, 2004 (MDH 0229XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience a MIL illumination. Further diagnosis may determine that the MIL was caused by one or more of the following
DTC's:
P0403-EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT
P0404-EGR POSITION SENSOR PERFORMANCE
P0405-EGR POSITION SENSOR LOW
P0406-EGR POSITION SENSOR HIGH
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R) with TechCONNECT or the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all engine systems are functioning as
designed. If DTCs 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 appropriate Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
There are three separate Repair Procedures. One for DR vehicles and two for HB vehicles.
NOTE:
There are two methods to download flash files to StarSCAN. The first method is to download the flash files from the StarSCAN Software Update
CD. The second method (NEW) is to download the flash files to the StarSCAN from the internet.
