RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
Electronic Throttle Control Module: Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel/Engine Controls - Throttle Control Diagnostics
NUMBER: 18-034-04
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: August 23, 2004
SUBJECT:
Electronic Throttle Control Diagnostics
MODELS:
2004 (DR) Ram Truck
2004 (HB) Durango
NOTE:
This Bulletin Applies To Vehicles Equipped With 5.7 L Engines, Sales Code EZA.
DISCUSSION:
When diagnosing Electronic Throttle Systems (ETC) systems for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes. (DTC's), specifically when conducting APS pedal
sweep using a StarSCAN or DRBIII(R). Please note that there is an internal diagnostic the PCM performs on the ETC system. The PCM will drive the
pedal sensor signal no. 2 to zero volts every 1/2 second as part of an internal diagnostic. Therefore, if this event is observed it should be considered a
normal condition. Please do not mistake this condition as an intermittent sensor signal unless the following DTC's were detected P2127, P2116 or P2138.
POLICY:
Information Only
Disclaimer
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
