RAM 2500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2004)
Engine Control Module: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - ECM Update For Fuel System Enhancement
NUMBER: 18-011-11
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: February 18, 2011
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 11.02 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
THE DRBIII(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE ON DealerCONNECT.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Diagnostic Enhancements For Fuel System
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin provides Engine Control Module (ECM) software enhancements to improve robustness to fuel system issue detection and two new
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's).
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software.
Diagnostic procedures for these new DTC's are included in this Service Bulletin on the last 2 pages which may be printed.
The two new injector Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) for excessive injector return flow are:
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P1222 - LEAK DETECTION DURING MOTORING
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P1223 - LEAK DETECTION BASED ON QUANTITY BALANCE
MODELS:
2004
DR
Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)
2005 - 2007
DH
Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)
2006 - 2007
D1
Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.9L Cummins Diesel Engine (sale codes ETC or ETH).
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE 2004-2005 MY - FLASH USING DRBIII(R); - USING THE INTERNET TO RETRIEVE THE FLASH FILE:
NOTE:
Whenever a controller is programmed, the software in the DRBIII(R) must be programmed with the latest revision level available. Current software
version is 64.1.
NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
NOTE:
Remove any unnecessary PCMCIA cards prior to starting a DRB III(R) flash.
1. Before beginning the reprogramming procedure, remove any old flash reprogramming files from the DRBIII(R) memory. To clear the memory from
the MAIN MENU power up the DRBIII(R) and then:
