RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
1.
Reprogram the PCM using the MDS2 (Mopar Diagnostic System) and the DRBIII(R) (Scan Tool).
NOTE:
DUE TO THE PCM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE, A DTC MAY BE SET IN OTHER MODULES (BCM, MIC, SKIM, ETC.) WITHIN
THE VEHICLE, IF SO EQUIPPED. SOME DTC'S MAY CAUSE THE MIL TO ILLUMINATE. ALL DTC'S RELATE TO A LOSS OF
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MODULES. CHECK ALL MODULES, RECORD THE FAULTS, AND ERASE THESE FAULTS PRIOR TO
RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER. ERASE ANY FAULTS IN THE PCM LAST, AFTER ALL OTHER MODULES HAVE
HAD THEIR FAULTS ERASE.
NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW.
2.
Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Software Update Label" p/n 04669020 (Fig. 1). Attach the label to the Powertrain Control
Module and cover the label with the clear plastic overlay.
3.
Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" p/n 04275086 and attach the label near the VECI label (Fig. 2).
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
