RAM 4500 Chassis Cab Truck 4WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2011)
Door Module: Customer Interest
Lighting - Exterior Courtesy Lamps Stay On Too Long
NUMBER: 08-003-11 REV. B
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: March 17, 2011
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-003-11 REV. A, DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2011, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE PART REVISION LEVEL
CLARIFICATIONS AND AN AMENDED BUILT FROM DATE.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL 11-021. ALL APPLICABLE UN-SOLD VIN's
HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE UN-SOLD VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM
A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT. APPLICATION OF THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO SOLD UNITS IS BASED UPON THE CUSTOMER
EXPERIENCING THE SYMPTOM/CONDITIONS. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.
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.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Exterior Mirror Courtesy Lamps Stay On Longer Than The Customer Desires.
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves checking the software version and, if necessary, flash reprogramming front Door Control Modules with new software.
MODELS:
2010-2011
(DS)
Ram Truck (1500 Pick Up)
2010-2011
(DD)
Ram Truck (3500 Cab Chassis)
2010-2011
(DJ)
Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up)
2010-2011
(DX)
Ram Truck (Reg Cab Chassis)
2010-2011
(D2)
Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up)
2011
(DP)
Ram Truck (4500/5500 Cab Chassis)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Exterior Mirror Courtesy Lights (sales code LEC) built between **January 1, 2010 (MDH
0101XX)** and December 13, 2010 (1213XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps may stay lit longer then the courtesy lighting time out (after the interior courtesy lights have shut off).
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the above Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
**The software flash performed under this service bulletin (part level AF) reverts the Exterior Mirror Courtesy Lamps time out behavior to that
found in part revision level AC. It is not necessary to update the AC level, or earlier, parts.**
NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Verify all front Door Control Modules are functioning as designed. If DTC's are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary
before proceeding further.
2. **Using the wiTECH determine the Door Control Modules part revision level**
