Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
Body Control Module: Customer Interest
Horn - Self Actuates
NUMBER: 08-024-02
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Dec. 13, 2002
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. THE MDS2 MUST BE OPERATING WITH CIS/ISIS CD2123 OR HIGHER
AVAILABLE DEC. 23, 2002.
SUBJECT:
Horn Self Actuates
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Body Control Module (BCM).
MODELS:
2003
(JR)
Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BCM P/N's 04602379AG, AF, AH, AI, AJ or AK.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The horn actuates when customer exits the vehicle and produces an electrostatic discharge. The electrostatic discharge causes the BCM to actuate the
horn.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the above Symptom, perform the Repair Procedure.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
WHENEVER A PCM/TCM IS REPLACED OR REPROGRAMMED, THE SOFTWARE IN THE CONTROLLER AND DRBIII(R) MUST BE
VERIFIED AS HAVING THE LATEST REVISION LEVEL.
1.
Connect a Battery Charger and set as close to 14 volts charge as possible.
2.
Flash reprogram the BCM using the MDS2, operating at CD 2123 or higher, and the DRBIII(R) operating at software release level 55.3 or higher.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE: