Viper V10-8.3L VIN Z (2004)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0330P0740 Set
NUMBER: 18-027-05
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: June 4, 2005
THE DRBIII(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE ON DealerCONNECT.
FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE FLASH FILES AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
BE AVAILABLE ON ITIL/ISIS DVD JULY, 2005.
SUBJECT:
Flash: All Vehicles - Evaporative Leak Detection Monitor Enhancement; Ram Quad Cab vehicles - Cold Start Rough Idle and MIL Illumination with
DTC's P0330, and/or P0740
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2004-2005
(DR)
Ram Truck SRT 10
2004 - 2005
(ZB)
Viper
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with an 8.3L engine (sales code EWC) built on or before February 18, 2005 (MDH 0218XX).
DISCUSSION:
This software provides an enhanced evaporative leak detection monitor.
The software for the Ram SRT10 Quad Cab vehicles addresses the following possible conditions and/or improvements:
1.
Improved idle after a cold start.
2.
Cruise control overshoot.
3.
A Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination due to:
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P0330-Knock Sensor 2 Circuit
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P0740-TCC Out Of Range
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)) and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's are present,
other than those listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this service bulletin.
Perform the Repair Procedure.
