F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Stall During Tip In After Short Idle Period
Article No.
97-22-10
10/27/97
STALL - DURING TIP-IN AFTER A SHORT IDLE
PERIOD - 7.3L DIT ENGINE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-250, F-350
CALIBRATION:
7-90C-R10, 7-90D-R10, 7-90K-R10, 7-90N-R10, 7-90P-R10, 7-90Q-R10
WARNING:
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE
CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.
ISSUE:
A stall during tip-in after a short idle period may occur on some vehicles with 7.3L DIT engine. This may be caused by the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) calibration.
ACTION:
Reprogram the PCM. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Perform normal diagnostics found in the 1997 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) Service
Manual and service as required.
2.
If the concern still exists, reprogram the PCM using the Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS) or New Generation Star (NGS) Tester. Refer to
the following PCM Application Chart for correct calibration upgrade.
Obtain an Authorized Modification Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of
modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized
Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
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