Compass 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2610 Stored In Memory
NUMBER: 18-005-09 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: March 6, 2009
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-005-09, DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF
MODEL YEARS, VEHICLES BODIES, ENGINES AND A UPDATED SYMPTOM/CONDITION AND DIAGNOSIS SECTIONS.
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 9.04 OR HIGHER.
StarMOBILE STANDALONE MODE OR StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination For P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
**2008** - 2009
(PM)
Caliber SRT-4
**2007 - 2008
(PM)
Caliber**
**2007 - 2008
(MK)
Compass/Patriot**
NOTE:
**This bulletin applies to vehicles built with a 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.4L and 2.4L turbo engine (Sales Codes EBA, ECN, ED3 and ED4) and a engine block
heater (sales code NHK) built before February 2, 2009 (MDH 0202xx)**.
NOTE:
**This bulletin does not apply to Japan market vehicles.**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
**Some customers may experience a MIL illumination after they have used their engine block heater. Upon further investigation the Technician may find
that P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance has been set.
This is caused by the engine block heater (by design) keeping the engine block warm and the logic in the PCM was expecting a quicker cool down then
was actually achieved. The updated software compensates for the use of the engine block heater. **
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as
designed. If DTC's other then the one listed above are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this
bulletin.
**If the vehicle operator describes or experiences the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure. If the engine block heater was not in use when
the code was set then it will be necessary to preform the diagnostics available DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 28 - DTC Based
Diagnostics > Module - Powertrain Controller > Diagnostic and Testing > P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance has been set.**
PARTS REQUIRED:
