Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
PCM - MIL ON/DTC Set/Lack of Engine Braking
ARTICLE NO.
00-6-1
DATE:
March 20, 2000
SUBJECT:
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1138 STORED IN
MEMORY-VEHICLES WITH 3.OL ENGINE AND BUILT THROUGH 4/11/1999
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PERCEIVED LACK OF ENGINE BRAKING- VEHICLES WITH 3.OL ENGINE AND BUILT THROUGH 4/11/1999
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LAMP-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1138 STORED IN
MEMORY-VEHICLES WITH 3.OL ENGINE AND BUILT THROUGH 4/11/1999
FORD:
1999 TAURUS
MERCURY:
1999 SABLE
ISSUE
A perceived lack of engine braking and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with a false Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1138 stored in
memory may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration.
ACTION
Reprogram the PCM with the latest level calibration using Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) or New Generation Star (NGS) Tester. Refer to the