Town & Country V6-3.8L VIN L (2006)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0480 Set
NUMBER: 18-004-07
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: January 24, 2007
THE DRBIII(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE ON DealerCONNECT.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL DTC P0480-Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2005-2006
(RS)
Caravan/Town & Country
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.3 or 3.8L engine (sales code EGA and EGH).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customer may experience MIL illumination. Lack of fan operation may be noted. This may occur when previous drive cycles occurred in heavy snow
conditions causing snow and/or ice to form at the base of the fan shroud blocking the fan blade.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as
designed. If DTC's other than P0480 are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
After performing the diagnostic procedures available in TechCONNEGT listed for P0480, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NOTE:
An updated J1962 cable has been released. This cable has a red colored connector at the DRBIII(R) connection. Use this cable whenever a flash is
being performed.
REPAIR PROCEDURE USING DRBIII(R) AND DOWNLOADING THE FLASH FILE FROM DealerCONNECT > Tech TOOLS:
NOTE: