Avenger V6-2.5L VIN N (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 18-26-99
Date: 991231
PCM - NOx Emissions Test Failure
NUMBER: 18-26-99
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Dec. 31, 1999
SUBJECT:
NOx Emission Failure When Performing An ASM Type I/M Emission Test
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
1998 - 1999 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring
NOTE
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS PACKAGE (SALES CODE
NAE OR NBT) AND BUILT PRIOR TO DEC. 3, 1998 (MDH1203XX).
DISCUSSION:
Some States have implemented an ASM type of vehicle emissions test for their I/M (inspection/maintenance) testing programs. This test may fail the
above models for NOx emissions. If a customer brings their vehicle in due to this failure, and no DTC's or other reasons are found for this failure,
perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE
WHENEVER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED, THE SOFTWARE OF THE REPLACEMENT CONTROLLER
MUST BE VERIFIED FOR THE LATEST REVISION LEVEL. USE THE FLASH PROCEDURE TO UPDATE REPLACED CONTROLLERS
AS NECESSARY.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04669020
Label, Authorized Software Update
1
04275086
Label, Authorized Modification
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
1
CH6000
Scan Tool (DRB III)
1
CH7035
General Purpose Interface Bus Cable (GPIB)
1
CH7O1O
J1962 MMC Cable
1
MDS2
NOTE
THE MDS2 AND DRB III ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM PART OF THIS REPAIR. THE MDS2 SYSTEM MUST BE OPERATING AT CIS
CD2048 OR HIGHER.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
08-19-44-99 Module Reprogram
0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: FM - Flash Module
Repair Procedure
1.
Log onto the MDS2 system.
2.
Connect the MDS2 (Mopar Diagnostic System) and DRB III (Scan Tool) to the vehicle and switch the ignition key to "ON".
3.
Use the arrow keys and select # 2 CONNECT TO MDS1 OR MDS2 on the DRB III MAIN MENU SCREEN.
4.
Use the arrow keys and select # 2 RUN MDS2 APPLICATION on the DRB III MAIN MENU SCREEN.
NOTE
