Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - A/T In 'Limp-In' Mode After Start-Up
NUMBER: 21-013-08 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: August 20, 2008
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-013-08, DATED APRIL 19, 2008, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF THE 2008
MODELS.
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 9.01 OR HIGHER.
StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT -OR- StarMOBILE STANDALONE MODE MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THE FLASH.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Transmission Remains In "Limp-In" Mode After An Engine Start With No DTC
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
MODELS:
2007 - **2008** (ND) Dakota
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to models equipped with a 3.7L engine and a 42RLE transmission (Sales Code EKG and DGV).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience that their vehicle transmission remains in "Limp-In mode (second gear) after an engine start. The transmission will not
shift to a higher gear. This condition may be intermittent. If the engine is turned off and an engine restart is performed, the transmission will often
perform normally (not remain in "Limp-In mode). There will be no transmission related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) present.
"Limp-In mode is used to protect the transmission. The transmission logic will remain in or revert to this mode if certain required operating parameters
are not met in a specified time during engine start.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the above symptom/condition is experienced perform the following repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
