Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - MIL ON/Engine Rough Running
NUMBER: 18-021-02
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Aug. 26, 2002
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. THE MDS2 MUST BE OPERATING WITH CIS CD2116 OR HIGHER, AVAILABLE
SEPT. 16, 2002.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination With Possible Engine Roughness
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2003
(LH)
300M/Concorde/Intrepid
NOTE:
THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 23, 2002 (MDH 0823XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
MIL illumination with possible rough running engine and any or all of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) P2302, P2305, P2308, P2311,
P2314, P2317, Ignition Coil Secondary Circuit.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify the condition of the ignition secondary circuit, spark plugs, wire connections, and ignition coils and repair as necessary before proceeding. If
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present other than those listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding
further with this bulletin. If the condition(s) DTC's listed are present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Connect a battery charger and set as close to 14 volts charge as possible.
2.
Flash the PCM using the MDS2 (Mopar Diagnostic System) and DRBIII(R).
NOTE:
DUE TO THE PCM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE, A DTC MAY BE SET IN OTHER MODULES (TCM, BCM, MIC, SKIM, ETC.)
WITHIN THE VEHICLE, IF SO EQUIPPED. SOME DTC'S MAY CAUSE THE MIL TO ILLUMINATE. ALL DTC'S RELATE TO A LOSS OF
COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE THAT IS BEING REPROGRAMMED CHECK ALL MODULES, RECORD THE FAULTS, AND
ERASE THESE FAULTS PRIOR TO RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER. ERASE ANY FAULTS IN THE PCM ONLY
AFTER ALL OTHER MODULES HAVE HAD THEIR FAULTS ERASED.
NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW.
