Neon L4-2.0L DOHC (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 678
Date: 960901
Recall - Reprogram (flash) PCM
No. 678
September, 1996
To: All California Dodge, Chrysler-Plymouth and Jeep(R) & Eagle Dealers
Subject:
California Emissions Recall # 678-- Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Models:
All Passenger Cars Listed Below Equipped With a California Emission Control System (OBD II) Which Are Currently Located in California:
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1996 Model Year Dodge Intrepid, Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler LHS and Eagle Vision (LH) Vehicles Built Through November 5, 1995 (MDH
11O5XX)
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1996 Model Year Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze and Chrysler Cirrus (JA) Vehicles Built Through November 5, 1995 (MDH 11O5XX)
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1996 Model Year Chrysler Sebring Convertible (JX) Vehicles Built Through November 21, 1995 (MDH 1121XX)
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1996 Model Year Dodge and Plymouth Neon (PL) Vehicles Built Through November 12, 1995 (MDH 1112XX)
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1995 Model Year Dodge Stratus and Chrysler Cirrus (JA) Vehicles Equipped With a 2.0L Engine and Manual Transmission
The On Board Diagnostic (OBDII) readiness codes may be cleared, in violation of California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. The readiness
codes indicate that all OBDII diagnostic tests have been performed and that diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) can be read. Absence of readiness codes
may cause owners to fail their SMOG Check inspection. To correct this condition, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) must be reprogrammed
(flashed).
Important:
This recall is subject to the State of California Registration Renewal/Emissions Recall Enforcement Program. Involved vehicles must have the recall
service completed before registration renewal.
The servicing dealer must provide a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction Form (Form No. 81-016-1053) to each owner upon completion of the
recall service, for use as proof in renewal of the vehicle registration.
Details of this service action are explained in the following sections.
Service Procedure Videotape
No videotape of the service procedure for this recall will be provided.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
Involved dealers: Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive a copy of this
dealer recall notification letter and a list of the involved vehicles by first class mail.
The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer
reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles as necessary.
All other California dealers: Each California Dodge, Chrysler-Plymouth, and Jeep & Eagle dealer who does not receive a Vehicle List will receive a
copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail.
Non-California Dealers will also receive copies of these recall instructions by CMMS Mail. Some involved vehicles may have been relocated outside of
California, and the instructions will allow dealers to perform this service on such vehicles upon request.
DIAL System Function 70 and VIP
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Function 70 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry by VIN as needed.
Recall Completion Label Requirement
There is a California Air Resources Board requirement to affix a label to the vehicle to certify that the emissions recall was completed. A label is
included in each emissions service parts package. Refer to the Service Procedure of this letter for application instructions.
