RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo VIN A (2007)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - Flash Reprogramming Abort Recovery
NUMBER: 18-001-06 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: July 12, 2006
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-001-06, DATED JANUARY II, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODELS, YEARS AND
A REVISED DISCUSSION ABOUT ABORTED FLASH REPROGRAMMING RECOVERY.
SUBJECT:
StarSCAN(R)/StarMOBILE(TM) Abort Recovery Procedures
OVERVIEW:
This Bulletin provides guidelines to minimize flash reprogramming problems and recovery procedure information for failed flash attempts.
MODELS:
**2007
(DC)
Ram Cab & Chassis**
2006 - **2007**
(DR/DH/D1)
Ram Truck
2004 - **2007**
(HB/HG)
Durango/Aspen
2007
(JK)
Wrangler
**2007
(JS)
Sebring**
**2007
(KA)
Nitro**
2006 - **2007**
(KJ)
Liberty/Cherokee
2005 - **2007**
(LX/LE)
300/Magnum/Charger
**2007
(MK)
Compass**
2005 - **2007**
(ND)
Dakota
**2007
(PM)
Caliber**
2006 - **2007*
(PT)
PT Cruiser
2005 - **2007**
(WK/WH)
Grand Cherokee
2006 - **2007**
(XK/XH)
Commander
DISCUSSION:
NOTE:
Many of the reasons a flash reprogramming procedure may not complete are documented in this service bulletin.
Occasionally a flash update procedure may not complete properly and/or the diagnostic equipment may lock up or become disconnected during the
procedure. Flash Reprogramming is a "CRITICAL PROCESS"; an error may result in a no-start/failed control module. Most modules, encountering an
interruption or failure while reprogramming, are recoverable. Replacing a module that is recoverable is not covered under the provisions of the warranty.
This service bulletin covers items that may cause this condition, a process to restart the flash procedure, and miscellaneous information that will help
prevent unnecessary replacement of control modules.
GENERAL:
Flash Reprogramming is only authorized when programming a generic module or by a specific SERVICE ACTION (Service Bulletin/Recall/Rapid
Response Transmittal/Advance Service Information).
CAUTION: