Shadow V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 3 FI (1993)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
MIL ON - Erroneously, DTC Hex #2E Set
NO: 18-01-97
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Jan. 17, 1997
SUBJECT:
Erroneous MIL Illumination
With Hex Code $2e - EGR
SYSTEM FAILURE
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-21-95, DATED JUL. 14, 1995, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1995 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-96084). THE
ENGINE APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REVISED.
MODELS:
1993 - 1995
(AA)
Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan
1993
(AC)
Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon
1993
(AG)
Daytona
1993 - 1995
(AJ)
LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
1993 - 1994
(AP)
Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance
1993 - 1995
(AS)
Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1993
(AY)
Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue
1994 - 1995
(ES)
Chrysler Voyager (European Market)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L, 3.3L, OR 3.8L ENGINE APPLICATION.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
1.
Erroneous MIL illumination with DTC Hex $2e - EGR SYSTEM FAILURE - in ambient temperatures below 40° F.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Diagnostic Scan Tool (DRB III) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all engine
systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before
proceeding further with this bulletin. If no DTC's other than those listed above are present, perform the Repair Procedure.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
All Symptoms (Flash Programming)
1
CH6OOO
Scan Tool (DRB III)
1
CH7035
General Purpose Interface Bus Cable (GPIB)
1
CH7OOO/7001
J1962 Cable
1
4669020
Label - Authorized Software Update
1
4275086
Label - Authorized Modification
NOTE:
THE MDS AND DRBIII ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS REPAIR AND THE SYSTEM MUST BE OPERATING WITH RELEASE 21
OR HIGHER AND TIL CD RELEASE 1124 OR HIGHER MUST BE INSTALLED.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software (calibration changes) for all
conditions listed.
1.
Connect the MDS (Mopar Diagnostic System) and DRB III (Scan Tool) to the vehicle and power them up.
2.
Use the arrow keys and select # 2 MDS DIAGNOSTICS on the DRB III MAIN MENU Screen.