Electrical - DTC 00003 in Electrical Control Module
97 08 172013711/2
November 17, 2008.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 07-01 dated February 5, 2007 for reasons listed below.
Affected vehicles
97 Fault entry in vehicle electrical system control module
Condition
DTC 00003 (Control unit faulty) is found logged in the vehicle electrical system control module (J519) during fault memory interrogation.
The DTC cannot be erased.
Generally, there is not a customer complaint or vehicle malfunction.
Technical Background
Emergency operation diagnosis is not correct.
Production Solution
A new software in the vehicle electrical system control module (J519) resolved the problem.
Service
- If there is not a customer complaint or vehicle malfunction, perform no further diagnosis or repairs for this DTC.
- If there is a customer complaint or vehicle malfunction, update the vehicle electrical system control module (J519) using the SVM action code as listed in the table above. Customer complaint and / or vehicle malfunction must be documented on the repair order.
Tip:
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.
- For further SVM update instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the SVM Operating Manual; ElsaWeb TSB 2011732.
Warranty
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:
- 2011732; Software Version Management (SVM) Operating Manual
All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.