Repair Procedure

PROCEDURE 1:
1. Log onto the MDS2 System.

2. Connect the MDS2 (Mopar Diagnostic System) and DRB III(R) (Scan Tool) to the vehicle and switch the ignition to "ON".

NOTE:
AUTO CONNECTION WILL OCCUR ONCE THE DRB III(R), MDS2 AND VEHICLE ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION. THE "CANNOT READ VIN FROM DRB III(R)" MESSAGE (ON THE MDS2) WILL BE REPLACED BY THE VEHICLE VIN. PRESS THE "OK" BUTTON ON THE MDS2 TO REQUEST A MDS2 SESSION FOR THE VEHICLE VIN INDICATED. PRESS THE "OK" BUTTON WHEN ASKED TO BEGIN SESSION.

3. Push the FLASH tab on the MDS2.

4. Select READ PART NUMBERS FROM VEHICLE and click SHOW UPDATES on the MDS2.

NOTE:
A MESSAGE MAY APPEAR (AFTER STEP 3 OR 4) THAT INDICATES NO UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE. IF THIS OCCURS, MAKE SURE YOUR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING AT THE LATEST SOFTWARE LEVEL AS LISTED EARLIER IN THIS BULLETIN. IF THE LATEST SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED, AND NO UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE, ANOTHER VEHICLE CONDITION EXISTS THAT WILL REQUIRE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

5. Select the new software part number with the light pen and click UPDATE CONTROLLER SOFTWARE.

6. The MDS2 and DRB III(R) will prompt for any operator action needed during the remainder of the reprogramming process.

NOTE:
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DRB III(R) SCREEN WILL ASK FOR THE IGNITION KEY TO BE TURNED TO THE "LOCK" POSITION, THIS MUST BE DONE WITHIN 15 SECONDS. SHORTLY AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS PLACED IN THE "LOCK" POSITION, REPROGRAMING WILL BEGIN. THE IGNITION KEY MUST REMAIN IN THE "LOCK" POSITION UNTIL THE DRB III(R) SCREEN ASKS FOR THE KEY TO BE TURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION.

7. Cycle the PLG open/close three times.

8. If the flash procedure fails to correct the lift gate failure to move out of the primary latching position, go to DIAGNOSIS 2.

PROCEDURE 2A:
1. Add three lift gate bumper shims, p/n 05020315AA, behind the rubber bumper on each side of the lift gate opening.

2. Add or subtract lift gate bumper shims as required to achieve a consistent fit side to side.

3. Power operate the PLG to open and then close with the RKE Fob or button in the overhead console to verity proper operation.

4. Reset the PLG module obstacle detection values by cycling the PLG three times or by connecting the DRBIII(R) and selecting Standalone/1998-2001 Diagnostics/Body/Power Lift Gate/Misc/Reset Module.

PROCEDURE 2B:
1. Adjust the lift gate striker forward (in car) in 2 mm increments until "pop off" is achieved. Do not let the lift gate become more then 3 mm underflush to the body above the tail lamps.

2. Power operate the PLG to open and then close with the RKE Fob or button in the overhead console. Perform Procedure A if the lift gate has moved to 3 mm or more underflush to the body above the tail lamps without the lift gate opening in the power mode.

3. Reset the PLG module obstacle detection values by cycling the PLG three times or by connecting the DRBIII(R) and selecting Standalone/1998-2001 Diagnostics/Body/Power Lift Gate/Misc/Reset Module.

PROCEDURE 2C:
1. Move the striker rearward 2 mm and remeasure flushness above and below the tail lamps. Flushness should improve above the tail lamps with no change below the tail lamps.

2. Power operate the PLG to open and then close with the RKE Fob or button in the overhead console.

3. Add three lift gate bumper shims, p/n 05020315AA, behind the rubber bumper on each side of the lift gate opening.

4. Add or subtract lift gate bumper shims as required to achieve a consistent fit side to side. The lift gate will remain overflush below the tail lamps.

5. Reset the PLG module obstacle detection values by cycling the PLG three times or by connecting the DRBIII(R) and selecting Standalone/1998-2001 Diagnostics/Body/Power Lift Gate/Misc/Reset Module.