Engine Controls - Generic PCM Programming Procedure: Overview

NUMBER: 18-009-04 REV. A

GROUP: Vehicle Performance

DATE: September 13, 2004

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SUBJECT:
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software using the StarSCAN.

MODELS:

2004-2005 (HB) Durango

2005 (LX) Chrysler 300/Magnum

2005 (ND) Dakota

2005 (WK) Grand Cherokee

DISCUSSION:

Replacement PCM's will require programming utilizing the StarSCAN. The PCM will not operate the engine until it is programmed. A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set - "not programmed".

CAUTION:
Extreme care must be taken when programming a calibration into a generic PCM. Do not randomly select a calibration. Once a calibration is selected and programmed, the controller cannot be reprogrammed to a different calibration. The module can only be reprogrammed to a more recent version of that calibration.








PARTS REQUIRED:





SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Refer to Quick Labor Operations or the appropriate Labor Operation Time Schedule manual.

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.