Emissions - Vehicle Fails I/M Test
NUMBER: 18-017-10GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: May 15, 2010
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-038-09, DATED DECEMBER 19, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS REVISED BULLETIN WILL COVER FEDERAL EMISSIONS (EPA) CERTIFIED VEHICLES ONLY. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CARB (CALIFORNIA) EMISSIONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND WILL NOW BE ADDRESSED IN RECALL K01, DATED MAY, 2010. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. WHENEVER A 2006-2007 MODULE IS REPROGRAMMED, THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD FOR FLASHING ECUs.
HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS AVAILABLE BY SELECTING "HELP" THEN "HELP CONTENTS" AT THE TOP OF THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Smog Check On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Test OR Inspection & Maintenance
Check Will Not Pass
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software.
MODELS:
2006 DH Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up 5.9L)
2006 D1 Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up 5.9L)
2007 DH Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up 5.9L)
2007 D1 Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up 5.9L)
2007 DC Ram Truck (3500 Cab Chassis 6.7L)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to 2006 & 2007 vehicles equipped with a 5.9L Cummins Diesel Engine (sales code ETC or ETH) with Federal emissions (sales code NAA) built after January 1, 2006, or Cab Chassis equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel Engine (sales code ETJ) built prior to January 11, 2007.
NOTE:
2003, 2006 & 2007 5.9L (DR/DH/D1) & 2007 6.7L (DC) equipped vehicles with similar SYMPTOM/CONDITION as stated below equipped with California Emissions, (CARB Certified) (sales code NAE) will be addressed in Recall K01, dated May, 2010.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer's vehicle may have difficulty passing a government mandated SMOG / Emissions test or and Inspection & Maintenance (I & M) test due to a scan tool reporting issue. These issues now effect diesel vehicles due to the recent expansion/change of SMOG/Emissions tests and/or Inspection & Maintenance (I & M) test programs in some locations, including California.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If any DTC's are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. If the above symptom/condition is experienced, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE 2006-2007 VEHICLE USING wiTECH or StarMOBILE(R):
NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram the ECM with the latest software. Follow the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 8 - Electrical> Electronic Control Modules - Service Information> Module - Powertrain Control> Standard Procedures> PCM/ECM Programming - Diesel. After ECM reprogramming, the following must be performed:
a. Clear any DTC's that may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the tech to clear them.
2. Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" and attach it near the VECI label.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.