Engine Controls - ECM Update For Over-Rev Condition
NUMBER: 18-019-10GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: June 3, 2010
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-008-09 REV. A, DATED MAY 29, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**. THIS UPDATE INCLUDES ADDITIONAL BODIES AND ENHANCED SOFTWARE FOR ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT THE RT BODIES.
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.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 10.04 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Engine Over Rev Condition
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or for vehicles equipped with a 2.8L turbo diesel engine the Transmission Control Module (1CM) with new software.
MODELS:
**2008 (CS) Pacifica**
2008 - 2009 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Voyager (International Markets)
2009 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Voyager**
**2009 - 2010 (JC) Journey**
**2007 - 2009 (JS) Sebring/Avenger/Sebring Convertible**
NOTE: **This bulletin applies:
1. **2008 CS vehicles built with a 4.0L engines (Sales Codes EGL or EGQ) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2).**
2. 2008 and 2009 RT vehicles built with a 2.8L engines (Sales Codes ENS) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2) built before March 24, 2009 (MDH 0324XX).
3. 2009 RT vehicles built with a 3.8L/4.0L engines (Sales Codes EGL or EGQ) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2) built before May 11, 2009 (MDH 0511XX),
4. 2009 JC vehicles built with a 2.7L/3.5L engines (sales code EER or EGF) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2).
5. **201 0 JC International vehicles only built with a 2.7L engine (sales code EER) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2) built before May 11, 2010 (MDH 0511XX).**
6. **2007 - 2009 JS vehicles built with a 2.7L/3.5L engine (sales code EER or EGF) and a 62TE automatic transmission (sales code DG2).**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may notice that the engine can achieve higher RPM's than normal after an unusual shift condition. This condition can happen if the driver of the vehicle shifted the vehicle from drive to neutral then back to drive (D-N-D) with their foot on the accelerator while driving at interstate highway speeds. The updated software corrects this condition.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH or StarMOBILE) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DIG's are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the vehicle operator describes or experiences the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE - USING THE INTERNET TO RETRIEVE THE FLASH FILE:
NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram the PCM 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 - Gas. After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed:
a. Clear the Variable Line Pressure (VLP) Counters, found in the wiTECH Misc Function menu for the PCM ECU. VLP Clear Counters must be completed on all models.
b. Clear any DTC's that may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming.
c. Perform the Quick Learn function, found in the wiTECH Misc Function menu for the PCM ECU.
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.