Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0139/P0571 Set
NUMBER: 18-018-09GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: June 23, 2009
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 9.05 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT or StarSCAN MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination For Diagnostic Trouble Code P0139 Or P0571 Is Set
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2009 (JC) Journey
2009 (JS) Sebring/Avenger/Sebring Convertible
2009 (PM) Caliber
2009 (MK) Compass/Patriot
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to:
- 2009 JS vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.4L Engine (Sales Code ECN or EDG or ED3) built before July 27, 2009 (MDH 0727XX)
- 2009 JC vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (sales code ED3 or EDG) built before July 27, 2009 (MDH 0727XX)
- 2009 PM/MK vehicles equipped with a 1.8L, 2.0L or 2.4L engines (Sales Codes EBA, ECN and ED3) built before July 10, 2009 (MDH 0710XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience a MIL illumination. The MIL is for P0139 - 02 Sensor 1/2 Slow Response. Further investigation by the technician may also find DTC P0571.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH or StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine Systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's other then the ones listed above are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
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 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.