PCM - MIL ON/DTC P0446 Set

Article No.
97-19-6

09/15/97

^ MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MIL
ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY

^ LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -
MIL ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY

FORD:
1997 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997 GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, TOWN CAR

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to add calibrations.

CALIBRATION:
7-18E-R06, 7-18F-R06, 7-18H-R06, 7-18I-R10, 7-18J-R06, 7-18M-R06, 7-18N-R06, 7-18O-R06, 7-18S-R06, 7-38K-R07, 7-38L-R07, 7-540-R10, 7-57B-R05, 7-57R-R05, 7-58B-R05, 7-58C-R06, 7-58V-R06, 7-74U-R06, 7-74V-R06, 7-96T-R06

WARNING:
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.

ISSUE:
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - may illuminate and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0446 may be stored in memory. This may be caused by On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) performing checks when conditions are not ideal.





ACTION:
Perform normal diagnostics as outlined in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Service Manual and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to the following PCM Application Chart for correct PCM Calibration.

NOTE:
REGIONAL APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE PCM.





Obtain an Authorized Modification Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-11-6

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971906A Reprogram Powertrain 0.2 Hr.
Control Module (PCM)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 42

OASIS CODES: 206000, 698298