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Engine Controls - Noise After Cold Start And DTC P3081

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May 9, 2011

2025604 Supersedes the following archived technical bulletins listed below.





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Condition

Update Programming to Correct P3081 and Noise after Starting Cold








The update programming procedure addresses the following concerns:

Technical Background

Updated ECM software that addresses:

^ Exhaust popping noise is an exhaust resonance that becomes more audible under certain RPM and load ranges during the catalyst heating phase of cold start

Update software addressed in production as of: 1K_6M617332

Service





Update-Programming Procedure:





Update the Engine Control Module using the SVM Unit code as listed in the table shown.





The procedure can be found in GFF under Functions / Component Selection, Software Version Management, Adapting Software.





Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

No Special Parts required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.





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