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Date: Aug 12, 2002
Models: 2003 (DR) Ram Truck
Discussion:
The sixth character In the VIN is used to identify the vehicle series (1500,
2500, 3500). Some 2003 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, built prior
to July 15, 2003 (MDH 0715XX), may have an incorrect number as the sixth character
of the VIN. All vehicles equipped with dual wheels, sales code WLA, should have
the number "4" as the sixth character. This identifies the vehicle as a
3500 series equipped with dual rear wheels. The incorrectly built Vehicles will
have the numbers "3" in that position, In the event that a Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) would require replacement, the new module requires that
the complete VIN be input during the programming procedure. It is important
to remember that all vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels must have a "4"
as the sixth character in the VIN. If a new PCM is programmed with a "3" as
the sixth character and it is equipped with dual rear wheels a conflict is likely
to occur with the ABS module which will set an error code. Dual rear wheel equipped
vehicles require an ABS module calibrated for dual rear wheels. It PCM replacement
is ever required, simply input a "4" instead of the "3" as the sixth character
in the VIN when programming the PCM. This condition does not effect the Flash
reprogramming procedure, which does not require input of the VIN.
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