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TSB 18-037-03

Flash: MIL Illumination, Erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) P0116, P2172, P2173

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Date: October 10, 2003

Models: 2003 (DR) Ram Truck

2003 (AN) Dakota 2003
2003 (DN) Durango
2003 (DR) Ram Truck

NOTE. This bulletin applies to vehicles as indicated in the table below.

Model/Engine/Sales Code Plant (11th digit of VIN) Built On or Before
AN/DR - 4.7L - EVA Warren (S) or St. Louis (J) June 20, 2003
DN - 4.7 - EVA Newark (F) All 2003
DR - 5.7L - EZA Warren (S) June 13, 2003
DR - 5.7L - EZA St. Louis (J) June 20, 2003
DR - 5.7L - EZA Saltillo (G) June 24, 2003

Overview:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.

Symptom/Condition:
The customer may experience a MIL illumination that when diagnosed may have been caused by one or more of the following erroneous DTC's:

Diagnosis:

Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verity all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.

If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.

Parts Required:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 04275086AB Label,   Authorized Modification

Special Tools/Equipment Required:

NPN     Battery Charger
CH2002 General Purpose Interface Bus Cable Assembly
CH6000A Scan--Tool (DRBIII)
CH7000A/7001A J1962 Cable with red DRBIII connector
  TechCONNECT Workstation

NOTE: An updated J1962 cable has been released. This cable has a red colored connector at the DRBIII connection. Use this cable whenever a flash is being performed.

Repair Procedure:

NOTE: Whenever a controller Is programmed, the software in the DRBIII must be programmed with the latest revision level available.

NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted and then follow the directions on the DRBIII.
1.     

With the ignition switch in the "RUN" position, determine and record the "ECM part number of the ECM currently in the vehicle. Using the DRBIII select:

a.    "DRBIII Standalone"
b. "1998 - 2004 Diagnostics"
c. "All (Except Below)"
d. "Engine"
e. "Module Display"
f. Record the first (10) characters of the "PCM part number, on the repair order for later reference.
NOTE: If the PCM is not operational, the "PCM part number" can be obtained from the label on the old controller. If the label on the controller is not legible, proceed to next step.
2. Page back to the "Main Menu'
3.

Determine it the vehicle is equipped with SKIM. Using the DRBIII select:

a.    "DRBIII Standalone"
b. "1998 - 2004 Diagnostics"
c. "All"
d. "System Monitor"
e. "J1850 Module Scan"
f. Look for 'SKIM" in the list of modules.
4.

If the vehicle is not equipped with SKIM then proceed to step 5. If the vehicle is equipped with SKIM obtain the vehicle Personal Identification Number (PIN) before continuing with step 5. This information is available from:

a.    The original selling invoice.
b. The DealerCONNECT system under the 'Sales" or "Parts" tabs - select "Key Codes".
c. By contacting the District Manager.
CAUTION: Failure to install the SKIM pin number into the module after flashing the module will cause a start and stall condition.
5. Open the hood, install a battery charger and verify battery state is above 11.5 volts.
6. If the old PCM part number is known, proceed to step12. If the old PCM part number is not known, proceed to the next step.
7. On DealerCONNECT select the "Service" tab.
8. Select "Vehicle Information Plus".
9. Manually enter the VIN and mileage and select "Enter".
10. Select the "Vehicle Option" tab.
11.

Under the "Vehicle Option' window, identify and record:

a.    Engine (sales code and description).
b. Emissions (Federal or California).
c. Transmission (Automatic, 5-speed manual, etc.).
12. Connect the DRBIII to TechCONNECT and the vehicle. Open TechTOOLS and verify that the "DRBIII Status: Connected" message is in the upper right corner of the TechTOOLS screen.
13. TechTOOLS should automatically populate the VIN in the "Vehicle Criteria" area and the available updates. If not, manually enter the VIN then TechTOOLS will populate the available updates.
14.

Determine the proper calibration:

a.    If the old "PCM part number" is known, enter the part number of the old controller in the "Parts Criteria" p/n window. Proceed to step 15.
b. If the old "PCM part number" is not known, select the correct calibration based on the information that was recorded from "Vehicle Options in step 11. Proceed to step 16
15. Select the correct calibration.
16. Select the "Download/Update" button.
17. Monitor the "Flash Download/Update Progress" window on the TechCONNECT and follow the instructions on TechCONNECT/DRBIII. When the flash process is complete, proceed to the next step.
18.

Enter the VIN in the PCM. Using the DRBIII select:

a.    "DRBIII Standalone"
b. "1998 - 2004 Diagnostics"
c. "All (Except Below)"
d. "Engine"
e. "Miscellaneous"
f. "Check VIN"
g. If the vehicle is not equipped with SKIM proceed to step 18h. If the vehicle is equipped with SKIM follow the directions on the DRBIII. When the VIN and SKIM key has been programmed, proceed to step 19.
h. Enter the VIN as requested by the DRBIII
19.

Update the PCM mileage. Using the DRBIII select:

a.    "DRBIII Standalone"
b. "1998 - 2004 Diagnostics"
c. "All (Except Below)"
d. "Engine"
e. "Miscellaneous"
f. "Check PCM Odometer"
g. "NO"
h. Enter the current odometer mileage and press "Enter"
i. Cycle the ignition key to the OFF position and back to the ON position and then press "Enter".
NOTE: Due to the PCM programming procedure, a DTC may be set in other modules (TCM, BCM, MIC, SKIM, etc.) within the vehicle, if so equipped. Some DTC's may cause the MIL to illuminate. Check all modules using "Module Scan", record the DTC'S, and erase these DTC's prior to returning the vehicle to the customer. Erase any DTC's in the PCM only after all other modules have had their DTC's erased.
NOTE: The following step is required by law.
20.

Type the necessary information on the 'Authorized Modification Label" p/n 04275086AB and attach near the VECI label (Fig. 2).

1 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE P/N (INSERT P/N) USED
2 - CHANGE AUTHORITY: TSB XX-XX-XX
3 - DEALER CODE: XXXXX
4 - DATE: XX-XX-XX

 

Policy:    Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Time Allowance:
Labor Operation No:  08-19-38-99 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module ....................0.6 Hrs.

Failure Code:  FM - Flash Module

I would like to thank Bob Bergevin, Arthur Cantrall, Barry Drodge, David Lovell, Bill Maurits, and Steve for supplying the information for these bulletins. And a big thank you goes to Geno's Garage for making DodgeRam.info possible.
 

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