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Date: June 4, 2005
Models: 2004-2005 (DR) Ram Truck
2004 - 2005 (DR) Ram Truck SRT10
2004 - 2005 (ZB) Viper
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with an 8.3L engine (sales
code
EWC) built on or before February 18, 2005 (MDH 0218XX).
Overview:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain
Control Module
(PCM) with new software.
Discussion:
This software provides an enhanced evaporative leak detection monitor.
This software provides an enhanced evaporative leak detection monitor.
The software for the Ram SRT10 Quad Cab vehicles addresses the following possible
conditions and/or improvements:
Diagnosis:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIIIT) and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures,
verify all engine
systems are functioning as designed. If DTC’s are present, other than
those listed above,
record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further
with this
service bulletin.
Perform the Repair Procedure.
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 DRBIIIT connection. Use this cable whenever a flash is being
performed.
Repair Procedure:
NOTE: Whenever a module is reprogrammed, the software in the DRBIII; must be
programmed with the latest revision level available.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash process should
be
restarted and then follow the directions on the DRBIII.
| The reprogramming procedure requires access to software and equipment that most owners do not have. The very long and involved programming procedure will not be posted here. To see the specific instructions, you can obtain or view a copy of this TSB at your dealership. |
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.
Type the necessary information on the “Authorized Modification Label”
p/n 04275086AB
and attach near the VECI label (Fig. 1).
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FIGURE 1 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL 1 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE P/N (INSERT P/N) USED |
Policy: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
Time Allowance:
| Labor Operation No: | Description | Amount |
| 08-19-49-91 | Reprogram Powertrain Control Module | 0.8 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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