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TSB 18-029-05

Co-Pilot Support and Correct Cable Usage

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Date: June 30, 2005

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-008-03, DATED MARCH 7, 2003,
WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES.

Models: 1996 - 2002 (BR/BE) Ram Pickup, 2002 - 2004 (DR) Ram Pickup

1996 - 2003 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
1996 - 2004 (AN) Dakota
1996 - 2002 (BR/BE) Ram Pickup
2004 - 2006 (CS) Pacifica
1998 - 2004 (DN) Durango
2002 - 2005 (DR) Ram Pickup
1996 - 2000 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
1996 - 2000 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
2004 - 2005 (HB) Durango
1996 - 2000 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
2001 - 2006 (JR) Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan/Sebring Convertible
1996 - 2000 (JX) Sebring Convertible
2002 - 2005 (KJ) Liberty/Cherokee (International Markets)
1996 - 2004 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker/300M
2005             (LX) 300/Magnum
2005             (ND) Dakota
1996 - 2000 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 - 2005 (PL) Neon
2002            (PG) PT Cruiser (International Markets)
1997 - 2002 (PR) Prowler
2001 - 2005 (PT) PT Cruiser
2001 - 2006 (RG) Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
2001 - 2006 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 - 2002 (SR) Viper
1997 - 2006 (TJ) Wrangler
2001 - 2004 (WG) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
2005            (WH) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
1999 - 2004 (WJ) Grand Cherokee
2005            (WK) Grand Cherokee
1997 - 2001 (XJ) Cherokee
2003 - 2006 (ZB) Viper
1996 - 1998 (ZG) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
1996 - 1998 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee/Grand Wagoneer

Discussion:
General Information
The dealership technician has a choice when it comes to making a recording of a supported
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Transmission Control Module (TCM). The recording can
be done using the DRBIII and/or using a Co-Pilot. The Co-Pilot was released to provide a
lower-cost option along with an element of simplicity that would allow a vehicle operator to
capture intermittent problems to assist the dealer technician in identifying problems.

Whether a module can be data recorded effectively depends on a number of factors. The
most important is communication speed between the tool and the module. DaimlerChrysler
vehicles using modules that support Serial Communication Interface (SCI), currently our
fastest serial communication, on PCMs or TCMs have the communication speeds to make
recordings viable. To be viable, the module communication speed needs to be 62.5 Kbps
(kilobytes per second) or higher. Modules that use slower communication protocols such as
CCD, PCI, J1850, and ISO-9141 are too slow to be effective for making data recordings.
DaimlerChrysler does not provide data recording support for these communication protocols.

The modules currently supported for data recordings are the PCM and TCM.

Co-Pilot
The current Co-Pilot recording tool has been around almost as long as the DRBIII. Co-Pilot
only supports communication connections to a single pin. This tool must connect to the proper
pin in the Data Link Connector (DLC) to produce data recordings. This limitation requires
multiple cables (described later) to connect to the desired pin for successful recordings to
occur.

DRBIII
This tool can connect to the various pins in the DLC using the CH7000/7001 cable for domestic
vehicles. For MMC vehicles with domestic powertrains, use the CH7010, MMC double-headed
(16 & 12 way support cable). The DRBIII can move its reporting pin connection to different
pins at the DLC because it can multiplex (mux) the communication wires for the various
controllers to establish a connection link.

MODULE SUPPORT:

Powertrain Control Modules

Single Board Engine Controller (SBEC) - all versions .
Jeep Truck Engine Controller (JTEC) - all versions .
Next Generation Controller (NGC) - support added as new versions are released.
Siemens70 (SIM70) - all versions (used on 1.6L engines for various international markets).

NOTE: THE NGC IS REPLACING SBEC AND JTEC CONTROLLERS. ADDITIONALLY
THE NGC CONTROLLER MAY ALSO HAVE THE TCM FUNCTIONALITY
DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE CONFIGURATION.

Diesel Engine Controllers (ECM)

Cummins 84x series - refers to various models of the new ECM used on the 2003 and up Cummins such as the 845 and 848 models used on 5.9L Turbo Diesel (TD) engines in Dodge Trucks. Data recorder support is being added.
Bosch - The diesel controller currently supplied does not support communication speeds fast enough for data recording.

Transmission Control Module

Electronic Automatic Transmission Modules (EATX) - all versions. Data recorder support for these modules start with the 1998 model year.
JTEC - When coupled with an RE automatic transmission in trucks, provides the dual function of performing PCM as well as Transmission (TCM) control. Minimally provides shifting control on automatic transmissions with a Cummins diesel engine controller.
NGC - will at times also have the EATX software for the automatic transmission/transaxle on the same controller. When recording using Co-Pilot it requires a different cable from the engine side.

NOTE: CO-PILOT SUPPORT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2002 LH AND 2002.5 DN
NGC TRANSMISSION. DRBIII DATA RECORDER MUST BE USED FOR THESE
VEHICLES.

Not Supported are:

Bosch ECM - The diesel controller currently supplied does not support communication speeds fast enough for data recording.
Aisen - Warner TCM - This module does not support SCI so it cannot be data recorded. This module is used on AW4 automatic transmissions on various Jeep models.
EGS52 - This module does not support SCI so it cannot be data recorded. The module is produced by Siemens and used in conjunction with the W4J500 transmission.
MMC - This module uses ISO-9141 communication which is too slow to provide accurate recordings.

CABLES:

Successful Co-Pilot usage requires selecting the correct cable
Eight (8) Co-Pilot cables have been released. The Co-Pilot tool can only record data using SCI
lines for communication. The Co-Pilot tool cannot multiplex, as the DRBIIIT does to different
circuits in the J1962 connector. As a consequence, anytime the wiring of the diagnostic
connector pin-outs change or new module support is added, this will in turn, often require a
different Co-Pilot cable.

NOTE: CHANGES TO CO-PILOT SOFTWARE ARE OFTEN NOT BACKWARDS
COMPATIBLE. IF NEW CO-PILOT SOFTWARE IS RELEASED, ANY
RECORDINGS TAKEN USING THE PREVIOUS SOFTWARE SHOULD NOT BE
UPLOADED TO THE TechCONNECT FOR VIEWING. PROBLEMS WITH
INVALID DATA BEING DISPLAYED ON THE TechCONNECT MAY OCCUR.
ALWAYS PERFORM A RECORDING USING THE NEWEST CO-PILOT
SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON THE TechCONNECT.

Co-Pilot is an optional diagnostic tool for the dealership or workshop. Because of this, please
review the cables listed and the appropriate application or usage chart.

NOTE: USING THE WRONG CABLE WILL PREVENT YOU FROM GETTING
RECORDINGS!

NOTE: IF YOU NEED ONE OF THE CABLES LISTED BELOW, CONTACT TEAM PSE AT
1-800-223-5623.

There are 6 OBDII (J1962) compliant vehicle cables used with TechCONNECT/MDS2.

Cable No. Color Description

OT-2040 Blue 16-way

OT-2090 Black 16-way

OT-2091 Black 12-way and 16-way (MMC)

OT-2092 Blue 12-way and 16-way (MMC)

OT-2095 Yellow 16-way

OT-2045 Green 16-way

There are 2 non-OBDII cables supported by MDS1, when available.

Cable No. Color Description

OT-2010 Black 6-way (old style Engine)

OT-2030 Black 6-way (old style Body used on 93-95 LH vehicles)

NOTE: WHEN USING A DRBIII FOR DATA RECORDINGS INSTEAD OF THE CO-PILOT,
NO SPECIAL CABLES ARE NEEDED SINCE THE DRBIII CAN MULTIPLEX TO
THE CORRECT PINS ON THE DLC. THE PROCESS FOR DATA RECORDING
WITH THE DRBIII IS VERY SIMILAR TO THAT OF RECORDING WITH A
CO-PILOT.

Non–supported Module List

Bosch (Diesel/Trans)
Siemens EGS52 (Trans)
MMC (all)
Aisen-Warner AW4 (Trans)

NOTE: THESE MODULES ARE NOT SUPPORTED BECAUSE THE COMMUNICATION
SPEEDS AVAILABLE

Co-Pilot Cable Application Chart
Engine (TechCONNECT support coverage starts with MY1996)

Usage	Engine Controllers	Cable/Color	Notes
2003 & up	Cummins 84x	OT-2040/Blue
1998.5 - 2002	Cummins 551	OT-2040/Blue
1996 - 2002	SBEC	OT-2090/Black
1996 - 2002 All (except AN/DN/DR Trucks)	JTEC
2003 - AB/KJ/TJ/WJ	JTEC
2001.5 & up PG/PL/PT	Siemens (SIM70)		Currently BUX Only
1996 - 2000 FJ	SBEC - MMC	OT-2091/Black	12 & 16 way connector
2002 AN/DN/DR	JTEC	OT-2095/Yellow
2003 - All (except 2003 AB/KJ/TJ/WJ)	JTEC
2002 & up	NGC - All		Different cable for Trans (see next table)
2003 & up	SBEC		Not supported in module - communication speeds used are too slow
All	Bosch	No Cable Available
All	MMC	No Cable Available

Transmission/Transaxle (TechCONNECT support coverage starts with MY1998)

Usage	Trans/Engine Controllers	Cable/Color	Notes
1998.5 - 2002 Cummins 551	JTEC	OT-2090 Black	Auto Trans Only JTEC control the AT shifting
1998 - 2000 JA/JX/NS	EATX	OT-2040 Blue
1998 - 2001 LH
1998 - 2002 PR
1999 & UP WJ
2000 - 2001 AN/DN
2001 - 2002 JR
2001 - 2002 RS
2001 - 2002 PT
2002 - 2003 KJ
2002 PL
2003 TJ
1998 - 2000 FJ	EATX-MMC	OT-2092 Blue	12 & 16 way connector
2002 - AN/DN/DR	EATX	OT-2045 Green
2003 - DR 5.7L	EATX
2003 & UP AN/CS/DN/DR/HB/JR/LH/LX /ND/PL/PT/RS/WH/WK	NGC Trans		Available Spring 2003
2004 - KJ	NGC Trans		Auto Trans Only JTEC Controls the AT shifting
2003 & UP DR/DH Cummins 84x	JTEC		Auto Trans Only JTEC Controls the AT shifting

NOTE: CO-PILOT SUPPORT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2002 LH AND 2002.5 DN
NGC TRANS. DRBIIIT DATA RECORDER MUST BE USED FOR THESE
VEHICLES.

Policy: Information Only.

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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Cable No.	Color	Description
OT-2040	Blue	16-way
OT-2090	Black	16-way
OT-2091	Black	12-way and 16-way (MMC)
OT-2092	Blue	12-way and 16-way (MMC)
OT-2095	Yellow	16-way
OT-2045	Green	16-way