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TSB 18-005-06 REV. B

Flash: DTC Correction, Turbocharger Protection, And Clutch Durability

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Date: May 31, 2006  

THE StarSCAN® FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM
THE INTERNET.

UPDATE CD 6.05 WAS THE LAST CD TO CONTAIN FLASH FILES FOR StarSCAN.

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-005-06A, DATED
APRIL 26, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE
REVISION.

Models: 2006 (DH/D1) Ram Truck

NOTE: This bulletin applies to Ram trucks equipped with the 5.9L Cummins 24-valve
diesel engine (sales code ETH) built on or after June 9, 2005 through and
including January 31, 2006(MDH 0609XX and 0131XX).

Overview:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the ECM (Cummins) with new
software.

Symptom/Condition:
The PCM software has been revised to address the following issues:

1.	A MIL may illuminate due to one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's): P0071 - Inlet Air Temperature Sensor Rationality P0111 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Rationality P0514 - Battery Temperature Sensor Rationality P0191 - Fuel Pressure Rationality
2.	Turbocharger durability improvement. Implemented a engine speed limitation when cold, to protect the turbocharger bearings.
3.	Clutch durability improvement. Implemented a minimum engine speed limitation when launching vehicle from a stop, to protect the clutch.

Special Tools/Equipment Required:

NPN	Battery Charger
CH9401	StarSCAN® Tool
CH9404	StarSCAN® Vehicle Cable
CH9409	StarSCAN® Documentation Kit
CH9410	StarSCAN® Ethernet Cable, 12 ft.
CH9412	StarSCAN® Software Update Device Kit
	TechCONNECT PC or equivalent

Repair Procedure: 

USING THE INTERNET TO RETRIEVE THE FLASH FILE:

NOTE: When performing this Repair Procedure, the operating software in the
StarSCAN®; must be programmed with software release level 6.06 or higher.
The software release level is visible in the blue header at the top of the
StarSCAN® screen.

NOTE: The StarSCAN® diagnostic scan tool fully supports Internet connectivity.
However, to take advantage of this feature you must first configure the
StarSCAN® for your dealership's network. Make sure the StarSCAN® is
configured to the dealership's network before proceeding. For instruction on
setting up your StarSCAN® for the dealer's network; refer to either:
"DealerCONNECT > Service > StarSCAN and StarMOBILE tools > Online
Documentation", or refer to the StarSCAN® Quick Start Networking Guide.
The StarSCAN® Quick Start Networking Guide is also available on the
www.dcctools.com website under the "Download Center".

NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.

1.	Install a battery charger and verify that the charging rate provides approximately 13.5 volts. Set the battery charger to continuous charge. Do not allow the charger to time out during the flash process. Remove the charger from the battery when the flash process is complete.
2.	Connect the CH9410 StarSCAN® ethernet cable to the StarSCAN® and the dealer's network drop.
3.	Connect the CH9404 StarSCAN® vehicle cable to the StarSCAN® and the vehicle.
4.	Power ON the StarSCAN®.
5.	Retrieve the old PCM (Cummins) part number. Using the StarSCAN® at the “Home” screen:     a. Select “ECU View”     b. Touch the screen to highlight the PCM (Cummins) in the list of modules.     c. Select “More Options”     d. Select “ECU Flash”     e. Record the part number at the top of the “Flash PCM” screen for later reference.     f. Select “Browse for New File”. Follow the on screen instructions.     g. Select “Download to Scantool”.     h. Select “Close” after the download is complete, then select “Back”.     i. Highlight the listed calibration.     j. Select “Update Controller”. Follow on screen instructions.     k. When the PCM update is complete, select “OK”.     l. Verify the part number at the top of the “Flash PCM” screen has updated to the new        part number.
NOTE: If the ECM is not operational, the “ECM part number” can be obtained from the label on the controller. If the label on the controller is not legible, record the “Reference No.” for use later. The “Reference No.” is located in the Reference No. box at the top, center of the Engine Data Plate (Fig. 1). Do not use the reference number shown in the figure. The Engine Data Plate is located on the intake side of the breather cover or affixed to the APPS bracket.
	FIGURE 1 - ENGINE DATA PLATE 1– ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 2– REFERENCE NUMBER 3– DATE OF ENGINE MANUFACTURE
6.	Is "WCM - Wireless Control Module" displayed in the "ECU Overview" screen list of modules?     a. Yes >> go to Step #7     b. No >> go to Step #8
7.	Enter the Wireless Control Module (WCM) Secret Key information. Using the StarSCAN® at the "ECU Overview" screen:     a. Select "WCM"     b. Select "Misc. Functions"     c. Select "PCM Replacement"     d. Follow the on screen instructions.     e. When compete proceed to Step #9
8.	Enter the VIN into the ECM. Using the StarSCAN® at the "ECU Overview" screen:     a. Select "PCM"     b. Select "Misc. Functions"     c. Select "Check PCM VIN"     d. Follow the on screen instructions.     e. When compete proceed to Step #9
NOTE: Due to the ECU programming procedure, a DTC may be set in other modules (TCM, BCM, MIC, SKREEM, etc.) within the vehicle, if so equipped. Some DTC's may cause the MIL to illuminate. From the “Home” screen select “System View”. Then select “All DTCs”. Press “Clear All Stored DTCs” if there are any DTCs shown on the list. NOTE: The following step is required by law when reprogramming a ECM and/or TCM.
9.	Type the necessary information on the “Authorized Modification Label” p/n 04275086AB and attach near the VECI label (Fig. 2).
	FIGURE 2 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL 1 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE P/N (INSERT P/N) USED 2 - CHANGE AUTHORITY: TSB XX-XXX-XX 3 - DEALER CODE: XXXXX 4 - DATE: XX-XX-XX

Policy:    Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Time Allowance:

Failure Code:

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