Engine Controls - Delayed Engine Crank/MIL ON/DTC P0573
NUMBER: 18-031-06GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: October 28, 2006
THE StarSCAN(R) 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(R).
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 7.02 SPI OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Delayed Engine Crank or MIL Illumination with DTC P0573
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting the brake switch if DIG P0573 is found and selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2005 - 2006 (LX) 300/Charger/Magnum (Includes International
Markets)
2006 (LE) 300C/300C Touring
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to models equipped with a 2.7L or 3.5L engine Sales Code EER or EGG).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a 3 to 5 second delay between turning the ignition switch to "Crank" and the engine actually cranking. This may be intermittent and difficult to reproduce.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DIG) P0573 may be set if the vehicle gets physically stuck in a slippery condition and while trying to get the vehicle unstuck is rocked back and forth (transmission shifted drive to reverse to drive) without pressing the brake pedal.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If delayed crank is described by the owner or MIL illumination with DIG P0573 found, Perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE - USING THE INTERNET TO RETRIEVE THE FLASH FILE:
NOTE:
When performing this Repair Procedure, the software release level in the StarSCAN(R); must be programmed with 7.02 SPI level software or higher. The software release level is visible in the blue header at the top of the StarSCAN(R) screen.
NOTE:
The StarSCAN(R) 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(R) Quick Start Networking Guide. The StarSCAN(R) Quick Start Networking Guide is also available on the 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.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.