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Engine Controls - MIL ON, DTC P0340 Set

NUMBER: 18-010-13

GROUP: Vehicle Performance

DATE: March 06, 2013

HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS
AVAILABLE BY SELECTING "HELP" THEN "HELP CONTENTS" AT THE TOP OF
THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.

THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 13.03 OR HIGHER TO
PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.

SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination P0340- Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1

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

MODELS:

2011 - 2012 (LC) Challenger

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (sales code EZC) or 6.4L engine (sales code ESH) and equipped with a 6 Speed manual transmission (sales code DEC).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:

^ P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Sensor 1

DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's other then the ones listed above are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.

1. Is DTC P0340 stored in the PCM?

a. Yes >>> Proceed to Step 2.

b. No >>> No further action necessary, bulletin does not apply.

2. Access the Freeze Frame Data for DTC P0340 and view the stored Engine RPM. Is the displayed RPM 500 or less?

a. Yes >>> Perform Repair Procedure.

b. No >>> Bulletin does not apply. Continue normal diagnostics for this DTC.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

NOTE:
Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2 volts. Do not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the flash process.

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

1. Reprogram the PCM with the latest software. Follow the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 8 - Electrical > Electronic Control Modules - Service Information > Module - Powertrain Control > Standard Procedures > PCM/ECM Programming.

2. After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed: clear any DTC's that may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the tech to clear them.

3. Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" and attach it near the VECI label.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





FAILURE CODE:

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.