Engine Controls - Stumbles/Rough Running/Hesitation: Overview
NUMBER: 18-040-04GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: October 21, 2004
THE DRBIII(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE ON DealerCONNECT.
SUBJECT:
Flash - Driveability Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2004 - 2005 (JR) Sebring Convertible/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to JR vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine (sales code EEE and EER) built after July 2, 2003 (MDH 0702XX) and 2005 JR vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine (sales code EEE and EER) built before November 3, 2004 (MDH 1103XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Engine stumbles, runs rough, idle fluctionation, or surge when at idle or coming to a stop.
Most likely to occur after long freeway cruise coming to a stop, coming to a hard stop or turning and stopping. It may also occur when the gas tank was recently filled or idling with A/C on.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the vehicle operator describes or the technician experiences the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NOTE:
An updated J1962 cable has been released. This cable has a red colored connector at the DRBIII(R) connection. Use this cable whenever a flash is being performed.
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.