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Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P1009 Is Set

08-089

July 15, 2011

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

MIL Comes On With DTC P1009
(Supersedes 08-089, dated November 21, 2008, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY

Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time was changed because the MVCI updates control modules more efficiently.*

SYMPTOM

The MIL comes on with DTC P1009 (variable valve timing control [VTC] advance malfunction).

PROBABLE CAUSE

The PCM misinterprets inputs as a fault in the VTC system.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS.





SOFTWARE INFORMATION





The updated PGM-FI software program IDs and P/Ns are shown above. If this, or a later program ID, is the Current Program ID displayed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 125517

*Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour*

Failed Part: P/N 37820-PPA-415

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03203

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





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