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Engine Controls - Restricted Performance MSG./DTC P2119

NUMBER JTB00155
(Issue 2)

MODEL S-TYPE, XJ, XF, XK

DATE 17 JULY 2009

ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH GRAY BACKGROUND AND SHOWN WITH ASTERISKS

SECTION: 303

'Restricted Performance' Message Displayed with Diagnostic Trouble Code P2119 Stored in ECM - Repair Procedure





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

An issue has been identified where the 'Restricted Performance' message is displayed in the message center and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2119 is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM); a loss of power may also be experienced. These issues may be caused by the throttle limp home spring diagnostic calibration being too sensitive

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to reconfigure the ECM.

PARTS:

No parts necessary; information only





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WARRANTY:

NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

RECONFIGURE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE

CAUTION:
A Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during diagnosis / module programming.

1. Connect the Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply to the vehicle battery.

* NOTE:
IDS must be loaded with software release DVD118 Patch File 6 or later. *

2. Connect the IDS to the vehicle and begin a new diagnostic session by entering the correct VIN for the current vehicle.

3. Follow the IDS prompts to read the vehicle configuration.

4. Select 'No' when prompted 'Do you wish to read diagnostic trouble codes?'

5. Select 'tick' to continue.

6. Select the 'Vehicle Configuration' tab when Content Model is displayed.

7. From the Vehicle Configuration menu, configure the 'Engine / Powertrain control module' by selecting from the drop-down menu:

^ '* Module programming' > 'Configure existing module' > 'Powertrain control module - petrol' (XF, XK) or 'Engine Control Module' (S-TYPE, XJ)*

8. Select 'tick' to continue, following all on-screen instructions to complete this task.

^ IDS will return to the Vehicle Configuration menu when completed.

9. Exit the current session.

10. Disconnect IDS and the Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply from the vehicle.