MDS1 Procedures

1. Connect the MDS1 (Mopar Diagnostic System) and DRB III(R) (Scan Tool) to the vehicle and power them up.

2. Use the arrow keys and select # 2 CONNECT TO MDS1 OR MDS2 on the DRB III(R) MAIN MENU SCREEN.

3. Use the arrow keys and select MDS DIAGNOSTICS OR DRB III(R) UPDATE on the DRB III(R) MAIN MENU SCREEN.

4. Use the arrow keys and select DIAGNOSTIC MENU on the MDS1, then press NEXT MENU.

5. Use the arrow keys and select VEHICLE CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING on the MDS1, then press NEXT MENU.

6. Use the arrow keys and select PROGRAMMING OF ALL OTHER CONTROLLERS USING THE MDS1 & DRB III(R) on the MDS, then press NEXT MENU.

7. Following the steps presented on the MDS1 and DRB III(R) that will allow the DRB III(R) to obtain the current part number of the PCM.

8. The MDS1 will display the vehicle's PCM part number and the replacement part number(s). Press NEXT MENU to begin programming.

NOTE:
A NO UPDATES AVAILABLE MESSAGE MAY BE DISPLAYED. CHECK THE PCM PART NUMBER ON THE VEHICLE AND COMPARE IT TO THE PART NUMBER DISPLAYED ON THE MDS. IF NO UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE, FIRST CHECK YOUR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE LATEST SOFTWARE LEVELS AS LISTED EARLIER IN THIS BULLETIN. IF THE LATEST SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CONDITION EXISTS THAT WILL REQUIRE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

9. The MDS1 and DRB III(R) will prompt for any operator action needed during the remainder of the reprogramming process.

NOTE:
DUE TO THE PCM FLASH PROCEDURE A DTC CAN BE SET IN OTHER MODULES (EATX, BCM, MIC) WITHIN THE VEHICLE. SOME MAY CAUSE THE MIL TO ILLUMINATE. ALL DTC'S RELATE TO A LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE BEING FLASHED. CHECK ALL MODULES, RECORD THE FAULTS, AND ERASE THESE FAULTS PRIOR TO RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER. ERASE ANY FAULTS IN THE PCM ONLY AFTER ALL OTHER MODULES HAVE HAD THEIR FAULTS ERASED.

NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW





10. Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Software Update Label" p/n 04669020 (Figure 1). Attach the label to the JTEC PCM and cover the label with the clear plastic overlay.





11. Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" p/n 04275086 and attach the label near the VECI label (Figure 2).