Engine Controls - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Set

Date: September 28, 2007

Order No.: T-B-07.61/79

Supersedes:

Group: 07

SUBJECT:
Model 164.172/186/871/886
Model 251.156/165

Check Engine Light Illuminated / Fault Code P0217 Stored in Engine Control Unit

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles that the check engine light is illuminated with fault code P0217 stored in the engine control unit, the cause may be the software in the control unit. Other possible stored fault codes may be P0868, P0872, P0190, P0208, P1347 or P2182.

To resolve, perform the following.

Note:
Vehicles produced as of 11/2005 have the modified software version installed.

1. Check the throttle valve for mechanical faults and check intake tract for residues. If there is no mechanical fault, the throttle valve actuator is not the cause and must not be replaced. Proceed to step 2.





2. Program the engine control unit with the latest available ME software in DAS.

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on September 28, 2007. Please refer to Netstar --> Star TekInfo --> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.





In Case of Warranty, use the table.