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Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P050A Stored In Memory

01 12 05

February 27, 2012

2026529 *Supersedes T.B. V011109 dated August 3, 2011 to correct vendor code in warranty table.*





Vehicle Information

Condition





Update Programming to Eliminate DTC P050A Stored in ECM Fault Memory

Customers may complain of a MIL ON condition, which is caused by DTC P050A.

DO NOT replace any parts for this condition.

The condition as described does not affect vehicle performance or operation.

Production Solution

Improved software was introduced in production.

Service

Update Programming Procedure:





^ Update the Engine Control Module using the SVM action code as listed in the table.





Warranty

Required Parts and Tools





No Special Parts required.

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.