PCM - Intermittent Speed Control Cutout
NO: 18-40-95GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: Dec. 22, 1995
SUBJECT:
Speed Control Cutout / OBD II Protocol
MODELS:
1996 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
1996 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to 1996 vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine (Avenger/Sebring/Talon built prior to November 10, 1995 MDH [11-10-XX]) (Cirrus/Stratus built prior to September 25, 1995 MDH [9-25-XX]).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
1. Intermittent speed control cutout during normal operation.
2. Inability of generic scan tool to read all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's).
3. Inability to store OBD II Readiness Codes.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
1 CH6000 Scan Tool (DRB III)
1 CH7035 General Purpose Interface Bus Cable (GPIB)
1 CH7010 J1962/MMC Cable
1 4669020 Label - Authorized Software Update
1 4275086 Label - Authorized Modification
NOTE:
The Mopar Diagnostic System may be required to perform part of the repair and the system must be operating with release 18 or higher and TIL CD release 1094 or higher must be installed.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software (calibration changes) for all symptoms listed.
1. Connect the MDS (Mopar Diagnostic System) and DRB III (Scan Tool) to the vehicle and power them up.
2. Use the arrow keys and select # 2 MDS DIAGNOSTICS on the DRB III MAIN MENU Screen.
3. Use the arrow keys and select DIAGNOSTIC MENU on the MDS, then press NEXT MENU.
4. Use the arrow keys and select CONTROLLER PROGRAMMING on the MDS, then press NEXT MENU.
5. Use the arrow keys and select PROGRAM CONTROLLER PART on the MDS, then press NEXT MENU.
6. Follow the steps presented on the MDS and DRB III which will allow the DRB III to obtain the current part number of the PCM.
7. The MDS will display the part number of the PCM on the vehicle and the appropriate replacement part number, then press NEXT MENU to begin programming.
^ If the PCM on the vehicle has already been updated or programmed, a NO UPDATES AVAILABLE message will be displayed. Check the part number of the PCM on the vehicle and compare it to the part number displayed. If the PCM has already been updated, then another condition exists that will require further diagnosis and repair.
8. The MDS and DRB III will prompt for any operator action needed during the remainder of the programming process.
NOTE:
The following steps are required by law
9. Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Software Update Label" P/N 4669020. Attach the label to the PCM and cover the label with the clear plastic overlay.
10. Type the necessary information on the Authorized Modification Label and attach the label near the VECI Label.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 08-19-43-99 0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: FM - Flash Module