Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0440/P0457
NUMBER: 25-002-07 REV. AGROUP: Emissions
DATE: August 16, 2007
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 25-002-07, DATED JULY 27, 2007, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A LABOR OPERATION NUMBER REVISION.
SUBJECT:
MIL Illumination with Evaporative System DIG's P0440 or P0457
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves following the appropriate diagnostic procedures found in DealerCONNECT>TechCONNECT, correcting the condition for the DTC's, replacing the Evaporative System Integrity Module (ES IM) Vent Filter with an improved design and replacing the ESIM as necessary.
MODELS:
2007 J541 Sebring
NOTE:
This bulletin does not apply to vehicles that received Service Action RRT 07-018 dated May 11, 2007 or are built after April 20, 2007 (MDH0420XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles may have an Evaporative System Integrity Monitor, (ESIM) vent filter that may allow water to pass by the filter and into the evaporative system. Water penetration past the filter may cause premature failure of the ESIM Detector (switch) contacts. This may cause MIL illumination with DTC's P0440 or P0457 - EVAP System - Loose Fuel Gap.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in DealerCONNECT>TechCONNEGT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed.
If DTC's other than those listed above are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If Evaporative System DTC's are present, use the diagnostic procedures found in DealerCONNEGT>TechCONNECT to make the appropriate repairs to the system. Once the repairs are made using standard procedures and labor operations, inspect the ESIM vent filter for a series of vent holes along the lower circumference of the filter. Are vent holes found in the filter?
1. Yes - no Further Action is Required.
2. No - perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. The filter is mounted on the outside of the frame rail behind the left rear tire. Remove the wire harness retainer form the stud in front of the vent filter mount.
2. Remove the inlet and outlet hose, remove retainer nut and ESIM filter.
3. Install the replacement ESIM vent filter, p/n 04891994AA and install retainer nut.
4. Install the inlet and outlet hose.
5. Replace the wire harness retainer on the stud in front of the filter mount.
6. Was the ESIM Detector replaced as determined by the diagnosis performed above?
a. Yes - proceed to Step # 8
b. No - proceed to Step # 7
7. Replace ESIM Detector, (located on vapor canister):
a. Remove hose and electrical connector from ESIM.
b. Push retainer tab and rotate ESIM housing to remove.
c. Install new ESIM p/n 04891729AA reversing procedures above.
8. Verify repair is complete and MIL is now off.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.