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18-053-13
Vehicle Performance
December 10, 2013
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HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS
AVAILABLE BY SELECTING "HELP" THEN "HELP CONTENTS" AT THE TOP OF
THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 14.01 OR HIGHER TO
PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination P0606- Internal Control Processor. Also Affects Automatic Oil
Change Indicator Accuracy
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2014
(LX)
300
2014
(LD)
Charger
2014
(LC)
Challenger
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code
ERB) built on or before September 27, 2013 (MOH 0927XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following
Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set:
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P0606 - Internal Control Processor
This software release also includes an accuracy improvement for the Automatic Oil
Change Indicator system that allows the PCM to retain current usage/duty cycle
information when the controller is reprogrammed. Previously, the PCM would default to the
severe duty cycle schedule any time the controller was updated.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's other than
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the one listed above are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary
before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition or if the technician finds the DTC,
perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2
volts. Do not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the
flash process.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1.
Reprogram the PCM with the latest software. Help using the wiTECH Diagnostic
Application for flashing control modules is available through the wiTECH Diagnostic
Application. For instructions select the "HELP" tab on upper portion of the wiTECH
window, then "HELP CONTENTS". This will open the Welcome to wiTECH Help
screen where help topics can be selected.
2. After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed:clear any DTC's that
may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application
will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the tech to clear them.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
18-19-06-Y1
Description
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram (1 - Semi-Skilled)
FAILURE CODE:
IFlash Module
Skill Category
8- Engine
Performance
Amount
0.2 Hrs.