A011498 2038166-

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The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, fault codes are stored in the engine control module (ecm). The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal positi


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Technical Service Bulletin
01 Engine warning light on after engine replacement
01 14 98 2038166/1 October 15, 2014.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
2011 - 2015
All
V6 and V8 engines
Condition
• The engine warning light is on after engine replacement.
• The engine is not running roughly. However, one of the following fault codes is stored in the engine control
module (ECM), J623 (01):
• DTC P0300 (Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected)
• DTC P0301 (Cyl. 1 misfire detected)
• DTC P0302 (Cyl. 2 misfire detected)
• DTC P0303 (Cyl. 3 misfire detected)
• DTC P0304 (Cyl. 4 misfire detected)
• DTC P0305 (Cyl. 5 misfire detected)
• DTC P0306 (Cyl. 6 misfire detected)
• DTC P0307 (Cyl. 7 misfire detected)
• DTC P0308 (Cyl. 8 misfire detected)
• The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position.
Technical Background
The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted. The
adaption must be reset after the engine is installed.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Use Guided Fault Finding (GFF) to clear adaptations: GFF >> Powertrain >> “Engine Code” >> OBD >> Engine
Electronics, Functions >> Resetting Misfire Adaptations
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Technical Service Bulletin
Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin
is informational only.
Service Number:
2470
Damage Code:
0039
Labor Operations:
Program injection control unit
2470 2599
20 TU
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2038166/1
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2038166) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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