18-027-14
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 18-027-14
Flash: powertrain system improvements/enhancements this bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included
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NUMBER: GROUP: DATE: 18-027-14 Vehicle Performance April 02, 2014 This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of Chrysler Group LLC. 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 14.03 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE. SUBJECT: Flash: Powertrain System Improvements/Enhancements 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 2014 (VF) ProMaster NOTE: This bulletin applies to LX/LD/LC vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB) or a 3.0L engine (sales code EHD) built on or before January 15, 2014 (MDH 0115XX) and VF vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB) built on or before February 13, 2014 (MDH 0213XX). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: • Corrected a generic scan tool display issue regarding Mode 6 data accuracy. 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 the one listed above are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. REPAIR PROCEDURE: 18-027-14 -2- 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: 18-19-06-9C Description Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram (1 - Semi-Skilled) Skill Category 8 - Engine Performance Amount 0.2 Hrs. NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is approximately 5 minutes. Actual flash download times may be affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities. FAILURE CODE: FM Flash Module