18-035-15 REVA
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 18-035-15 REVA
Flash: 6.2l / 6.4l diagnostic and system improvements this bulletin involves reprogramming of the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms
- 2015 -
Models from 2015
2015 CHRYSLER 300 |
2015 DODGE CHALLENGER |
2015 DODGE CHARGER |
NUMBER: GROUP: DATE: 18-035-15 REV. A Vehicle Performance June 23, 2015 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 FCA US LLC. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-026-15, DATED MARCH 31, 2015, BULLETIN 18-034-15, DATED APRIL 18, 2015, AND BULLETIN 18-035-15, DATED APRIL 18, 2015, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS. 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 IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE. SUBJECT: Flash: 6.2L / 6.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves reprogramming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. MODELS: 2015 (LA) Dodge Challenger 2015 (LD) Dodge Charger 2015 (LX) Chrysler 300 NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before June 6, 2015 (MDH 0606XX) equipped with a 6.2L engine (Sales Code ESD) or 6.4L engine (Sales Codes ESG or ESH). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms and/or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 18-035-15 REV. A -2- Symptoms: • • Unable to accurately increase or decrease the cruise control set speed using the resume or set buttons while the instrument cluster is set on metric units. Instead of changing vehicle speed by 1 KPH when pressing the buttons, the vehicle speed will increase approximately 1.6 KPH. Slight spark knock condition during aggressive high speed driving which may prevent the vehicle from achieving maximum top speed. DTCs: • • • P1217 - Active Exhaust Valve 1 Performance P121B - Active Exhaust Valve 2 Performance P2227 - Barometric Pressure Circuit Performance DIAGNOSIS: Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above or if the technician finds the DTCs, 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 available software. Detailed instructions for flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the “HELP” tab on the 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. Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them to be cleared. POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: Labor Operation No: 18-19-06-DG Description Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram (0 - Introduction) Skill Category 8 - Engine Performance Amount 0.2 Hrs. -3- 18-035-15 REV. A 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: The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an issue and the dealer found updated software to correct that issue, use failure code CC, for all other use failure code RF. • • If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Service Bulletin, than failure code CC is to be used. If an available flash is completed while addressing a different customer concern, failure code RF is to be used. CC Customer Concern RF Routine Flash