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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2005MAGNUM V6-2.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE CONTROLS - GENERIC PCM PROGRAMMING PROCEDUREOVERVIEW
2005 Dodge and Ram Magnum V6-2.7L VIN R
Engine Controls - Generic PCM Programming Procedure: Overview
2005 Dodge and Ram Magnum V6-2.7L VIN RSECTION Overview
NUMBER: 18-009-04 REV. A
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: September 13, 2004
CHECK SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY ON DealerCONNECT USING THE StarSCAN AND THE INTERNET FLASH FILE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE.
THE StarSCAN SOFTWARE UPDATE CD CONTAINS ALL PREVIOUSLY RELEASED FLASH FILES PRIOR TO THE CD RELEASE DATE PRINTED ON THE CD LABEL.
FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE SOFTWARE AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ITIL/ISIS DVD NOVEMBER, 2004.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-009-04 DATED MARCH 2, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software using the StarSCAN.
MODELS:
2004-2005 (HB) Durango
2005 (LX) Chrysler 300/Magnum
2005 (ND) Dakota
2005 (WK) Grand Cherokee
DISCUSSION:
Replacement PCM's will require programming utilizing the StarSCAN. The PCM will not operate the engine until it is programmed. A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set - "not programmed".
CAUTION:
Extreme care must be taken when programming a calibration into a generic PCM. Do not randomly select a calibration. Once a calibration is selected and programmed, the controller cannot be reprogrammed to a different calibration. The module can only be reprogrammed to a more recent version of that calibration.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Refer to Quick Labor Operations or the appropriate Labor Operation Time Schedule manual.
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: September 13, 2004
CHECK SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY ON DealerCONNECT USING THE StarSCAN AND THE INTERNET FLASH FILE DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE.
THE StarSCAN SOFTWARE UPDATE CD CONTAINS ALL PREVIOUSLY RELEASED FLASH FILES PRIOR TO THE CD RELEASE DATE PRINTED ON THE CD LABEL.
FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE SOFTWARE AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ITIL/ISIS DVD NOVEMBER, 2004.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-009-04 DATED MARCH 2, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software using the StarSCAN.
MODELS:
2004-2005 (HB) Durango
2005 (LX) Chrysler 300/Magnum
2005 (ND) Dakota
2005 (WK) Grand Cherokee
DISCUSSION:
Replacement PCM's will require programming utilizing the StarSCAN. The PCM will not operate the engine until it is programmed. A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will be set - "not programmed".
CAUTION:
Extreme care must be taken when programming a calibration into a generic PCM. Do not randomly select a calibration. Once a calibration is selected and programmed, the controller cannot be reprogrammed to a different calibration. The module can only be reprogrammed to a more recent version of that calibration.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Refer to Quick Labor Operations or the appropriate Labor Operation Time Schedule manual.
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.