Use Of Two Digit Calendar Year Codes In Computers (08-36-98)

USE OF TWO DIGIT CALENDAR YEAR CODES IN COMPUTERS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

USE OF TWO DIGIT CALENDAR YEAR CODES IN AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS

Model(s): 1989-95 Chrysler (AA) LeBaron Sedan

1989-95 Dodge (AA) Spirit

1989-95 Plymouth (AA) Spirit

1989-99 Dodge (AB) Ram Van, Wagon

1989-93 Chrysler (AC) New Yorker, New Yorker Salon

1989-93 Dodge (AC) Dynasty

1989-93 Dodge (AD) Ram Pickup, Ram Charger

1989-93 Dodge (AG) Daytona

1989-95 Chrysler (AJ) LeBaron Coupe, LeBaron Convertible

1989-99 Dodge (AN) Dakota

1989-94 Dodge (AP) Shadow, Shadow Convertible

1989-94 Plymouth (AP) Sundance

1989-95 Chrysler (AS) Town & Country

1989-95 Dodge (AS) Caravan

1989-95 Plymouth (AS) Voyager

1990-93 Chrysler (AY) Imperial, New Yorker Fifth Avenue

1988-92 Dodge (BB) Monaco

1988-92 Eagle (BB) Premier

1994-99 Dodge (BR/BE) Ram Pickups, 1500, 2500, 3500

1998-99 Dodge (DN) Durango

1992-95 Chrysler (ES) Chrysler Voyager (European Market)

1995-99 Chrysler (FJ) Sebring

1995-99 Dodge (FJ) Avenger

1995-99 Eagle (FJ) Talon

1996-99 Chrysler (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)

1995-99 Chrysler (JA) Cirrus

1995-99 Dodge (JA) Stratus

1995-99 Plymouth (JA) Breeze

1993-99 Chrysler (LH) Concorde, LHS, New Yorker, 300M

1993-99 Dodge (LH) Intrepid

1993-99 Eagle (LH) Vision

1989-92 Jeep (MJ) Comanche

1996-99 Chrysler (NS) Town & Country

1996-99 Dodge (NS) Caravan

1996-99 Plymouth (NS) Voyager

1995-99 Dodge (PL) Neon

1995-99 Plymouth (PL) Neon

1992-99 Dodge (SR) Viper, Viper GTS

1997-99 Jeep (TJ) Wrangler

1999 Jeep (WJ) Grand Cherokee

1989-99 Jeep (XJ) Cherokee/Wagoneer

1989-95 Jeep (YJ) Wrangler

1996-98 Jeep (ZG) Grand Cherokee (International Market)

1993-98 Jeep (ZJ) Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer

Group: Electrical

Bulletin No.: 08-36-98

Date: July 24, 1998

DISCUSSION

There has been a great deal of recent media attention regarding the turn of the century (year 2000, Y2k, etc.) and the effect it will have on computers that have used two digit calender year coding in their programming. Questions are arising regarding computers used in automotive applications and the effect year 2000 will have on them.

Two digit calender year codes HAVE NOT been used in any Chrysler automotive on board applications and no problems related to use of two digit coding for calender years are anticipated.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

POLICY: Information only.