Flash: Powertrain System Improvements For Generic Scan Tool Support (18-048-14)

Publication date: 2014-08-29
Reference number: 18-048-14

FLASH: POWERTRAIN SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR GENERIC SCAN TOOL SUPPORT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-048-14, Date of Issue: August 29, 2014

CHRYSLER:	2014 500 (FF)
GROUP:	Vehicle Performance

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 15.01 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.

SUBJECT

Flash: Powertrain System Improvements For Generic Scan Tool Support

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2014

(FF)

500

NOTE: This bulletin applies to FF vehicles equipped with a 1.4L Naturally Aspirated engine (sales code EAB) built on or after November 11, 2013 (MDH 1111XX) and on or before May 03, 2014 (MDH 0503XX). Or a 1.4L Turocharged engine (sales code EAF) built on or after October 03, 2013 (MDH 1003XX) and on or before May 03, 2014 (MDH 0503XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

The following Powertrain system improvement/enhancement is being released to improve the accuracy of Mode 6 data parameters in generic scan tools.

DIAGNOSIS

Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs 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

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.

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.
NOTE: After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed.
Clear any DTCs 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

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
18-19-06-9W	Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Reprogram (1 - Semi-Skilled)	8 - Engine Performance	0.3 Hrs.

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is approximately 15 minutes. Actual flash download times may be affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.

FAILURE CODE

FAILURE CODE CHART

FM	Flash Module