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PCM/Battery Cable - Slow Start/MIL ON/DTC #19 Set: Overview

NO: 18-06-97 Rev. A

GROUP: Vehicle Performance

DATE: Mar. 7, 1997

SUBJECT:
Engine Slow Crank/MIL Illuminated - IAC DTC Hex **$19** Set

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-06-97, DATED FEB. 14, 1997 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE CORRECTION OF THE "HEX CODE".

MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Engine will slowly crank and then start, immediately after starting the malfunction indicator light (MIL) will illuminate. When checked the "Idle Air Control(IAC)" will be set.

DIAGNOSIS:

Using the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) or the Diagnostic Scan Tool (DRB III) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures Manual, verify all engine/transmission systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) other than any IAC related codes are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin. If the DTC for "Idle Air Control" Hex **$19** is found clear the code and perform the Repair Procedure.

NOTE:
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 1, 1994 (MDH 08-01-XX) MUST HAVE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACED BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REPAIR.

PARTS REQUIRED:

AR 04874154 Powertrain Control Module (2.0L MPI-FED-LOW ALT.- M/T)
AR 04874155 Powertrain Control Module (2.0L MPI-FED-HIGH ALT. & CAL-M/T)
AR 04874156 Powertrain Control Module (2.0L MPI-FED-LOW ALT.- 3ATX)
AR 04874157 Powertrain Control Module (2.0L MPI-FED & CAL- M/T)(ACR)
AR 04874158 Powertrain Control Module (2.0L MPI-FED-HIGH ALT. & CAL -3ATX)
1 04796440 Cable, Positive Battery Kit

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

1 CH6000 Scan Tool (DRB III)
1 CH7035 General Purpose Interface Bus Gable (GPIB)
1 CH7000/7001 J1962 Cable
1 4669020 Label - Authorized Software Update
1 4275086 Label - Authorized Modification

NOTE:
THE MDS AND DRBIII ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS REPAIR AND THE SYSTEM MUST BE OPERATING WITH RELEASE 21 OR HIGHER AND TIL CD RELEASE 1125 OR HIGHER MUST BE INSTALLED.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No: 08-19-47-95 0.5 Hrs.
Module, Powertrain
Control - Reprogram

08-19-47-96 0.8 Hrs.
Module, Powertrain
Control - Replace
And Reprogram

FAILURE CODE: FM - Flash Module