Electrical 2 Way radio Interferes With Police Lighting
NUMBER: 08-043-06GROUP: Electrical
DATE: October 4, 2006
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) UPDATE CD 6.05 WAS THE LAST CD TO CONTAIN FLASH FILES.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Two Way Radio Interferes With Police Package Emergency Lighting
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves Flash Reprogramming the Police Taxi Interface Module (PTIM). The PTIM module is used on police vehicles to provide communications between police accessories and other electronic modules operating within the vehicle.
MODELS:
2006 (LX) 300, Charger, Magnum
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Police Package, sales code AHB.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Police Emergency Flashing Headlamps could become activated during two radio transmission.
DIAGNOSIS:
If a customer indicates that the condition is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE - USING THE INTERNET TO RETRIEVE THE FLASH FILE:
NOTE:
USE THE StarSCAN(R) TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
NOTE:
Before performing this Repair Procedure, the operating software in the StarSCAN(R); must be programmed with software release level 7.02 or higher. The software release level is visible in the blue header at the top of the StarSCAN(R) screen.
NOTE:
The StarSCAN(R) diagnostic scan tool fully supports Internet connectivity. However, to take advantage of this feature you must first configure the StarSCAN(R) for your dealership's network. Make sure the StarSCAN� is configured to the dealership's network before proceeding. For instruction on setting up your StarSCAN(R) for the dealer's network refer to either:
"DealerCONNECT > Service > StarSCAN and StarMOBILE tools > Online Documentation", or refer to the StarSCAN(R) Quick Start Networking Guide. The StarSCAN(R) Quick Start Networking Guide is also available on the website under the "Download Center".
NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Install a battery charger and verify that the charging rate provides approximately 13.5 volts. Set the battery charger to continuous charge. Do not allow the charger to time out during the flash process. Remove the charger from the battery when the flash process is complete.
2. Connect the CH9410 StarSCAN(R) ethernet cable to the StarSCAN(R) and the dealer's network drop.
3. Connect the CH9404 StarSCAN(R) vehicle cable to the StarSCAN(R) and the vehicle data link connector (DLC).
4. Connect the 9097A, Bluetooth UConnect Flash Adapter, to the StarSCAN(R).
5. Power ON the StarSCAN(R).
6. Select "ECU View"
7. Touch the screen to highlight the PTIM in the list of modules.
8. Select "More Options"
9. Select "ECU Flash".
10. Record the "Part Number", displayed on the "Flash PTIM" screen, for later reference.
11. Select "Browse for New File". Follow the on screen instructions.
12. Select "Download to Scantool".
13. Select "Close" after the download is complete, then select "Back".
14. Highlight the listed PTIM calibration.
15. Select 'Update Controller". Follow the on screen instructions.
16. When the PTIM update is complete, select "OK". update is complete, select "OK".
17. Verify that the part number changed at the top of the "Flash PTIM" screen.
NOTE:
Due to the PTIM programming procedure, a DTC may be set in other modules (TCM, BCM, MIC, SKREEM, etc.) within the vehicle, if so equipped. Some DTC's may cause the MIL to illuminate. From the "Home" screen select "System View". Then select "All DTCs". Press "Clear All Stored DTCs" if there are any DTCs shown on the list.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.