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Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0300-P0306/P0420 Set

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Aug. 27, 2008

2018669





Vehicle Information

Update Programming, MIL ON, DTCs P0420 and/or P0300 P0306 Stored in ECM Fault Memory





One or more of the fault codes may be stored in ECM Fault Memory

Condition

Technical Background

Monitoring strategy for catalytic converter is too sensitive causing unnecessary catalytic converter replacements. Engine misfire diagnostic strategy is adjusted for better catalyst protection. Updated programming
of the ECM software is based on most recent engineering experiences and makes this knowledge available for the monitoring strategy.

Production Solution

No production change required.

Service





Update Programming Procedure











Warranty

The procedure can be found in GFF under Functions/ Component Selection, Software Version Management, Adapting Software.





Required Parts and Tools

No Special Parts required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.