2008 Caravan/Town & Country Flash: 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Shift Improvements



download
SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Some customers may experience transmission shift or performance concerns as follows: i. ii. iii. iv. v. During a rapid coast down while braking a bump may be felt just before a stop 3 – 2 kickdown bump or harshness 2 – 3 upshift bump or harshness 4 – 3 – 4 change mind shift bump Improved shift quality/driveability through all gear transactions NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted. 1. Reprogram the PCM with the latest software. Follow the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 8 – Electrical > Electronic Control Modules – Service Information > Module – Powertrain Control > Standard Procedures > PCM/ECM Programming – Gas. After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed: a. Clear the Variable Line Pressure (VLP) Counters, found in the StarSCAN® Misc Function Menu. VLP Clear Counters must be completed on all models with a 62TE transmission. b. Clear any DTC’s that may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming. c. Perform the Quick Learn function, found in the StarSCAN® Misc Function Menu. 2. Type the necessary information on the “Authorized Modification Label” and attach it near the VECI label.




 

© 2010 autocar