Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Routan

2014

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

3.6L
(CJRA)

Condition
01 13 32 October 22, 2014 2035530
Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0606- Internal Control Processor Stored in ECM Fault Memory
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new
software.
Note:
th

This bulletin only applies to vehicles built before September 7 2013.

Technical Background
A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further
investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set:

DTC
P0606

Description
Internal Control Processor

Tip:
• wiTECH™ UPDATE PROGRAMMING FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE
INTERNET.
•wiTECH™ SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 13.04.7 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
•StarMOBILE™ SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 10.01 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN

Production Solution
Improved PCM software has been introduced in production as of September 7th, 2013.
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Technical Bulletin
Service
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with ElsaPro and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify all engine systems
are functioning as designed. If DTC's are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before
proceeding further with this bulletin.
Check the PCM part number in the table below. If the part number is already at the new part number level or
higher this TB does not apply. Additional diagnosis is required. Refer to ElsaPro for the correct diagnostic
procedure.

Repair Procedure

Vehicle Control Module

Old Part Number

New Part Number

PCM

68206611AD

68206611AE

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 programming process.
If this reprogramming process is interrupted / aborted, the reprogramming 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.
• After PCM reprogramming, Clear any DTC's 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.
• Clear the Variable Line Pressure (VLP) Counters, found in the Misc Function menu for the PCM ECU.
• Perform the Quick Learn function, found in the Misc Function menu for the PCM ECU.

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Technical Bulletin
Warranty
Note:
th

This bulletin only applies to vehicles built before September 7 2013.
All Routan pre and post road test, StarMOBILE and wiTECH time units are included in the labor operation.
Therefore, no road test time units will appear in the designated area within the warranty table.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Routan

2014

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

3.6L
(CJRA)
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Damage
HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

CWM2035530

Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaPro (L/R)

Service Number:
Code
2470

0039

Parts Manufacturer

Routan

3)

USM

Labor Operation : Update Programming

24702599 = 40 TU

Causal Part: Select Labor Operation

24702599
Diagnostic Time

2)

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

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Technical Bulletin
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2035530” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.

Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC 940)

StarMOBILE Tester Kit

CH9401 (Software level 10.01.23 or higher)

wiTECH Desktop Client

(Software level 13.04.7 or higher)

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.

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No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.