Technical Service Bulletin

01-23-09 - Update Programming, DTC P054A stored in Engine/Motor
Control Module -J623-

Transaction No:

2071325/1

Release date:

10/18/2023

Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range
From

VIN Range To

Atlas

2018-2023

3.6L

All

All

All

All

All

All

(CDVC)
Atlas Cross
Sport

2020-2023

3.6L
(CDVC)

Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

2071325/1

10/18/2023

01-23-09

Reason For Update
Original publication.

Vehicles must have one of the following complaints:
 Customer states vehicle requires a manual restart either after coming to a stop or the Start/Stop
system has activated.
 Customer states MIL on with fault P054A stored in the ECM.
One or more of the following fault codes may be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) Fault
Memory:

DTC
P054A

Description
Cold Start "B" Camshaft Position Timing OverAdvanced

Note:
DO NOT diagnose or replace components related to the above complaints before performing the update
function as explained in this bulletin.

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Technical Service Bulletin

01-23-09 - Update Programming, DTC P054A stored in Engine/Motor
Control Module -J623-

Transaction No:

2071325/1

Release date:

10/18/2023

Technical Background
Updated programming of the Engine Control Module (ECM) software is based on most recent
engineering experiences and makes this knowledge available for the monitoring strategies.

Production Solution
No production solution available as the 3.6L is out of production.

Service
Update-Programming Procedure:
Critical Warning: : The Midtronics battery charger must be connected to the vehicle battery for the
duration of the programming, to ensure the battery state of charge remains above 12.5 volts during the
update process. If the battery drops below 12.5 volts, the programming could fail which may result in
damage to the control module. Control modules damaged by inadequate voltage will not be covered
under the warranty policy.The technician should verify the vehicle voltage prior to starting the update
process, and should monitor the voltage for the duration of the update.
The procedure may cancel itself if the hazard warning lights are not switched ON. The hazard warning
lights prevent the system from switching to bus sleep mode during the update.
ODIS-Service tester should be updated to the latest GFF technical version 11.0.0 or higher and SW
version 2.47.0 or higher.
If software updates or flash campaign/actions are performed on a vehicle, a charger with at least
70A charging current MUST be used in order to avoid problems during software updates and flash
campaign/actions.

WARNING:

Radiator Fan(s) may cycle ON high speed during the Update Process! There is a risk that personal
injury may result if contact is made with spinning fan blades.
Keep hands and all objects away from Radiator Fan(s) during Update Process!

Note:
Prior to launching the ODIS Service diagnostic applications and starting control module update process,
confirm tester screen saver and power settings in accordance with Diagnostic Device Hardware &
Windows® - VHW-20-02 Change Power Options After Windows®10 Upgrade. Failure to do so may result
in the tester entering power save mode during data transfer, and subsequent control module failure.
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Technical Service Bulletin

Transaction No:

2071325/1

Release date:

10/18/2023

01-23-09 - Update Programming, DTC P054A stored in Engine/Motor
Control Module -J623-

When using a VAS 6150/X or 6160/X tester in conjunction with a VAS 6154 wireless transmitter head for
a flash procedure, connect a USB cable between the transmitter head and the tester. Failure to do so
may lead to errors during the flash procedure.
VAS tools must only be used with their power adapters plugged in. Under no circumstances should they
be used on battery power alone during the programming procedure.
Tip:
To Update-Programming using Software Version Management (SVM), review and follow instructions in
Technical Bulletin Instance 2014603 “Software Version Management”.
The SVM process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation
response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the
claim or action is carried out that is not explicitly stated in the Technical Bulletin.
 Update the Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- using the SVM Unit code as listed in the table below:

Model

Engine

Old Software Part
No.

Old
Software
Version

New Software Part
No.

New
Software
Version
(or
higher)

SVM Unit
Code

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026E

4744
6024
6695
9970
9971
9972

03H906026E

9973

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026F

4745
6025
6696
9970
9971
9972

03H906026F

9973

4CC1

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026J

4748
6026
6697
9970
9971
9972

03H906026J

9973

4CC1

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026R

6692
9970
9971

03H906026R

9973

4CC1

4CC1

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Technical Service Bulletin

01-23-09 - Update Programming, DTC P054A stored in Engine/Motor
Control Module -J623-

Transaction No:

2071325/1

Release date:

10/18/2023

9972
Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026S

6693
9970
9971
9972

03H906026S

9973

4CC1

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026AA

6694
9970
9971
9972

03H906026AA

9973

4CC1

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026AH

9970
9971
9972
9973
9975

03H906026AH

9976

4CC1

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026AG

9970
9971
9972
9973
9975

03H906026AG

9976

4CC1

Atlas

3.6L
(CDVC)

03H906026AF

9970
9971
9972
9973
9975

03H906026AF

9976