QuestionQUESTION: Kevin, my van when it shifts into overdrive has a skip or lunges at 55mph. It accelerates fine,cranks fine but has that annoying skip.I have replaced the cam sensor,plugs and wires,coil and intake air sensor but no better, any suggestions?
Thanks David
ANSWER: U get to replace your PCM and flash your tranny computer.
If u have under 80k miles u can get the PCM for free from a dealer and just pay for the tranny software update .
THE SOFTWARE FOR THE DRB III® WILL BE AVAILABLE ON DealerCONNECT MAY
18, 2004.
FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE SOFTWARE
AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ITIL/ISIS DVD
JULY, 2004.
SUBJECT:
Surge With Transmission at Full Lock-up
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and flashing the
TCM with updated software.
MODELS:
2001 - 2002 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE: This bulletin applies to RS vehicles equipped with a 3.3L or 3.8L engine
(sales code EGA, EGH or EGM) and a EGR valve. EGR valves were installed
on all 2001 models and some 2002 models.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience a surge. This conditions is more noticeable at 40 - 50
mph with the transmission in full lock-up on a slight incline under heavy load.
if u live near Atlanta this sorta thing i can do for u.
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QUESTION: I live in Lake City, florida or I would bring it to you. Is the PCM located in an area I can install being an amateur.
thanks David
Answerif u are under 80k u would get it done for free at a dealer the PCMs have 8 years or 80k warranty. IF u get a new PCM and install it u will need to still have it programed to your van with the miles and vin. Plus the dealer would still need to update your tranny computer as well. Lake city I pass through there to go to Orlando and such =)
