Questionmy dash lights and headlights flicker when car is first started. last night it happened off and on for about one half hour on the x-way on my way home.
AnswerU will haft to take it to a dealer to haveTHE StarSCAN FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE
INTERNET.
THE StarSCAN SOFTWARE UPDATE CD CONTAINS ALL PREVIOUSLY RELEASED
FLASH FILES PRIOR TO THE CD RELEASE DATE PRINTED ON THE CD LABEL.
FOR MARKETS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, THE FLASH
FILES AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ITIL/ISIS
DVD FEBRUARY, 2005.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Headlights Fluctuation and/or Interior Lamps Fluctuation
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2005 (LX) Chrysler 300/Magnum
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.5L engine (sales
code EER or EGG) that were built between June 28, 2004 (MDH 0628XX) and
January 8 XX, 2005 (MDH 0108XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience headlight fluctuation and/or interior lamp fluctuation.
This condition will occur after a cold start, while the vehicle is idling, under heavy electrical
load and a slight throttle tip-in. This condition could also be described as the headlights
and/or interior lamps changing intensity at a steady rate. DTC P0563 - Battery Voltage
High may also be stored in the PCM.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN) with the appropriate diagnostic procedures on
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs are
present other then the one listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as
necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure a computer updated.
