TSB for check engine light fix on '00+ cars?

[treynor]

TSB for check engine light fix on \'00+ cars?

It was recently posted that service bulletin 18-011-01 had a fix for the 'check engine' light problem with late-model Vipers equipped with aftermarket headers. However, my local Dodge dealer is unable to locate any such TSB. Does anyone have more specific information on the TSB?

 

[Ulysses]

Re: TSB for check engine light fix on \'00+ cars?

I couldn't find that one listed.

This is all I could find:


Report Date: May 23, 2001 09:08:07 PM

Service Bulletin Number: 0045
Bulletin Sequence Number: 609
Date of Bulletin: 0009
NHTSA Item Number: SB6092257
Make: DODGE
Model: VIPER
Year: 2000
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC

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THER PARTS
Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING SOFT 1ST AND 2ND GEAR SYNCHRONIZER STRUT. *TT

Service Bulletin Number: 082700
Bulletin Sequence Number: 609
Date of Bulletin: 0009
NHTSA Item Number: SB6092304
Make: DODGE
Model: VIPER
Year: 2000
Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS

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ASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG
Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

Service Bulletin Number: 180100
Bulletin Sequence Number: 996
Date of Bulletin: 0002
NHTSA Item Number: SB609988
Make: DODGE
Model: VIPER
Year: 2000
Component: ENGINE

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THER PARTS
Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT

Service Bulletin Number: 080600
Bulletin Sequence Number: 997
Date of Bulletin: 0002
NHTSA Item Number: SB609995
Make: DODGE
Model: VIPER
Year: 2000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Service Bulletin Number: 0800600REV
Bulletin Sequence Number: 180
Date of Bulletin: 0012
NHTSA Item Number: SB618049
Make: DODGE
Model: VIPER
Year: 2000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

This search returned 5 records.

 

[treynor]

Re: TSB for check engine light fix on \'00+ cars?

I just spoke with our inside man, Dan Cragin @ Santa Monica Dodge, and the TSB # is indeed 18-011-01. It's only about a week old, however, so many dealers apparently haven't yet received it. The TSB deals with O2 sensor heating sensitivity in '01 cars. No real data yet on whether it actually solves the problem of "check engine" lights with aftermarket headers.

 

[Rich Carlson]

Re: TSB for check engine light fix on \'00+ cars?

The TSB in question applies to JTEC controllers which is found on truck as well as the Viper. Part of the bulletin involves reprogramming the controller to change the sensitivity when the Viper controller goes through the O2 sensor heater monitor test. This test is part of the OBD II requirements. The bulletin is only for 2001 vehicles that have a certain calibration level, nothing more.

 

[HogWhisperer]

Re: TSB for check engine light fix on \'00+ cars?

Thanks Rich. As always, we can count on you for the straight poop.