which codes are popping up routinely?

 

For one thing there are two reprog TSB's for the problem you are having, there is one specifically for the pinging and knocking and there is another one for the misfire, lean fuel trim, and O2 sensor codes, but either way, if your local dealer does a PCM reflash it should be done to the latest software. I am not sure how it works in the States, but here I automatically check for TSB's with customer concerns and do the quick easy **** first rather than trying to change parts in hopes that it will fix the problem. Besides if its a software issue wtf good is throwing parts at it gonna do.







SUBJECT : PCM REPROGRAMMING FOR DTC P0300/P0303, P0116, P0131/P0151, P0133/P0153, AND P2100
No: TSB-05-13-010

DATE: October, 2005

MODEL: See below

CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[X] PARTS MANAGER
[X] TECHNICIAN

[X] SERVICE ADVISOR
[X] SERVICE MANAGER
[X] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER


PURPOSE Incorrect PCM software parameters may cause the MIL to turn on and set the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes: 2006 Eclipse 3.8L - P0300 and/or P0303 (Misfire Detected) 2006 Eclipse 3.8L and 2.4L - P0116 (ECT Circuit Problem) and P0131/P0151 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Low Voltage) 2005 Galant - P2100 (Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Open) 2006 Galant - P0131/P0151 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Low Voltage) 2004.5 Endeavor - P0133/P0153 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Slow Response) 2005 Endeavor - P0133/P0153 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Slow Response) and P2100 (Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Open) 2006 Endeavor - P0131/P0151 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Low Voltage) To eliminate the above conditions, reprogram the PCM as described in this bulletin. thats one







SUBJECT : PCM REPROGRAMMING FOR SPARK KNOCK / ENGINE PINGING / MFI DTCS / DELAYED SHIFT
No: TSB-05-13-002

DATE: February, 2005

MODEL: See below

CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[X] PARTS MANAGER
[X] TECHNICIAN

[X] SERVICE ADVISOR
[X] SERVICE MANAGER
[X] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE Due to incorrect parameters in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, some vehicles may experience one or more of the following: •Spark knock •Engine pinging •DTC P0171 (System Too Lean) •DTC P0300 (Cold Engine Misfire) •DTC P0133/P0153 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response) •Delayed shift engagement from Park to Reverse, or Park to Drive To eliminate these conditions, reprogram the PCM as described in this bulletin.


thats the other

either way, there is only one procedure for reprograming and I know our VCI is equiped with the latest software.

 

I was in the drive way when my wife attempted to start her 2004 Endeavor. Sounded like the engine began to roll over, then like the crank shaft broke. Manybrews is right on. I worked in Texas and did not know that she was telling the Lube Change Tec. that she did not need a new air filter. Rather than continue to attempt to start the engine, I checked the oil level, fine, I checked to see if a rod had poked through the block, no puncture, I opened up the Air Filter box and there I saw the problem right away. The white filter material was congested with dust and a sooty black particulate like black exhaust dust? I purchased a good Fram Air Filter, and after installing it, I made more inspections, and finding nothing else, cranked that puppy right up! Problem solved.