Computer Relearn Procedures: Specifications Dodge Avenger I

Torque Converter Clutch Break-In Procedure (FWD Van With 4-Speed A/T)

1. Torque converter clutch break-in procedure must be performed whenever NEW torque converter is installed or a different Transmission Control Module (TCM) is installed. If NEW torque converter is installed, procedure must be performed to break-in torque converter clutch to eliminate shudder during partial torque converter clutch application. If different TCM is installed, procedure must be performed to reset break-in procedure to the start of the break-in procedure.
2. Connect scan tool to 16-pin data link connector, located below driver's side of instrument panel. Install cartridge in scan tool.
3. Red and Green lights on scan tool will light up and then begin to flash. Wait until both lights stop flashing. Press No. 4 button (SELECT SYSTEM) on scan tool keypad. Press No. 2 button (TRANSMISSION) on scan tool keypad.
4. Press No. 1 button on scan tool keypad. Wait for scan tool to perform the Bus Test, Initialize Test and Transmission Control Module Part Number Test before continuing.
5. Press No. 5 button (ADJUSTMENTS) on scan tool keypad. Press No. 1 button (RESET LU CLUTCH) on scan tool keypad. Scan tool will display status of the LU clutch break-in procedure. The status will be displayed such as START, IN-PROGRESS or COMPLETE.
6. If scan tool displays LU clutch break-in procedure status as START, no other action is required. Disconnect scan tool from 16-pin data link connector.
7. If scan tool displays LU clutch break-in procedure as IN-PROGRESS or COMPLETE, press ENTER key to reset the break-in process. Scan tool will display RESET LU CLUTCH ARE YOU SURE?. Press ENTER key again to start break-in procedure. Once break-in procedure is completed, scan tool will display LU clutch break-in is reset to START. Disconnect scan tool from 16-pin data link connector.

Torque Converter Clutch Break-In Procedure

1. Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) break-in procedure must be performed if torque converter, or TCM is replaced. Torque converter clutch break-in procedure must be performed using Chrysler's Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB-III) scan tool.
2. Connect scan tool to 16-pin data link connector, located below driver's side of instrument panel. Install cartridge in scan tool. Red and Green lights on scan tool will light up and then begin to flash. Wait until both lights stop flashing. Press No. 4 button (SELECT SYSTEM) on scan tool keypad.
3. Press No. 2 button (TRANSMISSION) on scan tool keypad. Press No. 1 button on scan tool keypad. Wait for scan tool to perform the Bus Test, Initialize Test and Transmission Control Module Part Number Test before continuing.
4. Press No. 5 button (ADJUSTMENTS) on scan tool keypad. Press No. 1 button (RESET LU CLUTCH) on scan tool keypad. Scan tool will display one of the following messages: LU CLUTCH BREAK-IN STATUS: START LU CLUTCH BREAK-IN STATUS: IN-PROGRESS LU CLUTCH BREAK-IN STATUS: COMPLETE
5. If LU CLUTCH BREAK-IN STATUS: START is displayed, TCM is at the start of the break-in procedure. No other changes are required.
6. If LU CLUTCH BREAK-IN STATUS: IN-PROGRESS, or LU CLUTCH BREAK-IN STATUS: COMPLETE is displayed, press ENTER button on scan tool keypad to return to the start of the break-in procedure.
7. Once the scan tool displays LU CLUTCH BREAK-IN STATUS: START, press ENTER button on scan tool keypad. Scan tool will display RESET LU CLUTCH ARE YOU SURE. Press ENTER button on scan tool keypad. Scan tool will now perform the break-in procedure.
8. Once break-in procedure has been completed, scan tool will display a message to state the break-in procedure has been reset and procedure is complete. Remove scan tool.