The battery light comes on in my 2001 dodge caravan when I start it in the morning. Its winter over here so if it would be a battery issue I think that it wouldnt start. The light eventually turns off after several minutes. Has anyone else seen this issue on their van?

 

Do you have a volt gauge in the cluster? Does it read normal? There is a software update for the PCM for battery lamp illumination (TSB 18-023-03) if the battery is ok and the charging voltage is normal.

 

You didn't cut and paste the entire tsb??? Be aware to have a TSB done, you have to pay for it... these are not freebies like a recall. All you need to do is go to autozone and they will do a free electrical system test to see if the battery and alternator are working. If it's ok and the light is still acting up and you like any other dodge owner with no money, just ignore the light because you already know everything checks out. However if you are the rare exception to afford having the computer updated then by all means go for it,

 

I'm sorry, did you need a copy of that 92?

 

no, I have every TSB and recall at my disposal. It's just that you cut and paste just about everything, I was totally surprised you didn't do it for this posting

 

He didn't need the whole bulletin, he just needs to know it exists for his condition.

 

NUMBER: 18-023-03
GROUP: Vehicle
Performance
DATE: June 20, 2003
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retreival system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. THE MDS2 MUST BE OPERATING
WITH CIS CD2136 OR HIGHER, AVAILABLE JULY 7, 2003.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Battery Light Illumination, Erroneous Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1594
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2001 - 2003 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO U.S. AND CANADIAN MARKET VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINE (SALES CODES EGA, EGM, OR EGH).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle operator may experience Battery light illumination.
Technician may find DTC P1594 - Charging System Voltage Too High.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (DRBIII®) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify
all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs are present, other than
those listed above, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary
before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition and the technician
finds DTC P1594, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 04669020 Label, Authorized Software Update
1 04275086AB Label, Authorized Modification
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NPN Battery Charger
18-023-03 -2-
CH2002 General Purpose Interface Bus Cable Assembly
CH6000A Scan Tool (DRBIII®)
CH7000/7001 J1962 Cable
TechCONNECT Workstation
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: WHENEVER A PCM/TCM IS REPLACED OR REPROGRAMMED, THE
SOFTWARE IN THE CONTROLLER AND DRBIII® MUST BE VERIFIED AS
HAVING THE LATEST REVISION LEVEL. IF A CONTROLLER SOFTWARE
UPDATE FLASH IS AVAILABLE, COMPLETE THE FLASH AND LABELING
REQUIREMENT AS DIRECTED IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE BULLETIN
IDENTIFIED ON THE TechCONNECT/MDS2.
1. Connect a battery charger and set as close to 14 volts charge as possible.
2. Flash the PCM using the TechCONNECT/MDS2 and DRBIII®.
NOTE: DUE TO THE PCM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE, A DTC MAY BE
SET IN OTHER MODULES (TCM, BCM, MIC, SKIM, ETC.) WITHIN THE VEHICLE,
IF SO EQUIPPED. SOME DTC’S MAY CAUSE THE MIL TO ILLUMINATE. ALL
DTC’S RELATE TO A LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MODULE
THAT IS BEING REPROGRAMMED. CHECK ALL MODULES, RECORD THE
FAULTS, AND ERASE THESE FAULTS PRIOR TO RETURNING THE VEHICLE
TO THE CUSTOMER. ERASE ANY FAULTS IN THE PCM ONLY AFTER ALL
OTHER MODULES HAVE HAD THEIR FAULTS ERASED.
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW.
3. Type the necessary information on the “Authorized Software Update Label”
p/n 04669020 (Fig. 1). Attach the label to the PCM as necessary and
cover the label(s) with the clear plastic overlay.
-3- 18-023-03
Fig. 1 AUTHORIZED SOFTWARE UPDATE LABEL
4. Type the necessary information on the “Authorized Modification Label” p/n
04275086AB and attach near the VECI label (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL
1 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE P/N (INSERT P/N) USED
2 - CHANGE AUTHORITY: TSB XX-XXX-XX
3 - DEALER CODE: XXXXX
4 - DATE: XX-XX-XX
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: Description Amount
08-19-36-90 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module 0.5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
FM Flash Module

 

Nice cut and paste MT, I knew you could do it