This is the 4th short runner intake valve that is being installed on my truck, I'm sick of the stupid check engine light and I'm sick of taking my truck in for an issue I shouldn't have to deal with more than once.

The decision on the lemon law for my truck can't come soon enough!

 

That's the only thing that has gone bad on my truck too so far. Guess my dealer got in a good one though because the replacement one has worked great so far. I believe the mechanic did say something about re-routing the cable to it to give it a bit more slack. He seemed to think it was a bit to tight and that hard acceleration might have been moving/loosening it causing the check engine light. Might ask your guy about that. Good luck.

 

Mine has started to do it too, but they say it doesn't fall under the Lifetime Power Train warranty and will cost me the $100.00 deductible. I am not opposed to spending the money, it just chaps my hide that it isn't covered when it is clearly powertrain related. Are your dealers covering it? What effect does it have on driveability? My code usually resets itself after about 12 starts.

Bill

 

They dont replace the valve, their supposed to replace the wire harness under the TSB. If their replacing a valve their not doing it right. The factory wire harness was to short and will cause a separation at the plug and set off your CEL.

 

This is the 4th time it's been in for the same thing and it's still not done, they're waiting for parts - 3 days in the shop. Why didn't they just tell me they need to order parts and call me when they're in?

This is my first and last Chrysler product.

 

If they keep replacing the valve without fixing the wiring they're idiots. Either take it to a different dealer or tell them this is what they need to do. The truck is a good product but with everything that's in it's first year of production it has it's teething pains. You've either gotten a dealership with no standards or a tech that's too lazy/stupid to find the correct way of fixing your truck

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-016-09, DATED MAY 15,
2009, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF VEHICLES
BUILT UP TO APRIL 29, 2009.
SUBJECT:
MIL Illumination Or Stored Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for: P1004 Or P2016 Or P2017
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the Short Runner Valve (SRV), SRV connector, wiring
pigtail, and adding a new stud for a tie strap.
MODELS:
2009 (DS) Ram Truck (1500)
2009 (DH) Ram Trucks (1500/2500)
2009 (DC) Cab Chassis (3500)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to 2009 vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (Sales
code EZC, EZD or EZH) built before **April 29, 2009 (MDH0429XX)**.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customers may experience a MIL illumination for P1004 Or P2016 Or P2017. Further
investigation by the Technician may find that the following DTC's are active or stored:
1. P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance
2. P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low
3. P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High
The SRV wiring takeout was not long enough and caused excessive wear on the SRV, and
SRV wiring connector resulting in a loose connection.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN®) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's are
present other then the ones listed above record them on the repair order and repair as
necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the above condition is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
NUMBER: 18-003-10
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: January 15, 2010
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 68064996AA Kit, Wiring
Kit includes; 1 SRV wiring connector. 4 18 gauge wires
with terminals, 1 stud mount tie-strap, 4 splice crimps and
4 wire shrink wraps
1 J3693058 Tie-strap
24 tie-straps in one package
1 6509376AA Stud
1 53022137AF Valve, Short Runner
1 68065586AA Tape, High Abrasion
One roll of tape will service 6 vehicles
1 04318031 Adhesive, Lock and Seal - Mopar
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the intake manifold. Follow the detailed service procedures available in
DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 9 - Engine - 5.7L > Manifolds >
Manifold Intake Removal Procedures.
2. Cover intake ports.
3. Remove the short runner valve.
4. Discard one of the short runner valve bolts.
5. Replace the short runner valve with p/n 53022137AF. Use SRV stud supplied with kit
p/n 68064996AA in the hole located on right side (passenger side on LHD vehicles) of
intake manifold and 2 remaining bolts on other locations. Torque bolts to 5 Nm (44
in-lb).
6. Measure 50mm (1.9 inches) down from end of SRV connector and cut off the SRV
connector.
7. Using the 18 gauge wires from wiring kit p/n 68064996AA splice in SRV wires. Follow
the detailed wiring procedures available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer
To the Wiring Tab > 8W-01 - Wiring Diagram Information > Wire > Standard
Procedure.
NOTE: Be sure to use the shrink wrap on wires after splicing.
8. Install new SRV Connector from wiring kit p/n 68064996AA. Follow the detailed wiring
procedures available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To the Wiring Tab >
8W-01 - Wiring Diagram Information > Connector > Installation Procedure.
9. Wrap all exposed wiring with high abrasion tape p/n 68065586AA.
10. Measure 100 mm (3.9 inches) from end of new SRV connector and install stud mount
tie-strap on wire.
11. Measure 150 mm (5.9 inches) from stud mount tie-strap toward main harness and
tie-strap new SRV takeout to main harness.
12. Connect stud mount tie-strap to stud.
18-003-10 -2-
13. Apply Mopar Lock and Seal Adhesive p/n 04318031 on intake manifold bolts.
14. Install the intake manifold. Follow the detailed service procedures available in
DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 9 - Engine - 5.7L > Manifolds >
Manifold Intake Installation Procedures.
CAUTION: When installing intake manifold care should be taken to not pinch the
SRV wiring under intake.
15. Using the StarSCAN® erase all DTC.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: Description Amount
14-40-14-91 Replace ,SRV Valve, Stud, Wiring
Connector. (B)
1.8 Hrs.

 

I don't know how they're repairing it or have done it in the past, but it just ain't working - maybe I've gotten bum parts, maybe they haven't fixed it correctly, but all I know it just gives me more fuel for my case.

 

i'm gonna miss Thatmarkguy after his case goes through. i can't quite put my finger on it, but i know i'll enjoy every post!
good luck TMG, hope your next vehicle works out better for ya.

 

Find it hard to imagine its not part of power-train warranty.Call CHRYSLER and find out the skinny on it etc.

 

Well, it's going on 4 days and still no parts.
If it's not done by the time I'm off work today at 3:00, I'm going to pick up my truck and just have them call me when the part(s) show up.

This is BS.


On a side note: The keyless entry on the Dodge Avenger that I have as rental works flawlessly. Maybe they could learn something from that.