If you are experiencing the so called (by the dealer) "normal" HEMI R/T throttle delay, have/make them perform TSB 18-018-06 (it flashes the PCM). It cured mine and even my wife who usually wouldnt notice if the right front fell off, comments that it's like driving a different car.


P.S. On a side note, has anyone seen any center caps for the R/T rims that have the red and black R/T logo to replace the "RAM" center caps?

Kirk Hurst
Corpus Christi, TX.

 

What do you mean throttle delay? stomping it and it fall then take off???? i do miss Port A. tell the island howdy for me.

 

I assume it's when you press the gas there's a delay on the car really moving.

When they first came out with the wireless throttle in 03 there was a cable mechanism that had play in it which caused the issue. A small tie wrap on that wire cured that issue. This issue sounds like its PCM program based.

 

I just had the Dealer add it to my work load. many thanks!!!

The dealer sells mostly trucks so I have to bring to thier attention any TSB's or issues.

They didnt belive me about the trunk.

I saw on the LX forum a page that was devoted to TSB's. ANybody know if we can post that?

 

I'll check and see if we can put their TSB page on here someplace.

dave

 

Tsb#08-018-06 is for an irratic mil light coming on at start up. Not sure what that would have to do with a lag on throttle. Here is a copy of the tsb. I hope this Helps!!

THE StarSCAN® FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM
THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN® UPDATE CD 6.05 WAS THE LAST CD TO CONTAIN FLASH FILES.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-035-05 REV. A,
DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2005, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES.
ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE A
CHANGE TO THE 2006 LX/LE 6.1L CLEAN POINT.
SUBJECT:
FLASH: MIL Illumination At Start-Up Due To DTC P2112 Or P1521
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2006 (DR) Ram Truck
2006 (HB) Durango
2005 - 2006 (LX/LE) 300 / Magnum / Charger
2005 - 2006 (WK/WH) Grand Cherokee
2006 (XK) Commander
NOTE: This bulletin applies to: Grand Cherokee and Commander vehicles equipped
with a 5.7L engine (sales code EZB) built prior to September 08, 2005 (MDH
0908XX); or to Ram Truck vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (sales code
EZB) built prior to October 27, 2005 (MDH 1027XX); or to Durango vehicles
equipped with a 5.7L engine (sales code EZB) built prior to September 24,
2005 (MDH 0924XX); or to 300, Magnum, and Charger vehicles equipped with
a 5.7L engine (sales code EZB) built prior to September 03, 2005 (MDH
0903XX); or to 300, Magnum, and Charger vehicles equipped with a 6.1L
engine (sales code ESF) built prior to **April 17, 2006 (MDH 0417XX)**.
NUMBER: 18-018-06
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: May 13, 2006

 

Can anyone confirm the correct TSB for the throttle?

I want to make sure the dealer ahs the right one.

 

Thats the one---(the one billydjenn posted) I know the title is for an error light but the dealer evidently has had success with it curing the delay (but I had to push the issue). It has something to do with the new/updated PCM software. I read someware on the net where it mentions it specificly as a fix for cars experiencing the delay that are routinely exposed to high ambient temps (like we have here in South Texas).

Kirk

 

I am a dealer so I will try it on mine. I havent heard of that before but hey if it works why not. I will let you know what I find because I have that same lag

 

I dropped my car off this am and the dealer told me they ahve not heard of any TSB for the throttle.

They say that is normal for the hemi.

I wish they were wrong but no TSB no argument.