TSB – Long Engine Crank Time And/Or MIL Illumination Due To DTC P0340 / P0344

NUMBER: 08-001-08 REV. A
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: February 23, 2008

SUBJECT:
Long Engine Crank Time And/Or MIL Illumination Due To DTC P0340 / P0344

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the reprogramming of the PCM and the possible replacement of the engine camshaft sensor.

MODELS:
2008 (JK) Wrangler

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine (sales code EGT) and built prior to February 13, 2008 (MDH 0213XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience one of the following conditions:
1). A Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination when starting due to one of the following DTCs:
a). P0340 – Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit – Bank 1 Sensor 1
b). P0344 – Camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent – Bank 1 Sensor 1
2). Long engine crank time.
3). Two engine start attempts prior to engine starting.
4). Due to the “TIP Start Feature� on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, once the ignition key / switch has been released from the “START� position, the starter may stay engaged for up to 10 seconds while the engine attempts to start.

TSB 08-001-08 REV. A