TSB 18-25-98: 41TE Trans - Erroneous DTC "EATX PRNDL Not Received" (18-25-98)

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Publication date: 1998-08-14 Reference number: 18-25-98 41TE TRANS - ERRONEOUS DTC "EATX PRNDL NOT RECEIVED" 41TE TRANS - ERRONEOUS DTC "EATX PRNDL NOT RECEIVED" TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 18-25-98, Date of Issue:  August 14, 1998 ERRONEOUS BODY CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE Model(s): 1999 Chrysler (NS) Town & Country 1999 Dodge (NS) Caravan 1999 Plymouth (NS) Voyager 1999 Chrysler (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market) Group: Vehicle Performance Bulletin Number: 18-25-98 Date: August 14, 1998 NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 41TE transaxle. DISCUSSION During service diagnostic procedures, the Body Control Module (BCM) may indicate an erroneous "EAT PRNDL NOT RECEIVED" Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). If this DTC exists, turn the ignition to the ON position and determine if each PRNDL indicator in the instrument cluster becomes boxed (all boxed at the same time) after ten seconds. If all PRNDL indicators DO NOT become boxed at the same time, the DTC is erroneous and the DTC should be cleared, it is not necessary to replace the BCM. NOTE: Chrysler has not received any reports of this DTC being set by an actual failure in the PRNDL system. WARRANTY INFORMATION POLICY: Information only.