# Service bulletin 1802603

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10002044
- Published by NHTSA: 2003\-08\-12
- Manufacturer's number: 1802603
- Manufacturer's date: 2003\-06\-27
- Replaces: 1802902
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

ENGINE NO START \(ENGINE WILL START IMMEDIATELY AFTER CYCLING THE IGNITION KEY\), MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES \(DTC\) P0016, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499. \*TT

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Engine

## Trouble codes named

P0016, P0335, P0339, P0340, P0462, P0498, P0499

## Vehicles listed

- 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
- 2003 CHRYSLER VOYAGER
- 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
- 2003 DODGE NEON

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2003066](/recalls/tc/2003066.md), 2003-03-17: Engine

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [9003215](/bulletins/10229181.md), 2023-01-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non\-EGR applications. An EGR Block\-Off Plate \(53032739AA\) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non\-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block\-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
- [68332810](/bulletins/10223854.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service \- Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY \- The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T\-joints.\~ 2. Fill the T\-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar® Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2\-mm \[0.063\-in\] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.\~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket\(s\) onto the oil pan flange.\~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2\-mm \[0.063\-in\] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.\~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 N·m \[21 ft. lbs.\].
- [9003215](/bulletins/10223602.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non\-EGR applications. An EGR Block\-Off Plate \(53032739AA\) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non\-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block\-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.
- [R2118796A](/bulletins/10191460.md), 2021-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- [1100105](/bulletins/10012320.md), 2005-02-24, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. DUAL EXHAUST TIPS ARE NOT IN EQUAL FORE/AFT ALIGNMENT. \*EH
- [1802004](/bulletins/10007938.md), 2004-07-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. FLASH: ENGINE SAG OR ROUGH IDLE OR VEICHLE SURGE AT ENGINE SPEEDS AROUND 3000 RPM. \*MJ
- [0700104](/bulletins/10006459.md), 2004-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS. ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEAKING/CHIRPING SOUND. \*TT
- [0900704](/bulletins/10006455.md), 2004-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. IRREGULAR ENGINE SNAPPING SOUND. \*TT
- [1801204](/bulletins/10006451.md), 2004-05-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. WOT ACCELERATION STUMBLE/NUMBER 4 SPARK PLUG WIRE APPEARANCE. \*TT
- [1100202](/bulletins/10006128.md), 2004-04-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF BOOST, SCREECHING SOUND FROM TURBO, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE \(DTC\) P0234. \*TT

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