09-06-04-008B: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0133 Set (Reprogam

#09-06-04-008B: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0133 Set (Reprogam Powertrain Control Module (PCM)) - (May 24, 2010)

Subject: / Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0133 Set (Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (PCM))
Models: / 2004-2006 Pontiac Vibe
Equipped with Engine RPO LV6 with AWD and Automatic Transaxle RPO MU5
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Equipped with Engine RPO LV6 with FWD and Manual Transaxle RPO MK5
Please Refer to GMVIS

Before proceeding with the reprogramming procedure in this bulletin, the Vibe Programming Application
MUST be downloaded and installed on the PC. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 09-06-04-006A.This bulletin is being revised to update the text in the Correction section. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-06-04-008A (Section 06– Engine/Propulsion System).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated.

A scan tool may reveal DTC P0133 set as Current or in History.

Cause

Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the PCM may determine that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), sensor 1 is exhibiting a slow response time.

Correction

• / Review SI for the DTC and conditions described above. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
⇒ / If SI does not isolate a fault, reprogram the PCM with the latest calibration available.
⇒ / If SI does not isolate a fault, reprogram the PCM with the latest calibration available.
⇒ / If SI does not isolate a fault, reprogram the PCM with the latest calibration available.
• / Use a multiple diagnostic interface (MDI) for reprogramming and ensure that it is updated with the latest software version.
• / During programming, the battery voltage must be maintained within the proper range of 12-15 volts. Only use the approved Midtronics® PSC 550 Battery Maintainer (SPS Programming Support Tool EL-49642) or equivalent during programming.
1. / Logon to TIS2WEB. In the upper right corner of the TIS2WEB Homepage, click on:
“?” which is the Help menu question mark icon.
2. / The
Main screen will appear. In the left column of the
Main screen, click on:
VIBE Programming Application and Calibrations.
3. / In the right column of the
Main screen, a
bulletin number, symptom and calibration file table will appear.
Note: Some reprogramming files may also be identified by their corresponding bulletin number.
4. / Select the appropriate calibration file pertaining to the
Model Year, Vehicle, and DTC as indicated in the conditions described in this bulletin.
5. / A
File - Download box will appear. Select:
Pontiac Vibe Folder and then click:
Save.
5.1 / Double click on the:
Pontiac Vibe Folder.
5.2 / Double click on the:
.zip file that pertains to this
Bulletin.
5.3 / A Win-Zip Dialog box will appear.
5.4 / Highlight the:
.cuw file, then click:
Extract.
5.5 / An Extract - C:\ Dialog box will appear.
5.6 / Select:
Pontiac Vibe Folder. Click:
Extract.
5.7 / When the file is saved to the Pontiac Vibe Folder, close the:
WinZip Dialog box.
6. / Double click on the:
CUW icon on the desktop to access the
Vibe Programming application.
OR
Click on the:
Start icon.
7. / Select:
Programs.
8. / Select:
Vibe Programming Application.
9. / Select:
Vibe Programming.
10. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-02 box will appear.
10.1 / Click:
File Open.
10.2 / An Insert disk box will appear. Click:
Cancel.
11. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-12 box will appear.
11.1 / Select:
Desktop in the:
Look in field.
11.2 / Select:
Pontiac Vibe folder and click:
Open.
11.3 / The
Look in field will change to:
Pontiac Vibe.
12. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-06 box will appear (Connect to Vehicle).
12.1 / At the select
MDI or J-2534 device Tool , select:
ETAS MDI in the
drop down menu.
12.2 / Click:
Next.
13. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-08 box will appear (Establishing communication with the vehicle). The Device Explorer box will appear, listing all the available MDIs.
13.1 / In the Device Explorer box, select the:
MDI that is configured to the PC and is connected to the vehicle.
13.2 / Click:
Next.
14. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-09 box will appear (Calibration Selection Confirmation).
14.1 / Review all of the information in this box.
14.2 / Click:
Next.
15. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-47 box will appear (Verify Calibration ID Numbers).
15.1 / Review all of the information in this box.
15.2 / Click: the
old calibration under the
Target Cal ID column.
15.3 / Click:
Next.
16. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-14 box will appear (Vehicle Preparation).
16.1 / Review all of the information in this box.
16.2 / Turn OFF the ignition.
16.3 / Click:
Next.
17. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-15 box will appear (Prepare for Reprogramming).
17.1 / Review all of the information in this box.
17.2 / Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
17.3 / Click:
Start.
18. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-17 box will appear (Flash Calibration Update in Process).
Wait for the update process to complete.
19. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-22 box will appear (Flash Calibration Update Successful).
19.1 / Review all of the information in this box.
19.2 / Turn OFF the ignition.
19.3 / Click:
Next.
20. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-23 box will appear (Prepare for verifying vehicle).
20.1 / Review all of the information in this box.
20.2 / Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
20.3 / Click:
Next.
21. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-25 box will appear (Establishing communication with the vehicle).
21.1 / The Calibration Update Wizard will verify the calibration that is currently in the vehicle.
21.2 /
Wait for the process to complete.
22. / The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-26 box will appear:
Programming Successful!.
22.1 / Verify the calibrations from the:
Before Update and
After Update columns.
22.2 / Click:
Print or
Finish to complete the programming event.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under the 8 year/80,000 mile (130,000 km) emission controller warranty, use:

Labor Operation /
Description /
Labor Time
J6353 /
Reprogram PCM /
0.4 hr
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