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Vehicle Performance
April 21, 2016
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
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THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-016-15 REV. B, DATED
APRIL 03, 2015, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
MODEL WITH MARKET INFORMATION, DTCS, SYMPTOM/CONDITIONS, A REVISED
REPAIR PROCEDURE AND LABOR OPS.
FOR HELP WITH USING wiTECH FOR ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING, CLICK ON
THE APPLICATION’S “HELP” TAB.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: 6.2L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software.
NOTE: Both the PCM and TCM must be up to date for these changes to be effective.
MODELS:
**2015
(LD)
Dodge Charger**
2015
(LA)
Dodge Challenger
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 6.2L engine (Sales Code
ESD).
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SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find one or more of the
following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the PCM memory:
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**P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.
P1611 - Supercharger Bypass Valve Position Sensor 1 Circuit High.
P0513 - Invalid Skim Key.**
P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire (manual transmission applications only).
P1613 - Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Pressure Sensor/Mass Air Flow Sensor
Correlation.
P2227 - Barometric Pressure Circuit Performance.
P1217 - Active Exhaust Valve 1 Performance.
P121B - Active Exhaust Valve 2 Performance.
**The P0513 code is set during remote starting the vehicle and nearly simultaneously
pressing the Key Fob button against the Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) causing an engine
stall.**
**In addition the PCM software also enables freeze frame/failure records to be stored for
the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes:
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P0102 - MAF sensor circuit shorted to ground.
P0103 - MAF Sensor Circuit shorted High.
P0607 - ECU Internal Performance.
P060E - Level 2 TPS sensor coherency check has failed.
P1610 - Supercharger Bypass Valve Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low.
P1611 - Supercharger Bypass Valve Position Sensor 1 Circuit High.
P1616 - Supercharger Bypass Valve Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low.
P1617 - Supercharger Bypass Valve Position Sensor 2 Circuit High.
P1620 - Supercharger Bypass Valve Control Open Circuit.
P1627 - Supercharger Bypass Valve Position Sensor 1/2 Correlation.
P162A - Supercharger Bypass Valve Actuator Control System - Max PWM
Exceeded.
P162C - Supercharger Bypass Valve Control Circuit.**
In addition, customers may also comment on the following:
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**Slight spark knock condition during aggressive high speed driving which may
slightly inhibit vehicle performance.**
With the cluster set on metric units, they are unable to accurately increase or
decrease the cruise control set speed using the resume or set buttons. Instead of
changing vehicle speed by 1 KPH when pressing the buttons, the vehicle speed will
increase approximately 1.6 KPH.
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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all vehicle systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or
symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the
repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above or if the technician finds any
of the DTCs, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: NOTE: Both the PCM and TCM must be up to date for these changes to be
effective. The flash files for both PCM and TCM are combined into one flash
file and are initiated by flashing the PCM. If the user attempts to start the
flash process at the TCM, the wiTECH Diagnostic Scan Tool will instruct the
user to start the flash process through the PCM.
NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2
volts. Do not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the
flash process.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram both the PCM and the TCM with the latest software. Detailed instructions
for flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by
selecting the application’s “HELP” tab.
2. Clear any DTCs that may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming. The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the
tech to clear them.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
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Description
Skill Category
Amount
**18-19-06-JL
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram (Automatic Transmission)
(0 - Introduction)
1 - Engine
Repair and
Performance
0.3 Hrs.
18-19-06-JH
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram (Manual Transmission)
(0 - Introduction)
1 - Engine
Repair and
Performance
0.2 Hrs.**
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 5 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.
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FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an
issue and the dealer found updated software to correct that issue, use failure code
CC, for all other use failure code RF.
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If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the
Service Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
If an available flash is completed while addressing a different customer concern,
failure code RF is to be used.
CC
Customer Concern
RF
Routine Flash