18-014-15

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18-014-15
Vehicle Performance
February 21, 2015
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HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS
AVAILABLE BY SELECTING “HELP” THEN “HELP CONTENTS” AT THE TOP OF
THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT 15.02 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS
PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: 3.6L Or 2.4L Diagnostic and System Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves updating the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
MODELS:
2015
(JC)
Dodge Journey
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before November 13, 2014 (MDH
1113XX) equipped with 2.4L engines and 3.6L engines (Sales Codes ED3,
ED7 or ERB).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon
further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTCs) set in the PCM memory:
2.4L Engine
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P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1.
U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module.
Improve alternator control at Idle.
3.6L Engine
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U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module.
P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.
P000A - Bank 1 Camshaft 1 Position Slow Response.
P000B - Bank 1 Camshaft 2 Position Slow Response.
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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine 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 the
DTC, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
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 the PCM with the latest available software. Detailed instructions for
flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by
selecting the “HELP” tab on the upper portion of the wiTECH window, then “HELP
CONTENTS.” This will open the Welcome to wiTECH Help screen where help topics
can be selected.
2. After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed: clear DTCs that may
have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will
automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the DTCs to be cleared.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
18-19-06-BP
Description
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)
Skill Category
8 - Engine
Performance
Amount
0.2 Hrs.
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 4 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.
FAILURE CODE:
FM
Flash Module