18-014-15 REV-A

NUMBER:
18-014-15 REV. A
GROUP:
Vehicle Performance
DATE:
September 25, 2015
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THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-014-15, DATED FEBRUARY
21, 2015, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS.
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 IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE
BEFORE PERFORMING 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 Service Bulletin applies to JC vehicles equipped with a 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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**P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance.
P0443 - EVAP Purge Solenoid Circuit.
P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.
P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Performance.**
P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1.
U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module.
Improve alternator control at Idle.
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3.6L Engine
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** Improved shift quality.**
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.
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 them to be cleared.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
**18-19-06-EQ
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.
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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, than 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**