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18-099-15
Vehicle Performance
December 04, 2015
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 18-029-13 REV. A, DATED
DECEMBER 05, 2013, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE UPDATED
DTC, SYMPTOM CONDITIONS FOR RT VEHICLES WITH 3.6L (ERB) ONLY AND
LABOR OPERATION.
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: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2013
(JS)
Chrysler 200
2013
(RT)
Dodge Grand Caravan
2013
(RT)
Chrysler Town & Country
2013
(JC)
Dodge Journey
NOTE: **This bulletin applies to RT vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code
ERB).
NOTE: This bulletin applies to JS vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code
ERB) built on or before May 14, 2013 (MDH 0514XX) and JC vehicles
equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB) built on or before May 13, 2013
(MDH 0513XX).
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NOTE: This bulletin also applies to JC vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (sales
code ED3 or EDG) built on or before May 13, 2013 (MDH 0513XX) and JS
vehicles vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (sales code ED3 or EDG) built
on or before May 14, 2013 (MDH 0514XX).**
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) set in the PCM:
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**U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (RT Vehicles
Only).**
P0456 - Evap System Small Leak.
Transmission Enhancements are also included with this software release. These
changes include the following:
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**Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30
minute duration.**
5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where
speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted).
NOTE: The Transmission Enhancements only apply to vehicles equipped with the
3.6L engine (sales code ERB).
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs other than
the one listed above are present record them 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 software. Follow the detailed service procedures
available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 8 - Electrical >
Electronic Control Modules - Service Information > Module - Powertrain Control >
Standard Procedures > PCM/ECM Programming.
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 them
to be cleared.
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POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
**18-19-06-GF
Description
Module, Powertrain Control
(PCM) - Reprogram
(1 - Semi-Skilled)
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:
The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an
issue and if the dealer finds a software update 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