18-113-15
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 18-113-15
Flash: powertrain diagnostic and system improvements this bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. The customer may describe a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumin
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Models from 2013
2013 DODGE DURANGO |
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE |
NUMBER: GROUP: DATE: 18-113-15 Vehicle Performance December 24, 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, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-037-13, DATED AUGUST 31, 2013, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE REVISED SYMPTOM/CONDITIONS AND LABOR OP. 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 (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 (WD) Dodge Durango NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (sales code ERB) or a 6.4L engine (sales code ESG). SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set: • • • • • **P0122 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low (6.4L engine (sales code ESG). P0123 - Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit High (6.4L engine (sales code ESG). P0222 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low (6.4L engine (sales code ESG). P0223 - Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High (6.4L engine (sales code ESG).** P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. 18-113-15 -2- 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 software. Help using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application for flashing control modules is available through the wiTECH Diagnostic Application. For instructions select the “HELP” tab on 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. 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. POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: Labor Operation No: 18-19-06-ZE Description Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Reprogram (0 - introduction) Skill Category Amount 8 - Engine 0.2 Hrs. Performance 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. -3- 18-113-15 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. • • 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