# Service bulletin 18\-046\-16

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10076528
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-07\-14
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-046\-16
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-22
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## NHTSA's summary

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe the following: • \*\*Poor engine response to accelerator pedal request above between 4,500 m \(14,760 ft\) and 5,200 m \(17,056 ft\).\*\* The PCM software also includes: • Release of a required V\-1 software update that meets Euro IV Emissions for the China specific test weight class.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Software, Transmission control module

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2016 DODGE JOURNEY

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V332000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V332000.md), 2018-05-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [16V461000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V461000.md), 2016-06-24: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [U67](/bulletins/10230438.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some of the above\-involved vehicles may exceed NOx \(Oxides of Nitrogen\) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- [1801415](/bulletins/10223621.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: 3.6L Or 2.4L Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) software. 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 ? P219A \- Air\-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1. ? U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module. ? Improve alternator control at Idle. 3.6L Engine ? 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.
- [S1121000006RevA](/bulletins/10221831.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. \(Revision A\) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- [04800696A$](/bulletins/10216124.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Part Description: Flex Plate Issue Description: If the part you are replacing is cracked; FCA would like to have the transmission replaced with the flexplate. Please call Jian Zhu on his cell \(248\) 379\-1132.
- [1803316](/bulletins/10215148.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Diagnostic And System Improvements.
- [9004509](/bulletins/10212248.md), 2022-05-31, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN. Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
- [S1121000006 Rev.](/bulletins/10180221.md), 2020-09-28, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. \(Revision A\) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- [V51](/bulletins/10170368.md), 2020-01-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- [08\-017\-15](/bulletins/10144902.md), 2018-09-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. No Travel Link Data Displayed And Other System Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio?s software if needed.
- [18\-014\-15](/bulletins/10144894.md), 2018-09-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: 3.6L Or 2.4L Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) software. 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 ? P219A \- Air\-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1. ? U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module. ? Improve alternator control at Idle. 3.6L Engine ? 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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