# Service bulletin 18\-088\-16

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10121702
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-11\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-088\-16
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-07\-21
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest available software. · \*\*P0456 \- EVAP System Small Leak \(Sales Code ERB\).\*\* · U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module \- \(BCM\) \(VF, LD, LX vehicles only\). · P0606 \- Internal Control Processor.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121702-9999.pdf)
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## Components

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

## Trouble codes named

P0456, P0606, U0140

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2014 CHRYSLER 300
- 2013 to 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER
- 2013 to 2014 DODGE CHARGER
- 2014 RAM PROMASTER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V240000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V240000.md), 2016-04-25: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [13V610000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V610000.md), 2013-12-06: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S1709000010](/bulletins/10229031.md), 2023-01-09, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear \(roller failure\) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
- [V51](/bulletins/10228020.md), 2022-12-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- [S1508000323REVA](/bulletins/10220872.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). PCM Sets DTC P1400\-Aftermarket Calibration Detected/Warranty Coverage Confirmation Required
- [R8149638A](/bulletins/10219777.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 8\-speed transmission
- [68192621A](/bulletins/10219740.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:SEALS/GASKETS. Transmission \- Pan, Pan Gasket
- [04753183A](/bulletins/10219719.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Transmission, Oil Pump, Torque Convertor, and Flexplate
- [21\-014\-14](/bulletins/10218812.md), 2022-08-29, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; TRAILER HITCHES; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module \(TCM\) with new software. NOTE: This bulletin applies to the following vehicles: • Wrangler vehicles equipped with the WA580 Automatic Transmission \(Sales Code DGJ\) • Challenger vehicles equipped with either the 3.6L engine \(Sales Code ERB\) or the 6.4L Engine \(Sales Code ESH or ESG\) and the WA580 Automatic Transmission \(.Sales Code DGJ\) • Durango vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine \(Sales Code ERB\) and the WA580 Automatic Transmission \(Sales Code DGJ\) • Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 6.4L engine \(Sales Code ESG\) for all markets except Australia \(Sales Code 8AL\) or the 3.6L engine \(Sales Code ERB\) \(All Markets\) and the WA580 Automatic Transmission \(Sales Code DGJ\). Australian vehicles equipped with the 6.4L can refer to Service Bulletin 21\-010\-14
- [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
- [18\-073\-20](/bulletins/10180287.md), 2020-09-28, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest software. 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 \(DTCs\):U1424\-00 \- Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received\(2015 MY\). P0456 \- EVAP System Small Leak. P2610 \- PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. P2299 \- Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. P0335 \- Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit\(2014\-2015 MY\). U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module\(LC, LD and LX\). P1621 \- O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Low. P1622 \- O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit High. P0606 \- Internal Control Processor. P0300 \- Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P219A \- Bank 1 Air\-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P219B \- Bank 2 Air\-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P0307 \- Cylinder 7 Misfire. P2096 \- Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean. P2097 \- Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich. The following software enhancements are also available\(2015 MY\):Reverse gear lock\-out change from 16 kph \(10 mph\) to 4.8 kph \(3 mph\)\(Sales Code EZC with DEC\). Change to purge vapor control calibration\(Sales Code EZH with DGJ\). Improvements to vehicle overspeed control\(Sales Code EZH with DGJ\). Calibration update to the electronic voltage regulator voltage set point\(Sales Code EZH with DGJ\). Additional Symptoms:Customers with a Pursuit Dodge Charger \(LD\) may describe an unpleasant odor in the vehicle under certain extreme ambient conditions2013\-2015 MY LD with \(Sales Codes EZH with AHB or AHV only\). Technicians may find that the original vehicle Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key \(FOBIK\) does not function properly following replacement of the Wireless Ignition Node \(WIN/WCM\). The Secret Key information stored in the PCM may be corrupt. This update will restore the PCM?s ability to store/transfer valid Secret Key information
- [18\-074\-15](/bulletins/10151762.md), 2018-12-17, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); POWER TRAIN. Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with the latest available software. The technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) set in the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) memory: ? U0140 \- Lost Communication With Body Control Module NOTE: Attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful.

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