# Service bulletin 18\-006\-13

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: 10138985
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-06\-04
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-006\-13
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Lack Of Acceleration Performance With The Accelerator Pedal Fully Pressed This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. Derate at wide open throttle.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10138985-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10138985-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories, Throttle and cruise control, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2012 DODGE JOURNEY

## 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
- [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
- [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
- [18\-033\-12](/bulletins/10216344.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 \- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. The customer may indicate that their Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) is illuminated. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that P0108 \- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High has been set active or stored.Updating the software will correct the condition listed above.
- [18\-024\-12 REV. A](/bulletins/10216331.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 \- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High And Transmission Shift Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. The customer may experience any of the following: 3.6L engine. MIL Illumination for P0108 \- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High affects 2012 model year vehicles only. 2.4L \& 3.6L engines 2.4L \& 3.6L engines 2.4L \& 3.6L engines 3.6L engine 3.6L engine 3.6L engine 2.4L \& 3.6L engines 2.4L engine 2.4L engine 2.4L engine Improves the consistency of how shifts are controlled during upshifts ?torque management?Updating the software will correct the condition listed above.
- [18\-032\-12](/bulletins/10216326.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Less Than Desired Acceleration From Idle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. The customer may experience less than desired acceleration from idle.Updating the software will correct the condition listed above.
- [1808515](/bulletins/10215176.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
- [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

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