# 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: 10139965
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-06\-11
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-046\-16
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-04\-22
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements. This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest available software. 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10139965-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10139965-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Software

## 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

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [1803316](/bulletins/10215148.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Diagnostic And System Improvements.
- [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.
- [08\-018\-15](/bulletins/10144804.md), 2018-09-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Intrusion Transceiver Module Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the Intrusion Transceiver Module \(ITM\) with new software. ITM may lose the ability to store trigger history.
- [18\-011\-16](/bulletins/10141317.md), 2018-06-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest available software Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\) have been set: 2.4L Engines \(Sales Code ED3 or ED7\) · P0335 \- Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P030X \- Cylinder X Misfire Improvements when P0335 \(Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit\) is present. · P0456 \- EVAP System Small Leak. · P1607 \- PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Slow Rationality. · P2610 \- PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. 3.6L Engine \(Sales Code ERB\) · P0335 \- Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P0456 \- EVAP System Small Leak.
- [68234120A](/bulletins/10139954.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Panasonic 8.4" CTP/FCTP Radio, Update Failure Issue 1: Hand Free Module inoperative, can't pair phone: \- Do not replace the radio for phone issues. The Radio does not control phone/Hands Free functionality, it is separate from the radio, test and diagnose the Hands Free Module accordingly.\~ Issue 2; Radio inoperative, no power, display no power or screen is blank.\~ Blank Screen with Audio: The ICS is a separate module from the radio. If attempting to replace the display \(ICS\), do not order a radio part number. Instead, order p/n Z5064993A$ for an exchange or 05064993A$ for a new part replacement.\~ Issue 3.; If the radio ICS/touchscreen display appears to reset intermittently, it turns white then black and functionality returns....Please contact Leony Gonzalez at cell \(248\) 736\-1267 or Dave Clemons at cell \(248\) 520\-0419. Engineering is currently root causing this issue and your assistance is greatly appreciated. If unable to reach this person within 15 minutes, then proceed with the necessary repair. NOTE: USB cables should be replaced prior to the HFM or Radio.
- [08\-097\-17](/bulletins/10121820.md), 2017-11-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: BCM Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module \(BCM\) with the latest software. The customer may describe the headlamps flicker while operating at night. This condition may be more prevalentafter the bulb\(s\) have been replaced with an aftermarket bulb.
- [08\-055\-17 REV. A](/bulletins/10121797.md), 2017-11-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash: Hands Free Module Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Hands Free Module \(HFM\) with the latest available software. The customer may experience the following:HFM does not boot properly. "Hands\-Free Module Loading" displayedon the head unit.TheHFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input.TheHFM is unresponsive and appears off the bus to wiTECH.Inaccurate foreign language translations.VoiceRecognition \(VR\) is sluggish after changing the language.IPhone®4 starts auto recording itself.Backgroundnoise from Automated Speech Recognition. When in Bluetooth® Streaming Audio \(BTSA\) mode, the display will show?Music paused connecting phone? while a song is beingplayed and without an incoming call. Wrong BTSA screen when deleting. Whenin Text To Speech \(TTS\), it will be a mix of the TTS and recording. IPod®touch, BTSA will not Audio Stream.Integratedcenter stack screen will display ?music paused? afterignition was cycled and BTSA was being used before the ignition wasturned off.AutomaticSound Recognition \(ASR\) Microphone picking up background noise.WithSales code RSQ, when the language is set for Italian and after theignition is cycled, the phone screens will change to English.No response from the VR button on the steering wheel.Notbeing able to enter into the phone screen on the radio.Technicians may find Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) U0197\-00 Lost CommunicationWith Hands Free Phone Module, is set. Thecustomer may note when trying to select a non\-supported language likeRussian or Portuguese, the Hands Free screen will default to English.The VR will default back to the last language \(Italian, French, Spanish,German or Dutch\) the customer was using.After the software update has been completed, both the hands free screen and VR will default back to the last language used.Enhancements now include all vehicles, not just internationalvehicles.The following software enhancement isincluded:VR Teleprompter
- [R65](/bulletins/10119645.md), 2017-10-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Reprogram Radio Control Head The radio navigation system on about 30,300 of the above vehicles may experience a condition which permanently renders the navigation features not functional as a result of memory corruption. The radio navigation will be checked for functionality. If functional, the radio and navigation software levels must be checked. If software is found to be outdated, the radio control head will need to be reprogrammed with the latest radio and/or navigation software. If the navigation was found to not be functional, the radio will need to be replaced. Order the replacement radio through the audio and electronic products exchange center. Then return the vehicle to the customer and inform the customer that a return visit will need to be scheduled for radio replacement once the replacement radio arrives.
- [18\-046\-16](/bulletins/10076528.md), 2016-07-14, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). 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.
- [18\-033\-16](/bulletins/10074931.md), 2016-06-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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