# Service bulletin 18\-053\-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: 10140265
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-06\-11
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-053\-16
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-05\-06
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements 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: · P1128\-00 \- Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved \- Bank 1 Upstream. · P1524\-00 \- Oil Pressure Out Of Range \- Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled \(Sales Code EAF only\). · P1607\-00 \- PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P2610\-00 \- PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P1239\-00 \- Engine Oil Temperature Too Low \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P0298\-00 \- Engine Oil Temperature Too High \(Sales Code EAB only\). · P2299\-00 \- Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible. · P0456\-00 \- Evap System Small Leak. Some customers may also experience the following conditions: · Intermittent fast crank condition. · Cranks as if no compression. · Intermittent crank \- no start condition. In addition, the following software enhancement is available: · \*\* Scan tool enhancements to communicate with wiTECH to read DTCs descriptions for 2013 MY vehicles equipped with manual transmissions \(Sales Code DDF\) and Euro 4 Emission W/OBD \(Sales Code NB4\).\*\* · Improved reverse lamp activation time.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10140265-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Trouble codes named

P0298, P0456, P1128, P1239, P1524, P1607, P2299, P2610

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 FIAT 500
- 2013 FIAT 500E

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V303000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V303000.md), 2016-05-16: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- [15V179000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V179000.md), 2015-03-27: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- [14V235000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V235000.md), 2014-05-07: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

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- [0804814](/bulletins/10229930.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin involves updating the software in multiple modules,
- [9003081](/bulletins/10229871.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material\(silicone\) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
- [1800814](/bulletins/10229836.md), 2023-01-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Vehicle Enhancements

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