Service bulletin 18-040-15
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10148897 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-26 |
| Manufacturer's number | 18-040-15 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-05-05 |
| NHTSA component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) |
NHTSA's summary
Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. In addition, customers may report that the vehicle has failed the emissions certification test. Upon further investigation, it may be found that the Individual Cylinder Fuel Control (ICFC) monitors are reporting as failing to the scan tool even though the monitors have actually passed.
The document
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Components
Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module
Trouble codes named
P219A
| JEEP COMPASS | 2014 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| U67 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency |
|---|---|
| V51 | 2022-12-19. Service bulletin. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module |
| 18-025-15 | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a slight, audible, spark knock at times. This typically occurs in stop and go traffic during light tip-in acceleration with the AC off. No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will set as a result of this condition. |
| 18-064-16 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. Flash: 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: · **U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (TIPM).** · P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1. **The following software enhancements are also available: · Cruise control enhancements. · Engine is hard to start at temperatures -29°C (-20°F) for vehicles utilizing E15 fuel only.** In addition, customers may report that the vehicle has failed the emissions certification test. Upon further investigation, it may be found that the Individual Cylinder Fuel Control (ICFC) monitors are reporting as failing to the scan tool even though the monitors have actually passed. |
| 21-042-15 | 2015-07-27. Service bulletin. CHRYSLER 2014 JEEP COMPASS/PATRIOT: INFORMATION INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING WITH LATEST SOFTWARE, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *LJ UPDATED 12/3/15 *CN |