# Service bulletin 18\-020\-15 REV\-B

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10151773
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-17
- Manufacturer's number: 18\-020\-15 REV\-B
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-10\-24
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## NHTSA's summary

Flash: Driveability Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with new software. A small number of 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 \- Closed Loop Fueling Not Achieved \- Bank 1 Upstream ? P1D73 \- 00 \- AGS Performance ? P1CEA \- Boost Side Evap Purge System Performance ? P0456 \- Evap System Small Leak Customers may also experience any of the following symptoms: ? Customer experiences cold start issues below 14°F \( \-10°C\) ambient temperatures; engine turns over faster \(loss of compression\) during crank and possibly does not start until a key cycle is performed. ? Engine cranks as if it has no compression. ? Engine sounds like it is knocking at idle, noise goes away when off idle. ? Spark knock when using low octane fuel in the vehicle. ? Black smoke from tail pipe on initial start up during cold ambient temperatures. ? Uneven acceleration feeling under moderate to heavy throttle input. ? Bump or surge noticed prior to engine reaching normal operating temperature. ? Rough idle during A/C engagement/disengagement. ? During periods of extended idle or short hot soak events and ambient temperatures below 15°F \(\-9°C\), engine idle speed may increase to 1800 RPM if coolant temperature drops below 158°F \(70°C\). Condition is only present when the transmission is in park. ? Low speed engine response improvements in city and traffic driving conditions. Updating the PCM software will correct the condition listed above.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10151773-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10151773-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

## Trouble codes named

P0456, P1128, P1CEA, P1D73

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 DODGE DART

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