Service bulletin 18-042-15
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10159902 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2019-05-20 |
| Manufacturer's number | 18-042-15 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-11-04 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE |
NHTSA's summary
Flash: 6.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire, cold Idle misfire (DJ,D2 or DD vehicles only). ? P030X - Cylinder Misfire (any cylinder) (Additional improvements over the last software update). ? P04D1 - Cooled EGR Temperature Sensor Circuit High. ? P04D0 - Cooled EGR Temperature Sensor Circuit Low. ? P2504 - Charging System Output High. ? P0441 - Evap Purge System Performance. ? P2066 - Fuel Level Sensor 2 Performance. ? P0401 - EGR System Performance (DJ/D2 vehicles only). ? P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean (DD/DP vehicles only). ? P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean (DD/DP vehicles only). ? P0740 - TCC Out of Range (DD vehicles equipped with a DFP automatic transmission). Customers may also experience any of the following conditions: ? Slightly elevated idle speed noticed during engine warm-up when in Reverse or Drive and when operating in cold ambient temperatures. ? PTO mobile mode cancels or deactivates when vehicle comes to a stop (DD/DP vehicles only). ? Engine cycles in and out of MDS mode too often when operating in PTO stationary mode (DD/DP vehicles only). ? PTO stationary mode cancels or deactivates when PTO up-fit equipment loads fluctuate (DD/DP vehicles only) The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: ? Improve Idle at high altitudes (DJ,D2 or DD vehicles only). ? Spark knock on vehicle with low octane fuel (DJ,D2 or DD vehicles only). ? Operator idle speed control enhancements. ? Raise 4x4 low range minimum engine speed from 725 to 800 RPM. ? Raise minimum engine speed to allow MDS activa
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Engine, Equipment and accessories, Transmission and driveline
Trouble codes named
P0300, P0401, P0441, P04D0, P04D1, P0740, P2066, P2096, P2098, P2504
| RAM 2500 | 2014 |
|---|---|
| RAM 3500 | 2014 |
| RAM 4500 | 2014 |
| RAM 5500 | 2014 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2018269 | 2018-05-17. Engine |
|---|---|
| 18V332000 | 2018-05-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 2018230 | 2018-05-03. Accessories |
| 2017663 | 2017-12-22. Accessories |
| 2017659 | 2017-12-21. Powertrain |
| 17V824000 | 2017-12-21. EQUIPMENT |
| 17V821000 | 2017-12-20. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| 2017441 | 2017-09-13. Engine |
| 17V562000 | 2017-09-12. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| 2016214 | 2016-05-12. Accessories |
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