Service bulletin 0801016

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10228143
Published by NHTSA	2022-12-19
Manufacturer's number	0801016
Manufacturer's date	2016-08-06
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS

NHTSA's summary

Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. All three modules must be updated in this service action. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 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): · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. · P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. · P1CEC - Variable Valve Solenoid Valve Cold Start Closing Position 1 Timing Over-Retard. · P1CED - VAriable Valve Timing Solenoid Valve Cold Start Closing Position Timing Over-Advance. · P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · P0440 - General EVAP System Failure. · P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P0455 - EVAP System Large Leak. · P0452 - EVAP Pressure Switch Stuck Closed. · P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. · C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. · C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. · C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Rationality. · C0513 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Rear Rationality. · U0428-00 - Implausible Data Received From Steering Angle Sensor Module. · P1185 - General Pressure Sensor Correlation. · C0061 - Lateral Acceleration Sensor. · P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. · C0501 - Wheel Speed Signal Left Front Rationality. · C0507 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Front Rationality. · C050D - Wheel Speed Signal Left Rear Rationality. · C0513 - Wheel Speed Signal Right Rear Rationality. · C0062 - Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor In Airbag System - Signal Invalid.

The document

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Components

Electrical system, Fuel system, Transmission and driveline, Wheels, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

Trouble codes named

C0061, C0062, C0501, C0507, C050D, C0513, P0128, P0133, P0335, P0440, P0441, P0452, P0455, P0456, P050D, P1185, P1607, P1CEC, P1CED, P2610, U0428, U1424

Vehicles listed
FIAT 500X	2016

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
16V529000	2016-07-12. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
S2325000007	2024-01-08. Service bulletin. MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
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2102415REVD	2022-08-22. Service bulletin. Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements.
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08-010-16	2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves updating the Body Control Module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. All three modules must be updated in this service action. Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · P0711 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance. · P1CC9 - Unable to Engage Gear. · P1D98 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch B or D Defective. · P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation. · U1424 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received. In addition, the customer may also experience one or more of the following transmission related conditions: · Garage Shifts (Shifting from Park or Neutral into Drive or Reverse). · Harsh 1-2 upshifts. · Less than desired accelerator pedal response in Sport and Traction Plus modes. · RPM flare at engine start. · Less than desired idle performance when shifting into DRIVE or REVERSE following a cold start. The following enhancements are included in the software update: · Vehicle performance enhancements. · Improve transmission shift enhancements for sand and snow mode. · Improved paddle shifter operation. Body Control Module (BCM) A customer may describe that the remote key is not recognized and doesn't open/close door locks. In some cases the engine may not start due to the fact that a valid key is not recognized. Upon further investigation the technician may find the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): · B105A-64 - Doors Lock All-Signal Plausibility Failure. · B105D-64 - Doors Deadlock Or Unlock Driver-Signal Plausibility Failure.
21-035-16	2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Transmission Shift And Drivability Enhancements For P0901-00. This bulletin involves performing transmission harness replacement per S55 recall.Both the PCM and TCM must be up to date for these changes to be effective after the transmission harness repair. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination after S55 recall TCM flash has been performed. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0901-00 - Clutch 1 Actuator Control Circuit Range Performance.
21-042-17	2017-11-03. Service bulletin. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic and Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one of the following DTCs have been set:P0887 - TCM Power Control Circuit High. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P072F - Stuck In Fourth Gear. P0711 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance(2015 BU Only). P1CC9 - Unable to Engage Gear(2015 BU Only). P1D98 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch B or D Defective(2015 BU Only). U0401 - Implausible Data Received From ECM-PCM(2015 BU Only). In addition, customers may notice the following condition(s):Harsh 1-2 upshift. Harsh garage shifts (Park to Reverse or Drive). CAN bus message may drop out after a network restart.
18-013-16	2017-10-13. Service bulletin. Flash: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · Cruise control will not allow resume at 32 kph (20 mph). · Engine cranking times out after 5 seconds. · Cruise control is disengaging at highway speeds when upshifting to 6th gear.