U0140 on the 2013 Chrysler 200
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| 1810216 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain 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 DTCs have been set: U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. P0420 - Catalyst Efficiency (Bank 1). P0430 - Catalyst Efficiency (Bank 2). P0133 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response. P0153 - O2 Sensor 2/1 Slow Response. P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P113D - O2 Sensor 1/1 Slow Response (High Frequency). P113E - O2 Sensor 2/1 Slow Response (High Frequency). P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High. P0606 - Internal Control Processor. P0204 - Fuel Injector 4 Circuit/Open.In addition, the customer may notice the following conditions: 1 - 2 upshift clunk or bump. 4 - 5 upshift clunk or bump. 5 - 6 upshift clunk or bump. 6 - 5 downshift clunk or bump. 6 - 4 downshift clunk or bump. RPM fluctuating or jerking feeling while operating in cruise control. Condition is more noticeable when the vehicle is going up and down grades. A less than desired idle speed after performing a hard braking maneuver. |
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| 18-050-16 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements 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 one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: **JC Vehicles 3.6L: · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak.** JC Vehicles 2.4L: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. JS Vehicles: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. RT Vehicles: · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. The following transmission enhancements are also included in this software update: · Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30 minute duration. · 5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted). |
| 18-099-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements 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 one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (RT Vehicles Only). ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. Transmission Enhancements are also included with this software release. These changes include the following: ? Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30 minute duration. ? 5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted). NOTE: The Transmission Enhancements only apply to vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine (sales code ERB). |
| 18-050-16 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements 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 one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM: **JC Vehicles 3.6L: · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak.** JC Vehicles 2.4L: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. JS Vehicles: · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. RT Vehicles: · U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM). · P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. The following transmission enhancements are also included in this software update: · Garage shift engagements into D may be harsh at times after shutdowns of 10-30 minute duration. · 5/6 Upshift timing adjusted to improve top speed performance (markets where speeds in excess of 161 kph (100 mph) are permitted). |
| 18-050-16 REV. A | 2016-07-14. Service bulletin. "FLASH: POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. SYMPTOM/CONDITION: A SMALL NUMBER OF 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) SET IN THE PCM: JC VEHICLES 3.6L: · P0335 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT. · P2610 - PCM INTERNAL ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE. · U0140 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM). · P0456 - EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK. · P0108 - MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH (2012 MY ONLY). THE FOLLOWING TRANSMISSION ENHANCEMENTS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE: · CONTINUOUS CYCLING OF FUEL PUMP RELAY WHEN USING REMOTE START. · 1 - 2 UPSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · 3 - 4 HARSH UPSHIFT AT CLOSED THROTTLE AFTER A WOT STAB IN 1ST OR 2ND GEAR. · 4 - 5 UPSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · 5 - 6 UPSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · 5- 4 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · 6 - 5 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · RPM FLUCTUATING OR JERKING WHILE OPERATING IN CRUISE CONTROL. CONDITION IS MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING UP AND DOWN GRADES. · IMPROVES THE CONSISTENCY OF HOW SHIFTS ARE CONTROLLED DURING UPSHIFTS “TORQUE MANAGEMENT”. · DELAYED DOWNSHIFTS. JC VEHICLES 2.4L: · **U0140 - LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM).** · P0456 - EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK. THE FOLLOWING TRANSMISSION ENHANCEMENTS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE: · 1 - 2 UPSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · 3 - 4 HARSH UPSHIFT AT CLOSED THROTTLE AFTER A WOT STAB IN 1ST OR 2ND GEAR. · 4 - 5 UPSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · RPM FLUCTUATING OR JERKING WHILE OPERATING IN CRUISE CONTROL. CONDITION IS MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING UP AND DOWN GRADES. · 1 - 2 HARSH UPSHIFT GOING DOWN A GRADE. · 3 - 2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. · 4 - 3 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK OR BUMP. |
5 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19. See them in the bulletin list. A bulletin lists model years: read the document for which vehicles it concerns.