P242F on the 2020 Ram 3500
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| 1810222REVA | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or moreof the following (DTCs) have been set: P0506 - Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P026B - Injection Timing Performance. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following: Idle Instability. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle fluctuation. |
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| 1810222REVA | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or moreof the following (DTCs) have been set: P0506 - Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P026B - Injection Timing Performance. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following: Idle Instability. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle fluctuation. |
| 1810222REVA | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or moreof the following (DTCs) have been set: P0506 - Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P026B - Injection Timing Performance. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following: Idle Instability. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle fluctuation. |
| 1805522 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / PowertrainControl Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or moreof the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0506-00-Idle Control System Rpm - Lower Than Expected. P0088 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1(Sym Cam Only) P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P064B-00 - PTO Control Module. The customer may also notice the following: PTO Customers: Allows E-Stop to work in any gear. PTO customers that use remote start: Prevents PTO cancellation in cabfrom disabling remote start. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. DEF gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Power Take Off (PTO) intermittently turns off with no DTCs. In addition the following software enhancements are included:Engine oil pressure switch modification. Oil Change Monitor Improvements For Severe Duty Operati |
| 1804820REVA | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P1D7300 - AGS Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following:Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle Fluctuation. The following improvements are also included in this update:wiTECH ?Fuel Injector Cutoff Test? fix. wiTECH Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor data display additional fix. Enabling wiTECH Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Regeneration Test in PCM ?Misc Functions?. Engine Warmup Protection Improvement to help promote better oil delivery to engine bearings during cold starts. Hydrocarbon Desorption (HCD) Mode operational improvement. HCD mode resumes after key cycle. Engine stumble improvement, during engine warm up(Sales Code ETM). Smoke improvement during highway driving and lower altitudes (sea level)(Sales Code ETM). |
| 1801221REVB | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following (DTCs) have been set: P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following: Harsh downshift clunk |
| 1801221REVA | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire (Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire (Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation (68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance (68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck (Sales Code ETM). P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold (Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 |
| 1805522 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / PowertrainControl Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or moreof the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P0506-00-Idle Control System Rpm - Lower Than Expected. P0088 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1(Sym Cam Only) P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P064B-00 - PTO Control Module. The customer may also notice the following: PTO Customers: Allows E-Stop to work in any gear. PTO customers that use remote start: Prevents PTO cancellation in cabfrom disabling remote start. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. DEF gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Power Take Off (PTO) intermittently turns off with no DTCs. In addition the following software enhancements are included:Engine oil pressure switch modification. |
| 1801521 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) / 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 one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P061B - Internal Control Module Torque Calculation Performance. P064B-00 - PTO Control Module. The customer may also notice the following:Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. DEF gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Power Take Off (PTO) intermittently turns off with no DTCs. In addition the following software enhancements are included:Oil Change Monitor Improvements For Severe Duty Operation. System Improvement for PTO operation. wiTECH Mass Air Flow (MAF) data parameter improvement. Enabling wiTECH Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Regeneration Test in PCM ?Misc Functions?. Active Grille Shutter (AGS) quality enhancements. |
| 1801221 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire (Sym Cam Pump Only). P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire (Sym Cam Pump Only). P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire (Sym Cam Pump Only). P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire(Sym Cam Pump Only). P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation(68RFE Only). P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1(68RFE Only). P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance(68RFE Only). P0299-00 - Turbocharger Under boost. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Under boost. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance (Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake decal |
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