{"vehicle":{"id":"2016_ram_1500","year":2016,"make":"Ram","model":"1500"},"code":"P249C","generic":true,"description":null,"bulletins":{"as_of":"2026-10-19","count":9,"bulletins":[{"nhtsa_id":10228104,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2022-12-19","date":"2016-05-13","document_id":"1800116REVC","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P206D-00 - Reductant Quality Sensor Circuit High. · P26AB-00 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck. · P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. · U3017-00 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance.** · P026A-00 - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold. · P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. · P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. · P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. The technician may also find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory: · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10228104-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10228104-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10228104"},{"nhtsa_id":10228095,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2022-12-19","date":"2016-05-11","document_id":"52029737A","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:UREA INJECTION SYSTEM (DEF)","summary":"TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) DS truck, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell (248) 892-3473. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10228095-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10228095-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10228095"},{"nhtsa_id":10223871,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2022-10-17","date":"2016-09-28","document_id":"52029737","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","summary":"TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor For DS and WK vehicles ONLY; If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C, P203E, or P24F3 on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) on DS or WK, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell (248) 892-3473. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10223871-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10223871-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10223871"},{"nhtsa_id":10181469,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2020-10-26","date":"2016-05-13","document_id":"18-001-16 REV. C","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","summary":"Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P206D-00 - Reductant Quality Sensor Circuit High. · P26AB-00 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck. · P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. · U3017-00 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance.** · P026A-00 - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold. · P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. · P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. · P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. The technician may also find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory: · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10181469-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10181469-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10181469"},{"nhtsa_id":10181453,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2020-10-26","date":"2016-05-11","document_id":"52029737A$","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL","summary":"TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) DS truck, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell (248) 892-3473. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10181453-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10181453-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10181453"},{"nhtsa_id":10160019,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2019-05-20","date":"2015-12-04","document_id":"18-098-15","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition other customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: ? P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. ? P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. ? P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. Upon further investigation a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory: ? U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10160019-0001.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10160019-9999.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10160019"},{"nhtsa_id":10142205,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2018-06-25","date":"2016-03-16","document_id":"18-001-16 REV B","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Flash: 3.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience bucking under hard acceleration. In addition customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P026A-00 - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold.** · P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. · P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. · P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. Upon further investigation a technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory: · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10142205-9999.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10142205-0001.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10142205"},{"nhtsa_id":10141269,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2018-06-18","date":"2016-05-13","document_id":"18-001-16 REV. 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Upon further investigation a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: · **P206D-00 - Reductant Quality Sensor Circuit High. · P26AB-00 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Stuck. · P050E-00 - Cold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too Low. · U3017-00 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance.** · P026A-00 - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold. · P1296-00 - EGR Slow Response - Increasing Flow. · P20C2-00 - Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit Performance. · P249C-00 - Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing Control. The technician may also find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) memory: · U1424-00 - Implausible Engine Torque Signal Received.","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10141269-9999.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10141269-0001.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10141269"},{"nhtsa_id":10121688,"type":"service_bulletin","type_name":"Service bulletin","date_added":"2017-11-03","date":"2016-07-20","document_id":"52029737A$","mfr_campaign":null,"component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER","summary":"TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor For DS and WK vehicles ONLY; If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C or P203E on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) on DS or WK, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell (248) 892-3473. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~","document":{"url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121688-9999.pdf","alternate_url":"https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10121688-0001.pdf","confirmed":false},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/bulletins/10121688"}],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/makes/ram/1500/2016/bulletins?code=P249C"},"related":{"components":[],"bulletins":[],"recalls":{"may_apply":true,"recalls":[],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null}}},"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/makes/ram/1500/2016/codes/P249C","note":"The bulletins listed name this code in NHTSA's summary, or are about the same components. A bulletin or a recall listed here may apply to the model year. None of it is a diagnosis.","attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}