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18-066-16 REV. A

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Publication date
2016-07-16
Received by NHTSA
2017-11-03
NHTSA record numbers
10121680

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Original wording in English

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. Some customers may describe one or more of the following: MIL Illumination Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · P2096 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich (5.7L Engines). · P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean (5.7L Engines). · P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich (5.7L Engines). Drivability Improvements: · MIL Lamp without DTC Active - Permanent Fault Code Issue (fix permanent fault code retention). · ASD Relay (to improve fuel pump relay initialization at key on). · Fuel pump relay operation at key on. · Engine seems to lacks power at high engine RPMs (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Shudder or shake condition on wide open throttle stab during downshift event (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · EVAP Diagnostic Enhancements. This diagnostic routine will be disabled while the vehicle is in decel fuel shut off mode.(3.7L/4.7L Engines only). · Audible knock sound on WOT launches (DJ/DD 5.7L Engines only). Transmission Improvements: · High engine RPMs needed before vehicle will upshift from 3rd to 4th. (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Harsh 1st to 2nd gear upshift (5.7L and 4.7L Engines). · Unexpected or busy downshift while coasting between 45-48 mph (72-77 kmh) (DS 5.7L Engines only).

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