RAM
18-072-16
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2016-06-18
- Received by NHTSA
- 2018-06-11
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10140128
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release. These enhancements are listed by vehicle application. DS vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (Sales Code ERB). U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful). ASD Relay Enhancements To Improve Fuel Pump Relay Initialization At Key On - (Auto Shutdown). Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator (EAOCI) system improvements to switch to a severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message. Corrected a generic scan tool display issue regarding Mode 6 data accuracy. DS vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (Sales Code EZH). U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful. ASD Relay Enhancements To Improve Fuel Pump Relay Initialization At Key On - (Auto Shutdown). System improvements to prevent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination with a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire when using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -29°C (-20°F). Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator (EAOCI) system improvements to switch to a severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message. Corrected a generic scan tool display issue regarding Mode 6 data accuracy. DJ, DD, and D2 vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine (Sales Codes EZC or EZF). U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful). Transmission torque management enhancement when shifting from drive to reverse. Software to correct Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination wi
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
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Ram
P0300Multiple Cylinder Misfire when using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -29°C (-20°F)Ram
U0140Lost Communication With Body Control Module (attempting to clear thisCheck vehicle applicability
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