RAM
18-002-15 REV A
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2015-11-04
- Received by NHTSA
- 2019-05-20
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10159903
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. During normal diagnostics a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: ? P3426 - Cylinder 4 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3402 - Cylinder 1 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3442 - Cylinder 6 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3450 - Cylinder 7 Deactivation Control Performance. ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. (Attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful.) ? P030X - Cylinder X Misfire Detected. ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected. Additionally the following enhancements have been implemented: ? Improved Cruise Control Acceleration mode. ? Improved Multi Displacement System operation. 6-Speed Automatic 66RFE transmission (Sales Code DFP). ? Multi Displacement System function improved while in stationary mode. 6-Speed Auto Aisin AS66RC transmission (Sales Code DF3). ? Potential small improvement in fuel economy at higher altitudes. ? Potential improvement in high altitude engine idle RPM stability.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
Source wording can vary by vehicle and suffix. It is shown as written, not as a universal diagnosis.
Ram
P0300Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedRam
P3402Cylinder 1 Deactivation Control PerformanceRam
P3426Cylinder 4 Deactivation Control PerformanceRam
P3442Cylinder 6 Deactivation Control PerformanceRam
P3450Cylinder 7 Deactivation Control PerformanceRam
U0140Lost Communication With Body Control ModuleCheck vehicle applicability
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