RAM
18-098-15
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2015-12-04
- Received by NHTSA
- 2019-05-20
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10160019
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
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.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
Source wording can vary by vehicle and suffix. It is shown as written, not as a universal diagnosis.
Ram
P1296-00EGR Slow Response - Increasing FlowRam
P20C2-00Reductant Heater 3 Control Circuit PerformanceRam
P249C-00Excessive Time To Enter Closed Loop Reductant Injection Timing ControlRam
U1424-00Implausible Engine Torque Signal ReceivedCheck vehicle applicability
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 1500 | 2016 |