RAM
18-048-20 REV. A
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2020-08-07
- Received by NHTSA
- 2020-09-28
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10180254
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P1D7300 - AGS Performance. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following:Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle Fluctuation. The following improvements are also included in this update:wiTECH ?Fuel Injector Cutoff Test? fix. wiTECH Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor data display additional fix. Enabling wiTECH Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Regeneration Test in PCM ?Misc Functions?. Engine Warmup Protection Improvement to help promote better oil delivery to engine bearings during cold starts. Hydrocarbon Desorption (HCD) Mode operational improvement. HCD mode resumes after key cycle. Engine stumble improvement, during engine warm up(Sales Code ETM). Smoke improvement during highway driving and lower altitudes (sea level)(Sales Code ETM).
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
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Ram
P0299-00Turbocharger UnderboostRam
P0420-00Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM)Ram
P1451-00Diesel Particulate Filter System PerformanceRam
P20EE-00NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM)Ram
P24A5-00EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM)Check vehicle applicability
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