RAM
18-076-20
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2020-09-03
- Received by NHTSA
- 2020-10-26
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10181595
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the 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 DTCs has been set:P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P258B - Electronic Vacuum Pump Performance. P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system.The customer may comment on one or more of the following:?Ready Not Ready? appearing message in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) while driving and before an Engine Stop Start (ESS) event. The engine may exhibit a crank and fail to start situation. Vehicle has a rough idle only after cold start. The radiator cooling fan is stuck on for a long time while driving. Coolant temp/check gauges light illuminated in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). In addition, the following software enhancements are also available:Radiator cooling fan operation strategy. Updated electric vacuum pump calibration to reduce pump wear. Small leak detection in-use monitor performance ratio.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
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Ram
P0335Crankshaft Position Sensor CircuitRam
P0339Crankshaft Position Sensor IntermittentRam
P0456EVAP System Small LeakRam
P258BElectronic Vacuum Pump PerformanceCheck vehicle applicability
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 1500 | 2019 |