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18-072-16

Manufacturer communications

Publication date
2016-06-18
Received by NHTSA
2022-08-22
NHTSA record numbers
10218261

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 · 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 · Transmission torque management enhancement when shifting from drive to reverse. · Software to correct Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination wi

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Reported code forms

Manufacturer wording

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RamP0300
Multiple Cylinder Misfire when using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -29°C (-20°F)

NHTSA 10140128 · NHTSA 10218261

RamU0140
Lost Communication With Body Control Module (attempting to clear this · Transmission torque management enhancement when shifting from drive to reverse

NHTSA 10218261

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MakeModelModel year
Ram15002014
Ram25002014
Ram35002014

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