DODGE, RAM
1810016
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2016-09-03
- Received by NHTSA
- 2022-10-17
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10223814
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (12 MY DJ only) P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire.The P0300 improvement only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C). P2008 - Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control Circuit. P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance. P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low. P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High. P0456 - Evap System Small Leak(applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often). Slight hesitation on initial acceleration when starting in gasoline mode. Engine speed fluctuation on first gasoline to CNG mode transition under extremely low ambient temps.Also software enhancements were made to improve transmission durability.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
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Dodge
P0300Multiple Cylinder Misfire.TheRam
P0300Multiple Cylinder Misfire.TheDodge
P0456Evap System Small Leak(applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often)Ram
P0456Evap System Small Leak(applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often)Dodge
P1004Short Runner Valve Control PerformanceRam
P1004Short Runner Valve Control PerformanceDodge
P2008Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control CircuitRam
P2008Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control CircuitDodge
P2016Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit LowRam
P2016Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit LowDodge
P2017Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit HighRam
P2017Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit HighDodge
U0140Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (12 MY DJ only)Ram
U0140Lost Communication With Body Control Module (BCM) (12 MY DJ only)Check vehicle applicability
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