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18-006-16 REV. A
Vehicle Performance
June 16, 2016

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-006-16, DATED JANUARY 14,
2016, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES (DTCs), SYMPTOM/CONDITION IMPROVEMENTS, BUILD DATES,
TRANSMISSION SALES CODE AND LABOR OP.
FOR HELP WITH USING wiTECH FOR ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING, CLICK ON
THE APPLICATION’S “HELP” TAB.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: 3.6L and 5.7L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
available software.
MODELS:
2016

(DS)

RAM 1500 Pickup

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA, LATAM, APAC and EMEA
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before **June 03, 2016 (MDH
0603XX)** equipped with a 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine (Sales Code ERB) or
equipped with a 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine W/ESS (Sales Code ERT) **equipped
with a 8-SPD Automatic 845RE Transmission (Sales Code DFL)** or equipped
with a 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT Engine (Sales Code EZH), equipped with a
8-SPD Automatic 8HP70 Transmission (Sales Code DFK or **DFD) or
equipped with a 6-SPD Automatic 65RFE Transmission (Sales Code DG1).**

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SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon
further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs):
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**P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit.
P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. (5.7L only).**
P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak.
P1D73 - Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance.

**In addition to the above DTCs, this software release also includes:
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Improved shift quality during initial operations of a vehicle in cold ambient
temperatures. (5.7L only).
Improved key-on engine-off oil pressure lamp behavior.**

DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or
symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the
repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
For all other customers that describe the symptom/condition, or if the technician finds any
of the DTCs listed above perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2
volts. Do not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the
flash process.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram the PCM with the latest software. Detailed instructions for flashing control
modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the
application’s “HELP” tab.
2. Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them
to be cleared.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
**18-19-06-KN

Description
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)

Skill Category
1 - Engine
Repair And
Performance

Amount
0.2 Hrs.**

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 5 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.

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FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an
issue and the dealer found updated software to correct that issue, use failure code
CC, for all other use failure code RF.
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If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the
Service Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
If an available flash is completed while addressing a different customer concern,
failure code RF is to be used.

CC

Customer Concern

RF

Routine Flash