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18-025-20
18 - Vehicle Performance
March 25, 2020

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 18-098-19, dated December 14, 2019, which should
be removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and include an
additional Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
SUBJECT:
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as a PCM with
the latest available software.
MODELS:
2019

(GA)

Alfa Romeo Giulia

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: North
America.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before October 10, 2019 (MDH 1010XX)
equipped with a 2.0L I4 DI Turbo Engine (Sales Code EC2).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further
investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs have been set:
• **P0106-00 - Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance.**
• P013A-00 - O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich To Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2.
• P015A-00 - O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich To Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1.
• P026E-00 - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Performance.
• U1008-00 - LIN 1 BUS.
• P1CEA-00 - Boost Side EVAP Purge System Performance.
Customers may also experience one or more of the following:
• Not passing vehicle certification during state inspections if performed after a system reset.
• Drive-ability issues.
In addition, the following improvement is also available:
• Turbo coolant pump after run duration and on-off strategy update, to improve turbo O-ring
durability.

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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH 2) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
DealerCONNECT/Service Library, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If any
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.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above or if the technician finds the DTC,
perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: The Transmission Control Module (TCM) must be updated to the latest available
software at the conclusion of this repair procedure. Refer to all applicable published
service bulletins for detailed repair procedures and labor times regarding updating
the TCM software.
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 ECM 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. Using wiTECH 2, perform a 9Body Control Module (BCM) Proxi Alignment Procedure9 located in
BCM under misc. functions.
NOTE: If the phonic wheel replacement procedure is not done correctly, DTC P1300 Flywheel Self Learning, will stay active.
3. Go into the ECM Misc. Functions tab and perform the “Phonic Wheel Replacement” procedure.
4. 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.
5. Verify the TCM is programmed with the latest available software. Refer to all applicable
published service bulletins for detailed repair procedures and labor times regarding updating the
TCM software.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

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TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
18-19-06-AV

Description

Skill Category

Amount

Module, Engine Control (ECM) - Reprogram and Perform Phonic Wheel
Replacement Routine
(0 - Introduction)

1 - Engine Repair 0.4 Hrs.
and Performance

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is
approximately 9 minutes. Actual flash download times may be affected by vehicle
connection and network capabilities.
FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must use failure code CC with this Service Bulletin.
• If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Service
Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
• When utilizing this failure code, the 3C’s (customer’s concern, cause and correction) must be
provided for processing Service Bulletin flash/reprogramming conditions.
CC

Customer Concern