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18-043-20
18 - Vehicle Performance
May 14, 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 18-053-19 REV. A, dated June 25, 2019, which
should be removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and
include additional model, market, build date, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), symptom/
condition, inspection steps and LOPs.
This Service Bulletin is also being released as Rapid Response Transmittal (RRT) 19-046,
dated June 21, 2019. All applicable Un-Sold RRT VINs have been loaded. To verify this RRT
service action is applicable to the vehicle, use VIP or perform a VIN search in
DealerCONNECT/Service Library. All repairs are reimbursable within the provisions of
warranty.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
MODELS:
**2020
2020

(MP)
(M6)

Jeep Compass**
Jeep Compass

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: **EMEA** and
APAC (INDIA).
NOTE: **This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before March 18, 2020 (MDH 0318XX)
equipped with a 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel Engine W/ESS (Sales Code EBS).**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further
investigation, the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) has been set:
• **P20F6-00 - Reductant Injection Valve Stuck Open Bank 1 Unit 1.
• P208E-00 - Reductant Injector Stuck Closed - Bank 1 Unit 1.
• P24B2-00 - Particulate Matter Sensor Circuit Intermittent.**
• P00C0-00 - Turbocharger-Supercharger Bypass Valve 2 Control Circuit.
Additional enhancement included in this software:
• **Improvement for the auxiliary coolant pump to help prevent stuck injection valve.**
• Calibration update for proper engine operation.

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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
DealerCONNECT/Service Library, 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.
If a customer’s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair. If any vehicle not on the
VIN list exhibits the symptom/condition or DTC, perform the repair.
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. **Is the vehicle on the active RRT VIN list?

2.
3.

4.

5.

• YES>>> Proceed to Step 2.
• NO>>> Proceed to Step 4.
Check the PCM software version to see if it is the latest available.
Is the PCM software at the latest available?
• YES>>> This bulletin has been completed, use inspect LOP (18-19-04-KS) to close the
active RRT.
• NO>>> Proceed to Step 4.**
Reprogram the PCM with the latest available software. Detailed instructions for flashing control
modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the application’s
“HELP” tab.
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:
**18-19-04-KS

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

Skill Category Amount
10 - Diesel
0.2 Hrs.

18-19-04-KP

Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Inspect and Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)

10 - Diesel

0.3 Hrs.**

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is
approximately 7 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 depending on if this is a Rapid Response
Transmittal (RRT) or Service Bulletin.
• The “RF” failure code is required for essential module flash/reprogramming and can only be
used after confirmation that the VIN is included on the RRT.
• The failure code “RF” (Required Flash) can no longer be used on Service Bulletin flashes. The
“RF” failure code must be used on an RRT.
• 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 must be
supplied.
RF

Required Flash - RRT

CC

Customer Concern