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18-008-13
Vehicle Performance
February 21, 2013

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 Chrysler Group LLC.

**THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 13-011. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD RRT VIN's
HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS
APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN
TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF
WARRANTY.**
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-024-12 REV. A, DATED
NOVEMBER 03, 2012, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS
BULLETIN IS NOW BEING RELEASED AS A RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL. ALL
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS
AVAILABLE BY SELECTING “HELP” THEN “HELP CONTENTS” AT THE TOP OF
THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 13.01 OR HIGHER TO
PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: MIL Illumination P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High And
Transmission Shift Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) with new software.
MODELS:
2012 - 2013

(JC)

Journey

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicle equipped with a 3.6L or 2.4L engine (sales
code ERB or ED3) and a 6 speed automatic transmission (sales code DG2)
built before October 23, 2012 (MDH 1023XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience any of the following:
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the
Technician may find that P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit High

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has been set active or stored 3.6L engine.
NOTE: MIL Illumination for P0108 - Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Circuit
High affects only 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine
(sales code ERB).
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1 - 2 upshift clunk or bump 2.4L & 3.6L engines
3 - 4 harsh upshift at closed throttle after a WOT stab in 1st or 2nd gear. 2.4L & 3.6L
engines
4 - 5 upshift clunk or bump 2.4L & 3.6L engines
5 - 6 upshift clunk or bump 3.6L engine
6 - 5 downshift clunk or bump 3.6L engine
6 - 4 downshift clunk or bump 3.6L engine
RPM Fluctuating or Jerking feeling while operating in cruise control. Condition is
more noticeable when the vehicle is going up and down grades.2.4L & 3.6L
engines
1 - 2 harsh upshift going down a grade 2.4L engine
3 - 2 downshift clunk or bump 2.4L engine
4 - 3 downshift clunk or bump 2.4L engine
Improves the consistency of how shifts are controlled during upshifts “torque
management”.
Delayed downshifts 3.6L engine

Updating the software will correct the conditions listed above.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's other then
the one listed above are present record them 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. For all other
customers that describe the symptom/condition or if the technician finds the listed DTCs,
perform the Repair Procedure.**
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.

Part No.

Description

1

04275086AD

Label, Authorized Modification

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. Follow the detailed service procedures
available in DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT, Refer To Group 8 - Electrical >
Electronic Control Modules - Service Information > Module - Powertrain Control >
Standard Procedures > PCM/ECM Programming.

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2. After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed: clear any DTC's that
may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application
will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the tech to clear them.
3. Type the necessary information on the “Authorized Modification Label” and attach it
near the VECI label.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
18-19-06-K1

Description
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Reprogram
(1 - Semi Skilled)

FAILURE CODE:
FM

Flash Module

Amount
0.2 Hrs.