NUMBER:

18-030-17 REV. B

GROUP:

18 - Vehicle
Performance

DATE:

June 9, 2017

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 18-030-17 REV. A, DATED APRIL 27, 2017,
WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED
WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
AND SYMPTOM/CONDITION.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL
(RRT) 17-043. 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.
FOR HELP WITH USING wiTECH FOR ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING, CLICK ON THE
APPLICATION’S “HELP” TAB.
THE wiTECH 2 SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as a
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software.
MODELS:
2017

(GA)

Alfa Romeo Giulia

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before April 18, 2017 (MDH 0418XX)
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:
• **P0455-00 - Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Large Leak).**
• P0087 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low - Bank 1.
• P2172 - Throttle Actuator Control System - Sudden High Air Flow Detected.
• P0171 - System Too Lean Bank 1.
• P0236 - Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Pressure Sensor Performance.
• P0363 - Misfire Detected - Fueling Disabled.
• P1CEA - Boost Side EVAP Purge System Performance.
• P250B - Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Performance.
• P0139 - O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response Bank 1 Sensor 2.

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P015A - O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich To Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1.
P0440 - Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Flow.
P0441 - Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge Flow.
P0002 - Fuel Quantity Regulator 1 Control Circuit Performance.
P0244 - Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid “A” Range/Performance.
P062A - Fuel Pump “A” Control Circuit Range/Performance.
P0128 - Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature).
P0514 - Battery Monitor Module Temperature Monitoring Performance.
P2AC0 - Intake Air O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1.
P0402 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation “A” Flow Excessive Detected.
P2B89 - Intake Air O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage.
P0456 - Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak).

**In addition, customers may experience the following condition:
• Stall upon restart after refueling.**
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH 2) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, 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 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 listed above or if the technician finds the DTC, 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. Check the ECM for the latest software level.
2. 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.
3. Using wiTECH 2, go into the ECM Misc. Functions tab and perform the following procedure:
• “Phonic Wheel Replacement”
NOTE: If the phonic wheel replacement procedure is not done correctly, P1300 - Flywheel
Self Learning will stay active.
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.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

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18-030-17 REV. B

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

Description

Skill Category

Amount

Module, Engine Control (ECM) - Inspect
and Reprogram
(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 choose which failure code to use depending on if this is a Rapid Response
Transmittal (RRT) or 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 must be
supplied.
• The failure code “RF” (Required Flash) can no longer be used on Service Bulletin flashes. The
“RF” failure code can only be used on RRT.
• 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.
CC
RF

Customer Concern
Required Flash