Ram 1500 Service Bulletins

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July 30, 2016•Document ID: 10084062
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
21-017-16 REV. A
Date Added:
November 8, 2016
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
"FLASH: TRANSMISSION SHIFT AND DRIVABILITY ENHANCEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) WITH THE LATEST AVAILABLE SOFTWARE. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, A TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) STORED IN THE TCM MEMORY: · P0731 - GEAR RATIO ERROR IN 1ST. THE FOLLOWING ENHANCEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE SOFTWARE UPDATE: · **2-1 COAST DOWN IMPROVEMENT (3.0L ONLY). · 3-2 COAST DOWN IMPROVEMENT (3.0L ONLY). · IMPROVEMENT TO 5-3 DOWNSHIFT WITH PEDAL TO IMPROVE 5-3-2 SHIFT (3.0L ONLY) · 6-5 COAST DOWN IMPROVEMENT (3.0L ONLY) · 2-3 UPSHIFT WITH LESS THAN 30% PEDAL IMPROVEMENT (3.0L ONLY) · CLUTCH C ADAPTION STABILITY IMPROVEMENT (IMPROVES SHIFT QUALITY FOR NEW TRANSMISSIONS ON GEAR SHIFTS THAT USE CLUTCH C) (3.0L ONLY). · GARAGE SHIFT TO D IMPROVEMENTS (3.0L ONLY). · ROLLING GARAGE SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS (3.0L ONLY). · IMPLEMENTATION OF END OF LINE (EOL) ADAPTION TO IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY ON BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION. · DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS (3.6L AND 5.7L). · IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY ON BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION (5.7L ONLY). · IMPROVEMENT TO FIRST 1-2 SHIFT AFTER START (5.7L ONLY). · IMPROVEMENT TO 1-2 SHIFT, ESPECIALLY FOR COLDER OPERATING TEMPERATURES (5.7L ONLY). · 2-3 SHIFT FEEL IMPROVEMENT ESPECIALLY FOR COLDER OPERATING TEMPERATURES (5.7L ONLY). · COASTDOWN SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS (6-5, 5-4, 4-3, 3-2, 2-1) (5.7L ONLY). · COASTDOWN SHIFT FEEL REFINEMENT FOR DOUBLE DOWNSHIFTS (5.7L ONLY). · KICKDOWN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS (7-6-5-4-3, 8-6-5-4, 6-3-2, 5-3-2, 4-2) (5.7L ONLY). · IMPROVEMENT TO 4-2-1 (5.7L ONLY).** · IMPROVED 7TH GEAR UPSHIFT TIMING. · DOWNHILL ENGINE BRAKING IMPROVEMENTS."
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2016 Ram 1500
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July 27, 2016•Document ID: 10221559
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Mfr Comm. #:
68093354A
Date Added:
September 26, 2022
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Tailgate controller If the vehicle is in for tailgate issue on all RAMs 2014, 2015, 2016 MY, FCA is looking to gather information prior to repairing the vehicle. Please contact Jim Smith via Cell Phone (248) 765-8972 If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Jim would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair.
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2015 Ram 1500 2015 Ram 2500 2015 Ram 3500 2014 Ram 1500 2014 Ram 2500 2014 Ram 3500
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July 27, 2016•Document ID: 10221552
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
18-078-16
Date Added:
September 26, 2022
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Engine Oil Viscosity Upgrade And Flash Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). It also involves changing the engine oil with new 5W40 engine oil and applying a sticker to the engine oil filler cap. An addendum card will need to be added in the owner's manual. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: · Fan calibration. · Transmission calibration. · Revised oil change algorithm.
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Ram 1500
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July 27, 2016•Document ID: 10136541
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Mfr Comm. #:
68093354A$
Date Added:
May 14, 2018
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Tailgate controller If the vehicle is in for tailgate issue on all RAMs 2014, 2015, 2016 MY, FCA is looking to gather information prior to repairing the vehicle. Please contact Jim Smith via Cell Phone (248) 765-8972 If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Jim would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair.
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2015 Ram 1500 2015 Ram 2500 2015 Ram 3500 2014 Ram 1500 2014 Ram 2500 2014 Ram 3500
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July 27, 2016•Document ID: 10136534
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
18-078-16 REV. A
Date Added:
May 14, 2018
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Engine Oil Viscosity Upgrade And Flash Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). It also involves changing the engine oil with new 5W40 engine oil and applying a sticker to the engine oil filler cap. An addendum card will need to be added in the owner's manual. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: · Fan calibration. · Transmission calibration. · Revised oil change algorithm.
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Ram 1500
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July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10121694
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
18-078-16
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
JEEP
Summary
Engine Oil Viscosity Upgrade And Flash Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). It also involves changing the engine oil with new 5W40 engine oil and applying a sticker to the engine oil filler cap. An addendum card will need to be added in the owner's manual. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: · Fan calibration. · Transmission calibration. · Revised oil change algorithm.
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2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Ram 1500
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July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10121688
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Mfr Comm. #:
52029737A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
JEEP
Summary
TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor For DS and WK vehicles ONLY; If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C or P203E on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) on DS or WK, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell (248) 892-3473. If no response is received within 15 minutes, please continue with repair.~
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July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10121686
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
55112621A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Bumper Step Pad Customer may notice the center section of the step pad is not sitting flat. It will appear raised either left or right of center. Please photograph the condition, measure the gap between the bumper and step pad. Then contact Mihaela Colfescu via cell (248) 841-5736 with this information. We may want to have the whole bumper assembly returned for study. ~ If the dealership is within the Metro Detroit Area, Mihaela would like to analyze the vehicle in person prior to repair. ~ If the dealership is not close, please take pictures and a detailed description of what is causing the issue including where on the Step Pad the issue is occurring. If Mihaela does not return the call within 15 minutes please gather the requested information and proceed with the repair. Information can be emailed to [email protected]
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July 20, 2016•Document ID: 10121683
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
68141352A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
DODGE
Summary
3.2L - 3.6L Cylinder Head Assy Multiple cylinder head replacement. If cylinder head is replaced on a vehicle more than 1 time for any reason, please call any of the following people.~ First: Ron Dallison ? Cell (248) 292-9510 [email protected] ~ Second: Joe Lovell - Cell (734) 309-6467 [email protected]~ If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair.
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July 14, 2016•Document ID: 10121673
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
09-010-16 REV. A
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
DODGE
Summary
Engine Surge Or Hard Start (X63 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, if code P0404 is set. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) has been set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM): · P0404 - EGR Position Sensor Performance - (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition(s) due to the P0404 DTC being set: · An occasional engine surge can be felt. · Engine is hard to start at times.
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July 13, 2016•Document ID: 10121669
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mfr Comm. #:
68249986A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
FIAT
Summary
MY16 RA3 & RA4 Replacement Radios All MY16 RA3 and RA4 replacement radios must be ordered through the exchange process at United Radio. DO NOT order a NEW radio from Mopar. Go back and order a "Z" level part number. (example: Z8249986A$) The MY16 replacement radios must be reconfigured by United Radio to the wireless network provider in order for Uconnect Apps to work properly.
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July 12, 2016•Document ID: 10121664
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
18-006-16 REV. B
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs: · **P2299 - Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible.** · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance (5.7L Engine). · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P1D73 - Active Grill Shutter (AGS) Performance. In addition to the above DTCs, this software release also includes: · Improved shift quality during initial operations of a vehicle in cold ambient temperatures (5.7L Engine). · Improved key-on engine-off oil pressure lamp behavior.
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2016 Ram 1500
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July 8, 2016•Document ID: 10121649
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
08-072-16
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio EnhancementsThis bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software.A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: · Blind Spot module beep or chime sound may be heard continuously (KL Only). · Radio may keep the CAN bus network awake, causing a battery drain. · Voice Recognition (VR) to set temperature, will indicate wrong setting to rear seat temperature.· Not possible to set temperature in degrees Celsius using the VR (UK vehicles only). · Teleprompter does not appear when pressing the VR button.· VR operation cancels while in media mode. · Radio may display camera?s previous image before displaying the current image. · Navigation lost vehicle position during route calculation. · Navigation displays are missing after vehicle heading changes. · Navigation giving incorrect guidance to exit the highway. · FM audio may switch to AM after ignition cycle. · Text messages appear as sender?s phone number not their name. · VR phone button may not work at times. · Audio muted after AUX device is disconnected. · VR ?Listen? to text will only play 1st message. · Drive Mode: Eco, Sport or Normal setting may not be saved after key cycle (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). Drive Mode: Shift light On/Off, out of sync (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). · Speed adjusted volume may not work.· AM/FM seek or tuner soft keys may be missing.· Display screen shows ambient temperature as ?- - ? not normal values. Improvements:· **User can pair iPhone with Uconnect via Bluetooth and talk to Siri through Uconnect.Improvements:· **User can pair iPhone with Uconnect via Bluetooth and talk to Siri through Uconnect.· HVAC temperature out of sync with radio display (KL Only).** · Spanish translation. · Radio station, scroll feature. · Drive Mode: Launch control button, text improvements (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). · Displays correct media, song titles and tracks. · Incoming calls, audio enhance
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July 6, 2016•Document ID: 10121658
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; SEATS
Mfr Comm. #:
68264578A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Rear seat fold latches If the rear seat is difficult to fold or binds, please contact Trevor Trudell at cell (248) 420-7340 before making any repair. If no response within 15 minutes please proceed with the repair.
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2016 Ram 1500 2015 Ram 1500
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July 6, 2016•Document ID: 10121657
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
68232614A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
CHRYSLER
Summary
Intake Manifold Gasket Intake Manifold Gaskets on Pentastar Upgrade (Sales Code ERC/ERF) are reusable provided they are not cut, torn or melted. The gaskets are not required by warranty to be replaced like they are on Pentastar Classic (ERB/EHB). The new gaskets are not interchangeable with Pentastar Classic Intake Manifold Gaskets.
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July 6, 2016•Document ID: 10121656
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEATS
Mfr Comm. #:
68157562A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Front Seat Adjuster Assemblies If the seat has a squeak or rattle, and it is reproducible, please call Trevor Trudell at cell (248) 420-7340 before any work is performed. If no response within 15 minutes please proceed with repair.
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2016 Ram 1500 2015 Ram 1500
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July 6, 2016•Document ID: 10121655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mfr Comm. #:
68078700A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
DODGE
Summary
Brake Pedal Sensor For DS, WD & WK bodies ONLY; Prior to replacing the brake sensor; Please call Salma Al Ryahi at cell (519) 992-7293. If you are unable to get a response within 15 minutes, please take a picture that shows the sensor side together with the plunger and continue with normal repair procedure.
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July 6, 2016•Document ID: 10121654
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
68018109A$
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Actuator- A/C Heater Before replacing this actuator call Matt Sasina at cell (248) 464-4982. If no response in 15 minutes, continue with repair.
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July 1, 2016•Document ID: 10121639
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
09-010-16
Date Added:
November 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
DODGE
Summary
Engine Surge Or Hard Start (X63 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, if code P0404 is set. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) has been set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM): · P0404 - EGR Position Sensor Performance - (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition(s) due to the P0404 DTC being set: · An occasional engine surge can be felt. · Engine is hard to start at times.
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2013 Ram 1500 2012 Dodge Ram
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June 22, 2016•Document ID: 10218271
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
68066351A
Date Added:
August 22, 2022
Manufacturer:
RAM
Summary
Keyfob 2016 Vehicle Keyfobs with Passive Entry Keyless Go Feature - Engineering is investigating a keyfob unable to program or no function or low keyfob coin battery condition.~ Prior to replacing keyfob on MY16 vehicles, please contact Raja Charabuddi on cell (248) 202-7313. If no response within 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
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