Flash: Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Updates (18-033-19)

WARNING: This page is about the Charger GT, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2019-03-14
Reference number: 18-033-19

FLASH: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) UPDATES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-033-19, Date of Issue: March 14, 2019

CHRYSLER:	2018 Dodge Charger (LD)
GROUP:	18 - Vehicle Performance

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2018

(LD)

Dodge Charger

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA, APAC, EMEA and LATAM.

NOTE: This bulletin applies to LD vehicles equipped with 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine (Sales Code ERB) with Police Group (Sales Code AHB) or Special Service Group (Sales Code AHV).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Customers with a Pursuit Dodge Charger (LD) may describe an unpleasant odor in the vehicle under certain extreme ambient conditions (with 3.6l V6 24V VVT Engine (Sales Code ERB) with Police Group (Sales Code AHB) or Special Service Group (Sales Code AHV)).

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 Symptom/Conditions, other than the one 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, 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.

Reprogram the PCM with the latest software. Detailed instructions for flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the application's "HELP" tab.
Clear any DTCs that may have been set in any modules due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them to be cleared.
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.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
18-19-06-YZ	Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Reprogram (0 - Introduction)	1 - Engine Repair and Performance	0.2 Hrs.

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is approximately 5 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.

FAILURE CODE CHART

CC	Customer Concern