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April 15, 2016 Service bulletin

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain...

Jeep technical service bulletin 18-044-16 for 2015 Jeep Compass and 2015 Jeep Patriot.

Bulletin number
18-044-16
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. P219A - Bank 1 Air Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P050B - Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance. Other software enhancements included that will address some customers concerns: · Cruise control acceleration rate may be considered objectionable to some customers if the accel button is held down. · Engine is hard to start at temperatures -29°C (-20°F) for vehicles utilizing E15 fuel only.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 85 complaints in the electrical category.

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