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February 22, 2020 Service bulletin

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates

Jeep technical service bulletin 18-017-20 for 2018 Jeep Renegade.

Bulletin number
18-017-20
Component
Power train
Summary
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:P0238-00 - Positive Boost Pressure Governor Deviation Low Pressure Signal Calculation Failure. Customer may also notice:Erratic engine idle. Premature alternator pulley failure. Other software enhancements include:Improvement to avoid soot formation in the intake system that can cause engine speed oscillation at idle. Improvement to the alternator strategy to prevent alternator pulley failure.

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