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August 5, 2020 Service bulletin

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates

Ram technical service bulletin 18-058-20 for 2019 Ram 1500.

Bulletin number
18-058-20
Component
Equipment
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 one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. P06EF - Engine Restart Performance. P0175 - Fuel System 2/1 Rich. P258B - Electronic Vacuum Pump Performance. P0128 - Thermostat Rationality. C0062 - Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor. In addition, customers may comment on one or more of the following:A hesitation during aggressive accelerations after an Electronic Stop/Start (ESS) event and the engine is not fully at warm operational temperature. Engine RPM erratic and or bucking, when accelerating after slowing down. Occasional engine shut off while shifting from 4WD low to 2WD. Improvements to the vacuum pump cycle time. Rough idle after cold start.

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