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June 16, 2026 Service bulletin

Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)...

Ram technical service bulletin 08-226-26 REV. A for 2026 Ram 1500.

Bulletin number
08-226-26 REV. A
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. NOTE: DTC P0607-00 will be stored in the Automatic Gearbox Shifter Module (AGSM)/Electronic Shift Module (ESM). ● P1DF3-00 - ECU Not Initialized. NOTE: DTC P1DF3-00 will be stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ● Shifter not able to move out of Park with "Service Shifter" message showing on Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). ● PRNDL lights flashing. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the ESM with the latest software.

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