Flash: Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Updates (18-039-23)

Publication date: 2023-03-24
Reference number: 18-039-23

FLASH: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) UPDATES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-039-23, Date of Issue: March 24, 2023

CHRYSLER:	2020 (GA) Alfa Romeo Giulia
GROUP:	18 - Vehicle Performance

VEHICLES AFFECTED

2020 (GA) Alfa Romeo Giulia

This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 280 HP I4 DI Turbo Engine (Sales Code EC2).

CUSTOMER SYMPTOM

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:

P0331-00 - Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance.

CAUSE

PCM Software

REPAIR SUMMARY

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

CLAIMS DATA

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Labor Operation No:	Labor Description	Skill Category	Labor Time
18-19-06-G7	Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Reprogram (0 - Introduction)	1 - Engine Repair And Performance	0.4 Hrs.
Failure code	CC	Customer Concern

The dealer must use failure code CC with this Technical Service Bulletin.

If the customer's concern matches the SYMPTOM identified in the Technical 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 Technical Service Bulletin flash/reprogramming conditions.

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 DTCs or symptom conditions, other than the ones 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 any of the symptoms listed above in the customer symptom section, perform the Repair Procedure.

SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL TOOLS INFORMATION

Description	Ref. No.	Notes
wiTECH or Equivalent	-	-

REPAIR PROCEDURE

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 available software. Detailed instructions for flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the application's "HELP" tab.
NOTE: If the phonic wheel replacement procedure is not done correctly, DTC P1300 - Flywheel Self Learning, will stay active.
Using wiTECH 2, perform a Body Control Module (BCM) "Proxi Alignment." The procedure is located in BCM under misc. functions.
Using wiTECH 2, go into the ECM Misc. Functions tab and perform the "Phonic Wheel Replacement" routine.
Fully press the accelerator pedal (bring RPM up to limitation), then release to idle three times. If the procedure was performed properly the MIL lamp will stop blinking.
Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them to be cleared.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.