Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates P1DCD-00 (21-044-24)

Publication date: 2024-07-17
Reference number: 21-044-24

FLASH: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPDATES P1DCD-00

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21-044-24, Date of Issue: July 17, 2024

CHRYSLER:	2023 (VF) RAM Promaster
GROUP:	21 - Transmission and Transfer Case

VEHICLES AFFECTED

2023 (VF) RAM Promaster

This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or after April 12, 2023 (MDH 0412XX) equipped an 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine (Sales Code ERF) and an 9-SPD 948TE Auto Transmission (Sales Code DFH).

CUSTOMER SYMPTOM

Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC):

P1DCD-00 - TCM Monitoring Processor Performance Multiple Clutches Locked Up.

CAUSE

TCM software

REPAIR SUMMARY

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

CLAIMS DATA

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Labor Operation No:	Labor Description	Skill Category	Labor Time
18-19-05-S5	Module, Transmission Control (TCM) - Reprogram (0 - Introduction)	2 - Automatic Transmission	0.3 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 TCM with the latest software. If issues arise when flashing a module using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application, please submit a ticket to the Helpdesk. The helpdesk can be found within the Help menu.
Clear any DTCs that may have been set in any modules 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.