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Jeep Compass 2015–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin 18-048-16 REV. A · NHTSA communication 10121862 · issued Nov 10, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2015–2016
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the PCM memory: P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0456 - Evap System Small Leak. P219A - Bank 1 Air Fuel Ratio Imbalance. P050B - Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance.The following software enhancement is also available: Engine i

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.