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Jeep Compass 2012–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin 18-064-16 · NHTSA communication 10137059 · issued Jun 9, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2012–2014
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: · **U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (TIPM).** · P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1. **The following software enhancements are also available: · Cruise control enhancements. · Engine is hard to start at temperatures -29°C (-2

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.