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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin 18-097-19 · NHTSA communication 10170388 · issued Dec 14, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2017–2018
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as a 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 one or more of the following DTCs have been set: P013A-00 - O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich To Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2. P015A-00 - O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich To Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1. P026E-00 - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Performance. U1008-00 - LIN 1 BUS. P1CEA-00 -

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.