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Fiat 500 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin 18-007-14 REV. B · NHTSA communication 10139792 · issued Oct 18, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2012–2013
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Flash:1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon inspection, the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. ? P1607-00 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. (Sales code EAB only) ? P2610-00 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. (Sales code EAB only) ? P1239-00 - Engine Oil Temperature

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.