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P209F-00Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit Performance
P209FDiesel Exhaust Fluid) Reductant Tank Heater Control Circuit Performance
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4Original wording in English
RAM
Flash: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Control Unit (DCU) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P20BC-00 - Reductant Suction Line Heater Control Circuit High. - in Active or Stored status. …
RAM
Flash: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Control Unit (DCU) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P20BC-00 - Reductant Suction Line Heater Control Circuit High. - in Active or Stored status. …
RAM
Flash: Powertrain 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…
FORD
FORD: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P209F IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IF VEHICLE IS OPERATING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 20F/-7C. MODEL 2013-2014 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
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22A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2014 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2013 |
| Ford | F-350 SD ↗ | 2014 |
| Ford | F-350 SD ↗ | 2013 |
| Ford | F-450 SD ↗ | 2014 |
| Ford | F-450 SD ↗ | 2013 |
| Ford | F-550 SD ↗ | 2014 |
| Ford | F-550 SD ↗ | 2013 |
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