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P2609INTAKE AIR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
P2609INTAKE AIR HEATER SYSTEM PERFORMANCEVehicles flashed to address the above codes should be driven and repair validated
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DODGE, RAM
Intake Grid Heater, Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (heater grid) and 05187880A$ (relay). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace …
DODGE, RAM
Intake Grid Heater Grid Heater Relay 2012 - 2016 6.7L Cummins engines with Intake Heater issues or DTC P2609 and P0542, please replace the Intake Heater Grid and Relay as a set. 68210071A$ (relay) and 05187880A$ (grid). Inspect electrical cable between the heater grid and relay for signs of possible overheating. Replace cable as…
DODGE
FLASH: Engine Systems and PTO Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Cab chassis trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have a number of software improvements available. This latest Service Bulletin (SB) will include:Improvements To Prevent…
DODGE
FLASH: Engine Systems and PTO Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Engine Control Module (ECM) with new software. Cab chassis trucks equipped with a 6.7L Cummins diesel have a number of software improvements available. This latest Service Bulletin (SB) will include:Improvements To Prevent…
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25A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | RAM 2500 ↗ | 2012 |
| Dodge | RAM 2500 ↗ | 2011 |
| Dodge | RAM 2500 ↗ | 2010 |
| Dodge | RAM 3500 ↗ | 2012 |
| Dodge | RAM 3500 ↗ | 2011 |
| Dodge | RAM 3500 ↗ | 2010 |
| Dodge | RAM 4500 ↗ | 2012 |
| Dodge | RAM 4500 ↗ | 2011 |
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