2013 Ram 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

526 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Ram 1500. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10141246Jul 31, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Electrical system. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions. Navigation function may resets itself after using One-Shot Voice Recognition (VR). Intermittently the Global Positioning System (GPS) may lose it?s location for a short time and causes routing and positioning concerns. GPS and Internal…
• 10141245Jul 31, 2014Equipment. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? Speed Camera UK & Spain complaining that the speed camera feature was not available with the latest MY14 software. ? DAB preset list on the top of the screen doesn't change while scrolling with steering controls. ? Rear view camera jitter. ? Tuner reception software enhancements. ? HVAC temperature…
• 10217709Jul 15, 2014Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit
• 10141224Jul 15, 2014Engine. P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit
• 10217708Jul 11, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Armrest Storage Compartment Lid Difficult To Latch This bulletin involves replacing the front center seat armrest storage compartment lid bumpers. Front center seat armrest storage compartment lid is difficult to latch due to hard lid bumpers.
• 10141223Jul 11, 2014Equipment. Armrest Storage Compartment Lid Difficult To Latch This bulletin involves replacing the front center seat armrest storage compartment lid bumpers. Front center seat armrest storage compartment lid is difficult to latch due to hard lid bumpers.
• 10063797Jul 11, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10217701Jul 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10141216Jul 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10069308Jul 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10139664Jun 10, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300- Multiple Cylinder Misfire ? P0302- Cylinder…
• 10139662Jun 6, 2014Engine cooling. P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit
• 10056046Jun 6, 2014Engine. On some model vehicles and jeeps, (my 2013-2014)malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is set regarding engine oil pressure sensor circuit.
• 10229828May 30, 2014Electronic stability control, Suspension. Flash: Air Suspension Message Battery Voltage Low
• 10137042May 30, 2014Electrical system. Flash: Air Suspension Message Battery Voltage Low This Bulletin involves updating the Air Suspension Control Module (ASCM) software. false message ?Battery Voltage Low - Start Engine to Change Ride Height? which appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when unlocking or locking the doors. A battery drain may happen when using the key fob to stop the vehicle from lowering. The ASCM does not go to…
• 10062192May 30, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062193May 13, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10229871Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
• 10218783Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
• 10217942Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.
• 10218817Apr 22, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system, Equipment. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a…
• 10217976Apr 22, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a…
• 10139650Apr 22, 2014Equipment. RA2 RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring. Vehicles equipped with satellite radio (sales code RSD) may have a condition were the radio may reset a few times during a…
• 10229870Apr 9, 2014Equipment. Antenna, Base Cable and Bracket TechTip applies to 2013MY Ram trucks. Prior to replacing this antenna for either of the following codes confirm the vehicle has, at a minimum, software revision noted in SB 08-077-13. Prior to this software revision the codes would be set even though the customer didn't have any antenna-related issues.~ B1562-13 GPS Antenna-Circuit Open.~ B156B-13 Satellite Radio Antenna-Circuit Open.
• 10218782Apr 9, 2014Equipment. Antenna, Base Cable and Bracket TechTip applies to 2013MY Ram trucks. Prior to replacing this antenna for either of the following codes confirm the vehicle has, at a minimum, software revision noted in SB 08-077-13. Prior to this software revision the codes would be set even though the customer didn't have any antenna-related issues.~ B1562-13 GPS Antenna-Circuit Open.~ B156B-13 Satellite Radio Antenna-Circuit Open.
• 10217941Apr 9, 2014Equipment. Antenna, Base Cable and Bracket TechTip applies to 2013MY Ram trucks. Prior to replacing this antenna for either of the following codes confirm the vehicle has, at a minimum, software revision noted in SB 08-077-13. Prior to this software revision the codes would be set even though the customer didn't have any antenna-related issues.~ B1562-13 GPS Antenna-Circuit Open.~ B156B-13 Satellite Radio Antenna-Circuit Open.
• 10139616Apr 9, 2014Equipment. Antenna, Base Cable and Bracket TechTip applies to 2013MY Ram trucks. Prior to replacing this antenna for either of the following codes confirm the vehicle has, at a minimum, software revision noted in SB 08-077-13. Prior to this software revision the codes would be set even though the customer didn't have any antenna-related issues.~ B1562-13 GPS Antenna-Circuit Open.~ B156B-13 Satellite Radio Antenna-Circuit Open.
• 10218794Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10217953Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10139628Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjective shift quality rating when customers experience poor shift quality and if necessary, performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure.
• 10069309Apr 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137018Mar 28, 2014Equipment. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience, one or more of the following conditions. ? Navigation display enhancement. ? Enables Via Mobile software features when released to consumers. ? Able to adjust audio balance / fade settings during a VR session. ? Correct, condition where user could not exit screen off mode. ? Mute…
• 10136993Mar 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Flash: Transmission Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. The customer may indicate that they may have experienced any of the following: Poor heavy throttle downshift response Vehicle does not spend enough time in eighth gear
• 10069246Mar 8, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10136986Mar 5, 2014Equipment. RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. ? SRT soft button missing for radios when vehicle is equipped with SRT feature (EMEA /LATAM markets only). ? Battery drain due to the radio and cluster back-lighting staying on. ? Postal Code smart speller logic enhancements (EMEA markets only). ? AM/FM steering wheel mode switch button not…
• 10136974Feb 25, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability 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 further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ?
• 10136973Feb 25, 2014Equipment. Flash: Radio May Be Muted Caused By The Amplifier Not Communicating This bulletin involves updating the Amplifier?s software. The customer may indicate that there is no audio and/or radio is muted. This condition may be caused by the amplifier not communicating on the bus. On further inspection U0186-00 Lost communication with the audio amplifier may be found.
• 10063260Feb 25, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10136969Feb 22, 2014Equipment. RA2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10062103Feb 22, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10136927Jan 30, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Cruise Control Slow Or No Response This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). A customer may experience, no response or slow response to cruise control switch activations. Issues will be experienced by the customers that activate/press the switches in a very fast manner.
• 10136921Jan 24, 2014Equipment. RA2 Radio Update To Prevent Display Screen Lockup This bulletin involves updating the radio's software or replacing the radio if required. A customer may experience the radio display screen is locked on the Ram logo. This software update is to prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10062105Jan 24, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10218145Jan 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
• 10215179Jan 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
• 10136915Jan 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Flash: MIL Illumination P0456- Evap System Small Leak 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 further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code has been set: ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak
• 10062989Jan 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10136911Jan 7, 2014Seats, Electrical system. Flash: Can Not Disable Comfort Auto On Feature This Bulletin involves updating the Heated Seat Module (HSM) software. A customer may experience not being able to turn off the ?Comfort Auto On? feature in the customer settings.
• 10061891Jan 7, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10136909Jan 3, 2014Brakes, Electrical system. Flash: Activate The Disable Feature For Hill Start Assist And PTO Enhancement This bulletin involves updating the Anit-Lock Brake System (ABS) module software. No DTC will be found.

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