P215C on Jeep
On Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles, the transmission computer sees the output shaft speed and the wheel speeds disagree
Severity: Inspect soon
The check engine light comes on and the bulletins pair the code with shift quality, 4x4 and PTU problems; the Cherokee PTU bulletin mentions grinding and a vehicle that will not move.
It gets more serious if:
- Stop: Stop driving if there is grinding under the vehicle, a thump, loss of drive or the vehicle will not move; FCA's Cherokee bulletin links the code to a broken PTU input spline.
This page covers only what differs on Jeep. For what P215C means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the P215C guide.
What's different on Jeep
JeepYour car
2014–2017 · Cherokee
Supported by vehicle dataCherokee PTU warranty bulletin names P215C with P1720 and a broken input spline. Cherokee PTU warranty bulletin names P215C with P1720.
2014 · Grand Cherokee
Supported by vehicle dataTCM software to improve diagnostics for P215C on the 9-speed.
21-017-21Status unverified
PTU broken input spline, X89 warranty extension
2014–2017cherokee · issued · NHTSA 10198435
MIL with P1720-00 and P215C-00; grinding noise and a vehicle that will not move; replace the PTU assembly.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
2101423Status unverified
PTU broken input spline, XJ1 warranty extension
2014–2017cherokee · issued · NHTSA 10241067
MIL with P1720-00 and P215C-00; replace the PTU assembly.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
21-033-15Status unverified
Transmission shift and drivability enhancements, 948TE
2014grand-cherokee · issued · NHTSA 10148921
TCM software to improve diagnostics of listed DTCs including P215C.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
Sources and review
- FCA 21-017-21: Power Transfer Unit broken input spline, X89 warranty extension (2014-2017 Cherokee)
- FCA 2101423: PTU broken input spline, XJ1 warranty extension (2014-2017 Cherokee)
- FCA 21-033-15: Transmission shift and drivability enhancements (948TE 9-speed)
- FCA 21-031-14: Quick Learn enable and P215C set while braking
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