SB-08-084-15

SB-10058752-2658
NUMBER:
GROUP:
DATE:
08-084-15
Electrical
September 12, 2015
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HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS
AVAILABLE BY SELECTING “HELP” THEN “HELP CONTENTS” AT THE TOP OF
THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Electronic Power Steering System (EPS) Instrument Cluster Lamp ON
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electric Power Steering (EPS) module with the
latest available software to correct an erroneous EPS lamp illumination.
MODELS:
2015
(BU)
Jeep Renegade
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA, EMEA
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 03, 2015 (MDH
0903XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe the Power Steering System Warning lamp (1) is illuminated on
the instrument cluster (Fig. 1). Upon further inspection, the technician may find the
following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): C1214-87 Conf Data Code Request Message Missing Message error set in the EPS control unit.
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Fig. 1 Instrument Cluster
1 - Power Steering System Warning lamp
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs or
symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the
repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above or if the technician finds the
DTC, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2
volts. Do not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the
flash process.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram the EPS with the latest available software. Detailed instructions for flashing
control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting
the “HELP” tab on the upper portion of the wiTECH window, then “HELP CONTENTS.”
This will open the Welcome to wiTECH Help screen where help topics can be
selected.
2. Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them
to be cleared.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
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TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
18-19-56-90
Description
Skill Category
Module, Electric Power Steering (EPS) 4 - Chassis
- Reprogram (0 - Introduction)
Systems
Amount
0.2 Hrs.
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 4 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.
FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an
issue and the dealer found updated software to correct that issue, use failure code
CC, for all other use failure code RF.
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If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the
Service Bulletin, than failure code CC is to be used.
If an available flash is completed while addressing a different customer concern,
failure code RF is to be used.
CC
Customer Concern
RF
Routine Flash