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08-046-13 REV. A
Electrical
July19, 2013
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system.
or transmffted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or othe!Wise, without written permission of Chrysler Group LLC.
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-046-13, DATED JUNE 11 ,
2013, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES TWO CAUTION NOTES.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 13-040. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD RRT VIN's
HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS
APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN
TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF
WARRANTY.
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 LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 13.04 OR HIGHER TO
PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: SRT Manual Transmission, Adding Launch Control Feature
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves updating the Anit-lock Brake System (ABS) module and Totally
Integrated Power Module {TIPM). Also sending the cluster to the exchange center for
updating.
MODELS:
2013
(LC)
Challenger (SRT Manual Transmission only)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before November 28, 2012 (MOH
1128XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may note that the launch control feature is missing . Updating the modules
will add this feature to the vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
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TechCONNECT, verify no DTC's are set. If DTCs are present record them on the repair
order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If a customer's VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair. For all other
customers that describe the symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedu re .
NOTE: No parts will be needed for this RRT. The cluster will be sent to the exchange
center for updating. After the cluster has been updated the exchange center
will send the same cluster back to the dealer.
NOTE: The Customer call center will be calling the dealer with exact details on how
the cluster will be handled. If the dealer or customer has any questions
regarding this update, contact the Customer call center at 855-778-8326.
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.
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Reprogram the ABS module and the TIPM.
Flash reprogram the modules. Help using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application for
flashing the ABS and TIPM is made available through the wiTECH Diagnostic
Application. For instructions select the "HELP" tab on upper portion of the wiTECH
window, then "HELP CONTENTS." This will open the Welcome to wiTECH Help
screen where help topics can be selected.
CAUTION : ** DO NOT remove the cluster until the dealer has talked with the
Customer call center**
3.
Remove the cluster, follow TechConnect OS - Electrical/SJ - Instrument
Cluster/Removal.
NOTE: **At this point the cluster will need to be shipped to the exchange center for
updating. The Customer call center will provide the dealer with the proper
shipping container**.
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Install the updated cluster, follow OS - Electrical/SJ - Instrument Cluster/Installation .
Clear any DTC's that may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming . The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the
tech to clear them.
Using the wiTECH rM application run "ABS initialization". From the ABS View screen
select Misc Functions tab to run the initialization.
CAUTION: **If the vehicle has under 500 Miles, the Launch control feature will not
operate and will display "Not Available". The vehicle will need 500 miles
of proper break-in time before Launch control will be available**.
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08-046-13 REV. A
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Description
Labor
Operation
No:
18-19-10-95
Module, ABS and TIPM Reprogram; IP Cluster Remove and Install (1 Semi-Skilled)
FAILURE CODE:
lzz
IService Action
Skill Category
6 - Electrical and Body
Systems
Amount
0.5 Hrs.