JTB-00498-NAS1

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
JTB00498NAS1
21 JUN 2016
© Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
NOTE: The information in Technical Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional Technicians with the knowledge,
tools, and equipment required to do the job properly and safely. It informs these Technicians of conditions that may occur on
some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by
'do-it-yourselfers'. If you are not a Retailer, do not assume that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an
authorized Jaguar service facility to determine whether this bulletin applies to a specific vehicle.
SECTION: 307-01
Harsh Gear Engagement: Park-Drive / Neutral-Drive
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
F-TYPE (X152)
Model Year:
2016-2017
VIN:
K22185-K38972
Assembly Plant: Castle Bromwich
V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol , Vehicles With: 8HP70 8Speed Automatic Transmission AWD/8HP70 8Speed Automatic Transmission RWD/8HP45 8Speed Automatic Transmission RWD
MARKETS:
NAS
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: A harsh gear engagement -- park-to-drive and/or neutral-to-drive -- may be evident when the
vehicle is cold (below 68ºF / 20ºC).
Cause: This may be caused by an engagement issue due to the current engagement strategy taking too long.
Action: Should a customer express this concern, refer to the Service Instruction outlined below.
PARTS:
No Parts Required
TOOLS:
NOTE: This Active Bulletin will display a functional programming shortcut if accessed within a
diagnostic session.
Jaguar Land Rover-approved diagnostic tool with latest DVD and Calibration File
Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics battery power supply
WARRANTY:
NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to
change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the
latest repair time.
NOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal
part number with a quantity of zero.
DESCRIPTION
SRO
TIME
(HOURS)
CONDITION
CODE
CAUSAL
PART
Reprogram existing Transmission control
module
86.99.14
0.20
MP2
JDE30505
NOTE: Normal Warranty procedures apply.
http://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com/topix/service/document/664024
7/1/2016
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SERVICE INSTRUCTION:
CAUTION: A Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics battery power supply must be connected to
the vehicle battery during diagnosis / module programming.
CAUTION: Ensure all ignition ON/OFF requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may
cause damage to control modules in the vehicle.
NOTE: The Jaguar Land Rover-approved diagnostic tool must be loaded with DVD146.00 v.241 or
later.
1. Connect the Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics battery power supply to the vehicle battery.
2. Turn ignition ON (engine not running).
3. Connect the Jaguar Land Rover-approved diagnostic tool to the vehicle and begin a new session.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts, allowing the diagnostic tool to read the VIN, identify the vehicle, and
initiating the data collect sequence.
5. Select Diagnosis from the Session Type screen.
6. Select the Selected Symptoms tab and then select:
• Powertrain - Automatic transmission and transaxle - Automatic transmission and transaxle
symptoms - Harsh gear engagement from park or neutral
7. Select continue.
8. Select the Recommendations tab.
9. Select Run to perform the Configure existing module - Transmission control module option.
10. Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task, ensuring all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are
cleared.
11. When all tasks are complete, select the Session tab and then select the Close Session option.
12. Disconnect the diagnostic tool and battery power supply from the vehicle.
http://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com/topix/service/document/664024
7/1/2016