08-065-16 REV. A

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08-065-16 REV. A
Electrical
July 20, 2016
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,
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THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-065-16, DATED JUNE 02,
2016, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE BU VEHICLES WITH BEATS
PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM (SALES CODE RCV) (EMEA MARKET ONLY) AND LOP
ONLY FOR THE RRT PORTION OF THIS SERVICE BULLETIN.
**THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 16-068. 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.**
FOR HELP WITH USING wiTECH FOR ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING, CLICK ON
THE APPLICATION’S “HELP” TAB.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Amplifier Audio Enhancement
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves updating the amplifier (AMP) software.
MODELS:
2015 - 2016
(BU)
Jeep Renegade
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA, APAC, LATAM and EMEA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before May 23, 2016 (MDH
0523XX) equipped with Beats Premium Audio System (Sales Code RCV).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may notice a poor audio quality. This condition may happen when the audio
volume is at a mid to high output.
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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify no DTCs are set. If DTCs are present record them on the repair
order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom, 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 AMP with the latest software. Detailed instructions for flashing control
modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the
application’s “HELP” tab.
2. Clear any DTCs that may have been set in any modules due to reprogramming. The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allows them
to be cleared.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
**18-60-07-9N
Description
Module, Amplifier Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)
Skill Category
6 - Electrical and Body
Systems
Amount
0.2 Hrs.**
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 3 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 if the dealer finds a software update 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, 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