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08-107-14
Electrical
December 06, 2014
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SUBJECT:
Radio Loss Of Audio Signal Or Static Interference On FM Stations
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves verifying the static concern on FM radio station frequencies and if
applicable, replacing the inner combination tail stop backup lamp.
MODELS:
2015
(LA)
Dodge Challenger
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 25, 2014 (MDH
0925XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a loss of audio signal or static interference on FM radio
stations.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.
Part No.
Description
1 (AR)
68195784AE
LAMP, Tail Stop Backup, Inner
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Turn the engine on.
2. Turn the air conditioning on, with the blower on the highest speed and the temperature
on the lowest temperature setting.
3. Allow the vehicle to run for 10 minutes.
4. Turn the radio to the lowest receivable FM station frequency band (Ex. 88.7 FM) and
verify an audible station is present.
5. Turn the park lamps on (NOT the headlamps).
6. Listen for noise (radio static) or no audio output (audio is muted) while cycling the park
lamps off/on to determine if the noise or audio level changes.
a. If noise or audio level changes while cycling the park lamps off/on, proceed to Step
#10.
b. If the sound is clear and unchanged while cycling the park lamps off/on, continue to
Step #7.
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7. Turn the headlamp switch to the off position.
8. Using the radio SCAN button, tune to the next receivable FM station frequency band.
9. Repeat Step #5 and Step #6 until you reach the end of the FM station frequency band
(Ex. 107.9 FM).
a. If the sound is clear and unchanged while cycling the park lamps off/on throughout
the entire FM frequency band, this Bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis is
required.
b. If radio reception is poor (radio static) or no audio output (audio is muted) with the
parking lamps on continue to Step #10.
10. Disconnect the rear inner combination tail stop backup lamp by removing fuse 6 from
the power distribution center located in the trunk, as shown in (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Fuse 6
1 - Fuse 6
11. With the radio tuned to an FM station frequency band experiencing static, turn the park
lamps on (NOT the headlamps).
12. With fuse 6 removed, listen for noise (radio static) or no audio output (audio is muted).
Cycle the park lamps off/on to determine if the noise or audio level changes.
a. If the sound remains clear and unchanged while cycling the park lamps off/on,
continue to Step #13.
b. If noise or audio level changes while cycling the park lamps off/on, this Bulletin does
not apply. Install fuse 6 and clear any diagnostic trouble codes that may have set
due to fuse 6 being disconnected. Further diagnosis is required.
13. Replace the inner combination tail stop backup lamp. Refer to the detailed service
procedures available in DealerCONNECT> TechCONNECT under: Service Info> 08 Electrical> 8L - Lamps and Lighting> Lamps/Lighting - Exterior> LAMP, Rear inner
combination> Removal/Installation.
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Fig. 2 Replace Inner Combination Tail Stop Backup Lamp
1 - Inner Combination Tail Stop Backup Lamp
14. Install fuse 6 and clear any diagnostic trouble codes that may have set due to fuse 6
being disconnected.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
Description
Skill Category
Amount
08-50-89-92
Test Radio Reception Only (0 - Low
Skilled)
6 - Electrical
and Body
Systems
0.4 Hrs.
08-50-89-93
Test Radio Reception And Replace Tail 6 - Electrical
Stop Backup Lamp (0 - Low Skilled)
and Body
Systems
0.6 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ
Service Action