08-066-15

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08-066-15
Electrical
June 26, 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:
Flash: Improvements To Messages Displayed In The Cluster
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest
available software, to improve Forward Collision Warning (FCW) messages.
MODELS:
2015
(BU)
Jeep Renegade
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries, U.S.
and Canada.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before April 02, 2015 (MDH
0402XX) equipped with Cluster 7.0” TFT Color Display (Sales Code JAJ) or
Cluster 3.5” TFT Monochrome Display (Sales Code JAY).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
This IPC software update will change the message in the cluster from “Unavailable Wipe
Front Radar Sensor” to “Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked”.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble
Codes (DTCs) or symptom conditions, are present other than the symptom condition listed
above, 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, perform the Repair
Procedure.
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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
CAUTION: Vehicles with sales code JAJ will have a long flash time. The flash time
on these vehicles will take over 76 minutes. Make sure the proper amount
of time is allotted to complete this flash.
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 IPC 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. Using wiTECH, restore configuration and align proxi. This routine is available under
the 'Diagnostic Procedures' tab found on the home, 'Vehicle View', page of wiTECH.
3. 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.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
Description
Skill Category
Amount
18-19-47-A9
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Reprogram, With Sales Code JAY
(0 - Introduction)
08 - Electrical
and Body
Systems
0.2 Hrs.
18-19-47-9Z
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Reprogram, With Sales Code JAJ
(0 - Introduction)
08 - Electrical
and Body
Systems
1.6 Hrs.
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately (Sales Code JAY) 5 minutes. Actual flash
download times may be affected by vehicle connection and network
capabilities.
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately (Sales Code JAJ) 76 minutes. Actual flash
download times may be affected by vehicle connection and network
capabilities.
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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