21-054-15

NUMBER:
21-054-15
GROUP:
Transmission and
Transfer Case
DATE:
October 14, 2015
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HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING A 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: Vehicle Will Not Shift Out Of Park
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electronic Shift Module (ESM) with the latest
available software.
MODELS:
2015
(BU)
Jeep Renegade
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 30, 2015 (MDH
0930XX) equipped with 9-SPD 948TE (Sale Codes DFH) or 6-SPD C633 (Sales
Code DA1).
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA and EMEA
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some Customers may experience a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park
while the engine running at idle and brake pedal applied. Cycling the ignition key off and
restarting the engine will allow shift. Technicians may find DTC P0606-00 Control Module
Processor. Flashing the ESM with the latest software will correct this concern.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all systems are functioning as designed. If 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 or if the technician finds the
DTC, perform the Repair Procedure.
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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 ESM 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. 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:
18-19-15-94
Description
Module, Electronic Shift (ESM) Reprogram (0 - Introduction)
Skill Category
Amount
20.2 Hrs.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 1 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 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, 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