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18-083-15
Vehicle Performance
November 06, 2015
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 18-065-14, DATED NOVEMBER
21, 2014, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE A REVISED SUBJECT
INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL MODEL YEAR, UPDATED MARKET INFORMATION,
UPDATED BUILD DATE, ADDITIONAL ENGINE, REMOVAL OF THE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION SALES CODE, UPDATED SYMPTOM/CONDITION LIST, AND NEW
LOP.
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: 1.6L and 2.0L Diagnostic And System Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves upgrading the software in the Engine Control Module (ECM).
MODELS:
2015 - **2016**
(BU)
Jeep Renegade (International Only)
NOTE: **This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
EMEA.**
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built **on or before October 02, 2015 (MDH
1002XX) equipped with the 1.6.L l4 ECO Turbo Diesel Engine (Sales Code
EJK)** and 2.0L l4 Turbo Diesel Engine (Sales Code EBT).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) set in the ECM memory.
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**P112C-00 Lambda Sensor Downstream Signal Plausibility Check.**
P1451-00 Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Result.
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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs other than
those listed above are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary
before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes a symptom/condition listed above or if the technician finds a
DTC, 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 charger voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the
flash process.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that a Wired Ethernet or USB connection be used
between the device (micro POD) and the WiTech PC / laptop.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) with the latest software.
2. Turn off the ignition, disconnect the wiTECH, open and close the driver’s door and let
all modules go to sleep.
3. Reconnect the wiTECH and clear any DTCs that may have been set in other modules
due to reprogramming.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
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**18-19-04-DL**
Description
Skill Category
Update Module 10- Diesel
Reprogram Engine Control
Module (ECM) (1Semi-Skilled)
Amount
0.2 Hrs.
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 5 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 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