18-029-17

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18-029-17
Vehicle Performance
March 22, 2017
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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: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
available software.
MODELS:
2015 - 2017
(BU)
Jeep Renegade
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
EMEA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before January 10, 2017 (MDH
0110XX) equipped with Heated Front Seats (Sales Code JPM) and a 2.0L I4
TURBO DIESEL ENGINE (Sales Code EBT) or 1.6L I4 B ECO TURBO DIESEL
ENG (Sales Code EJK) or 1.6L I4 B ECO TURBO DIESEL ENG W/ESS (Sales
Code EJJ).
SYMPTOMS/CONDITIONS:
A small number of customers may experience heated seats do not reactivate after a
Stop/Start cycle of the engine.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present, record them on the repair order and repair as
necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptoms/conditions listed above, perform the Repair
Procedure.
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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: The Transmission Control Module (TCM) must be updated to the latest
available software at the conclusion of this repair procedure. Refer to all
applicable published service bulletins for detailed repair procedures and
labor times regarding updating the TCM software.
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 PCM with the latest 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 any DTCs that may have been set in all modules due to reprogramming. The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them
to be cleared.
3. Verify the TCM is programmed with the latest available software. Refer to all
applicable published service bulletins for detailed repair procedures and labor times
regarding updating the TCM software.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
18-19-04-GC
Description
Skill Category
Amount
Module, Powertrain Control 1 - Engine Repair 0.2 Hrs.
(PCM) - Inspect and/or
And Performance
Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)
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.
FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must use failure code CC with this Service Bulletin.
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CC
If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the
Service Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
When utilizing this failure code the 3C’s (customer’s concern, cause and correction)
must be provided for processing SB flash/reprogramming conditions.
Customer Concern