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18-064-16
Vehicle Performance
June 09, 2016
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THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 18-040-15, DATED MAY 05,
2015, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE, SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS, MARKET INFORMATION,
ADDITION OF 2012 - 2013 MY VEHICLES AND NEW LABOR OPERATION.
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: Diagnostic And System Improvements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
available software.
MODELS:
**2012 -** 2014
(MK)
Compass/Patriot
NOTE: **This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA, EMEA and APAC.**
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine (Sales Codes
ECN or ECT) or a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED3).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further
investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
have been set:
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**U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module (TIPM).**
P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1.
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**The following software enhancements are also available:
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Cruise control enhancements.
Engine is hard to start at temperatures -29°C (-20°F) for vehicles utilizing E15 fuel
only.**
In addition, customers may report that the vehicle has failed the emissions certification
test. Upon further investigation, it may be found that the Individual Cylinder Fuel Control
(ICFC) monitors are reporting as failing to the scan tool even though the monitors have
actually passed.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If DTCs other than
the one listed are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before
proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition or if the technician finds the 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 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 available software. Detailed instructions for
flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by
selecting the application’s “HELP” tab.
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:
**18-19-06-KF
Description
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)
Skill Category
8 - Engine
Repair And
Performance
Amount
0.2 Hrs.**
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 2 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