0804314

NUMBER:
GROUP:
DATE:
08-043-14
Electrical
May 02, 2014
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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 LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 14.03 OR HIGHER TO
PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Cruise Control System Slow To Respond To Cruise Control Switch Inputs
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves upgrading the software in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
MODELS:
2014
(JK)
Wrangler (International Only)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before April 21, 2014 (MDH
0421XX) equipped with Speed Control (sales codes NHM).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A customer may experience, slow response to cruise control switch activations.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify no DTC's are set. If DTCs are present record them on the repair
order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom, 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.
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1. Reprogram the PCM with the latest software. Using the wiTECH diagnostic application
for flashing an PCM is available by selecting “help” then “help contents” at the top of
the wiTECH diagnostic application window.
2. Clear any DTC's that may have been set in all modules due to reprogramming. The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow the
tech to clear them.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
18-19-04-AJ
Description
Module, Powertrain
Control (PCM) Reprogram (1 Semi-Skilled)
FAILURE CODE:
FM
Flash Module
Skill Category
Amount
8 - Engine Performance 0.2 Hrs.