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18-064-14
Vehicle Performance
November 18, 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 15.02 OR HIGHER TO PERFORM THIS
PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: 2.0L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest
available software.
MODELS:
2011
(MK)
Jeep Compass/Patriot
2011
(PM)
Dodge Caliber
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine (sales code
ECN) and a T355 5 speed manual transmission (sales code DD7).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A small number of customers may experience a slight idle instability while idling in gear
with the brake released. New software has been developed to address this concern. Also
included in this update is an enhancement to the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all vehicle systems are functioning as designed. 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/condition above, 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 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.
NOTE: Once the procedure is complete, the following must be performed.
2. Clear any 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-AN
Description
Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)
Skill Category
8 - Engine
Performance
Amount
0.2 Hrs.
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 3 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.
FAILURE CODE:
FM
Flash Module