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08-013-16
Electrical
February 04, 2016

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,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-085-15 REV. A, DATED
DECEMBER 12, 2015, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL
REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE VEHICLE
OPTION ATTRIBUTE UPDATE.
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: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Enhancement
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest
available software.
MODELS:
2016

(FB)

Fiat 500X

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following market: NAFTA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before October 24, 2015 (MDH
1024XX) equipped with a 2.4L Engine (Sales Code ED6) and 9-Speed 948TE
Auto Transmission (Sales Code DFH) **without Passive Entry/Keyless Go**
(Sales Code GXD).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may notice that the IPC brightness level may not adjust correctly to
correspond with the outside light levels.
The following enhancements are included in the software update:
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With this software update there is a new message added to the IPC. The message
appears when the lever is in “P” position and the brake pedal is pressed.
Enhancement was made to properly calculate and display when the next service
maintenance is needed.

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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble
Codes (DTCs) or symptom conditions, are present other than the symptom condition listed
above, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding
further with this bulletin.
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, 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 IPC with the latest available 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. Use wiTECH to perform a Restore Configuration and Proxi Alignment. This routine is
available under the 'Diagnostic Procedures' tab found on the home, “Vehicle View”,
page of wiTECH.
3. 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:

Description

Skill Category

Amount

18-19-47-J9

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Reprogram With Sales Code JA2.
(1 - Semi-Skilled)

06 - Electrical
and Body
Systems

0.5 Hrs.

18-19-47-K9

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Reprogram With Sales Code JAY.
(1 - Semi-Skilled)

06 - Electrical
and Body
Systems

0.2 Hrs.

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 20 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.
FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an
issue and the dealer found updated software to correct that issue, use failure code

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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