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08-024-14
Electrical
May 09, 2014

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 Chrysler Group LLC.

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-066-13, DATED August 21,
2013, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE
REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 14-022. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD RRT VIN's
HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS
APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN
TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF
WARRANTY.
SUBJECT:
RHW RHP Radio Software Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHW or RHP Radio.
MODELS:
2011-2014

(JK)

Wrangler

2012-2014

(JS)

200/Avenger

2011-2012

(KK)

Liberty

2011-2014

(RT)

Town Country/Caravan

2011-2014

(MK)

Compass/Patriot

2011-2012

(PM)

Caliber

2011-2013

(WK)

Grand Cherokee

2011-2014

(LC)

Challenger

2011-2013

(WD)

Durango

2011

(KA)

Nitro

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Media Center 730N
CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV (sales code RHW) or AM/FM/CD/MP3/NAV Radio
(sales code RHP).

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SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions.
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Navigation voice prompt is now announced near maneuvers such as exit ramps.
Radio freeze when playing large number of .M4A or .WMA files,and recovers with
ignition cycle.
Battery signal strength display is not displayed into the radio screen (with iPhone 5).
Traffic Announcement and Voice Recognition share the same volume control.
Traffic Announcement volume drops after phone calls.
Mismatch in the “Distance to next turn” between the radio and EVIC displays.
German translations are incorrect.
Radio reset when copying certain .MP3 files from USB flash drive to the radio.
Radio stations info is not correct into the right side of the radio display (radio menu).
Radio mute issue in tuner mode.
Preset loss during/after AF Switching.
Erratic alternate frequency switching.
Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement.
Enhancements to the loss of preset condition.
Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites.
Not able to change default country and state then route.
Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen.
Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at
a stop. (International only).
Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button.
iPhone 4 dial not possible after second call.
Devices button disabled in VES menu.
Unable to route to a recent route after a map update.
Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button.
During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not “TONE” button).
International button not visible.
Point of Interest (POI) Search enhancements.
Devices button wrongly labeled as DVD using the remote DVD player.
iPod, track selection enhancements.

DIAGNOSIS:
If a customer’s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair. For all other
customers that describe the symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.

Part No.

Description

AR (1)

**68243430AA**

Update Disc (version 2.140)
Non J-Nav radios (RHW, RHP)

AR (1)

**68243429AA**

Update Disc (version 2.337)
J-Nav radios ( RHP Only)

NOTE: Only one update disc is required and this disc may be used to service
multiple vehicles.
NOTE: **Use information below to determine if the vehicle is equipped with a Non
J-Nav or J-Nav RHP radio. RHW radios will only be Non J-Nav**.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: If the software update process is interrupted/aborted, the process should be
restarted.
1. Is the vehicle equipped with an RHP radio?
a. Yes>>> Proceed to Step #2 .
b. No>>> Proceed to Step #5.
2. Determine If the RHP is a J-Nav or Non J-Nav radio.Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH)
under the vehicle scan report, compare the radios part number to the list below. If the
radios part number matches one on the list below, it will be a J-Nav radio.
NOTE: **Use information below to determine if the vehicle is equipped with a Non
J-Nav or J-Nav RHP radio**.
Year

Part No.

Description

**2011

05064824AF
05064825AF

J-Nav radios (RHP Only)**

**2012

68089004AF
68093005AF

J-Nav radios (RHP Only)**

**2013-2014

05091655AE
05091658AE
68216169AA
05091669AC
68228334AA
05091494AC
05091495AD
68228336AA
05091498AC
68216169AA
05091669AC
05091670AC
05091658AE
05091673AC
05091668AC
05091665AC
05091664AC
68193269AC
68193272AC
68193269AC
68193273AC

J-Nav radios (RHP Only)**

**2013-2014

68224878AA
68224881AA
68224884AA
68224886AA
68224887AA
68224885AA
68224883AA
68224882AA
68224888AA

J-Nav radios (RHP Only)**
These radios will already have the
updated software in them. This
bulletin does NOT pertain. Normal
diagnostic needs to be performed**.

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68224890AA

3. **Which radio is the vehicle equipped with?
a. RHP J-Nav >>> Proceed to Step #4.
b. RHW or RHP Non J-Nav >>> Proceed to Step #5.**
4. Check the RHP J-Nav radio software version.
a. Press “Menu” button on the radio.
b. Press “System Setup” touch screen soft key.
c. Press “System Information” touch screen soft key.
d. The software level is the number reported after the word “Application”.
e. Is the radio software version lower than 2.337 ?
f. NO>>> This service bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis may be required.
g. YES>>> Proceed to Step #6.
5. Check the RHW or RHP Non J-Nav radio software version.
a. Press “Menu” button on the radio.
b. Press “System Setup” touch screen soft key.
c. Press “System Information” touch screen soft key.
d. The software level is the number reported after the word “Application”.
e. Is the radio software version at 1.xxx or 2.110, 2.111, 2.116 , 2.117, 2.120, 2.126,
2.137 or 2.184?
f. NO>>> This service bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis may be required.
g. YES>>> Proceed to Step #6.
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.
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Turn the ignition to ON with the engine not running.
Turn on the radio.
Remove any customer USB sticks from the radio face plate.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard key on the face of the radio and insert the software
update disc.

NOTE: When updating RHW or RHP Non J-Nav the updated Software will be the
2.140 version.
10. The radio will then display a prompt that reads “Update from 2.XXX to 2.XXX”. Press
YES to start the update.
NOTE: Do not cycle the ignition or adjust the radio (volume, channels, est.) during
the update process.
NOTE: If the software update process is interrupted/aborted, the process should be
restarted.
NOTE: The update may take up to 25 minutes, no other actions are needed until the
update is completed.
11. The radio will reboot and restart on it own when the update is complete. When it
restarts it will reread the software update disc again.

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12. When the prompt, “Update from 2.xxx to 2.xxx” appears, pay close attention to the
version numbers. Are both software version number the same?
a. Yes>>> Proceed to Step #13 .
b. No>>> Perform the update again, proceed to Step #6.
NOTE: If the radio will not successfully update after repeat attempts, you may have a
damaged disc. Get a new disc and update the radio again.
13. Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard key on the face plate to remove the disc.
14. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the screen.
15. Update complete.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor
Operation
No:

Description

18-60-02-AQ Check Software Level. (0 Introduction)

Skill Category

Amount

6 - Electrical and Body
Systems

0.2 Hrs.

18-60-02-AR Check and Update Software. (0 6 - Electrical and Body
- Introduction)
Systems

0.5 Hrs.

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 25 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ

Service Action