NUMBER:
GROUP:
DATE:

08-044-21
08 - Electrical
March 20, 2021

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 Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) has also been released as a Rapid Response
Transmittal (RRT) 21-033, date of issue March 20, 2021. All applicable Sold and Un-Sold RRT
VINs have been loaded. To verify this RRT service action is applicable to the vehicle, use
VIP or perform a VIN search in DealerCONNECT/Service Library. All repairs are reimbursable
within the provisions of warranty. This RRT will expire 18 months after the date of issue.
SUBJECT:
Body Control Module (BCM) Reconfigure for Service Interval Counter
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reconfiguring the BCM for the service counter in the Instrument Panel Cluster
(IPC).
MODELS:
2018 - 2021

(MP)

Jeep Compass

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: EMEA
(Russia & Middle East).
NOTE:
• This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before February 22, 2021 (MDH 0222XX)
equipped with either a 2.4L I4 Multiair Engine (Sales Code ED6) or 2.4L I4 Zero Evap
Multiair Engine W/ESS (Sales Code EDE).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may notice that the owners manual information shows a different service interval than
what the vehicle shows when the message appears on the IPC:
• (Russia vehicles) Service maintenance interval counter starts at 15,000 km (9320 miles) but
states 12,000 km (7456 miles) in the owner’s manual service documentation.
• (Middle East vehicles) Service maintenance interval counters starts at 15,000 km (9320 miles)
but states 10,000 km (6213 miles) in the owner’s manual service documentation.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
DealerCONNECT/Service Library, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If any
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or symptom conditions, other than the one listed above is
present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further
with this bulletin.
If a customer’s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Using the scan tool (wiTECH 2), perform a 9Restore Vehicle Configuration9.
2. Perform a 9Proxi Configuration Alignment9.
3. Clear all DTCs that may have been set.
4. Cycle the ignition off and disconnect wiTECH, exit the vehicle, lock the doors and let the vehicle
sleep for 2-5 minutes (keep the FOBIKs away from the vehicle to ensure them from waking
up the bus).
5. Place the ignition in the “On” position, service intervals should be properly set now.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
18-19-02-GD

Description

Skill Category

Amount

Module, Body Control (BCM) Restore
Vehicle Configuration and Proxi Configuration Alignment Procedure
(0 - Introduction)

6 - Electrical and
Body Systems

0.3 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must choose which failure code to use depending on if this is a Rapid Response
Transmittal (RRT) or Service Bulletin.
• The “RF” failure code is required for essential module flash/reprogramming and can only be
used after confirmation that the VIN is included on the RRT.
• The failure code “RF” (Required Flash) can no longer be used on Service Bulletin flashes. The
“RF” failure code must be used on an RRT.
• If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Service
Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used. When utilizing this failure code, the 3C’s must be
supplied.
RF

Required Flash - RRT

CC

Customer Concern