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08-066-15 REV. A
Electrical
November 03, 2015

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 08-066-15, DATED JUNE 26,
2015, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE
HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR,
APPLICABLE MARKETS, BUILD DATE, AN ADDITIONAL SYMPTOM/CONDITION,
REMOVAL OF STEP TWO FROM THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND NEW LOPS.
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: Improvements To Messages Displayed In The Cluster
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with the latest
available software.
MODELS:
2015 - **2016**

(BU)

Jeep Renegade

NOTE: **This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries:
NAFTA and EMEA.**
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles **built on or before September 20, 2015 (MDH
0920XX)** equipped with Cluster 7.0” TFT Color Display (Sales Code JAJ) or
Cluster 3.5” TFT Monochrome Display (Sales Code JAY).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
This IPC software update will contain the following changes within the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC):
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**Added message “Release brake pedal before switch off" at key removal, when the
gear shift lever is in the park position and the brake pedal is pressed.**
Changed message from “Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” to “Front Radar
Sensor Temporarily Blocked.”

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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:
Vehicles with Sales Code JAJ have a long flash reprogramming completion time that will
take over 76 minutes. Make sure the proper amount of time is allotted to complete this
flash. Due to the large flash file size for this ECU, it is highly recommended to use a wired
ethernet or USB connection between the device (micro POD / wiPOD ) and the wiTech PC
/ laptop.
Please verify the following on your Personal Computer (PC) before attempting this update:
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Is running on AC power supply only.
Is NOT set to turn off in a period of time.
Is NOT be scheduled to go into sleep or standby mode.
The screen saver is turned off.
The monitor is NOT set to turn off in a period of time.

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. 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. 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.

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08-066-15 REV. A

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:

Description

Skill Category

Amount

**18-19-47-F9**

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Reprogram, With Sales Code JAY
(0 - Introduction)

08 - Electrical
and Body
Systems

**0.4 Hrs.**

**18-19-47-G9**

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Reprogram, With Sales Code JAJ
(0 - Introduction)

08 - Electrical
and Body
Systems

**1.6 Hrs.**

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately (Sales Code JAY) 11 minutes. Actual flash
download times may be affected by vehicle connection and network
capabilities.
NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately (Sales Code JAJ) 78 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
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