Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)
Transfer Case Shift Motor Wire Harness Connector Not Secured
REFERENCE:

TSB: 08-255-23
GROUP: 08 - Electrical

Date:

November 28, 2023

REVISION: –

VEHICLES
AFFECTED:

2022 - 2023 (B1) Jeep Renegade
MARKET APPLICABILITY:
2022 - 2023 (H1) Jeep Commander
MEA
NA
2022 - 2023 (M1) Jeep Compass
SA
IAP
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or after August 04, 2022 (MDH
0804XX) and on or before June 20, 2023 (MDH 0620XX).
EE
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CUSTOMER
SYMPTOM:

Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation
the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set:
• P0599-00 - Thermostat Heater Control Circuit High.
• P0443-00 - EVAP Purge 1 Control Circuit.
• U0404-00 - Implausible Data Received From ESM.
• P06DA-00 - Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit.
• P0977-00 - Shift Solenoid 2 Control Circuit High.
• P0974-00 - Shift Solenoid 1 Control Circuit High.
Customers may comment on one or more of the following:
• Vehicle will not start.
• Injection light is illuminated.

CAUSE:

Loose ground cable.

This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) has also been released as a Rapid Service Update (RSU) 23-324,
date of issue November 28, 2023. All applicable RSU VINs have been loaded. To verify this RSU 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 RSU will expire 18 months after the
date of issue.
REPAIR SUMMARY:
This bulletin involves tightening the G002 ground cable bolt.
CLAIMS DATA:
Labor Operation No:
08-94-BJ-92

Failure Code

Labor Description
Battery Ground Cable
G002 - Tighten
(1 - Semi-Skilled)
ZZ

Skill Category
6 - Electrical and Body
Systems
Service Action

Labor Time
0.4 Hrs.

M08 FSAR-RSU-3457

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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 DTCs or symptom conditions, other
than the ones listed above are 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 RSU VIN list, perform the repair. If any vehicle not on the VIN list
exhibits any of the symptom listed above in the customer symptom section, perform the Repair Procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:
Description
wiTECH or Equivalent

Ref. No.
–

Notes
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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor
(IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/
Service Library under: Service Info>04 - Vehicle Quick Reference / Hoisting / Standard Procedure.
3. Remove the left front fender. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/
Service Library under: Service Info>23 - Body / Exterior / Fender, Front / Removal.
4. Locate the ground cable G002 on the vehicle, which connects the ground cable from the battery to the
transmission, located near the front left fender Fig. 1.

Fig. 1
Ground Cable G002
5. Tighten the G002 ground cable bolt Fig. 2 to 22 N·m (16 ft. lbs.).

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6.
7.
8.
9.

M08 FSAR-RSU-3457

Fig. 2
G002 Ground Cable Bolt
Install the left front fender. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in DealerCONNECT/Service
Library under: Service Info>23 - Body / Exterior / Fender, Front / Installation.
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable(s). If equipped with an IBS, connect the IBS connector first before
connecting the negative battery cable.
Clear all DTCs that may have been set.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
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.