Body Control Module (BCM) Re-Configure For Heated Seat Module (08-042-16)

WARNING: This page is about the Grand Cherokee Limited, 3.0L Eng VIN M, AWD, Automatic T/Case Control, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2016-04-04
Reference number: 08-042-16

BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) RE-CONFIGURE FOR HEATED SEAT MODULE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 08-042-16, Date of Issue: April 14, 2016

CHRYSLER:	2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
GROUP:	Electrical

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THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.

SUBJECT

Body Control Module (BCM) Re-configure for Heated Seat Module

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves re-configuring the BCM with the latest available software for the Heated Seat Module (HSM).

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2015

(WK)

Jeep Grand Cherokee

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA.

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Leather Trim Seats W/Edge Welting (Sales Code *HA) or Black Suede Seats W/Black Stitching (Sales Code *KL).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

The customer may describe the heated seats do not get warm enough.

DIAGNOSIS

Using a scan tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify no DTCs are set. If DTCs are present, record them 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 repair procedure.

Using wiTECH, reconfigure the vehicle. This routine is available under the 'Diagnostic Procedures' tab found on the home, 'Vehicle View', page of wiTECH.
Using wiTECH clear any DTCs which may have been set during the reconfiguration.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
18-19-02-BL	Module, Body Control - Reconfigure Vehicle (0 - Introduction)	6 - Electrical and Body Systems	0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE

The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an issue and if the dealer finds a software update to correct that issue, use failure code CC, for all other use failure code RF.

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.

FAILURE CODE CHART

CC	Customer Concern
RF	Routine Flash