Grand Caravan V6-4.0L (2008)
Power Distribution Module: Customer Interest
Computers/Controls - Cannot Data Record
NUMBER: 08-018-08
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: May 3, 2008
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 8.05 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
StarMOBILE STANDALONE MODE OR StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Inability to Data Record
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves Flash Reprogramming the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) with new software.
MODELS:
2008
(JC)
Journey
2008
(JK)
Wrangler
2008
(KA)
Nitro
2008
(KK)
Liberty
2008
(RT)
Caravan/Town & Country
2008
(RT)
Chrysler Grand Voyager (International Markets)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to JC/KA/KK models built prior to February 21, 2008 (MDH0221XX) // JK models built prior to February 29, 2008
(MDH0229XX) // RT models built at the Windsor Assembly Plant (R in 11th position of VIN) before February 11, 2008 (MDH0211XX) - AND -
RT models built at the St Louis Assembly Plant (B in the 11th position of VIN) before February 15, 2008 (MDH0215XX).
DISCUSSION:
Data recording is a valuable tool that provides assistance in diagnosing difficult to duplicate customer concerns. Some of the models listed above were
incapable of utilizing the data recording features due to software compatibility concerns within the TIPM.
New software is now available that will allow data recording if required. The TIPM software update described in this Service Bulletin is only required
to provide data recording capability and the TIPM should only be updated if this feature is required. If Data Recording is required to diagnose one of the
vehicles listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
Data Recordings cannot be made without this TIPM update and the StarSCAN must be operating at release 8.05 (or higher).
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
