Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Alarm Module: Customer Interest
Alarm System - False Alarms
NUMBER: 08-015-03
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Jun. 06, 2003
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS
BULLETIN UNTIL JULY 11, 2003.
SUBJECT:
The Intrusion Alarm When In Its Armed Mode May Cause A False Alarm
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing additional support for the intrusion alarm module by adding either blocks of foam or a support bracket.
MODELS:
2002 - 2003
(WG)
Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (SALES CODE = LSC).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may state that when the vehicle alarm system is armed (enabled) the siren will activate for no known reason. This condition may be caused
by an intrusion alarm module that is too sensitive to certain externally generated vibrations.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer has experienced the above condition perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
IF VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A SUNROOF:
1.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative battery terminal.
3.
Remove the Intrusion Alarm Module (ITM) from the plastic ITM snap ring by depressing the two locking tabs. The locking tabs can be accessed
with a thin blade screw driver through the two small slots on the rear facing side of the ITM. The ITM snap ring remains attached to the headliner.
4.
Remove the electrical harness connector from the ITM.
