Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Traction Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
ABS/TCS - Multiple ESP Chimes Between Shifts
NUMBER: 05-005-07
GROUP: Brakes
DATE: December 19, 2007
THE StarSCAN(R) FLASH FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarSCAN(R) SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 8.03 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
SUBJECT:
Flash: ESP Chime Function - Multiple Chime Between Shifts
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Anti Lock
Brake/Electronic Stability Module (ABS) with new software.
MODELS:
2008
(MK74)
Patriot
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before December 6, 2007 (MDH 0213XX) equipped with ESP (Sales Code BNB) and Off Road Package
(Sales Code AWL).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience multiple ESP "off" chime when in "4 WD Lock and the shifter is moved between "R and "L".. The chime indicates that
ESP is turned off when in "Off Road Mode as described in the Owners Manual. Chimes between each shift may be described as annoying by the
customer.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all systems are functioning as
designed. If DTC's are present record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.
If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
The new software will allow one chime to occur.
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE - USING THE INTERNET TO RETRIEVE THE FLASH FILE:
NOTE:
Before performing this Repair Procedure, the operating software in the StarSCAN(R); must be programmed with software release level 8.03 or
higher.
