Grand Cherokee 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - False Oil Change Indicator
NUMBER: 18-005-08 REV. B
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: August 20, 2008
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 18-005-08 REV. A, DATED JUNE 13, 2008, WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODELS.
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: Turn Off Oil Change Indicator Message
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
MODELS:
**2008
(DR)
Ram Truck (International Markets)**
**2008
(HB)
Durango (International Markets)**
**2007 - 2008
(JK)
Wrangler (International Markets)**
**2007
(JK)
wrangler**
**2008
(KA)
Nitro (International Markets)**
**2008
(ND)
Dakota (International Markets)**
2008
(WH)
Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
2008
(XH)
Commander (International Markets)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to:
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**2007 JK vehicles built with a 3.8L engine (sales code EGK) after June 17, 2008 (MDH 0617XX)**
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**2008 JK vehicles built with a 3.8L engine (sales code EGK) before April 28, 2008 (MDH 0428XX)**
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**2008 DR/HB/ND vehicles built with a 4.7L engine (sales code EVE )**
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WK/WH vehicles built with a 4.7L engine (sales code EVE) built before January 25, 2008 (0125XXMDH)
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KA vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine (sales code EGS) built before July 8.2008 (MDH 0708XX)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some international vehicle's may experience message on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or in the Odometer that tells the driver an oil
change is necessary after 3000 miles. This message should not be displayed for these international vehicles and this PCM flash will turn this feature off.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (StarSCAN(R)) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all engine 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 no DTC's are present, perform the Repair Procedure.