Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates (21-032-21)

WARNING: This page is about the Renegade 80th Anniversary Edition, 1.3L Eng VIN 1, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2021-11-11
Reference number: 21-032-21

FLASH: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPDATES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 21-032-21, Date of Issue: November 11, 2021

CHRYSLER:	2021 (BV) Jeep Renegade
GROUP:	21 - Transmission and Transfer Case

NOTE: This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software.

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2021

(BV)

Jeep Renegade

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

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 1.3L I4 Turbo Multi-Air DI Engine W/ESS (Sales Code EYF) and a 9-SPD 948TE Auto Trans (Sales Code DFH).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Customers may experience the following shift quality issue:

1-2 upshift lag/delay when accelerating from a stop.

DIAGNOSIS

Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in DealerCONNECT/Service Library, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or symptom conditions, other than the one listed above are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.

If a 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 flash process.

NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.

Reprogram the TCM with the latest software. Detailed instructions for flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the application's "HELP" tab.
Clear any DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allows them to be cleared.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
18-19-05-QQ	Module, Transmission Control (TCM) - Reprogram (0 - Introduction)	2 - Automatic Transmission	0.3 Hrs.

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is approximately 5 minutes. Actual flash download times may be affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.

FAILURE CODE

The dealer must use failure code CC with this Service Bulletin.

If the customer's concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Service Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
When utilizing this failure code the 3C's (customer's concern, cause and correction) must be provided for processing Service Bulletin flash/reprogramming conditions.

FAILURE CODE CHART

CC	Customer Concern