Flash: Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Updates (18-112-22)

WARNING: This page is about the Compass Altitude, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2023-03-07
Reference number: 18-112-22
Supersedes refnos: 18-027-23

FLASH: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) UPDATES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-027-23, Date of Issue: March 07, 2023

CHRYSLER:	2022 (MP) Jeep Compass
GROUP:	18 - Vehicle Performance

Superceded Bulletin(s): 18-112-22, Date of Issue: June 08, 2022

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 18-112-22, date of issue June 08, 2022, which should be removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and include a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

OVERVIEW

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

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2022

(MP)

Jeep Compass

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: North America, Enlarged Europe, India/Asia Pacific, Middle East/Africa and South America.

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before May 24, 2022 (MDH 0524XX) and equipped with a 2.4L I4 Engine (Sales Codes EDD, EDE and ED6).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or more the following DTCs have been set:

**P06EF - Engine Restart Performance.
NOTE: When P06EF is set, "Engine Stop/Start (ESS) Disabled" will be displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). After a key cycle, ESS will be restored.**
P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low.

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 DTCs or symptom conditions, other than the ones listed are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.

If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above or if the technician finds the DTC, 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 PCM 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 all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them to be cleared.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
18-19-06-G8	Module, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Reprogram (0 - Introduction)	1 - Engine Repair and Performance	0.3 Hrs

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is approximately 6 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 Technical Service Bulletin.

If the customer's concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Technical 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 Technical Service Bulletin flash/reprogramming conditions.

FAILURE CODE CHART

CC	Customer Concern