# Service bulletin SB21\-038\-15

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10058535
- Published by NHTSA: 2015\-10\-06
- Manufacturer's number: SB21\-038\-15
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-10\-08
- Replaces: SB21\-038\-15REVA
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

## NHTSA's summary

JEEP RENEGADE: ALL WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT \(AWD\) IS ILLUMINATING DUE TO ERRONEOUSLY ECU INTERNAL FAULT SETTING AND PROCEDURE FOR REPROGRAMMING DRIVETRAIN CONTROL MODULE WITH NEWEST SOFTWARE \*CN UPDATED 12/03/15 \*CN

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Software

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 JEEP RENEGADE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V529000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V529000.md), 2016-07-12: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [S2325000007](/bulletins/10248564.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
- [S2325000007](/bulletins/10244403.md), 2023-10-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update.
- [1804221](/bulletins/10223480.md), 2022-10-17, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Flash: Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes \(DTCs\) have been set: P1D7F\-00 \- ETC Self\-Learning Failure. P1523\-00 \- VVA Low Oil Pressure. P1524\-00 \- Oil Pressure Out Of Range \- Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled. P0141 \- O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Performance. Some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: After a short trip and shutting the engine off for 5\-10 minutes, vehicle exhibits a long crank/start condition\(2016 BU EMEA only\). Cruise control will not set at 32 kph \(20 mph\). Engine cranking times out after five seconds. Cruise control will not engage at highway speeds and when in 6th gear. A ticking noise coming from the top of the engine area. The ticking noise is heard particularly at idle \(EMEA and APAC only\). The following enhancements are also included: Improved purge sensor performance. Updated fuel strategy to inhibit spark plug fouling.
- [0806421](/bulletins/10221211.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module \(RFHM\) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the RFHM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) has been set:B1053\-64 RFHM \(Keyless Ignition Node \(KIN\) Communication\) \- Signal Plausibility Failure \(Software has been updated to better address this DTC\). In addition, the customer may notice the following condition\(s\): Service Passive Entry Light" on cluster and MIL code B1053\-64. Vehicle will not shut off with DTC B1053\-64. Vehicle may not start with DTC B1053\-64. With the ignition in the run position and the engine not running, the vehicle may not turn itself off after 30 minutes. Doors may not unlock when using the Remote Keyless Entry \(RKE\) Fob.\(2015 only\) Tire pressure monitoring \(TPM\) light may illuminate when using the winter tires in winter mode functionality.\(2015\-2016 only\) After an engine start and the doors are closed, a message in the cluster may be displayed ?Key Not Detected? when the key is actually present.\(2015\-2016 only\) Only a message is displayed, the vehicle will start.
- [2104015](/bulletins/10220464.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Tranmission shift Drivability enhancements.
- [0803416](/bulletins/10218042.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software.
- [0803416REVA](/bulletins/10218041.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software.
- [0803316](/bulletins/10218040.md), 2022-08-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin involves updating the radios software.
- [21\-054\-15](/bulletins/10216171.md), 2022-07-25, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: Vehicle Will Not Shift Out Of Park This bulletin involves reprogramming the Electronic Shift Module \(ESM\) with the latest available software. Some Customers may experience a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park while the engine running at idle and brake pedal applied. Cycling the ignition key off and restarting the engine will allow shift. Technicians may find DTC P0606\-00 Control Module Processor. Flashing the ESM with the latest software will correct this concern.
- [0810915](/bulletins/10215093.md), 2022-07-05, Service bulletin: WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\):SOFTWARE. This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the Comfort Seat and Wheel Module

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