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Instruments - Clock Resets After Vehicle Sits A While

90 08 19

2012016/2

December 8, 2008.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 06-05 dated August 4, 2006 for reasons listed below.





Affected Vehicles

90 Clock is Incorrect After Standing Long Periods

Condition





The clock displays the incorrect time after standing a long period of time.

Technical Background

The clock may reset when the vehicle stands for a long time when the ignition is switched off, the headlight switch is not switched to the "0" off position, and the car is locked. This is due to a production change when the parking light warning light was removed from the Instrument Cluster.

Production Solution

Implemented a new software in the Instrument Cluster (J285).

Service

- Vehicles with Instrument Cluster (J285) SW Level 0300

Only Coding must be changed

a. Select: Vehicle Self Diagnosis >> 17 - Dash Panel Insert >> 07 - Code Control Unit

b. Change the last digit in existing code from XXXX3 to XXXX8.

Tip: Write down original coding before clearing it and do NOT change the numbers represented above by an X.

Example:

Code 33043 must be changed to 33048

- Vehicles with Instrument Cluster (J285) SW Level 0400

- Update the 17 - Instrument Cluster Control Module (J285) via SVM using code to SW Level 0420 (or higher) SVM Action Code: NA8P90AC02

Tip: The SVM Process must be completed in it's entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.

- For Further SVM Update instructions and troubleshooting please refer to the SVM Operating Manual; ElsaWeb TSB 2011732





Warranty

Additional Information

The following Technical Bulletin will be necessary to complete this procedure:

- Software Version Management (SVM) Operating Manual; ElsaWeb Technical Bulletin 2011732