Instruments - Non-English/Metric Display Not Saved
NUMBER: 08-031-04 REV. AGROUP: Electrical
DATE: September 29, 2004
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-031-04, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL CONDITION AND REVISED PART NUMBER.
SUBJECT:
Instrument Cluster Language (Non-English) **And/Or Metric Display** Selection Is Not Saved
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the radio.
MODELS:
2005 (LX) 300/Magnum
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to September 29, 2004 (MDH 0929XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Non-English language customers will not have their language selection retained and the instrument cluster display will revert back to English after the ignition key is turned off and accessory delay times out. **Also, customers that select the "Metric" units display option may default to "U.S." units after an engine start.**
DIAGNOSIS:
LANGUAGE:
Select a language other than English in the instrument cluster display. Cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position and open the drivers door to end the accessory delay. Close the drivers door and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Check the instrument cluster display language. If the display is in English, the radio must be replaced. If the display is in the language previously selected, vehicle is operating correctly.
U.S./METRIC:
Select metric in the instrument cluster display. Cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Open the drivers door to end the accessory delay. Close the drivers door and wait 10 seconds to allow the BUS to go to "sleep". Start the engine and check the instrument cluster display for U.S./Metric, if the metric setting is kept repeat the U.S./Metric Diagnosis 5 times to insure the condition does not exist in the vehicle. If the display reverts to U.S. at engine start the radio must be replaced.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel center bezel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL service information on TechCONNECT).
3. Remove the radio mounting fasteners.
CAUTION:
Pulling the antenna cable straight out of the radio without pulling on the locking antenna connector could damage the cable or radio.
4. Disconnect the antenna cable by pulling the locking antenna connector away from the radio.
5. Disconnect the electrical harness connector and remove radio.
6. Connect the electrical harness and antenna cable to the replacement radio.
7. Position the radio into the instrument panel and install mounting fasteners.
8. Install the instrument panel center bezel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION service information on TechCONNECT).
9. Connect the battery negative cable.
NOTE:
A battery reconnect procedure must be performed anytime the battery has been disconnected. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE) or Service Bulletin 08-13-04 Rev. A.
10. Set the clock to the correct time.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.