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Electrical - Steering Wheel Switches Int. Inoperative

NUMBER: 08-058-11

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: October20, 2011

SUBJECT:
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio, EVIC Switches Function Intermittently Or Not At All

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the steering wheel mounted cruise control switch if necessary.

NOTE:
The cruise control switch is a LIN node and must be replaced to regain proper EVIC and radio switch function for this issue. The cruise control buttons will function properly even when the LIN (EVIC & Radio) portion of the switch is inoperable.

MODELS:

2011 (JK) Wrangler

2011 (PM) Caliber

2011 (MK) Compass

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to June 1, 2011 (MDH O6OIXX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

ALL of the following symptom/Conditions must be exhibited:

^ The steering wheel mounted audio and/or EVIC switches may function intermittently or not at all.

^ The steering wheel mounted cruise control switches function properly.

^ Steering wheel mounted audio and/or EVIC switch functionality may be restored by honking the horn or by disconnecting and then restoring power to the steering wheel switches.

^ DTC U1109 may, or may not, be stored in the cluster

DIAGNOSIS:

1. Is this vehicle a JK?

a. Yes >> Proceed to Step # 2

b. No >> If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure.

2. Using WiTECH determine the part number of the CCN.

3. Is the current CCN part number 6806071 3AD, or a greater revision than AD?

a. Yes >> If the customer describes the symptom, perform the Repair Procedure.

b. No >> If the customer describes the symptom, perform Service Bulletin 08-038-11 and do not proceed further with this bulletin unless the symptoms reoccur.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the steering wheel mounted cruise control switch. Refer to the procedures available in DealerConnect / TechCONNECT > Group 08 - Electrical > 8P - Speed Control > SWITCH, Speed Control > Removal - REMOVAL.

2. Replace the cruise control switch

3. Install the new steering wheel mounted cruise control switch. Refer to the procedures available in DealerConnect / TechCONNECT > Group 08 - Electrical > 8P - Speed Control > SWITCH, Speed Control > Installation - INSTALLATION.

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.