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Computers/Controls - Battery Discharged After CONSULT Usage

Classification: EL12-082

Reference: ITB12-074

Date: November 19, 2012

2013 JX BATTERY DISCHARGED AFTER USING CONSULT-III PLUS VI

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2013 JX (L50)

SERVICE INFORMATION

After any diagnostic or reprogramming activity using the CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) Vehicle Interface (VI), the vehicle ignition must be cycled OFF => ON 5 seconds => OFF.

^ After disconnecting a VI from a vehicle, if the ignition is not cycled, there is a potential that the BCM will not go to "sleep" mode.

^ If the BCM does not "go to sleep", and the vehicle is not used for an extended time, the vehicle battery voltage will be drained causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.

IMPORTANT:
After disconnecting the C-III plus VI, cycle the ignition OFF -> ON for at least 5 seconds -> OFF.