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Audio System - Radio Inop. After Battery Disconnect

NUMBER: 08-003-09

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: February 13, 2009

SUBJECT:
MyGig REN or REZ Radio Inoperative After Battery Disconnect

MODELS:

2008 - 2009 (DX) Ran Truck (International Markets)

2008 (DR) Ram Truck

2009 (DS) Ram Truck

2008 - 2009 (HB) Durango

2008-2009 (HG) Aspen

2008 - 2009 (JK) Wrangler

2008 - 2009 (JS) Sebring/Avenger

2008 - 2009 (KA) Nitro

2008-2009 (KK) Liberty

2008 - 2009 (LC) Challenger

2008 - 2009 (LX) 300, Charger

2008 - 2009 (MK) Patriot

2008-2009 (ND) Dakota

2008 - 2009 (PM) Caliber

2008 - 2009 (RT) Caravan, Town&Country

2008 - 2009 (WK) Grand Cherokee

2008 - 2009 (XK) Commander

2008 - 2009 (WH) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)

2008 - 2009 (XH) Commander (International Markets)

2008 - 2009 (LE) 300, Charger (International Markets)

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a MyGIG radio (sales code REN or REZ).

DISCUSSION:
When performing repairs that require battery cable removal, the feed fuse for the radio (3Oamp, for fuse location please consult DealerConnect, TechConnect, or Fuse Cover) must be removed prior to disconnecting or reconnecting the battery. Disconnecting and Reconnecting the battery can cause electrical spikes that may damage the MyGig - REN or REZ radio. Removal of the fuse will prevent this from occurring.

POLICY:
Information Only

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.