Audio System - Radio Inop. After Battery Disconnect
NUMBER: 08-003-09GROUP: 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.