Instruments - Full Gauge Sweeps To Full

No: LTB00236

Issue: 1

Date: 12 OCT 2009

SECTION: 419

Fuel Gauge Sweeps to 'Full' - Repair Procedure

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR2 (LF) VIN: AA148520 - AA157600
Model Year: 2010

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

An issue has been identified where the fuel gauge may read 'full' when turning the ignition 'ON' and return to normal operation shortly after starting the engine. This may be caused by a software issue within the Central Junction Box (CJB).

Action:

In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to update the CJB software.

PARTS:

No parts necessary

TOOLS:

IDS with latest IDS DVD Patch File
Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply





WARRANTY:

NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

DOWNLOAD NEW CENTRAL JUNCTION BOX TUNE

CAUTION:
Ensure all ignition 'ON' / ignition 'OFF' requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may cause damage to control modules in the vehicle.

CAUTION:
A Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during IDS diagnosis / module programming.

NOTE:
When performing module software updates, if IDS displays 'no update required' , select 'tick', then select 'X' in the pop-up window to abort the routine. Diagnose as necessary as a separate claim.

1. Connect the Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply to the vehicle battery.

NOTE:
IDS must be loaded with software release DVD 118.5 with Patch File 13 or later.
2. Connect the IDS to the vehicle and begin a new diagnostic session by entering the correct VIN for the current vehicle.

3. Follow the IDS prompts to read the vehicle configuration.

4. When prompted 'Do you wish to read diagnostic trouble codes?' select 'No'.

5. Select 'tick' to continue.

6. When Content Model is displayed, select the 'Vehicle Configuration' tab.

7. From the Vehicle Configuration menu, update the Central Junction Box software by selecting:

^ 'Module programming' > 'Configure existing module' > 'Software enhancement program' > 'Body Control Module'.

8. Follow all on-screen instructions until IDS displays the current and proposed software levels.

^ If 'Software update required' is displayed, select 'tick' to update the CJB software; follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.

^ If 'No update required' is displayed select 'tick', then select 'X' in the pop-up window to abort the routine; exit the current session. Diagnose as necessary as a separate claim.

9. When completed, IDS will return to the Vehicle Configuration menu.

10. Exit the current session.

11. Disconnect IDS and the Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply from the vehicle.