Antitheft System - Inoperative

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March 26, 2008

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Affected Vehicles

Condition

Immobilizer Inoperative

One of the three conditions may initiate communication difficulties within immobilizer system:

- Battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts

- Battery is disconnected during a repair

- Comfort Convenience Module -J393- is replaced and "Immobilizer Active" appears on the MFI

Note:
Condition ONLY occurs on vehicles produced in Model between VIN ranges: 3C_7P105700 and 3C_7P106529

Technical Background

Communication difficulties between -J393- and electronic steering column lock -J764-.

Production Solution

Improved Immobilizer communication as of 3C_7P106530.

Service

^ Replace the -J764- and -J393- to correct the condition, also see Technical Bulletin 2016689.

Tip:

See Technical Bulletin 2016689 for special procedures and instructions on how to properly adapt immobilizer system.








Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

No Special Parts required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.