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Instruments - Various Issues After Hazard Flasher Usage

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Jan. 26, 2010

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Vehicle Information

Condition

Update Programming, Gateway Control Unit, Dash Insert Symbols Display Incorrect State

With the vehicle stationary, if the hazard lights are left on for a long time then switched off the following issues can occur:

^ Instrument cluster warning symbols remain on.

^ Closed doors are shown as open.

^ The closed deck lid is shown as open.

^ If the electronic parking brake is switched on, it cannot be switched off.

Technical Background

Incorrect software in the Gateway Control Unit.

Production

Gateway Control Unit software updated beginning model year 2010.

Service

Update-Programming Procedure:

Tip:

To Update-Programming using SVM, review and follow instructions in Technical Bulletin Instance 2014603 "Software Version Management".

The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response.

A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.





^ Update the Gateway Control Unit using the SVM Unit Code as listed in the table.

The procedure can be found in GFF under Functions/ Component Selection, Software Version Management, Adapting Software.








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.