Flash: Power Lift Gate Module (PLGM) System Improvements (08-048-18)

Publication date: 2018-03-24
Reference number: 08-048-18

FLASH: POWER LIFT GATE MODULE (PLGM) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 08-048-18, Date of Issue: March 24, 2018

CHRYSLER:	2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio (GU)
GROUP:	08 - Electrical

NOTE: FOR HELP WITH USING wiTECH FOR ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING, CLICK ON THE APPLICATION'S "HELP" TAB.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.

SUBJECT

Flash: Power Lift Gate Module (PLGM) System Improvements

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves reprogramming the PLGM with the latest available software.

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2018

(GU)

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA.

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before December 05, 2017 (MDH 1205XX) equipped with a 2.0L 280HP I4 DI Turbo Engine (Sales Code EC2) and Power Liftgate (Sales Code JRC).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

The customer may experience the following:

The power lift gate opens slowly at times.

DIAGNOSIS

Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or symptom conditions, other than the ones listed above are present, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding further with this bulletin.

If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above perform the Repair Procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2 volts. Do not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the flash process.

NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.

Reprogram the PLGM with the latest software. Detailed instructions for flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by selecting the application's "HELP" tab.
Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them to be cleared.
Using the switch, open and close the lift gate.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
18-19-31-97	Module, Power Liftgate - Reprogram (0 - Introduction)	6 - Electrical and Body Systems	0.2 Hrs.

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this procedure is approximately 2 minutes. Actual flash download times may be affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.

FAILURE CODE

The dealer must use failure code CC with this Service Bulletin.

If the customer's concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the Service Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
When utilizing this failure code, the 3C's (customer's concern, cause and correction) must be provided for processing Service Bulletin flash/reprogramming conditions.

FAILURE CODE CHART

CC	Customer Concern