Launch Control Feature Inoperative (08-026-18)

WARNING: This page is about the Challenger GT, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2018-02-20
Reference number: 08-026-18

LAUNCH CONTROL FEATURE INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 08-026-18, Date of Issue: February 20, 2018

CHRYSLER:	2018 Dodge Challenger (LA), Dodge Charger (LD)
GROUP:	08 - Electrical

NOTE: THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.

SUBJECT

Launch Control Feature Inoperative

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves performing a Body Control Module (BCM) Restore Vehicle Configuration.

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2018	(LA)	Dodge Challenger
2018	(LD)	Dodge Charger

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

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before December 08, 2017 (MDH 1208XX) equipped Dodge Performance Page (Sales Code JAZ) with 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine (Sales Code ERB) or 5.7L V8 Hemi VVT Engine (Sales Codes EZC).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

The customer may notice that the launch control feature is inoperative. The minimum RPM value will be set to an incorrect value (1000 RPM) and cannot be changed using the scroll bar, see (Fig. 1) . The scroll bar will move up and down, but the RPM values will not change.

Minimum RPM Values After Configuration:

SYMPTOM REFERENCE

Affected Powertrains:	Correct Minimum RPM Values:
3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine (Sales Code ERB)	1800
5.7L V8 Hemi VVT Engine (Sales Code EZC)	2500

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.

Using wiTECH, re-configure the vehicle. This routine is available under the 'Diagnostic Procedures' tab found on the home page of wiTECH. Select "Restore Vehicle Configuration".
Using wiTECH, perform a hard reset on the radio. This routine can be found in "Guided Diagnostic", select "ECU Reset" and then select "Radio". This routine must be performed twice.
Using wiTECH, clear any DTCs which may have been set during the re-configuration.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
18-19-02-DA	Module, Body Control, Reconfiguration (0 - Introduction)	6 - Electrical and Body Systems	0.2 Hrs.

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