Engine Stop/Start (Ess) Inoperative (08-160-18)

WARNING: This page is about the Compass Latitude, 2.0L Eng VIN A, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2018-12-18
Reference number: 08-160-18

ENGINE STOP/START (ESS) INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 08-160-18, Date of Issue: December 18, 2018

CHRYSLER:	2017-2019 Jeep Compass (MP)
GROUP:	08 - Electrical

SUBJECT

Engine Stop/Start (ESS) Inoperative

OVERVIEW

This bulletin involves replacing the under-hood switch striker plate.

MODELS

MODELS CHART

2017 - 2019

(MP)

Jeep Compass

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

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 03, 2018 (MDH 0903XX) equipped with Stop-Start Single VSM System (Sales Code XHV) or Stop-Start Dual Battery System (Sales Code XHZ).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set:

P152F - Engine Hood Switch 2/Engine Hood Switch 1 Correlation.

The customer may also describe:

Engine Stop/Start (ESS) will turn off with a message displayed in the cluster and stay off while driving.

DIAGNOSIS

Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in Service Library/TechCONNECT, verify all related systems are functioning as designed. If 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 or if the technician finds the DTC, perform the REPAIR PROCEDURE .

PARTS REQUIRED

PARTS INFORMATION

Qty.	Part No.	Description
1	68417561AA	Plate, Under-Hood Switch Striker

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Open and secure the hood.
Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the old striker plate from the hood (Fig. 1) and discard.

CAUTION: The new striker plate has an installation position and a locked position. Do not compress the striker pin before installation. Failure to do so will lock the striker plate and it will have to be discarded.
Install the new striker plate (Fig. 2) by engaging the fastener into hood.
Push the striker pin into the striker body to engage the lock.
Close the hood.
Clear all DTCs that may have been set. The wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs and allow them to be cleared.

POLICY

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE

TIME ALLOWANCE CHART

Labor Operation No:	Description	Skill Category	Amount
08-20-25-94	Plate, Under-Hood Switch Striker - Replace (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