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Computers/Controls - Erroneous Red 'X' For SAS Displayed

NUMBER: 08-034-06 REV. A

GROUP: Electrical

DATE: October 3, 2006

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-034-06, DATED SEPTEMBER 2, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES ADDITIONAL MODELS.

SUBJECT:
StarSCAN(R) Displays A Red "X" For The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Module

MODELS:

2007 (CS) Pacifica

**2007 (JK) Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited**

**2007 (KA) Nitro**

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (sales code BNB).

DISCUSSION:





If the technician finds a red "X" displayed on the StarSCAN(R) ECU View screen, (Fig. 1), for the SAS perform the following:

Attempt to access the SAS with the StarSCAN(R).

^ If able to access the SAS then the red "X" is erroneous and should be ignored.

NOTE:
Do not replace the BCM or the SAS for this issue.

^ If not able to access the SAS then the SAS is truly not responsive and further diagnosis is necessary. Refer to the detailed diagnostic information available in TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 8-Electrical > Electronic Control Modules - Electrical Diagnostics > Lost Communication With SAS.

POLICY:
Information Only.

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.