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Jeep Starting Issue

May 17, 2021

This bulletin applies to 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles.

This bulletin applies to 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles. If the engine does not start at the first attempt, the electronic steering lock (ESL) module may need to be upgraded. DTC B1000-01 (electronic control unit – general electrical failure) may be stored in the ESL.

Reprogram the ESL with the latest software. Turn off the ignition, disconnect the wiTECH, open and close the driver’s door and let all modules go to sleep. Reconnect the wiTECH and clear any DTCs that may have been set in other modules.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.