Electronics in new 4x4's, gotta luv 'em

[bob10]

Hope the new defender is not high tech, Bob


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PRA number: 2014/14440
Date published: 18th November 2014
Product information

Product description

2008 XK Jeep Commander
2008 WK Jeep Grand Cherokee
2008 LX Chrysler 300Identifying features

RC P57What are the defects?

The Frequency Operated Button Ignition Key (FOBIK) may stick between the "START" and "RUN" position. This may result in the loss of certain electrical features. For example the defect may result in a loss of engine power, power steering assist, and/or power brake booster assist. In addition, the FOBIK spring back may also cause the disabling of one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal airbags.What are the hazards?

The loss of any of these features could increase the risk of crash under certain driving conditions and could increase the risk of vehicle occupant injury during a crash.Where the product was sold

• Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Authorised Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge RetailersSupplier

Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler GroupWhat should consumers do?

Chrysler Jeep will notify vehicle owners who take their vehicle to a Jeep dealership whereby the Frequency Operated Button Ignition Key (FOBIK) will be replaced.










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Date published: 18th November 2014

Product information

Product description

2014 WK Jeep Grand Cherokee
Identifying features

RC P64
What are the defects?

The Steering Column Control Module may experience electrical interference (static) in the SCCM printed circuit board communication circuit. This unintended electrical interference (static) can cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to become disabled and the ESC warning lamp to illuminate.
What are the hazards?

A loss of ESC function during certain driving conditions could cause a crash without warning.
Where the product was sold

• Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Authorised Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Retailers
Supplier

Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd trading as Fiat Chrysler Group
What should consumers do?

Chrysler Jeep will notify vehicle owners who can take their vehicle to a Jeep dealership whereby the dealer will re-program the SCCM with new software.

[windsock]

Hah! Got to love the older trucks alright! The only high tech electronic gizmos in my old 110 are my hearing aids... These make my engine quieter...


Oh, and the new-fangled winch solenoid.

[Homestar]

Luddites....

I've got old and newish. The old is good, but even the 2003 Rangie - which has around 20 computers in it has gone 10 years without fault. Plenty of other things have gone wrong with it mind you - I'm not saying it's perfect, but the German electronics in it are first class.

Maybe Jeep just need to find some better designers...

[Redback]

Luddites....

I've got old and newish. The old is good, but even the 2003 Rangie - which has around 20 computers in it has gone 10 years without fault. Plenty of other things have gone wrong with it mind you - I'm not saying it's perfect, but the German electronics in it are first class.

Maybe Jeep just need to find some better designers...

As far as I know, it's all German(Bosch) Gav, just like your Rangie.

I get a bit tired of hearing all this bull**** about electronics and how you'll die in the middle of nowhere if you have a modern car, bit like "don't run with scissors" OR "don't go swimming for 1/2 an hour after eating"

[gusthedog]

So why the fear of electronics? I'll never understand. Electronics give us cruise control, climate control, stereos, abs, airbags, ace and engine management. All of which my 15 year old D2 has and which I couldn't live without. I love electronics. Nothing to fear if u have a nanocom either.

With the newer cars a recall only takes a tic usually. I don't see the problem personally.

[loanrangie]

The only electronics to fear are the ones with a Lucas label on them or Chrysler Jeep/ Fiat apparently.

[Gerokent]

Electronics give us cruise control, climate control, stereos, abs, airbags, ace and engine management. All of which my 15 year old D2 has and which I couldn't live without.

All very necessary, in a robust, reliable 4WD

[Tombie]

All very necessary, in a robust, reliable 4WD

Electronics are usually more robust than the mechanics of any machinery

[gusthedog]

Electronics are usually more robust than the mechanics of any machinery

^ What he said In my experience mechanical issues are always more prevalent than electronic ones.

[Gerokent]

Yeh I agree, I was only funin'
Electronics are only resistors, transistors and diodes. Pretty much every thing else is mechanical; such as printed circuitry, sensor wiring, connections and actuators.
But you can't fix a diode, where you can fix wiring.