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B197B-29Ratchet fork switch- signal invalid
B197B-29Ratchet Fork Switch-signal Invalid
Manufacturer communications
4Original wording in English
JEEP
Flash: Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B1945-13 - Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor 2-circuit Open. ● B197B-29 - Ratchet Fork Switch-signal Invalid. ● …
JEEP
"Liftgate Will Not Properly Open Or Close Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B197B-29 - Ratchet fork switch- signal invalid. ● B197C-29 - Pawl detent swich signal invalid. Customers may also exp…
AUDI
This bulletin requests that the technician open a Pending Service Solution record in instances where the Airbag warning lamp is on; DTCs B10174A, B10364A, B197A4A, B197B4A, B10184A, B10194A, B101A4A, B101B4A.
AUDI
This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning lamp is on, and is accompanied by one or more DTC; B10174A, B10364A, B197A4A, B197B4A, B10184A, B10194A, B101A4A, and/or B101B4A.
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10A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | Q4 E-TRON ↗ | 2024 |
| Audi | Q4 E-TRON ↗ | 2023 |
| Audi | Q4 E-TRON ↗ | 2022 |
| Jeep | GRAND CHEROKEE ↗ | 2025 |
| Jeep | GRAND CHEROKEE 4XE ↗ | 2025 |
| Jeep | GRAND CHEROKEE L ↗ | 2025 |
| Jeep | GRAND WAGONEER ↗ | 2025 |
| Jeep | GRAND WAGONEER ↗ | 2024 |
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