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U0197Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module may be found
U0197Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module may be found
U0197Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module may be found
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CHRYSLER, DODGE
Flash: Hands Free Module (HFM) Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the HFM with the latest available software. 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: U0197-00 …
CHRYSLER, DODGE
Flash: Hands Free Module Software Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Hands Free Module (HFM) with the latest available software. The customer may experience the following:HFM does not boot properly. "Hands-Free Module Loading" displayedon the head unit.TheHFM is inoperative and unresponsive to all user input.T…
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP
Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM) software. The customer may notice that the hands free feature (Bluetooth) does not work. On further inspection Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), U0197 - Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module may be found.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP
Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM) software. The customer may notice that the hands free feature (Bluetooth) does not work. On further inspection Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), U0197 - Lost Communication With Hands Free Phone Module may be found.
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50A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
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