TSB 08-39-97

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Batteries Discharge Prematurely

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Date: Nov 28, 1997

Models: 1998 BR/BE built before 08/15/97

1997 -1998  (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
1997 -1998  (AN) Dakota/Dakota Cab & Chassis
1998             (BR/BE) Ram Truck
1998             (DN) Durango
1997             (LH) Concorde/intrepid/LHS/Vision
1997 - 1998  (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1997 - 1998  (PL) Neon
1997             (PR) Prowler
1997 - 1998  (ZJ) Grand Cherokee

THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 15, 1997 (MDH 0815XX).

Symptom/Condition:

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter batteries discharge in 6 weeks +/-.

Diagnosis:

If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition and the vehicle was built prior to MDH 0815XX, perform the Repair Procedure.

Parts:

 AR 04686366 Transmitter, RKE- NS, PL & PR
 AR 04759136AB Transmitter, RKE- LH
 AR 56007049 Transmitter, RKE- AB & 1997 AN
 AR 56008761 Transmitter 1, RKE- ZJ & DN
 AR 56008762 Transmitter 2, RKE- ZJ
 AR 56021903AA Transmitter, RKE- BR/BE & 1998 AN

Repair Procedure:

This bulletin involves replacing the RKE transmitter(s).

1. Replace RKE transmitter(s) that have discharged batteries.

2. Program the RKE transmitter(s) to the vehicle.

Notes:

Policy:   Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Time Allowance:
Labor Operation No: 08-80-28-93 ................................ 0.2 Hrs.

Failure Code:   P8 - New Part