Software update in progress…

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

Wait, what? I have to sit here for 41 minutes?!? I’ve got things to do FCA

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[ryanlsmith]

You don't have to sit there while it updates...it just says don't drive/leave it in PARK. You can lock the doors and go about your day, it will update on its own (I just had this update as well).

 

[Casique]

Dumb question time, does the JT have to be running during the update, or just the battery on?

 

[DylanM]

This begs the question as to whether the message is to be taken literally, ie, the vehicle shouldn't be driven (but it can be) or if they really mean that the vehicle cannot be driven during the update.

 

[Mr._Bill]

It can be driven, but not a good idea. They have to advise against it for legal reasons, since the federally mandated backup camera does not work during the update.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Dumb question time, does the JT have to be running during the update, or just the battery on?

If the update started on its own, you don't need to do anything. Just leave it alone until it finishes.

If it's an update you started, like a Map Update, the instructions tell you to leave it running during the process.

 

[DylanM]

Good to know it can be driven during the update. There's no way I personally would let the vehicle just sit still and idle for over 40 minutes when the option to drive it exists.

 

[sharpsicle]

Good to know it can be driven during the update. There's no way I personally would let the vehicle just sit still and idle for over 40 minutes when the option to drive it exists.

I don't think it needs to be running or idling to do the update...

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I don't think it needs to be running or idling to do the update...

Depends on the update. Mine came up with an update message as I was pulling into a parking lot. I said OK, it started, I shut the truck off, locked it, we did our shopping, came back and drove away and it said the update would be applied at next restart.

That's not the same as the update on USB stick I have yet to apply - is says to leave it running.

The pic above looks like the screen I had when I said ok and parked the truck for shopping.

 

[Charles 236]

I don't think it needs to be running or idling to do the update...

It doesn't actually have to be running, but the battery voltage needs to be maintained above about 13.3 volts to keep the electronics safe from problems caused by reprogramming with low voltage. If you have a battery charger that can function as a regulated power supply, it will work just as well.

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

Dumb question time, does the JT have to be running during the update, or just the battery on?

Just in park or having parking brake on. Mine was not running

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

FWIW, it took 20 minutes less than advertised

that’s great marketing:
- “won’t they be pissed if we tell them the update will take 20 minutes?”
- “yeah, so tell it will take 40 minutes and they’ll be thankful it was just 20”

 

[ShadowsPapa]

FWIW, it took 20 minutes less than advertised

that’s great marketing:
- “won’t they be pissed if we tell them the update will take 20 minutes?”
- “yeah, so tell it will take 40 minutes and they’ll be thankful it was just 20”

Ever watch Star Trek, TOS?
Remember Scotty?
Cap'n, it's going to take 10 hours to get these engines back online!
2 hours later, things are running.
Captain to Scotty - Scotty, you really are a miracle worker!

 

[ryanlsmith]

FWIW, it took 20 minutes less than advertised

that’s great marketing:
- “won’t they be pissed if we tell them the update will take 20 minutes?”
- “yeah, so tell it will take 40 minutes and they’ll be thankful it was just 20”

Wait till you learn it only takes 10 seconds, but they pad it out so it actually seems important, complex, and extensive.

 

[RHugg01]

I guess I missed this. Is this update going out to all Gladiator owners or all Jeep owners or what? I have not driven or even started my Gladiator for the last 5 days.

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