Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Avenger and 2009 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VERIFY THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS ACTIVE
NOTE: Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and the battery is fully charged before proceeding.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, read active DTCs.
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Diagnosis and Testing and perform the U0164-Lost Communication with HVAC Control Module diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Refer to Non-DTC Diagnostics/Communication - Diagnosis and Testing and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.