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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    2. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 30 seconds.
    3. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (NGC) 
    Fig 1: Powertrain Control Module C1 Harness Connector
    GC0117475Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module C1 harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on, wait 30 seconds.
    4. With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.

      Did DTC B2188-IGNITION START CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW change from active to stored?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. (F962) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Start) Circuit
    GC0117476Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TIPM C5 connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between the (F962) Fused Ignition Switch Output (START) circuit and ground.

      Is the resistance below 10K ohms?

      Yes 

      No