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Diagnostic Test

  1. ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With a scan tool, select View DTCs.
      NOTE: It may be necessary to drive the vehicle using the Speed Control for the fault to become Active.

      Is the DTC Active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove and disconnect the Speed Control Switch from the steering wheel in accordance with the service information.
    3. Measure the resistance across each Speed Control Switch.
    4. Monitor the Ohmmeter while pressing each function button for each switch.
    5. The following resistance specs are taken between terminals (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit and (V937) S/C Switch Ground circuit of the Switch when holding the switch button in the following positions:
      • Not pressing any switch - 20.5 kOhms
      • On/Off - 0.47 kOhms
      • Set - 5.49 kOhms
      • Coast - 2.94 kOhms
      • Cancel - 1.24 kOhms
      • Resume/Accel - 15.4 kOhms

      Does the function on the Speed Control Switch have the correct resistance value?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Using the scan tool, monitor the Speed Control Switch voltage.
    2. Disconnect the Speed Control Switch harness connector in accordance with the service information.

      Did the voltage change to above 4.8 Volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. (V71) S/C SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (V937) S/C SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking S/C Signal Circuit
    GC0102033Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between the (V937) S/C Switch Ground circuit and the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit at the S/C Switch harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  5. (V71) S/C SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking S/C Switch Circuit
    GC0099562Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit in the S/C Switch harness connector.
    2. To help determine the location of a short, disconnect the Steering Column Control Module C2 and C5 harness connectors and see if the short goes away.

      Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (V71) S/C SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT 
    Fig 3: Checking S/C Signal 1 Circuit
    GC0102031Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
    1. Measure the resistance of the (V71) S/C Signal 1 circuit from the Speed Control Switch to the appropriate terminal of PCM Pinout Box 8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms for each measurement?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  7

      No 

  7. SPEED CONTROL SWITCH VOLTAGE VALUES 
    SWITCH POSITION  SWITCH No. 1 VOLTAGE VALUE  SWITCH No. 2 VOLTAGE VALUE 
    NO SWITCHES PRESSED 4.31 to 4.78 Volts 4.31 to 4.78 Volts
    ON/OFF PRESSED 0.59 to 1.13 Volts 3.53 to 3.92 Volts
    RES/ACCEL PRESSED 3.88 to 4.17 Volts 2.04 to 2.47 Volts
    SET PRESSED 3.16 to 3.56 Volts 1.17 to 1.56 Volts
    COAST PRESSED 2.57 to 2.94 Volts 0.77 to 1.09 Volts
    CANCEL PRESSED 1.59 to 1.99 Volts 2.84 to 3.25 Volts
    CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 and PCM Pinout Box Adapter 8815-1 to perform diagnosis.
    1. Using a Voltmeter check the voltage on the (V37) S/C Signal 1 circuit at the appropriate terminal of the PCM Pinout Box 8815.
      WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
    3. Monitor the Voltmeter.
    4. Allow the engine to idle.
    5. With a scan tool, monitor the S/C Switch voltage readings.
    6. Compare the voltage readings on the Voltmeter to what the scan tool displayed.

      Are the voltage readings out of the listed specification and is there less than a 0.2 of a Volt difference between the Voltmeter switch values and the scan tool switch value?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Speed Control Switch and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Switch and Control Module connectors.
    4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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