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Diagnostic Test

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  1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    NOTE:

    Check for any TSB(s) related to the condition. If a TSB applies, perform the procedure outlined in the TSB before continuing.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
      NOTE:

      Make sure the battery voltage is between 10.0 and 16.0 volts.

    2. With the scan tool, read the module status.
      NOTE:

      Check the BCM for any active CAN hardware DTCs, perform DTC before proceeding.

      Does the scan tool indicate that the module is active on the bus?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

      • The no response condition is not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires and the wiring harness connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, and corroded terminals.
      • Perform the DTCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - DTCM VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. CHECK THE (A913) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking Fused B(+) Circuit For An Open Or Short Circuit
    GC0098146Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the DTCM harness connector.
    3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A913) Fused B(+) circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3.

      No 

  3. CHECK THE (Z901) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit For An Open
    GC0098147Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z901) Ground circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4.

      No 

  4. CHECK THE (F946) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT 
    Fig 3: Checking Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit For An Open Or Short
    GC0098148Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F946) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5.

      No 

  5. CHECK THE (D65) AND (D64) CAN C BUS CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 4: Checking CAN C BUS Circuits For An Open
    GC0143646Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Front CAN C Star Connector C12 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (D65) CAN C Bus (+) circuit between the Front CAN C Star Connector C12 harness connector and the DTCM harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (D64) CAN C Bus (-) circuit between the Front CAN C Star Connector C12 harness connector and the DTCM harness connector.

      Are the resistances below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No