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Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE: If present, diagnose and repair DTC C2114-DYNAMICS SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE LOW or DTC C2115-DYNAMICS SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE HIGH before diagnosing this DTC.
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read and record ABS DTCs.
    3. With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data (EV Data).
    4. With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
    5. Cycle the ignition switch.
      WARNING: Make sure brake capability is available before road testing.
    6. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity between 10 and 20 km/h (6 and 12 mph).
    7. Park the vehicle.
    8. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.

      Does this DTC reset?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. CHECK THE DYNAMICS SENSOR INSTALLATION 
    NOTE: Dynamics Sensor installation and mounting bolt torque is crucial for proper operation.
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Check the Dynamics Sensor to ensure properly oriented in vehicle with connector rearward in vehicle behind the park brake sled on center tunnel.
    3. Check the Dynamics Sensor mounting bolts for a loose or over tightened condition.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. INSPECT RELATED WIRING HARNESS, TERMINALS, AND CONNECTORS 
    1. Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any pinched, chafed, pierced, and partially broken wires.
    2. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, and corroded terminals.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. REPLACE DYNAMICS SENSOR AND VERIFY IF DTC IS STILL ACTIVE 
    1. Replace the Dynamics Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
    4. Cycle the ignition switch.
      WARNING: Make sure brake capability is available before road testing.
    5. Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity between 10 and 25 km/h (6 and 15 mph).
    6. Park the vehicle.
    7. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.

      Does this DTC reset?

      Yes 

      No