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Possible Causes

Possible Causes 
(W529) ENGINE RUNNING STATUS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AFTERMARKET LIGHT/SIREN CONTROLLER
MULTI-PURPOSE MODULE (POLICE AND TAXI INTERFACE MODULE-PTIM)
  1. 1)  CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS 

    With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.

    NOTE: Check for FCM configuration, CAN B or C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.

    Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above? 

    Yes 

    1. Diagnose and repair the DTC. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .

    No 

    1. Go To  2).
  2. 2)  CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC 

    With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

    Erase the DTCs.

    Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.

    With the scan tool, read the active DTC's.

    Does the scan tool display this DTC as active? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To  3).

    No 

    1. If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals, and repair any obvious problems.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .
  3. 3)  CHECK THE (W529) ENGINE RUNNING STATUS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Of Engine Running Status Signal Circuit
    GC0040772Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connector.

    Measure the resistance of the (W529) Engine Running Status Signal circuit between ground and the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connector.

    Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To  4).

    No 

    1. Go To  5).
  4. 4)   ISOLATE THE SHORT TO GROUND IN THE (W529) ENGINE RUNNING STATUS SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of Engine Running Status Signal Circuit
    GC0040772Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) 24 way harness connector (aftermarket light/siren controller side).

    Measure the resistance of the (W529) Engine Running Status Signal circuit between ground and the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connector.

    Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair the (W529) Engine RPM Output circuit for a short to ground.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .

    No 

    1. Refer to electrical diagnostics for the aftermarket light/siren controller, and repair or replace the aftermarket light siren controller in accordance with the manufacturer's service information.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .
  5. 5)  CHECK THE MULTI-PURPOSE MODULE (POLICE AND TAXI INTERFACE MODULE-PTIM) 

    Turn the ignition off.

    Disconnect all Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) and aftermarket light/siren controller harness connectors.

    Check for damaged or corroded pins, pinched wires, or damaged connectors, and repair any obvious problems.

    Connect all Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) and aftermarket light/siren controller harness connectors.

    Turn the ignition on.

    With the scan tool monitor active codes as you work through the following step.

    Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) and aftermarket light/siren controller.

    If only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated, and repair any obvious problems.

    Is DTC P170C - ENGINE RPM OUTPUT CIRCUIT LOW still displayed? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) in accordance with the service information.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .

    No 

    1. Repair is complete. The problem may have been caused by a loose or corroded terminal.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1) .
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