Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
With the scan tool, read the active DTC's.

Cycle the ignition switch from off to on, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 10 seconds.

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

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes
1. Go To 2).
No
1. If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
2) ORC INTERNAL SHORT

Fig 1: ORC C2 Harness Connector
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WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Disconnect the ORC C2 harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Reconnect the battery.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B2104-IGNITION RUN/START CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes
1. Go To 3).
No
1. Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
3) (F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Ground & Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.

Is the resistance below 10K ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for a short to ground.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Repair the TIPM in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .