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Diagnostic Test

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  1. 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. 2)  INSPECT THE TIPM & ORC TERMINALS & WIRE HARNESS FOR A CONDITION CAUSING HIGH CIRCUIT RESISTANCE 
    Fig 1: TIPM C7 Harness Connector & ORC Harness Connector
    GC0043567Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

    Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.

    Disconnect the ORC harness connector.

    Inspect the connector terminal for signs of corrosion build up and damage.

    Visually inspect the wiring harness for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires hidden in the wire insulation.

    Were any of the above conditions found? 

    Yes 

    1. Repair as necessary.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

    No 

    1. Go To  3).
  3. 3)   CHECK THE (F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FUNCTION
    Fig 2: Probing Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit
    GC0043568Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Connect the 8443-24 Load Tool ORC Adaptor to the ORC C2 connector.

    Connect one end of a jumper wire to the 8443-24 Load Tool ORC Adaptor, and connect the other end to a clean chassis ground.

    NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to battery.

    Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, probe the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit in the TIPM C7 harness connector.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Go To  4).

    No 

    1. Repair the Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit for high resistance.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
  4. 4)   CHECK THE OUTPUT FROM THE TIPM ON THE (F200) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT
    Fig 3: ORC Adaptor
    GC0043569Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

    Reconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector.

    Turn the ignition on.

    Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, probe the (F200) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit in the 8443-24 Load Tool ORC Adaptor.

    Does the test light illuminate brightly? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .

    No 

    1. Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information.
    2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
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