Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
NOTE: Check to make sure the battery and charging system are operating properly. Battery and/or charging system problems may cause these DTC's to set.

NOTE: Diagnose any related Powertrain DTC(s) before continuing.

Turn the ignition on.

With a scan tool, read, record and erase WIN DTC(s).

Perform 5 ignition cycles, leaving the ignition switch on for a minimum of 30 seconds per cycle.

Using the scan tool, read WIN DTC(s).

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes
1. Go To 2.
No
1. The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
(F20) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.

Measure the voltage of the (F20) Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit in the TIPM C3 harness connector.

Is voltage present?

Yes
1. Go To 3.
No
1. Replace the TIPM in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
CHECK WIN FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT TO VOLTAGE
Disconnect the WIN harness connector.

Reconnect the TIPM C3 harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, read DTCs

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes
1. Repair the (F20) Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for an short to battery voltage.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Replace the WIN in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .