Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS
1. Using the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.
  NOTE: Check for TIPM 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
  - Go to and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 2
CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
1. Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
2. Erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
4. Using the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - 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.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (W538) FUEL LEVEL STATUS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Fuel Level Status Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage of the (W538) Fuel Level Status Signal circuit between ground and the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Go To step 5
ISOLATE THE SHORT TO VOLTAGE IN THE (W538) FUEL LEVEL STATUS SIGNAL

Fig 2: Checking Fuel Level Status Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) 24 way harness connector (aftermarket light/siren controller side).
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage of the (W538) Fuel Level Status Signal circuit between ground and the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (W538) Fuel Level Status Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Police/Taxi Interface (PTIM) - Diagnosis and Testing and repair or replace the aftermarket light siren controller in accordance with the manufacturer's Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (W538) FUEL LEVEL STATUS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Fuel Level Status Signal Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) 24 way harness connector (aftermarket light/siren controller side).
3. Measure the resistance of the (W538) Fuel Level Status Signal circuit between the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) 24 way and the (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) C2 harness connectors.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To step 6
  No
  - Repair the (W538) Fuel Level Status Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE MULTI-PURPOSE MODULE (POLICE AND TAXI INTERFACE MODULE-PTIM)
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect all Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) and aftermarket light/siren controller harness connectors.
3. Check for damaged or corroded pins, pinched wires, or damaged connectors, and repair any obvious problems.
4. Connect all Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) and aftermarket light/siren controller harness connectors.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. With the scan tool monitor active codes as you work through the following step.
7. Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) and aftermarket light/siren controller.
8. If only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated, and repair any obvious problems.
  Is DTC P1463-FUEL LEVEL OUTPUT CIRCUIT HIGH still displayed?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Multi-Purpose Module (Police And Taxi Interface Module-PTIM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair is complete. The problem may have been caused by a loose or corroded terminal.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .