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.

DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
  NOTE: If a DTC is set for B1D8D and/or B1D8E, perform the diagnostic procedure(s) before continuing.
2. With the scan tool, select Clear Stored DTCs in the Memory Seat Module.
3. Move the Steering Column Tilt Switch to the Forward and Rearward positions several times, holding the switch in position for at least two seconds each time.
4. With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the Memory Seat Module.
  Does the DTC reset and/or remain active?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Go to step 14
(P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT - TEST TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Steering Tilt Motor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
5. Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Tilt Switch in the Up position, the Down position and with the switch at rest.
6. The test light should be illuminated and bright only when the switch is in the Down position.
  Does the test light illuminate as described?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 6
(P953) TILT STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT - TEST TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Common Circuit To Ground
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1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit.
2. Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Tilt Switch in the Up position, the Down position and with the switch at rest.
3. The test light should be illuminated and bright when the switch is in the Up position and when the switch is at rest.
  Does the test light illuminate as described?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Go to step 9
(P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT - TEST TO VOLTAGE

Fig 3: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
2. Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Tilt Switch in the Up position, the Down position and with the switch at rest.
3. The test light should be illuminated and bright only when the switch is in the Up position.
  Does the test light illuminate as described?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Go to step 6
(P953) TILT STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT - TEST TO VOLTAGE

Fig 4: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Common Circuit To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit.
2. Monitor the test light with the Steering Column Tilt Switch in the Up position, the Down position and with the switch at rest.
3. The test light should be illuminated and bright only when the switch is in the Down position.
  Does the test light illuminate as described?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 12
  No
  - Go to step 9
(P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 5: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit For Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Memory Seat Module (MSM) C1 connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 7
(P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 6: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit For Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance of the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 8
(P153) TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 7: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver Circuit For Short To Voltage
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage of the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P153) Tilt Steering Motor Up/Down Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 13
(P953) TILT STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 8: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Common Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Memory Seat Module (MSM) C1 connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 10
(P953) TILT STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 9: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Common Circuit For Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance of the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 11
(P953) TILT STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 10: Checking Tilt Steering Motor Common Circuit For Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage of the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P953) Tilt Steering Motor Common circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 13
STEERING COLUMN TILT MOTOR
1. Inspect the wiring between the Memory Seat Module harness connector and the Steering Column Tilt Motor harness connector for a short to ground or to any other circuit. If any problems are found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, view repair.
  Repair
  - Replace the Steering Column Tilt Motor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
MEMORY SEAT MODULE (MSM)
1. Inspect the wiring between the Memory Seat Module harness connector and the Steering Column Tilt Motor harness connector for a short to ground or to any other circuit. If any problems are found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, view repair.
  Repair
  - Replace the Memory Seat Module (MSM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Memory Seat (MSMD) - Standard Procedure .
INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN TILT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE DTC
1. The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
2. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the component and connectors and move the switch to each position.
3. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Test complete.