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.

CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE SENSORS.
NOTE: Diagnose and repair any ambient air temperature (AAT), intake air temperature (IAT), or engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor circuit or rationality DTCs before continuing with this test.

NOTE: Diagnose and repair any crankshaft (CKP) or camshaft (CMP) sensor circuit or rationality DTCs before continuing with this test.

NOTE: Diagnose and repair any communication DTCs before continuing with this test.

NOTE: Verify that the Pinion Factor has been programmed correctly into the PCM.
1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE SENSORS. Refer to Non-DTC Diagnostics/Driveability - Gas - Diagnosis and Testing .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 2
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION.
1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION. Refer to CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION .
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Refer to the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .