Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) INTERMITTENT DTC
With the scan tool, erase the current SKREEM DTC's.

Turn the ignition off.

Arm the VTSS and wait one minute.

Disarm the VTSS and turn the ignition on.

Does the scan tool display the same DTC?

Yes
1. Go To 2).
No
1. The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2) (A917) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Fused B(+) Circuit
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Gain access to the Steering Column Lock Module.

Disconnect the Steering Column Lock Module connector.

Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A917) Fused B(+) circuit in the Steering Column Lock Module connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes
1. Go To 3).
No
1. Repair the (A917) Fused B(+) circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
3) (A892) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (KEY-IN) CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) Circuit
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Ensure the ignition key is fully inserted into the ignition switch.

Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A892) Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) circuit in the Steering Column Lock Module connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes
1. Go To 4).
No
1. Repair the (A892) Ignition Switch Output (Key-In) circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4) (Z910) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Ground Circuit
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Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z910) Ground circuit at the Steering Column Lock Module connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes
1. Go To 5).
No
1. Repair the (Z910) Ground circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - 1A. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
5) (D508) TIRE PRESSURE BUS CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Of Tire Pressure Bus Circuit
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Disconnect the SKREEM harness connector.

Measure the resistance of the (D508) Tire Pressure Bus circuit between the SKREEM and the Steering Column Lock Module connectors.

Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform SKREEM VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No
1. Repair the (D508) Tire Pressure Bus circuit for an open.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - 1. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)