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Diagnostic Test

  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Crank the engine.
    2. Ignition on, engine not running.
    3. With a scan tool read the DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

      • Go to step  14
  2. (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0117241Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the CMP Sensor harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the CMP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.2 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

      • Go to step  10
  3. (K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    Fig 2: Checking CMP Signal Circuit
    GC0117242Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the voltage on the (K44) CMP Signal circuit in the CMP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage between 4.5 and 5.0 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  4. (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Sensor Ground Circuit
    GC0117243Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
      CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
    3. Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor ground circuit from the CMP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. (K44) CMP SIGNAL SHORTED TO THE (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    Fig 4: Checking CMP Signal Circuit
    GC0117244Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K44) CMP Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the CMP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
    NOTE: Inspect the Camshaft sprocket for damage per the Service Information. If a problem is found repair as necessary.

    If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

    Repair 

  7. (K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    Fig 5: Checking CMP Signal Circuit
    GC0117242Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (K44) CMP Signal circuit in the CMP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 0 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  8
  8. (K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 6: Checking CMP Signal Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
      CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (K44) CMP Signal circuit from the CMP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  9

      No 

  9. (K44) CMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 7: Checking CMP Signal Circuit
    GC0117246Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K44) CMP Signal circuit in the CMP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  10
  10. (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    Fig 8: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0117241Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the CMP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 0 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  11
  11. (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 9: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0117247Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
      CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install PCM Pinout Box 8815 to perform diagnosis.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit between the CMP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  12

      No 

  12. (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 10: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0117248Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the CMP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  13
  13. PCM 
    NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
    1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

  14. ERRATIC CMP SIGNAL 
    1. With a lab scope probe and the Miller special tool #6801, back probe the (K44) CMP Signal circuit in the CMP harness connector.
      WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    2. Ignition on, engine not running.
    3. Wiggle the related wire harness and lightly tap the Camshaft Position Sensor.
    4. Observe the lab scope screen.
    5. Allow the engine to idle.
    6. Observe the lab scope screen.

      Did the CMP Sensor generate any erratic pulses?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  15
  15. ERRATIC CKP SIGNAL 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. With a lab scope probe and the Miller special tool #6801, backprobe the (K24) CKP Signal circuit in the CKP harness connector.
      WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Wiggle the related wire harness and lightly tap on the Crankshaft Position Sensor.
    5. Observe the lab scope screen.
    6. Allow the engine to idle.
    7. Observe the lab scope screen.

      Did the CKP Sensor generate any erratic pulses?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test Complete.