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Diagnostic Test

  1. NVLD SWITCH OPERATION 
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Allow the engine to idle.
    3. Using a scan tool, perform the NVLD FORCED MONITOR TEST.
    4. Monitor the NVLD Switch state.
      NOTE: As the test runs, the NVLD Switch should go from an OPEN state to a CLOSED state and then return to OPEN when the test is complete.

      Did the NVLD Switch operate as described above?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. NVLD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the NVLD electrical harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Monitor the NVLD Switch state on the scan tool.
    5. Connect a jumper wire between the (K107) NVLD Switch Signal circuit and the (Z904) Ground circuit in the NVLD harness connector.

      Does the Switch change from OPEN to CLOSED with the jumper wire installed?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
        NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
  3. (K107) NVLD SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (K107) NVLD Switch Signal circuit in the NVLD electrical harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 0 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. (K107) NVLD SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 1: Checking NVLD Switch Signal Circuit
    GC0117252Courtesy 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 (K107) NVLD Switch Signal circuit from the NVLD electrical harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. (K107) NVLD SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K106) NVLD SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT 
    Fig 2: Checking NVLD Switch Signal Circuit
    GC0117259Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K107) NVLD Switch Signal circuit and the (K106) NVLD Solenoid Control circuit in the NVLD electrical harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. (Z904) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Ground Circuit
    GC0117251Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (Z904) Ground circuit and ground.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  7

      No 

  7. 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