Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE: Verify the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

NOTE: If present, diagnose and repair DTC U0002-CAN C BUS OFF PERFORMANCE, DTC or DTC U1502-IMPLAUSIBLE MESSAGE DATA LENGTH RECEIVED FROM TIPM before diagnosing this DTC.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read and record the ABS DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data (EV Data).
4. With the scan tool, erase the ABS DTCs.
5. Cycle the ignition switch.
6. With the scan tool, read the ABS DTCs.
  Does this DTC reset?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Perform the Stored Lost Communication test procedure. Refer to Non-DTC Diagnostics/Communication - Diagnosis and Testing .
CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCs
1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all CAN C Bus modules.
  NOTE: Check for CAN C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.
  
  Does the scan tool display any active DTCs related to the conditions listed above?
  
  Yes
  - Diagnose and repair the DTC(s). Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
  No
  - Go to step 3
VERIFY THAT THE TCM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
1. With the scan tool, select ECU View.
2. Verify that the TCM is active on the bus.
  Is the TCM active on the bus?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - For a no response test procedure. Refer to Non-DTC Diagnostics/Communication - Diagnosis and Testing .
CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs
1. With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced.
  Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the TCM?
  
  Yes
  - Replace/update the TCM in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the TCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Transmission Control (TCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Anti-Lock Brakes Module in accordance with the service information.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .