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.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record ABS DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch.
- With the scan tool, read 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
- 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
- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go to step 3
- With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all CAN C Bus modules.
- VERIFY THAT THE TIPM IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
- With the scan tool, select ECU View.
- Verify that the TIPM is active on the bus.
Is the TIPM active on the bus?
Yes
- Go to step 4
No
- For No Response diagnostic procedures. Refer to Non-DTC Diagnostics/Communication - Diagnosis and Testing .
- CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCs
- With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced.
Is there more than one module with active DTCs."Logged Against" the TIPM?
Yes
- Replace/update the TIPM in accordance with the service information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
No
- Replace the Anti-Lock Brake Module in accordance with the service information.
- Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Antilock Brake (ABS) - Standard Procedure .
- With the scan tool, select Network View and select Advanced.