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.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)s
- With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition switch from off to on at least 5 times, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 90 seconds per cycle.
- With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- CHECK TIPM DTCs
- With the scan tool, read TIPM active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any CAN B BUS DTCs - ACTIVE?
Yes
- Go to and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go to step 3
- With the scan tool, read TIPM active DTCs.
- (D55) CAN B BUS (+) CIRCUIT OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the WCM connector.
- Disconnect the TIPM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (D55) CAN B Bus (+) circuit between the TIPM harness connector and the WCM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to step 4
No
- Repair the (D55) CAN B Bus (+) circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
- (D54) CAN B BUS (-) CIRCUIT OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (D54) CAN B Bus (-) circuit between the TIPM harness connector and the SKREEM harness connector.
Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Wireless Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
No
- Repair the (D54) CAN B Bus (-) circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure
- Measure the resistance of the (D54) CAN B Bus (-) circuit between the TIPM harness connector and the SKREEM harness connector.