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Diagnostic Test

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  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor reference voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.
    1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
      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. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0099768Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Throttle Body connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit in the Throttle Body harness connector.

      Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0099772Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit in the Throttle Body harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 1000 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

  4. (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K922) TP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 3: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0099773Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit and the (K922) TP Sensor Ground circuit in the Throttle Body harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 4: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0099774Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit between the Throttle Body harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  12

      No 

  6. (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 5: Checking TP Sensor Circuit
    GC0099819Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit in the Throttle Body harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  7

      No 

  7. (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K922) TP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 6: Checking TP Sensor Circuit
    GC0099820Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit and the (K922) TP Sensor Ground circuit in the Throttle Body harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  8

      No 

  8. (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K124) ETC MOTOR (+) CIRCUIT 
    Fig 7: Checking TP Sensor Circuit
    GC0099822Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit and the (K124) ETC Motor (+) in the Throttle Body harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  9
  9. (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K126) ETC MOTOR (-) CIRCUIT 
    Fig 8: Checking TP Sensor Circuit
    GC0099823Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit and the (K126) ETC Motor (-) in the Throttle Body harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  10
  10. (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 9: Checking TP Sensor Circuit
    GC0099821Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit between the Throttle Body harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  11

      No 

  11. THROTTLE BODY 
    Fig 10: Checking TP Sensor Circuit
    GC0099824Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Connect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
    3. Connect a jumper wire between the (F855) 5 Volt Supply circuit and the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit in the Throttle Body harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the TP Signal 2 circuit voltage.

      Is the voltage above 4.5 volts with the jumper wire in place?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  12
  12. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Throttle Body and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
    5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
    6. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No