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.
- ACTIVE DTC NOTE: For vehicle communication problems, use the scan tool to refer to the Network Review Screen. The screen depicts a high level view of the vehicle network. Fault and problem areas appear in red. Selecting any of the network components allows access to the source of the problem.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With a scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- Perform the CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH IPM (FCM/TIPM) ALSO ACTIVE
- With the scan tool read DTCs.
Is the DTC U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH IPM (FCM/TIPM) also set?
Yes
- Perform the diagnostic procedure for U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH IPM (FCM/TIPM). Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Diagnosis and Testing and perform the U0141-Lost Communication with IPM (FCM/TIPM) diagnostic procedure.
No
- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the PCM Verification Test. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- With the scan tool read DTCs.